The Tigers bats got off to a rocky start in round 11 of Cricket Shepparton under-16 action at Euroa Friendly Recreation Reserve, with both openers back in the sheds with 16 runs on the board.
Mason Reeves steadied the ship with a vital 20, as his lower order faltered to muster 81 off 20 overs.
Cohen Paul (2-11) looked in good touch as usual for the Magpies, notching another two wickets to add to his tally.
Reeves (2-11) stepped up for the Tigers in reply, dismissing danger man Ryan Hill to have Euroa at 2-13 early doors.
Angus Murray compiled 15, but after his stumps were rattled by Yuvi Malhi (1-13) the Magpies’ chase lost its momentum.
Consistent wickets from the Notre Dame-St Brendan’s bowling unit kept run-rate pressure on the Magpies, with Sam Holland (2-3), Rory Duffy (2-3), Jordyn Murphy (2-10) and Reeves (2-11) enjoying a slice of the wickets.
Numurkah picked up a resounding win over Old Students Blue to widen the gap at the top to 13 points.
The Blues’ top order showed the league the danger it poses, as openers Mitch O'Dwyer (27) and Zavier Morris (25) put scores on the board to set their side up for success.
Matthew Ward stepped in from down the order to smack a quick-fire 25 before retiring.
Mitchell Higgins was the pick of the Students bowlers, notching three wickets while going for only 11 runs.
Students couldn’t match the run-rate in the chase despite some clean hitting from Andre Gagliardi, who produced 27 runs.
Mooroopna rattled Northerners in its victory at John Gray Oval, toppling the usually run-happy Jets batters for 79 in the first innings.
Kobie Issell hit a few out of the screws, blasting three fours and a six to see the Cats over the line with ease.
Old Students White got the job done over Waaia in the final A-grade fixture, knocking over the Bombers for 43 before the Students’ hitters put 92 on the board in reply.
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