Sport
19 January, 2024
Century for Baker
A CENTURY to Simon Baker and an unbeaten 83 from Fraser Lucas has helped steer Bookaar to a big score over Boorcan last weekend.
The Pelicans showed good form at the Camperdown College oval for the round eight match on Sunday, winning the toss and electing to bat.
Openers Baker (111) and Eddie Lucas (42) set the side up, with Baker’s innings including nine boundaries while Lucas smashed his way to 42 from just 48 deliveries.
Lachlan Green also added to the tally with a quick 42 from 47 deliveries while Fraser Lucas’ 83 came from just 70 balls and included five boundaries and a six.
Hamish Sinnott also contributed to the tally with 25.
Best of the bowlers for Boorcan was Daniel Boyle who finished the day with figures of 2/61 from 10 overs.
In reply, Boorcan scored 9/92 in the 28th over.
Captain Lachie Boyle (24) and Luke Heffernen (14) were the only batsmen to reach double figures for the side.