Otago Volts v Central Districts, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 5th Match, Super Smash, 2025

Super Smash 5th Match: Otago Volts v Central Districts at Alexandra, December 30, 2025

Otago Volts

OTA

193/7 (20)

Central Districts

152/8 (20)

Finished

OTA won by 41 runs

Otago Volts InningOTA Inning193/7 (20 ov)

Central Districts InningCS Inning152/8 (20 ov)

Commentary

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0.1

Danru Ferns to Curtis Heaphy, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Curtis Heaphy with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

0.1

Danru Ferns to Curtis Heaphy, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Curtis Heaphy goes back and slash punch towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.2

Danru Ferns to Curtis Heaphy, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Curtis Heaphy hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.3

Danru Ferns to Curtis Heaphy, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Curtis Heaphy goes forward and dabs cut, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.4

Danru Ferns to Curtis Heaphy, 1 run, Curtis Heaphy goes forward to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

0.5

Danru Ferns to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Will Young hangs in the crease and strives to hit pull, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

0.6

Danru Ferns to Will Young, Four, Four !! outswinger, full length, on the stumps. Will Young goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

End of over 1 (6 runs)

Will Young 4 (2)

Curtis Heaphy 1 (4)

Central Districts 6/0

Danru Ferns 1-0-6-0

1.1

Andrew Hazeldine to Curtis Heaphy, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Curtis Heaphy hangs in the crease and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

1.2

Andrew Hazeldine to Curtis Heaphy, 1 run, inswinger, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays drive, towards the point for 1 run.

1.3

Andrew Hazeldine to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Will Young hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1.4

Andrew Hazeldine to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Will Young hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1.5

Andrew Hazeldine to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Will Young hangs in the crease and slash cut towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1.6

Andrew Hazeldine to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, yorker, on the off stump, Will Young hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

End of over 2 (1 runs)

Will Young 4 (6)

Curtis Heaphy 2 (6)

Central Districts 7/0

Andrew Hazeldine 1-0-1-0

Danru Ferns 1-0-6-0

2.1

Matthew Bacon to Curtis Heaphy, 1 run, Curtis Heaphy goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

2.2

Matthew Bacon to Will Young, Six, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the stumps, Will Young hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

2.3

Matthew Bacon to Will Young, Six, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the stumps, Will Young hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum! Back to back sixes, Freed his arms and sent the ball crashing on the other side of the fences into the crowd

2.4

Matthew Bacon to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the stumps, Will Young hangs in the crease, dabs it towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

2.5

Matthew Bacon to Will Young, 1 run, Will Young goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an outswinger delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

2.6

Matthew Bacon to Curtis Heaphy, 1 run, Curtis Heaphy goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.

End of over 3 (15 runs)

Curtis Heaphy 4 (8)

Will Young 17 (10)

Central Districts 22/0

Matthew Bacon 1-0-15-0

Andrew Hazeldine 1-0-1-0

3.1

Andrew Hazeldine to Curtis Heaphy, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Curtis Heaphy goes back and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

3.2

Andrew Hazeldine to Curtis Heaphy, 1 run, Curtis Heaphy hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.

3.3

Andrew Hazeldine to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Will Young goes forward, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

3.4

Andrew Hazeldine to Will Young, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps. Will Young goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation

3.5

Andrew Hazeldine to Will Young, Six, Six !! What a delivery! outswinger lands right on the stumps, Will Young hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum! Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation

3.6

Andrew Hazeldine to Will Young, Four, Four !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump. Will Young hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

End of over 4 (15 runs)

Will Young 31 (14)

Curtis Heaphy 5 (10)

Central Districts 37/0

Andrew Hazeldine 2-0-16-0

Matthew Bacon 1-0-15-0

4.1

Danru Ferns to Curtis Heaphy, 2 runs, Curtis Heaphy goes back to take bouncer of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident uppercut that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

4.2

Danru Ferns to Curtis Heaphy, no run, Dot ball !! off cutter, full length, on the off stump, Curtis Heaphy hangs in the crease, trying to hit drive, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

4.3

Danru Ferns to Curtis Heaphy, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Danru Ferns bowls a sharp delivery, and Curtis Heaphy hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

4.4

Curtis Heaphy b D Ferns 7 (14) Danru Ferns to Curtis Heaphy, no run, b D Ferns, Bowled out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Curtis Heaphy goes back and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.

4.5

Danru Ferns to Dane Cleaver, 1 run, Dane Cleaver hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.

