Paceman Riley Maring in full flight.
Camera IconPaceman Riley Maring in full flight. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

SJ Blues battling in clash with Leeming Spartans

Dustin EdwardsComment News

SERPENTINE Jarrahdale Blues’ first grade side face an uphill battle in their two-day South Metropolitan Cricket Association clash with Leeming Spartans at Briggs Park.

The Spartans were superb with the bat, reaching 5-286 from their 75 overs and battering the Blues’ bowling attack at every opportunity.

Michael Falkingham (1-38 from 15 overs) was the best of the bowlers, with Damien Leipold (2-106) and Kane Hoskin (1-85) the next best.

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The third grade side fared better on day 1 of their match against top-of-the-table Leeming thanks to some efficient bowling.

They reduced the Spartans to 6-72, however a lower order fight-back saw Leeming add 66 runs for the seventh wicket.

SJ fought back with three quick scalps to bowl their opponents out for 163, leaving them well-positioned ahead of day two.

Kim Mason (3-15), Dave Babich (2-8) and young paceman Riley Maring (2-39) were the pick of the bowlers.

The Blues’ top of the table sixth grade outfit hosted second-placed Riverton-Rostrata and made a good start thanks to Steven Paice (27) and Mark Paterson (38).

Unfortunately, wickets fell at a quick rate and only Bill Evans (40) was able to make a difference with the bat, as they were dismissed for 165.

Meanwhile, the 1C side looked to be in fine form when restricted Cockburn to 8/122 from their 40 overs.

Veterans Brendon Kelly (2-7) and Brett Lawrence (2-9) stifled run scoring from their 8-over spells to put SJ in command, but their batsmen could not match their performance.

In pursuit of the modest total, they lost wickets regularly and were dismissed for a disappointing 82 in just 23 overs.

Jamie Gleeson top scored with an unbeaten 35.