Lancefield Cricket Club won the Club North Grade premiership by five wickets on Saturday, after its bowlers confined Gisborne to 9/123 from 35 overs to put the Tigers in the box seat.
Jason McDonald made a valiant 62 not out (11 fours) despite an injured leg, and prolific scoring opener Peter Sankey contributed 36.
Gisborne slumped from 1/49 to 6/59 in a mid-innings collapse.
Ultimate Man of the Match Matthew Bowden captured 3-25 from seven overs, Owen Phillips 2-15 from five, Pail Rix 1-14 from seven, with Luke and Nathan Malone taking one apiece.
Gisborne opening bowler Daniel Mousley gave his side a chance by dismissing openers Nathan Malone and Christian cheaply after their semi-final heroics, but a third wicket stand between Duane Milligan 41 and Luke Malone 39 steadied the Tigers.
A quick unbeaten 30 from Bowden carried the home side to 5/125 with 10 overs remaining.
Coach Andrew Richardt was pleased with Lancefield’s performance over the season, with several new players filling in at times.
The Tigers also won a premiership in this grade three seasons ago, pre-COVID.
Lancefield’s presentation evening takes place for juniors and seniors this Saturday, from 5pm.
