Lake Illawarra and The Rail may have played out a low-scoring affair, but the runs were free-flowing in Saturday’s other clash between Shellharbour and Oak Flats.
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After being sent into bat, Shellharbour posted a first-innings score of 9/247 off their 50 overs.
Mitchell Watterson top-scored with a crucial 88, with Mitchell Phelps adding 50 runs.
The total was not enough, however, with Oak Flats claiming a six-wicket win after reaching their target in the 49th over.
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Andrew Twyford and Brynley Richards led the run chase, combining for a 128-run partnership. Twyford fell for 80 while Richards carried his bat, reaching 71*.
Richards’ effort with the bat came after he took three wickets with the ball.
Beau Chamberlain was the pick of the Shellharbour bowlers, finishing with figures of 2-36 off nine overs.
Saturday’s other match, between Kiama/Gerringong and Kookas was washed out.
Cameron Mee
Sports reporter at the Canberra Times
Sports reporter at the Canberra Times
