Gisborne and Macedon Shine in McIntyre Cup Cricket
Gisborne and Macedon were the A-grade scene stealers in the second round of McIntyre Cup cricket on Saturday.
At Gardiner Reserve, Romsey initially looked strong after Taylor Stevenson dismissed the Vernon brothers, but Matt Barake and Warren Kelly seized the initiative, carrying the score to 194.
Gisborne showed batting depth, scoring 8/286 from 45 overs, with Brenton Cook and Jarrod Catania scoring quickly. The Dragons hit 10 sixes and 27 fours from 45 overs.
Romsey struggled to emulate their big run chase, with opening batters Stevenson and Tom Boyer out cheaply, and coach Ben Way run out. They were dismissed for 186, 100 runs behind.
Matt Burkett top scored with 58 before being dismissed by Catania.
No way back for the Redbacks
Author's summary: Gisborne and Macedon excel in McIntyre Cup.