FRESH from Big Bash League success with the Adelaide Strikers, Jonathan Wells played a remarkable innings of 201 not out for Perth at Fletcher Park on Saturday.
Chasing 250 and trying to shore up a finals position, the Demons lost two early wickets before a 228 partnership between Wells and the in-form Luke Jury (82) saw Perth comfortably home over Bayswater-Morley with 4-353.
Wells brought up his double century in the last over, off 255 balls, being the highest personal score this season in the Premier Cricket competition.
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READ NOWSecond Grade did not have enough runs to defend although Alex Calmy with 5-36 was valiant in the loss.
There was high drama in Third Grade as a Liam Thomas direct hit for a run out saw Perth win by two runs.
Alex Snadden did the work with the ball picking up 4-48.
Fourth Grade’s season is only playing for pride now after their loss, although Brenton Williams with three wickets and Bik Bhoumick (63) did well for the Demons.
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