Redlands Tigers fall short in massive run chase

N McSweeney hit 204* and M Dawson 113 to post two declared for 415.

The Redlands' openers saw out a tough period at the end of day one. Day two didn't start well with early wickets falling. The majority of the batsmen making starts but getting out due to loose shots. The tail dug in, with Charles Mailli scoring 97 (117) and Jon Stimson with a very patient 13 off 129 balls, as the pair tried to salvage a draw. Unfortunately, the last wicket fell with just under an hour left of play. Redlands out for 283. Charles Mailli 97, James Bazley 38, Nick Hurford 26. Norths going back out for its second innings and finishing on 2/67.

Second Grade, playing at home, had Norths 7/280 after day one. Norths came back out to bat, eventually declaring on 8/297 due to two rain delays. In response, Redlands lost two wickets early and then had to rebuild. With time lost earlier in the day, the team was looking to shut up shop and play out for the draw. But just as one partnership would develop, a wicket would fall. James Catlow-Elliott batted well on debut with a very patient 46 (129) and was well supported by Mitch Drennan with 40 (79). But when James Catlow-Elliott departed, wickets started to fall.

Redlands were eventually bowled out for 163. Craig Holdsworth 22 (42) and Matt Short 22 (44) were the only other notable scores. Norths going into bat for its second innings finished on 2/40 and won on its first innings.

Third Grade, at home, was chasing 250 after week one. Redlands starting its run chase week two at 2/13. The batsmen were watchful at the start of their innings due to rain before the start of play. The Redlands' batsmen making starts but then getting out. When Rueben Burger and Jacob Apted were batting together, they were starting to gain momentum but the lunch break came at the worst possible time, with wickets falling not long after play resumed. The team was eventually bowled out for 178. Pick of the batsmen was Rueben Burger 80 (97), Jacob Apted 24 (27) and Damyn Waddups 21 (59). Norths going back out to bat for its second innings and finishing on 5/120. Josh Smith 2/20, Josh Fraser 2/33 and Luke Haegel 1/33. Norths winning the first innings.

Fourth Grade played at Norths. Redlands was chasing 226 for the victory. Apart from Luke Davies, the top order again struggled and found themselves at 7/79. A very patient partnership between Luke Davies and Taylor Cue helped steady the ship as they tried to save a draw. A couple of late wickets falling to create a very tight finish, but it was the opener Luke Davies who held his bat all the way through the innings and bought up his first hundred off the last ball of the day and saved the day. Redlands finishing 9/164 for an unlikely draw. Luke Davies 101* (248) and Taylor Cue 19 (96).

Fifth Grade played at home on Ron Field Oval. Redlands declaring overnight for 7/337. The Redlands' bowling attack got stuck in straight away. They had Norths five wickets down at tea and wrapped up the game, bowling Norths out for 208. Ravin Wijeyeratne 4/40, Shane Beu 2/26 and Wayne Todman 2/44 were the pick of the bowlers.

Sixth Grade played at home. The 6.1s batted on after week one to be bowled out for 264. Dale D'Sousa 55, Greg Morton 53 and Lachlan Wilson 53 were the pick of the batsmen. For the 6.2s, the pick of the bowlers was Ben Lockwood 4/66, Sean Lloyd 2/44 and Brayden Hayes 2/46. In response, the 6.2s set a really good platform and were 1/85 at tea. Bobby Nair 51 and Matt Jagga 53 setting a good base for Will Read to come in and slap 75 (50) to bring the total within reach. When Will and then James Read departed, the game was back up for grabs. The game eventually ending up a draw, with 6.2s finishing 6/236 as bad light affected play. The 6.1s bowling figures - Bailey Slater 3/24 and Ed Little 2/21.

Lords Taverner's played at home on Peter Burge Oval. Sent into bat, the Redlands' openers got the team off to a great start, with Luke Davies eventually run out for 75 (96) and Brayden Laffan 51 (88). A very patient knock and some good late hitting from Ali Nasar 32 (46) saw the Redlands boys posting 7/238. The Redlands' bowling attack was on fire as they ripped through University of Queensland's top order with Jacob Dunne and Henry Zietsch both taking two wickets early to have them 5/36. James Pullar and Carter Pearson then came into the attack to remove the middle order. Redlands' fielding was sharp as they caught well and soon wrapped up the match, with Uni dismissed for 102. A great performance from the bowling group James Pullar 3/36 (10), Henry Zietsch 2/8 (5), Jacob Dunne 2/27 (9), Liam O'Connor 1/7 (3) and Carter Pearson 1/20 (6).

Women's Second Grade took on Wests, who won the toss and elected to bat. The openers got off to a great start bringing up 50 runs but it was Alex Moran that broke the game open taking her first-ever five-wicket haul finishing with 5/26 (7.2). Jessica Pang destroyed them from the other end, finishing with 4/8 (5) and Ashlyn Hill chipping in with one to bowl Wests out for 82. Redlands accounting for the total in just 15 overs, with Jessica Pang 32* (50) and Sarah Lockhart 26* (36) earning the team double bonus points.

Women's First Grade played at home against Gold Coast. Batting first, the Baysiders were dismissed for 65. Gold Coast chased down the total 2/66 in the 10th over.