Glenavy took possession of the Payne Tempero Cup for the first time in a thrilling match, defeating Oamaru by a single run at Whitestone Oval. This also marked Oamaru's first home loss in nine Borton Cup matches since March 2022.
The Rangers batted first, managing 124 runs in 44 overs. Matt Brien's bowling figures of 4-27 were supported by Hunter Wardle's 2-19 and Stephan Grobler's 2-25.
In response, Oamaru seemed set for a strong chase, with Wardle leading and adding 22 to take the score to 57 before he was dismissed, leaving Oamaru at 57/2. Oamaru pushed forward to 78/2 and looked well set for victory, but Glenavy fought back fiercely, taking three wickets in five balls to tilt the game. As wickets continued to fall, Oamaru found themselves at a precarious 103/8.
A late partnership between Nick Johnston and Reece Curle brought Oamaru within four runs of victory. However, Glenavy's fielding proved decisive as Johnston was caught, followed by Curle being run out, ending Oamaru's innings at 123 in the 38th over just two runs shy of victory.
Ross McCulloch took 3-24, Zach Graham 3-24 and Hamish McCulloch 2-42 for Glenavy.
St Kevins dominated Valley with a 10-wicket win. Valley was bowled out for 69 in 27 overs, led by Lloyd Fellowes' 5-15, with support from Liam Direen (2-16) and Jacob Fowler (2-19). Jack Kelly's unbeaten 51 off 61 balls took St Kevins to 71/0 in 20 overs.
Union triumphed over Albion, who were bowled out for 95 in 29 overs, Hayden Creedy scoring 21. Brad Fleming took 3-33, Alex Wilson 2-2, Liam Mavor 2-11 and Blake James 2-25.
Union recovered from 39/4, thanks to Alex Wilson (24*) and Kane McLachlan (25*), reaching 96/4 in 22 overs for a six-wicket victory. Scott Kitto's quick 20 off 7 balls boosted Union's start, while Albion's Tom Squire (2-29) and Aneesh Bose (2-30) led their bowling.
Short Scorecard(s)
Senior - Borton Cup - Round 4
Valley Senior vs St Kevins 1st XI at St Kevins College
Valley Senior 69 ( L. Fellowes 5-15, L. Direen 2-16, J. Fowler 2-19 )
St Kevins 1st XI 71-0 ( J. Kelly 52no )
St Kevins by 10 wickets.
Glenavy vs Oamaru Senior at Whitestone Contracting Oval
Glenavy 124 (M. Brien 4-27, H. Wardle 2-19, S.F. Grobler 2-25 )
Oamaru Senior 123 ( H. Wardle 22, R. McCulloch 3-24, Z. Graham 3-24, H. McCulloch 2-42 )
Glenavy by 1 run.
Albion Senior vs Union Senior at WCS Outer Oval
Albion Senior 95 ( H. Creedy 21, B. Fleming 3-25, A. Wilson 2-10, L. Mavor 2-11, B.G. James 2-25 )
Union Senior 96-4 ( K. McLachlan 25no, A.. Wilson 24no, S.C. Kitto 20, T. Squire 2-29, A. Bose 2-30 )
Union by 6 wickets.
Second Grade - Club30 - Round 2
Valley Club30 vs St Kevins 2nd XI at St Kevins Artifical
St Kevins 2nd XI 117 ( O. Waldron 36, C. Fowler 21, M. Brydges 17, R. Whitham 4-25, A. Singh 3-18, C. McLachlan 3-18 )
Valley Club30 105 ( R. Whitham 16, M. Walker 15, O. Waldron 3-17, T. McLean 3-23 )
St Kevins by 12 runs.
Albion Club30 vs Oamaru Club30 at St Kevins Artifical
Oamaru Club30 207-4 ( S. Smit 52, S. Rana 52, R. Hattingh 49, J. Joseph 2-25, J. Varghese 2-33 )
Albion Club30 117 ( B. Sheaf 27, D. Roulston 20, S. Rana 2-12, H. Singh 2-28 )
Oamaru by 90 runs.
WBHS Smith vs Union Club30 at King George Park
Union Club30 158-7 ( G. Curry 39no, B. McCormack 37, J. Kelland 3-14, D. McSkimming 2-24 )
WBHS Smith 104 ( S. Isbister 40no, B. McCormack 2-6, H. Armstrong 2-44 )
Union by 54 runs.
Third Grade - Youth Blast - Round 2
North Otago Primary Youth Blast vs WBHS Johnson at Don Field 1A
WBHS Johnson 32 (A. Leckie 3-2, J. Drew 2-6 )
North Otago Primary Youth Blast 33-2 ( A. Watt 20no )
North Otago by 7 wickets.
Valley Youth Blast vs St Kevins College Junior XI at St Kevins 4A
Valley Youth Blast 57 (J. Bradley 2-5, H. Gough 2-7 )
St Kevins College Junior XI 59-3 ( )
St Kevins by 5 wickets.