Sydney University Cricket Club’s Third and Fourth grade teams made it through to the finals with rain-interrupted first innings wins in their respective semi-finals at the weekend.
Third Grade made it to the final of the Mitchell Cup in a low-scoring affair against Manly-Warringah at No.1 Oval.
After being sent in to bat, the Student posted 221 on the back of solid innings from Jonathon Craig Dobson (46 not out), Nicky Craze (42) and Ben Larkin (34). Luke Edgell (3-31) and Joshua Wigney (2-46) were the best of the visiting bowlers.
Craig Dobson also starred with the ball, collecting 4-39 as Manly-Warringah were rolled for 146 despite the efforts of Joseph Graham (37), Warren Evans (31) and Dylan Marshall (28 not out).
In the other semi-final, Eastern Suburbs 5-110 defeated Sydney 58 on the first innings at Birchgrove Park, setting up a final between the Students and Easts at University No.1 Oval this Saturday and Sunday.
Sydney University Fourths will contest the Reid Cup final after accounting for Northern District at Mark Taylor Oval on the weekend.
Having elected to bat, the Students racked up 7(dec)-216 thanks to the efforts of Ryan Danne (58), Hugh Kermond (53), Matthew Powys (25 not out) and Charles Cull (20), before dismissing Northern District for 185.
Lewis McMahon collected 4-36 and Jake Day 2-18 to help set up the push for a berth in the final against Penrith at Howell Oval this Saturday and Sunday.
Scoreboard
Sydney Men’s Grade competition – semi-finals
Third Grade (Mitchell Cup): Sydney University 221 off 103.3 overs (Jonathon Craig Dobson 46 not out, Nicky Craze 42, Ben Larkin 34; Luke Edgell 3-31, Joshua Wigney 2-46) defeated Manly-Warringah 146 off 41 overs (Joseph Graham 37, Warren Evans 31, Dylan Marshall 28 not out; Jonathon Craig Dobson 4-39, Jack Gibson 3-43, Ash Cowan 2-22) on the first innings at Sydney University No.1 Oval on the weekend. Toss: Manly-Warringah. Batted first: Sydney University.
In the other semi-final, Eastern Suburbs 5-110 defeated Sydney 58 on the first innings at Birchgrove Park.
Final: Sydney University versus Eastern Suburbs at Sydney University No.1 Oval this weekend, April 2 and 3, with a 10am start.
Fourth Grade (Reid Cup): Sydney University 7-216 off 88 overs (Ryan Danne 58, Hugh Kermond 53, Matthew Powys 25 not out, Charles Cull 20; Charles Taylor 2-30, George Furrer 2-39) defeated Northern District 185 off 82.2 overs (Steven Burt 39 not out, Charles Taylor 34, Sam Heinrich 26; Lewis McMahon 4-36, Jake Day 2-18) on the first innings at Mark Taylor Oval on the weekend. Toss: Sydney University. Batted first: Northern District.
In the other semi-final, Penrith 305 defeated St George 169 on the first innings at Bill Ball Oval.
Final: Penrith versus Sydney University at Howell Oval this Saturday and Sunday, April 2 and 3, with a 10am start.
