Sport
4 March, 2025
Big scores put on a show
HUGE scores were made in the Cricket Far North competition over the weekend with Atherton and Barron River totalling 464 runs between themselves, while Mulgrave notched up 267 against Mareeba.
Atherton produced a valiant effort in their run 241 run chase at home, falling short by just 18 runs.
Mareeba, on the other hand, were chasing 267 runs but ultimately were unable to crack the 40s and were bowled out in the 25th over.
Atherton vs Barron River
Atherton took on Barron River in Atherton over the weekend and saw a total of 464 runs be made throughout the game, including a century and just four wickets lost from the visiting side.
The star for Barron River was David Coulthard, who went on to produce a massive effort of 102-not-out from 132 balls.
Efforts from Adam Trewin (58 from 50) and Charlie Howard (49 from 19) significantly boosted their score. Barron River finished 4/241.
Atherton came out in the second innings with a steep goal, but a combined 40 runs from the opening batsmen Charlie Lawrence (23 from 40) and Tom Boorman (17 from 20) helped get the ball rolling.
Further efforts from Cam Davis (46 from 47), Greg Misener (56 from 53), and Tallas Blaney (26 from 29) pushed the home side closer and closer towards a win.
Although the mighty effort was there, Atherton finished just shy of their goal on 10/223.
Mareeba vs Mulgrave
Mareeba were left in the dust in their match against Mulgrave in Cairns on the weekend, with a touch of class shown from the home side to truly demolish their visitors.
Mulgrave went out to bat first and immediately put the foot down with their opening batsmen Justin Reid (77 from 86) and Matthew Wilkins (47 from 62) combining for 124 runs.
The only blemish in Mulgrave’s scorecard was a golden duck produced by Mareeba’s vice-captain, Ben Jones. They went on to finish 6/267.
Mareeba came out to bat and fell apart, with four ducks, a golden duck, and only two batsmen cracking double digits, Ben Jones (10 from 33) and Brendan Payne (13 from 44).
Mulgrave bowler Aiden Beach put on a masterclass performance, taking a total of five wickets and getting hit for only two runs off 4.2 overs.
Mareeba finished all out for 38 after 25.2 overs.
Next weekend, Mareeba will take on the Cyclones at Borzi Park, Mareeba, while Atherton will have a bye.
