ODG
Phoenix 8/126 (35 ov) | Armadale 6/127 (30.4 ov)
Armadale’s ODG side delivered a standout performance to hand table-toppers Phoenix their first loss of the season.
The bowlers maintained relentless pressure throughout the innings. Barathkumar Subramanian (3/17) was the pick of the attack, striking key blows to break partnerships, while Sameer Badrinath (2/19) and Akash Nathan Philip (2/19) kept things tight from both ends to restrict Phoenix to 126. Dean Yetton (7–1–23–0) delivered a crucial spell, applying steady pressure through the middle overs that kept Phoenix’s scoring in check and built the platform for the wickets that followed.
Nathan Philip (59) anchored the chase brilliantly with a composed half-century, supported by Kavin Shanmuga Sundaram (25) in the middle overs. Arun Raja Segar Veluchamy (13) saw the side home with a cool head.
4th Grade
Armadale 6/231 (40 ov) | Leeming Spartan 9/182 (40 ov)
A strong all-round effort saw the 4th Grade defeat Leeming Spartan by 49 runs. Rhett Jones (48), Gavin Clift (41) and Om Kalyan (31) set the platform before late hitting from Sebastian Breskiewicz (35 off 19) lifted the total past 230.
Om Kalyan (3/12) again along with Alex Pass (2/18) led the bowling effort, supported by Sebastian Breskiewicz (1/16) and Rhys Mackie (1/22) as Leeming were held to 182.
7th Grade
Riverton Rostrata 9/169 (37 ov) | Armadale 107 (33.1 ov)
7th Grade couldn’t quite find the partnerships needed in pursuit of 169, finishing on 107. Athin Chandrasekhar top-scored with 32, while Sujit Pankajakshan (26) and Khalis Vadakke Parammal (15) chipped in during the middle overs.
With the ball, Ani Daniel (4/31) and Dinil Byju (4/30) led from the front, combining for eight wickets to keep Riverton in check but it wasn’t enough to carry the side over the line.
ODA
Armadale 143 (38.4 ov) | Riverton Rostrata 1/146 (22.3 ov)
Armadale posted 143 after a solid effort from Aneesh Babu (41) and Alias Skaria (32), with useful contributions from Praneeth Punnam (15). The side couldn’t quite build the partnerships needed to push the total higher.
Parbinder Singh Sidhu picked up 1/22 from his five overs, while Jastinder Singh kept things tight at 3.25 an over. Despite their efforts, Riverton chased the target comfortably.
ODB
Armadale 131 (37.4 ov) | Cannington Tigers 7/132 (32.1 ov)
Armadale’s ODB side fought hard but couldn’t defend a low total in a close finish. With the bat, Shameem Chakkittammal top-scored with a patient 36 (70) as the side posted 131.
Sherin Jose (3/22) was outstanding through the middle overs, while Safil Sharif (2/15) and Leemon Thomas (1/17) chipped in with key wickets.
ODD
Maddington 6/241 (40 ov) | Armadale 97 (24.4 ov)
It was a tough day for the D Grade, going down to Maddington by 144 runs. With the ball, Gautam Kashyap (3/31) was the pick of the bowlers, while Mandeep Singh (2/51) and Inderjeet Singh (1/17) chipped in with wickets.
In the chase, Waheguru Singh (19) struck a few early blows and Rohit Kumar (19) held firm till the end, but regular wickets kept Armadale to 97.\
ODE
Canning Vale 9/149 (35 ov) | Armadale 4/151 (21.3 ov)
A dominant all-round performance saw ODE cruise home by six wickets. With the ball, James Gardner (2/14), Ash Garven (2/19) and Joel Elsley (2/33) kept things tight alongside tidy spells from Kalon Fabbro (1/25) and Brett Mauer (2/53) as Canning Vale were held to 149.
Luke Williams (68 off 37) was in blistering form, smashing 8 fours and 2 sixes to seal the chase with ease. He was well supported by Joel Elsley (30) and Ash Garven (20) as Armadale powered to victory inside 22 overs.
ODF
Armadale 114 (33.2 ov) | Leeming Spartan 6/116 (21.2 ov)
It was a tough day for ODF as the side couldn’t post a total they would have wanted after being sent in. Wickets fell at regular intervals, with Anton Pushparaj (15) and Anand Baskaran (14) showing some resistance in the middle, while Sudhakar Amirthavalli (12) added a few late runs to push the total to 114.
Jaison Joseph (2/16) bowled a lively spell, with support from Rajasekar Vijayakumar (1/19), Anand Baskaran (1/15), and Anton Pushparaj (1/1).
ODH
Armadale ODH were awarded the points this round after Perth Tamil were unable to field a side.
ODJ
Armadale 6/136 (35 ov) | Thornlie 5/138 (33.3 ov)
Armadale ODJ put up a solid fight but fell short in a tight contest against Thornlie. Derek Goscombe (36) and Melvin Paul (22) steadied the innings after early wickets, while Justin Green (26 off 21) added late momentum to guide the total to 136.
Derek Goscombe (2/16) and Todd King (1/11) were the standouts, supported by Justin Green (1/28) and Ben Hunt (1/30). Despite their efforts, Thornlie reached the target with a few overs to spare.
Photographs – Richard Polden.
