Having spent the morning watching the rain fall out at Casey fields, the Melbourne Uni 1st XI fielded first in a 29 over match against The Swans, who boasted a full strength line-up including the in form Victorian and Australian players. Greg Kennedy continued his fine season with the new ball returning figures of 2/17 from his 6 overs which included 3 maidens. Nick Ellsmore was tidy in the face of some high quality batting while Michael Nalesnyik bowled superbly, taking three wickets including the key scalp of Australian wicket keeper Matthew Wade who was well caught by MUCC debutant Elias ‘Fonz’ Karageorgiou. Brett Harrop and Mark Simpson produced excellent spells at the death to restrict Casey to 9/164 from their allotment.

Following their inspired promotion to the top of the order Michael Nalesnyik and Jarrod Martignago proved more than just a mouthful for Casey’s highly fancied attack. The pair blasted 43 of the first 7 overs before Nalesnyik was trapped in front for 23, having provided an excellent platform for the middle order. Captain Jarrod Legget then joined Martignago to take MUCC to 71 before the diminutive wicketkeeper was dismissed for a well compiled 32. From that point Uni finished the game at a canter with Scott Sanders joining the captain to put on an unbeaten 94 run stand for the third wicket leading MUCC to an 8 wicket win. Scott’ sparkling innings of 63 and Jarrod’s well compiled 44 put the pair in good form leading into a busy schedule of cricket before the festive season which should see MUCC rocket up the club championship.

2nd XI

The match was abandoned after 4.5 overs.

3rd XI

No play was possible.

4th XI

No play was possible.

VWCA XI

Attending the ground, it was suspect whether the game against Box Hill would be possible, but luckily the covers from the previous day had kept one wicket dry. The game started on time, with the VWCA XI batting first, solid partnerships laid the foundations for a defendable total of 7/124 (Ledene Ellis 29; Madeleine Mitchell 19 and Alanna Duffy 14*). The bowlers started very positively, with a wicket in the second over, by drinks Box Hill were 9/55 and a couple of overs later were all out for 60.There were solid bowling performances from all, Leaha Sellars 2/21; Madeleine Mitchell 4/16; Ellie Button 3/7 and Katie Derham 1/5.

5th XI

MUCC batted first and were all out for 108 in 43rd over, Malvern (9/108) were able to chase the runs down with one wicket to spare, in the 36th over.