Vikings Sail To Title

In contrast to their high scoring semi-final victory, Norths had to fight hard to overcome a dogged Valley line-up that refused to lie down in the Final at Ian Healy Oval on Sunday.

Norths were bowled out for 173 in the 33rd over, with the in-form Scott Palombo top-scoring with 47 and all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary hitting 28 as the Valley attack successfully reined in their opposition.

The experienced Cameron Boyce was again a factor, claiming 2-33 from nine overs while Australian Under-19 quick Callum Vidler fought hard to claim 4-67.

But Valley were on the back foot early, with wickets tumbling in the chase before a steadfast 47 from Patrick Cotter stabilised the chase.

Boyce then held the key to reaching the target but player of the match Will Prestwidge ensured the home side would clinch the title.

Prestwidge was awarded the Jimmy Maher Medal for his return of 4-42 from 10 overs, wrapping up the lower order to leave Boyce stranded on 33 not out as Valley were dismissed for 154. Promising wicket-keeper Raveesh Srivastava picked up three catches including two crucial dismissals off Prestwidge.

There were also quality bowling efforts from Queensland quick Connor Sully (2-16), allrounder Noah McFadyen (2-27) and spinner Ejaaz Alavi (2-32 from 10 overs).

In Second Grade, Gold Coast snared the one-day title defeating Ipswich in a high scoring clash at Ivor Marsden Park.

Allrounder Caleb Ziebell led the charge for the Dolphins, as he did last season for the Gold Coast in their Kookaburra One Day title win. The Cudgen product hit 105 as the Gold Coast scored 260. They then defended the total to dismiss the Hornets for 247 with the experienced Levi Thomson-Matthews hitting 79.

The Kookaburra One Day Cup team of the tournament was revealed today, with strong representation from the semi-finals Norths, Wests, Valley and University of Queensland

Angus Lovell – University of Queensland

• Batting: 4 Innings, Avg 120.67, 362 runs, 50’s: 1, 100’s: 2, Highest Score 125, Strike Rate 77.68, 40 4’s, 6 6’s
• Bowling 4 wickets, Best figures: 2/24, Avg 18.75, Strike rate 21, econ 5.36

Joe Burns – Northern Suburbs (c)

• Batting: 3 Innings, Avg 187, 187 runs, 100’s: 1, Highest Score: 156*, Strike rate 96.39, 4’s: 19, 6’s: 5

Scott Palombo – Northern Suburbs

• Batting: 5 innings, Avg 62, 248 runs, 50’s: 1, 100’s: 1, Highest Score: 115, Strike Rate 98.8, 4’s: 17, 6’s: 10

Preston White – Toombul

• Batting: 3 Innings, Avg 127.5, 255 runs, 50’s: 1, 100’s: 1, Highest Score: 142, Strike Rate: 103.66, 4’s: 24, 6’s: 11
• Bowling: 4 Wickets, Best figures 2/31, Avg 27.5, Strike Rate: 40.5, Econ 4.07

Tom Campbell – Western Suburbs

• Batting: 4 Innings, Avg 73, 219 runs, 50’s: 2, Highest Score 87,  Strike Rate: 83.27, 4’s: 17, 6’s: 5

Dylan McLachlan (WK) - Valley

• Batting: 5 Innings, 39.8 Avg, 199 Runs, 50’s: 3, Highest Score 77, Strike Rate: 70.07, 4’s: 27, 6’s:2
• Wicket Keeping: 1 Stumping

Noah McFayden – Northern Suburbs

• Batting: 4 Innings, 33.33 Avg, 100 Runs, Highest score 40, Strike Rate: 108.7, 4s: 7, 6s:5
• Bowling: 10 Wickets, 11 Maidens, Best Bowling 4/40, Avg 21.5, strike rate 25.2, economy 5.12

Cameron Boyce – Valley

• Bowling: 12 Wickets, 7 Maidens, 5WI: 1, Best figures 5/31, Bowling average 11.17, Strike Rate: 24.25, Economy 2.76

Connor Sully – Northern Suburbs

• Bowling: 9 Wickets, 2 Maidens, Best Bowling 3/32, Bowling Average: 13.11, Strike Rate: 19.11, Economy 4.12

Benji Floros – Valley

• Bowling: 11 Wickets, 4 Maidens, Best figures 4/26, Bowling Average 13.55, Strike Rate 21.18 Economy 3.84

Chad Soper – Sunshine Coast

• Bowling: 11 Wickets, 3 Maidens, 5WI: 1, Best Bowling 5/15, Bowling Average: 11.64, Strike Rate 16.36, Economy 4.27

Will Prestwidge – Northern Suburbs

• Bowling: 9 Wickets, 3 Maidens, Best Bowling 4/42, Bowling Average 18.33, Strike rate: 20, Economy 5.5