Sydney University’s first innings win over UNSW at David Phillips South Field on Saturday moved them within four points of competition leaders Eastern Suburbs.
In a low-scoring affair Sydney University routed the hosts for 133 after sending them into bat, and then replied with 151 for the loss of one wicket. UNSW tallied 6-192 in their second use of the crease
Suthangan Thanabalasingam, batting at No.7 for the hosts, topscored the first innings with 44 not out contributed 42 in the second, assisting Brandon McLean (79 not out) to thwart Sydney University’s push for outright points and a share of the competition lead.
Damien Mortimer (62 not out) and Ryan McElduff (59 not out) led Sydney University’s quickfire first innings, allowing an early declaration.
Easts head the Belvidere Cup ladder on 37 points, with Sydney University (33), UTS North Sydney (32), Randwick-Petersham (31), Bankstown (31) and Northern District (30) making up a crowded top six.
After a dismal start to the season, Sydney University Seconds turned the corner with an outright win over UNSW at University Oval.
Sydney University also collected first innings wins in Third and Fourth grades.
Scoreboard
NSW Premier competition – Round 7 (Two-Day matches)
First Grade: Sydney University 1-151 off 41 overs (Damien Mortimer 62 not out, Ryan McElduff 59 not out; Declan White 1-19) defeated UNSW 133 off 53 overs (Suthangan Thanabalasingam 44 not out, Michael Burgess 30; Joe Kershaw 4-33, Dugald Holloway 2-25, Ben Joy 2-32) and 6-192 (Brandon McLean 79 not out, Suthangan Thanabalasingam 42; Ben Joy 2-32, Dugald Holloway 2-54) on the first innings at David Phillips South on Saturday. Toss: Sydney University. Batted first: UNSW. Points: Sydney University 6, UNSW 0.
Second Grade: Sydney University 241 off 58.1 overs (Joshua Joseph 67, David Miller 64, Brodie Frost 50; Sanjit Selverajoo 5-52) and 1(dec)- 155 off 25 overs (David Miller 74 not out, Ryan Danne 69 not out) defeated UNSW 157 off 55.1 overs (Benedict Geddes 109, Vishwas Saini 25; Charlie Cassell 3-40, David Miller 2-2) and 204 off 43.4 overs (Ridham Vadalia 52, Connor Jackson 47, Kabilan Bascaran 34 not out; Lewis McMahon 3-31, Max Hope 2-18) outright at Sydney University Oval on Saturday. Toss: Sydney University. Batted first: Sydney University. Points: Sydney University 10, UNSW 0.
Third Grade: Sydney University 170 off 67 overs (Oliver Zannino 56, Matthew Powys 40; Akash Biradar 4-15, Mitchell Law 3-43) defeated UNSW 123 off 65 overs (Jake Greenberg 45, Aaron Crofts 39 (Henry Clark 6-28, Sam Wood 2-25, Josh Toyer 2-30) on the first innings at David Phillips North on Saturday. Toss: Sydney University. Batted first: Sydney University. Points: Sydney University 6, UNSW 0.
Fourth Grade: Sydney University 6-132 off 52.2 overs (Rex Greaves 57 not out; Brendan Napier 2-12) defeated UNSW 131 off 71.1 overs (Charles Williams 34; Jazz Rinka 3-16, Rex Greaves 3-50) on the first innings at St Paul’s College Oval on Saturday. Toss: UNSW. Batted first: UNSW. Points: Sydney University 6, UNSW 0.
Fifth Grade: UNSW 5(dec)-219 off 55.5 overs (Daniel Sui 82, Joshua Gavan 44 not out; Zohirul Islam 2-28) defeated Sydney University 159 off 49.3 overs (Zohirul Islam 64; Rhys Burinaga 3-21, Cheran Ganesan 3-51) and 6-173 off 40 overs (Zohirul Islam 45, Ashwin Dixit 35; Daniel Bowcock 2-21) on the first innings at Alexandria Park on Saturday. Toss: Sydney University. Batted first: Sydney University 6. Points: UNSW 6, Sydney University.
Metropolitan Cup – Round 8
Eastern Suburbs 5-294 off 64 overs (No details) drew with Sydney University 9-220 off 54 overs (Aryan Rodrigues 46, Muhammad Ghumman 45) at St Paul’s College Oval on Sunday. Toss: Sydney University. Batted first: Eastern Suburbs. Points: Eastern Suburbs 1, Sydney University 1.
NSW Women’s Premier competition – Round 4 (Limited Overs)
First Grade: Sydney 9-121 off 44 overs (Gizelle Plummer 27; Zoe Banjamin 3-10, Stella Campbell 2-16) defeated Universities 117 off 44 overs (Olivia Porter 55, Zoe Benjamin 24; Ananaya Sharma 4-23) by one wicket at David Phillips Memorial Fields on Sunday. Toss: Sydney. Batted first: Universities. Points: Sydney 6, Universities 0.
Second Grade: Universities 7-201 off 50 overs (Lucie Gordon 70, Darshana Kannan 49, Keiko Grantham 27 not out; Gemma Lockhart 4-41) defeated Sydney 145 off 37.1 overs (Kylie Hocknell 24, Darien Dubb-Lynch 24; Bernice Harply 4-14, Emily Watts 4-28) by 56 runs at Ryde Oval on Sunday. Toss: Sydney. Batted first: Universities. Points: Universities 6, Sydney 0.
