Wangaratta Gold defeated CAW Country in its under 15 clash at North East Junior Country Week on Monday. The visitors elected to bat at Wodonga's Les Cheesley Oval and posted a highly competitive total of 6-174 from its 40 overs. No.4 Lucas Hales was superb with 54 from only 61 deliveries, including two boundaries. He arrived at the crease at 2-44 and compiled just over half the runs during his stay, departing at 5-145. He combined in a 73-run stand for the fifth wicket with Will McCarthy, who hit a brisk 37 from 41, also including two boundaries. Openers James Thewlis and Harry Jones built a platform for the innings with a 39-run partnership. The pair showed tremendous patience, with Thewlis striking 25 from 47, while Jones hit Gold's other three fours in scoring 15. Jordan Rhodes was the sole multiple wicket-taker with 3-24 from eight overs. CAW Country replied with 147 as Jones snared 6-18. Eddy Schultheis, who represented Riverina last week at Bradman Cup (under 16 level), produced a terrific innings at first drop, hitting 46 from 52, including five boundaries. Phoenix Gothard top-scored with 67 runs. Gold had a difficult start to the competition on Sunday, falling to CAW by five wickets after being skittled for 68. IN OTHER NEWS CAW Country, meantime, had a solid three-wicket win over Wagga. Rounds three and four will now be played on Sunday and Monday.
TIMING'S RIGHT: CAW Country opener Josh Power looks to pierce the field against Wangaratta Gold in their under 15 match. Picture: MARK JESSER
Wangaratta Gold defeated CAW Country in its under 15 clash at North East Junior Country Week on Monday.
The visitors elected to bat at Wodonga's Les Cheesley Oval and posted a highly competitive total of 6-174 from its 40 overs.
No.4 Lucas Hales was superb with 54 from only 61 deliveries, including two boundaries.
He arrived at the crease at 2-44 and compiled just over half the runs during his stay, departing at 5-145.
He combined in a 73-run stand for the fifth wicket with Will McCarthy, who hit a brisk 37 from 41, also including two boundaries.
Openers James Thewlis and Harry Jones built a platform for the innings with a 39-run partnership.
The pair showed tremendous patience, with Thewlis striking 25 from 47, while Jones hit Gold's other three fours in scoring 15.
Jordan Rhodes was the sole multiple wicket-taker with 3-24 from eight overs.
CAW Country replied with 147 as Jones snared 6-18.
Eddy Schultheis, who represented Riverina last week at Bradman Cup (under 16 level), produced a terrific innings at first drop, hitting 46 from 52, including five boundaries.
Phoenix Gothard top-scored with 67 runs.
Gold had a difficult start to the competition on Sunday, falling to CAW by five wickets after being skittled for 68.
