NICL 2018 – Week 2 wrap

Australian Indoor representative Travis Baker (18 runs, 2 wickets) starred for the Raiders in their 110-55 victory over the youthful Monash Tigers side, while Jay Jhamb (5 wickets) was on song for the Kings in their 140-19 victory over Cricket Southern Bayside (CSB) in their inaugural match in the competition.

Former England Indoor cricketer Ian Leach led the way for CSB with 21 runs and a wicket.

Northcote Knights have shot out to an early lead in the Victoria West competition taking their third victory after a comfortable 122-19 win over the Geelong Jets.

Hoppers Crossing also bounced back following a Round 1 loss, easing past Northcote Pirates 108-62.

However, the match of the round saw Melton Falcons 2 run winners over North Geelong Supercats 119-117. Falcons skipper Brad Jones led the way with the bat scoring 27 runs in a third pair partnership of 47 to steer Melton home.

Victoria’s Women’s NICL competition commences this weekend with Cranbourne Kings looking to defend their title of National Champions. Their first-round match up will be against Hoppers Crossing.

Women’s Premier Cricket Club Essendon Maribyrnong Park (EMP) will also be looking to impress in their inaugural match in the competition against Northcote Knights.

Week 3 Fixtures:

Men’s

Friday 27^th April (7.30pm)           Cranbourne Kings v Croydon Raiders
Friday 27^th April (7.30pm)           Bobo’s Diner Sharks v Monash Tigers
Friday 27^th April (7.30pm)           Melton Falcons v Northcote Knights
Friday 27^th April (8.00pm)           Geelong Jets v Northcote Pirates
Saturday 28^th April (3.00pm)      Hoppers Crossing Hurricanes v Albury Warriors
Saturday 28^th April (4.30pm)      North Geelong Supercats v Albury Warriors
Saturday 28^th April (6.00pm)      Hoppers Crossing Hurricanes v North Geelong Supercats

Women’s

Saturday 28^th April (11.30am)     Cranbourne v Northcote Pirates
Saturday 28^th April (11.30am)     Springvale Seahawks v Monash Tigers
Saturday 28^th April (1.00pm)       Essendon Maribyrnong Park v Northcote Knights
Saturday 28^th April (1.00pm)       Cranbourne Kings v Hoppers Crossing Hurricanes

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