Rookies
BUCC Rookies 1 continue their unbeaten season winning comfortably against Hampton Rookies 4 last weekend. Hampton won the toss and elected to bat first in very warm conditions, bowling first suited our boys well. Alex, Xavier and Ryan had the best bowling figures with 3/5, 3/6 and 3/11 respectively with Lachie, Lucas and Liam also picking up some wickets for a total of 13 wickets keeping Hampton to 89 off the bat.
Some great keeping by Romie and Liam. Fielding has improved each week with the boys learning from tips given during training. Josh, Xavier and Liam took some great catches. All the boys batted well with Lachie 24, Josh 18, Xavier 14, Ryan 13 and Lucas 12 to give a total of 187 off the bat.
Written by John Suendermann
U12C
Batted first - Got ourselves into in trouble losing 5 early wickets . Bryn (30no) and Charlie Russell dug in and helped us reach 7/95
A courageous effort by the boys with the ball and in the field, in hot conditions- Leo, Ollie, Michael and Bryn with wickets.
St.Bridgets on 5/86 overnight, leaving the game evenly poised.
Written by Rowan Theideman
U12A
Under 12As had a very rough day at the office. Our bowling and fielding was solid, keeping Brighton, the top side to 110 of their 20. Unfortunately we couldn't replicate with the bat, with the side collapsing to 9/47 off our 20. Duke and Werry not out overnight, hoping to bat as much time as possible week 2.
Written by Cadell Duke
U14
14s battled the heat and a strong Brighton team this Friday. The boys faced a gruelling 40 overs in the field but they did a great job with Ethan leading the attack with 3-15.
An additional note is that the mighty Leighton got his first wicket for the club aswell! We are left with chasing 255 next week and everyone is pumped for the challenge it brings!
Written by Sam Boontjes
U16
Bentleigh Uniting’s batting lineup delivered a well-rounded effort, building on the bowling team’s excellent performance. With key contributions from the top and middle order, they’ve set the tone to continue on day two with momentum and confidence.
Batting Highlights:
Noah Montgomery showcased remarkable poise and timing, retiring not out after a stellar knock of 50 runs off 63 balls. His innings, featuring four boundaries and three sixes, was instrumental in anchoring the innings and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Ben Dessent complemented Noah brilliantly, also retiring not out with an impressive 51 off 49 balls. Striking five boundaries, their aggressive yet controlled approach added significant momentum to the innings.
Tom D’Zilva provided a solid start at the top of the order, crafting a patient 28 off 59 balls, which included two boundaries. His partnership set the foundation for the middle order.
Archie Flegeltaub played a quick cameo, smashing 18 runs off just 15 balls at a brisk strike rate of 120. His aggressive intent put pressure on the bowlers early.
2XI
Bentleigh Uniting Cricket Club’s bowling team shone brightly, dominating the opposition and setting the stage for a strong follow-up on day two. With disciplined line and length, coupled with some sharp catching in the field, the bowling unit dismantled the batting lineup and even got the team batting before stumps on day one.
Bowling Highlights:
James Still led the charge with a sensational spell, finishing with an impressive five-wicket haul
Sam Boontjes provided excellent support, picking up two crucial wickets
1XI
The 1st XI took to the field first, showing strong discipline with the ball early on. With excellent line and length, they kept the opposition under pressure, restricting Le Page Park to 3/99 at one stage. The bowlers worked well in tandem, ensuring no easy runs were on offer.
As the day wore on, Le Page capitalized on a few opportunities and gained the upper hand, accelerating late in their innings to post a formidable total of 300. While the result wasn’t what the team hoped for, there were standout moments to celebrate, including Campbell James claiming his first-ever wicket in Longmuir Shield cricket. A fantastic achievement for the young talent, his breakthrough moment energized the side and showcased the depth of potential in this squad.
Noah Sebastian Montgomery you are a Star!