Hunter Fawcett led Kyabram Fire Brigade’s bowling attack in its semi-final win over Echuca South. Photos: Jordan Townrow
After finishing the three-round Goulburn Murray Cricket Twenty20 competition on top of the ladder, Kyabram Fire Brigade has secured a spot in the final by beating Echuca South in the semi on Thursday evening.
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The Flames travelled to Echuca South Recreation Reserve, with the host winning the toss and electing to bat.
It was a consistent run-making effort for the majority of Echuca South’s batters as Jayden Rosin (28), Clayton Watson (22), Asantha Singappuli (18), Rathika Rajakumara (17) and Ben Walker (29) all making starts.
Asantha Singappuli drives hard.
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However, none of them could go on and make a big dent as Fire Brigade managed to stem the flow of runs at every turn.
Almost every bowler for the Flames jagged a wicket, with Hunter Fawcett recording best figures of 2-18 as the Swans finished their 20-over stint at 6-136.
Some smart work from Miller Griffiths on the boundary.
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It was a rough start to the Flames’ innings, as Bohden Learmonth (6) and captain Jake Gascoyne (1) didn’t add a lot to the total.
Shannon Fleming (14) and Taylor Beard (15) were able to steady the ship before the trio of Thomas Starr (35 not out), Cooper Fawcett (39) and Miller Griffiths (20 not out) did the bulk of the scoring.
Oliver Hughes throws down an offie.
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Fire Brigade was able to swallow the tail with four balls remaining in the innings with five wickets still in hand.
Singappuli (2-17) and Fletcher Good (2-36) were the only multi-wicket takers for the Swans in the innings.
Jayden Rosin pumps it back down the ground.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
The win sets up a date with Bamawm-Lockington United in the final, with the Lions having home field advantage for Thursday night’s contest at Bamawm Recreation Reserve.
