Owaka's explosive opening partnership secures 106-run victory over Teviot
Jeremy Gray and Gordon Edwards scored 148 runs off 92 balls to set a target Teviot could not chase, while Blueys and Valley also claimed wins in the South Otago premier club competition.
By Meera Fletcher ·
Owaka Bandits defeated Teviot Turbines by 106 runs at Outlaw Oval on Saturday, ending the match with a total that left the visitors without a realistic chance of recovery.
Owaka posted 216 for three in their 20 overs. The foundation of that total was a 148-run partnership between openers Jeremy Gray and Gordon Edwards, who consumed only 92 deliveries. Edwards scored 78 runs, hitting seven sixes and three fours. Gray added 64 runs, including five sixes and four boundaries. Francis Parker remained unbeaten on 24, and Reece Pullar contributed 16 runs. Teviot conceded 33 extras during their innings.
In response, Teviot managed only 110 for six. Flynn Welsh scored 30 and Stacey McKinnel added 23, but the team never came close to the required total. Gray also bowled effectively, taking two wickets for four runs across two maiden overs.
In a separate match in West Otago, the Blueys recorded their first T20 win of the season against the Milton King Crabs. Bowling first, they held Milton to 127 for seven. Corey Bradley was the top scorer with an unbeaten 40. George Davies took three wickets for 25 runs, and Jack Campbell claimed two for 13. During the chase, Campbell scored 80 from just 33 balls, striking eight sixes and four boundaries. Charlie Ottery and Archie Body, both unbeaten, completed the seven-wicket victory in the 14th over.
At Tuapeka Mouth, Valley Stingers edged out Kaitangata Kings by two runs in a final-over finish. Valley batted first and set a target of 114. Sam Leslie scored 31, while Morgan Culbertson retired hurt on 25. Kaitangata required eight runs from the final over to win. With four runs needed from the last two balls, Valley executed consecutive run-outs to secure the win. Marc Phillips, playing his 100th match, bowled four overs for 30 runs and one wicket. Veteran Richard Ray bowled four overs for six runs and one wicket.
Waihola Swans defeated Clutha Comets by seven wickets in Balclutha. Clutha collapsed for a total of 50 in the 17th over. Jack Dent was the only batter to reach double figures, scoring 15. Ashley Manson took three wickets for eight runs, and Toby Greene took three for three. Waihola chased down the target losing three wickets, with Greene and Jared Cunningham both scoring 18.
