SUNBURY | MACEDON RANGES
Home » Sport » Bowlers fire for Sunbury

Bowlers fire for Sunbury

Sunbury secured its second win of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 5 Russell Pollock Shield season with a stunning bowling display.

Jacana looked on track for victory as it was cruising at 2-90 in reply to Sunbury’s 186 made on day one.

The Roar bowlers then got on a roll, to skittle Jacana for 114 and secure the win.

Jacana resumed at 0-25 having got through 12 overs unscathed at the end of day one.

The Roar got two early breakthroughs to have the Jaguars at 2-34.

The Jaguars steadied and looked on track for victory at 2-90. 

The two Jasons, McGann and McGowan, then got going for the Roar taking 5-18 to have the Jaguars in trouble at 7-108.

The wickets continued to fall with Jay King joining the party.

McGann finished off the Jaguars with two more wickets, to have them all out for 114.

They lost their last eight wickets for just 24 runs.

McGann, who made 71 in the Roar’s innings, capped off a man of the match performance with 6-25 off 18.1 overs.

King and McGowan took two wickets each for the Roar.

The win moves Sunbury up to sixth, with two wins and two losses from their four matches.

It was the second win for the Roar the last week, having won their T20 match against the Melton South Royals on Tuesday night.

The Roar made a massive 2-239 off their 20 overs, with skipper Craig Ballinger blasting 122 not out, while Justin Nelson finished 95 not out.

The Roar then bowled the Royals out for 85 with nearly four overs remaining.

McGann and Murphy Boyd took two wickets each for the Roar.

The Roar are undefeated in the T20 competition. They have one more round match remaining.

The packed cricket schedule continues this week for the Roar, with two one-dayers.

On Saturday, they host Moonee Valley and then will be back at Progress Reserve on Sunday for a catch up one-dayer against Sanctuary Lakes.

Digital Editions


More News

  • The sport of kings in Werribee

    The sport of kings in Werribee

    What many call the sport of kings will be on full display at Werribee Park as the historic Urquhart Cup polo tournament gallops into town on Sunday 1 March. More…

  • Jets’ excited for new challenge

    Jets’ excited for new challenge

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 467506 A couple of late signings have boosted the Sunbury Jets hopes as they head into the Big V men’s championship season. The Jets…

  • More cameras coming to Victoria’s roads

    More cameras coming to Victoria’s roads

    The state government will roll out 35 new fixed cameras, two point-to-point networks and tougher distracted-driving and seatbelt enforcement as part of its Road Safety Action Plan. The state government…

  • New treatment options for anaphylaxis

    New treatment options for anaphylaxis

    Two new emergency treatment options will become available in Victorian schools to support students at risk of anaphylaxis. Education Minister Ben Carroll announced the two new services will soon become…

  • Newham residents call for action

    Newham residents call for action

    After a fatal accident on Three Chain Road, Newham residents are calling for urgent action to slow traffic down. About 7.20pm on 3 February, a car and truck collided at…

  • Community Calendar

    Community Calendar

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 534644 Montage, Cut and Paste at Kyneton Library During this free event Diane Garrett, an experienced teacher and montage producer, will show how simple…

  • Fifty years of SunFest

    Fifty years of SunFest

    SunFest is celebrating 50 years this March. The beloved festival will take over Sunbury’s streets once again, for a special weekend full of fun, community and Sunbury pride. SunFest started…

  • Residents rally

    Residents rally

    Almost 100 Sunbury residents and members of the No Waste Incinerator Sunbury group descended on Spring Street on Wednesday 18 February to protest a proposed waste-to-energy (WtE) facility mooted for…

  • Malmsbury man charged following crash

    Malmsbury man charged following crash

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 206998 A 28-year-old Malmsbury man has been charged following a collision in Newham. Police said the charges follow a collision between a car and…

  • Riddell’s next generation

    Riddell’s next generation

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 502756 It’ll be the baby Bombers for Riddell in the Riddell District Netball League this season. After three straight grand finals, the Bombers have…