Bective-East have secured their second win of the season, playing a “more joyous” brand of cricket, in a 10-wicket thumping of West Tamworth at No.1 Oval.
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The day-night clash was the culmination of a gala day of cricket on Saturday, with the two clubs competing in all four grades.
But when a refreshing cool change hit the ground as the lights took full effect, West Tamworth were sent packing for 75 in 19 overs.
In reply, Bulls openers Jye Paterson (37 not out) and Toby Whale 25 (not out) passed the total in the 13th over.
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The win means Bective-East have moved off the foot of the table, with West now occupying that position.
Only two Wests batsmen – Heath Falkenmire (23 not out) and Harrison Kelly (16) – got into double figures, the chief destroyers Gerhard Labuschagne (3-19 off four overs) and Paterson (3-5 off three overs).
Labuschagne said that given the very youthful tinge to the Bulls’ lineup, the side was hobbled by inconsistency.
But he added: “This year, which I think is different to last year, we just try to enjoy our cricket. So we try to make it a bit more fun … We took it too serious last year.”
