Union secured a dominant win over Glenavy, while Oamaru defeated Valley in the second round of the Dick Hunt Rosebowl Twenty20 competition on Friday night.

At King George Park, Union set the tone with a strong batting performance. Kane McLachlan (47) and Thomas Anderson (53) put on 71 runs for the second wicket, followed by another 71-run partnership between Anderson and Liam Mavor (53) for the fourth wicket. The home side posted a total of 195 from their 20 overs.

In reply, Glenavy struggled to keep up with the required run rate, with Jeremiah Shields (23) making a notable contribution. Glenavy was bowled out for 120 in the final over, a win to Union by 75 runs. They used nine bowlers, with Toby Johnson (2-9), Jake Greenslade (2-11), and Blake White (2-22) taking two wickets each.

At Whitestone Contracting Oval, Valley opted to bat first against Oamaru but could only muster 115 before being dismissed in 19 overs. Nick Johnston delivered an exceptional spell, taking 5-18 from his four overs, supported by Reece Curle (2-13) and Lachlan Brookes (2-34).

In response, Hawke Cup coach Jordan Horrell led the charge for Oamaru, hitting an unbeaten 51 off just 24 balls. Oamaru comfortably chased down the target, reaching 116/4 in 18 overs to seal a six-wicket victory.

Senior cricket will pause for the holiday season and resume on the second Friday of the new year with the third round of the Dick Hunt Rosebowl competition.

Short Scorecard(s)

Senior - Dick Hunt - Round 2

Oamaru Senior vs Valley Senior at Whitestone Contracting Oval
Valley Senior 115 ( C. Grubb 33, N. Johnston 5-18, R. Curle 2-13, L. Brookes 2-34 )
Oamaru Senior 116-4 ( J. Horrell 51no )
Oamaru by 6 wickets.

Glenavy vs Union Senior at King George Park
Union Senior 195-5 ( T. Anderson 61, L. Mavor 53, K. McLachlan 47 )
Glenavy 120 ( J. Shields 23, T. Johnson 2-9, J. Greenslade 2-11, B. White 2-22 )
Union by 75 runs.

Second Grade - Holiday Club20 - Round 3

Albion Club30 vs Union Club30 at WCS Outer Oval
Union Club30 113 ( D. Martin 28, K. Chetty 20, J. Varghese 3-16, D. McSkimming 2-12, L. Rowell 2-19 )
Albion Club30 92-7 ( D. Kelynack 15no, H. Armstrong 3-10 )
Union by 21 runs.

Valley Club30 vs Oamaru Club30 at Weston Domain
Oamaru Club30 305-0 ( S. Rana 159no, J. Minaar 121no )
Valley Club30 121-7 ( A. Brar 39, R. Whitham 32, J. Crawford 2-11 )
Oamaru by 184 runs.