Churchill rewarded with big innings as Wests secure convincing victory

The Wests captain was rewarded for his efforts with both a win and a standout performance, a crucial 74 with the bat as the Devils defeated Northern Districts.

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Churchill's innings helped the side to 9-184 before Lachlan Coughlan-Ryan took 4-8 to help bowl the Butchers out for 68.

"We scrambled to 180," Churchill said. "We were in the game, but thought it was going to be tight. I didn't expect to come away with a double bonus point.

"We put pressure on them by bowling at the stumps and not bowling loose balls. They couldn't get us away and had to kick on and that's when the wickets fell."

Elsewhere, a Kobe Ross century led Wollongong (6-249) past Dapto (9-234).

University bowled Port Kembla out for 121, cruising to a five-wicket win.

Keira's clash with Balgownie and Helensburgh's game against Corrimal were washed out.

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