4.6

Danru Ferns to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the stumps, Will Young hangs in the crease, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

End of over 5 (3 runs)

Will Young 31 (15)

Dane Cleaver 1 (1)

Central Districts 40/1

Danru Ferns 2-0-9-1

Andrew Hazeldine 2-0-16-0

5.1

Ben Lockrose to Dane Cleaver, 1 run, Dane Cleaver hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.

5.2

Ben Lockrose to Will Young, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Will Young hangs in the crease, plays sloge sweep in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

5.3

Ben Lockrose to Will Young, 1 run, Will Young hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short fine leg for 1 run.

5.4

Ben Lockrose to Dane Cleaver, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, good length, on the off stump, Dane Cleaver goes forward and dabs inside out shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

5.5

Ben Lockrose to Dane Cleaver, 1 run, Dane Cleaver hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

5.6

Ben Lockrose to Will Young, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps. Will Young hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 6 (11 runs)

Will Young 40 (18)

Dane Cleaver 3 (4)

Central Districts 51/1

Ben Lockrose 1-0-11-0

Danru Ferns 2-0-9-1

6.1

Luke Georgeson to Dane Cleaver, 2 runs, Dane Cleaver goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

6.2

Luke Georgeson to Dane Cleaver, 1 run, Dane Cleaver hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

6.3

Will Young c Jake Gibson b L Georgeson 40 (19) Luke Georgeson to Will Young, no run, c Jake Gibson b L Georgeson, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Will Young hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Jake Gibson, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Will Young.

6.4

Luke Georgeson to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run, Dean Foxcroft hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

6.5

Luke Georgeson to Dane Cleaver, 1 run, Dane Cleaver goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

6.6

Luke Georgeson to Dean Foxcroft, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Dean Foxcroft hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

End of over 7 (5 runs)

Dean Foxcroft 1 (2)

Dane Cleaver 7 (7)

Central Districts 56/2

Luke Georgeson 1-0-5-1

Ben Lockrose 1-0-11-0

7.1

Ben Lockrose to Dane Cleaver, 1 run, Dane Cleaver goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

7.2

Ben Lockrose to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run, Dean Foxcroft goes forward to take top spinner of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

7.3

Ben Lockrose to Dane Cleaver, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps. Dane Cleaver hangs in the crease, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

7.4

Ben Lockrose to Dane Cleaver, 2 runs, Dane Cleaver goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.

7.5

Ben Lockrose to Dane Cleaver, 1 run, Dane Cleaver goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.

7.6

Ben Lockrose to Dean Foxcroft, Four, Four !! top spinner, good length, on the off stump. Dean Foxcroft goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 8 (13 runs)

Dean Foxcroft 6 (4)

Dane Cleaver 15 (11)

Central Districts 69/2

Ben Lockrose 2-0-24-0

Luke Georgeson 1-0-5-1

8.1

Matthew Bacon to Dane Cleaver, 1 run, Matthew Bacon delivers fast ball at full length, Dane Cleaver goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Dane Cleaver to just 1 run.

8.2

Matthew Bacon to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run, Dean Foxcroft hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.

8.3

Matthew Bacon to Dane Cleaver, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Dane Cleaver hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

8.4

Matthew Bacon to Dane Cleaver, 1 run, Matthew Bacon delivers fast ball at full length, Dane Cleaver hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Dane Cleaver to just 1 run.

8.5

Matthew Bacon to Dean Foxcroft, Six, Six !! fast ball is delivered on the stumps, good length, Dean Foxcroft hangs in the crease, displays great skill by powering pull to deep square leg for a magnificent Maximum!

8.6

Matthew Bacon to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run, Dean Foxcroft goes forward to take fast ball of yorker aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.

End of over 9 (10 runs)

Dean Foxcroft 14 (7)

Dane Cleaver 17 (14)

Central Districts 79/2

Matthew Bacon 2-0-25-0

Ben Lockrose 2-0-24-0

9.1

Glenn Phillips to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run, Dean Foxcroft hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

9.2

Glenn Phillips to Dane Cleaver, Four, Four !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, Dane Cleaver goes back, plays inside out shot in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four. Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation

9.3

Glenn Phillips to Dane Cleaver, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push, towards the short mid wicket for 1 run.

