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Cricket Shepparton continues to rise at Northern Rivers Junior Country Week

Jan 4, 2024

In form: Cricket Shepparton's Kaleb Gilmour has tasted plenty of success in recent times. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Cricket Shepparton’s fortunes are on the up as Northern Rivers Junior Country Week sails towards its conclusion.

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The under-16 boys had a memorable triumph at Vibert Reserve on Thursday, wrapping up the group with a thumping win over Murray Valley Cricket Association.

After a stinging defeat to Bendigo in Tuesday’s opening encounter, wild storms forced the cancellation of all Country Week cricket Wednesday before the Walter Jackson-led side finally broke through.

Jackson sent the MVCA in to bat first and Northerners youngster Sean Miles went on a tear with a four-wicket haul that left the visitors reeling and eventually dismissed for 87.

Waaia’s Kaleb Gilmour continued on winning ways after a successful showing at the Cricket Victoria Country Cup, top-scoring on the day with 43 (four fours, two sixes) in a comfortable six-wicket success.

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Set to strike: MVCA's Jeremy Packer. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Bowled, mate: Cricket Shepparton's Aden Schreck. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Offloading: Cricket Shepparton's Zavier Davidson. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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In his stride: Cricket Shepparton's Walter Jackson. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Down the pitch: MVCA's Jeremy Packer. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Talking tactics: MVCA's Harry Ryan and Hamish Baker. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Nicked it off: MVCA's Jaxon Webb. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Defensive stance: MVCA's Hamish Baker. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Reading the full ball: MVCA's Harry Ryan. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Unleashing: Cricket Shepparton's Sean Miles. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Additionally, the under-15 boys pulled off a heist to wrap up a pair of unbeaten group games, thanks to a brilliant bowling display seeing off Sunraysia at Kialla Park Reserve.

Not looking the favourites after batting first and posting 114 all out, the bowlers would put in a remarkable shift to break up partnerships as needed and give the side a shout.

In the end, Cricket Shepparton had more than enough breathing room as the under-15 contingent mirrored its elder counterparts by removing its foes for 87 to secure victory.

Rechelle Zammit was on hand at both venues throughout the day to capture the action.