That's out: Benalla's Bayleigh Dervish after sending a batter’s middle stump flying.
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Brenden Paddock
The Benalla Bushrangers fell just short in a thriller at Gardens Oval on Saturday, unable to reach City Colts’ first innings score of 92 after 20 overs.
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Benalla’s Bayleigh Dervish (3-4) had the Kookaburra laughing in the first innings with a blistering three-wicket haul and two maidens.
With the blade, openers Jonty Priest and Lucas Ham did the damage with classy knocks of 26 and 33 respectively.
But Benalla’s lower order was unable to capitalise on the strong start from its openers, as it fell just shy of the total required with 6-87 after 20 overs.
Ensign photographer Brenden Paddock got along to Gardens Oval on Saturday morning to capture some of the action.
Resetting: Benalla’s Cooper Binion returns to his mark.
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Brenden Paddock
Unloading: Cooper Binion sends one down at speed.
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Brenden Paddock
Full flight: James Martin fires one down.
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Brenden Paddock
Whack: Jonty Priest swings for the fences.
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Brenden Paddock
On the front foot: Benalla’s Jonty Priest plays a drive.
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Brenden Paddock
In the zone: Josh Hart sends down a delivery.
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Brenden Paddock
Carving out runs: Benalla’s Lucas Ham.
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Brenden Paddock
Bang: Lucas Ham connects on a pull shot.
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Brenden Paddock
At full stretch: Wicket keeper Lucas Ham jumps for the ball.
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Brenden Paddock
Here we go: Mitch Cooney receives the ball at the top of his mark.
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Brenden Paddock
Getting revs on it: Mitch Cooney.
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Brenden Paddock