9.4

9.5

Glenn Phillips to Dane Cleaver, 1 run, Dane Cleaver hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

9.6

Glenn Phillips to Dean Foxcroft, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, yorker, on the stumps, Dean Foxcroft goes back and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 10 (8 runs)

Dean Foxcroft 16 (10)

Dane Cleaver 23 (17)

Central Districts 87/2

Glenn Phillips 1-0-8-0

Matthew Bacon 2-0-25-0

10.1

Luke Georgeson to Dane Cleaver, 1 run, Dane Cleaver hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

10.2

Luke Georgeson to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run, Dean Foxcroft hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

10.3

Dane Cleaver c M Bacon b L Georgeson 24 (19) Luke Georgeson to Dane Cleaver, no run, c M Bacon b L Georgeson, Caught out!! fast ball full length on the off stump, Dane Cleaver goes forward to take the gamble with inside out shot towards deep cover, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Matthew Bacon. Leading to a soft dismissal.

10.4

Luke Georgeson to Josh Clarkson, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

10.5

Luke Georgeson to Josh Clarkson, 1 run, Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

10.6

Luke Georgeson to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run, Dean Foxcroft hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 11 (4 runs)

Dean Foxcroft 18 (12)

Josh Clarkson 1 (2)

Central Districts 91/3

Luke Georgeson 2-0-9-2

Glenn Phillips 1-0-8-0

11.1

Ben Lockrose to Dean Foxcroft, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Dean Foxcroft hangs in the crease, trying to hit inside out shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

11.2

Ben Lockrose to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run, Dean Foxcroft hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.

11.3

Ben Lockrose to Josh Clarkson, 1 run, Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

11.4

Ben Lockrose to Dean Foxcroft, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Dean Foxcroft goes forward and slash drive towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

11.5

Ben Lockrose to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run, Dean Foxcroft hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

11.6

Ben Lockrose to Josh Clarkson, 1 run, Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 12 (4 runs)

Josh Clarkson 3 (4)

Dean Foxcroft 20 (16)

Central Districts 95/3

Ben Lockrose 3-0-28-0

Luke Georgeson 2-0-9-2

12.1

Luke Georgeson to Josh Clarkson, Four, Four !! slower ball, good length, on the stumps. Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease and tries sloge sweep, edged!! in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

12.2

Luke Georgeson to Josh Clarkson, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

12.3

Luke Georgeson to Josh Clarkson, 1 run, Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease to take inswinger of yorker aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

12.4

Luke Georgeson to Dean Foxcroft, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Dean Foxcroft goes forward, plays drive in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.

12.5

Luke Georgeson to Dean Foxcroft, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Dean Foxcroft hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

12.6

Dean Foxcroft lbw b L Georgeson 24 (19) Luke Georgeson to Dean Foxcroft, no run, lbw b L Georgeson, Out LBW !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Dean Foxcroft hangs in the crease, takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and Luke Georgeson appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire. Dean Foxcroft has to go back.

End of over 13 (9 runs)

Dean Foxcroft 24 (19)

Josh Clarkson 8 (7)

Central Districts 104/4

Luke Georgeson 3-0-18-3

Ben Lockrose 3-0-28-0

13.1

13.2

Ben Lockrose to William Clark, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, good length, on the off stump, William Clark hangs in the crease and slash punch towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

13.3

Ben Lockrose to William Clark, 2 runs, William Clark goes forward to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook defensive shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep fine leg for 2 runs.

13.4

Ben Lockrose to William Clark, 1 run, William Clark hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

13.5

Ben Lockrose to Josh Clarkson, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

13.6

Ben Lockrose to Josh Clarkson, Four, Four !! off break ball, fulltoss, on the stumps. Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 14 (8 runs)

Josh Clarkson 13 (10)

William Clark 3 (3)

Central Districts 112/4

Ben Lockrose 4-0-36-0

Luke Georgeson 3-0-18-3

14.1

Matthew Bacon to William Clark, 1 run, William Clark hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

14.2

Matthew Bacon to Josh Clarkson, 2 runs, Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 2 runs.

14.3

Matthew Bacon to Josh Clarkson, 1 run, Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.

14.4

Matthew Bacon to William Clark, 1 run, William Clark hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an slower ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

14.5

Matthew Bacon to Josh Clarkson, 1 run, Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

14.6

Josh Clarkson runout (M Bacon) 17 (13) Matthew Bacon to William Clark, no run, runout (M Bacon), Run out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, It was an unfortunate way to go for the batter. William Clark hangs in the crease to play drive, set off for a run, but Matthew Bacon direct hit left with no chance of making it back in time. Run out. The fielding side is ecstatic!

