Round nine of Moree and District Cricket Association's 35-over competition was a low scoring affair as all matches were shortened to a 20-20 format due to the extreme weather conditions forecast.
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The round saw Salvos Strikers take on Moree Golf Club, and Ag Flow Stallions face the Amaroo Tavern Vikings.
Soapy Rowe forfeited their match against the Colts.
Salvo Strikers batted first posting 6/129.
J Poutawa top scoring with 48 and was well supported by D Smith 22.
M O'Donnell took 2-24 and A Matthew 1-25.
In response the Strikers kept the bowling tight and took wickets at vital periods of the game.
A Ha top scored with 18 followed by T Britton 16 being kept to 8/103 from their 20 overs.
Competition-leading wicket taker B Wright took 3-27 while D Smith also took 2-13.
The Stallions batted first and were all out for 99.
Z Chapman top scored with 34.
In response the Vikings were bowled out for 86, D West top scoring with 16.
B Day took four wickets to be joint competition wicket-taker.
This Saturday, December 12 is the finals of the 35-over competition.
Soapy Rowe and Ag Flow Stallions will face off in the grand final, while Amaroo Tavern Vikings will play Moree Golf Club to determine third and fourth places and Colts and Salvos Strikers will battle it out to avoid getting the wooden spoon.
After a break over Christmas, the T20 senior's cricket competition starts on January 9, 2021 with seven teams nominated.
Please get in contact with Moree and District Cricket Association if you wish to enter a team or are an individual interested in playing.
