Edwards dominates rival attack as Norths cruise to decisive B-grade victory

North Kalgoorlie lead the Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association’s B-grade standings after they needed just 15 overs last Saturday to overhaul Lake View’s total in a 10-wicket victory.

Openers Fletcher Edwards (49 not out) and Caleb Smart (11 not out) led Norths, who grabbed a second win in three matches.

Edwards’ knock featured eight boundaries and came off 47 balls at a strike rate of 104.25.

Norths’ Scott Nelson earlier took 3-10, backed by two wickets each to Callum Grace and Jordan Delbridge, when Lake View were bowled out for 64 in 23.4 overs after winning the toss.

But it quickly backfired as they slumped to 4-21, with Shaun Marx the leading batter with 14 runs off 21 balls.

Great Boulder also grabbed a second win at the expense of Hannans after Kody Kelman led the team’s 205 with a hard-hitting 80 off 73 balls.

It featured seven fours and five sixes.

Also among the runs were Scott Edwards (29 off 30 balls), Judd Kelman (24 off 35 balls), and Kyle Penny (not out 34 off 26 balls).

Bryce Lintern and Anthony Babic each snared three wicket for Hannans, who made a good fist of the run chase before falling short at 9-191.

James Alexander (58 off 59 balls), Brandon Burns (51 off 45 balls), and Drew Epis (27 off 50 balls) were the leading run scorers.

Tony Thomsen’s 4-13 was the pick of the Two Blues’ attack.

Round four will be played on Saturday when Lake View oppose Great Boulder and Hannans battle North Kalgoorlie.

Ladder:

North Kalgoorlie 8 points; Great Boulder 8 points; Hannans 4; Lake View 4.