End of over 15 (6 runs)

William Clark 5 (6)

Josh Clarkson 17 (13)

Central Districts 118/5

Matthew Bacon 3-0-31-0

Ben Lockrose 4-0-36-0

15.1

Danru Ferns to Angus Schaw, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Angus Schaw hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

15.2

Danru Ferns to Angus Schaw, Four, Four !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump. Angus Schaw goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

15.3

Angus Schaw c M Bacon b D Ferns 4 (3) Danru Ferns to Angus Schaw, no run, c M Bacon b D Ferns, Caught out !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Angus Schaw hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting drive towards long on, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Matthew Bacon, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Angus Schaw.

15.4

Danru Ferns to Brett Randell, 1 run, Brett Randell hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.

15.5

Danru Ferns to William Clark, 1 run, William Clark hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

15.6

Danru Ferns to Brett Randell, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, yorker, on the stumps, Brett Randell goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 16 (6 runs)

Brett Randell 1 (2)

William Clark 6 (7)

Central Districts 124/6

Danru Ferns 3-0-15-2

Matthew Bacon 3-0-31-0

16.1

William Clark c ATE Hazeldine b L Georgeson 6 (8) Luke Georgeson to William Clark, no run, c ATE Hazeldine b L Georgeson, Caught out !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, William Clark hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards slip, edged!! and flies straight to Andrew Hazeldine, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of William Clark.

16.2

Luke Georgeson to Jayden Lennox, 2 runs, Jayden Lennox hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.

16.3

Luke Georgeson to Jayden Lennox, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, full length, on the off stump, Jayden Lennox goes back and slash inside out shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

16.4

Luke Georgeson to Jayden Lennox, 1 run, Jayden Lennox hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

16.5

Luke Georgeson to Brett Randell, 1 run, Brett Randell hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

16.6

Luke Georgeson to Jayden Lennox, 1 run, Jayden Lennox goes back to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

End of over 17 (5 runs)

Jayden Lennox 4 (4)

Brett Randell 2 (3)

Central Districts 129/7

Luke Georgeson 4-0-23-4

Danru Ferns 3-0-15-2

17.1

Jake Gibson to Jayden Lennox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jayden Lennox hangs in the crease and dabs reverse sweep with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

17.2

Jake Gibson to Jayden Lennox, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps. Jayden Lennox hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

17.3

Jake Gibson to Jayden Lennox, 1 run, Jayden Lennox goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

17.4

Jake Gibson to Brett Randell, 2 runs, Brett Randell hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

17.5

Jake Gibson to Brett Randell, 1 run, Brett Randell hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

17.6

Jake Gibson to Jayden Lennox, 1 run, Jayden Lennox hangs in the crease to take inswinger of fulltoss aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

End of over 18 (9 runs)

Jayden Lennox 10 (8)

Brett Randell 5 (5)

Central Districts 138/7

Jake Gibson 1-0-9-0

Luke Georgeson 4-0-23-4

18.1

Danru Ferns to Jayden Lennox, 2 runs, Jayden Lennox goes forward and plays pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 2 runs.

18.2

Danru Ferns to Jayden Lennox, 1 run, Jayden Lennox hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

18.3

Danru Ferns to Brett Randell, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Brett Randell hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

18.4

Danru Ferns to Brett Randell, 1 run, Brett Randell hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook defensive shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards slip for 1 run.

18.5

Danru Ferns to Jayden Lennox, 1 run, Jayden Lennox goes forward to take outswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

18.6

Danru Ferns to Brett Randell, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, yorker, on the off stump, Brett Randell hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

End of over 19 (9 runs)

Brett Randell 10 (8)

Jayden Lennox 14 (11)

Central Districts 147/7

Danru Ferns 4-0-24-2

Jake Gibson 1-0-9-0

19.1

Matthew Bacon to Jayden Lennox, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Jayden Lennox hangs in the crease, trying to hit reverse sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

19.2

Matthew Bacon to Jayden Lennox, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Matthew Bacon bowls a sharp delivery, and Jayden Lennox hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

19.3

Matthew Bacon to Jayden Lennox, 2 runs, Jayden Lennox hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 2 runs.

19.4

Matthew Bacon to Jayden Lennox, 2 runs, Jayden Lennox goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.

19.5

Matthew Bacon to Jayden Lennox, 1 run, Jayden Lennox hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

19.6

Brett Randell c L Georgeson b M Bacon 10 (9) Matthew Bacon to Brett Randell, no run, c L Georgeson b M Bacon, Caught out !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Brett Randell hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting flick shot towards slip, edged!! and flies straight to Luke Georgeson, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Brett Randell.

End of over 20 (5 runs)

Brett Randell 10 (9)

Jayden Lennox 19 (16)

Central Districts 152/8

Matthew Bacon 4-0-36-1

Danru Ferns 4-0-24-2

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