Aldgate won their first game of the season after defeating Uraidla by 239 runs during round six action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Aldgate yesterday. The home side won the toss and decided to bat first with Will Quigley-Smith and Pierce Cordes-Harvey opening up with a 190-run stand before Cordes-Harvey was dismissed for 106 from 89 balls (11 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). It was Cordes-Havey’s first ‘A’ grade century. Quigley-Smith also made 106 (130 balls), his second century in a row as the Gaters put up an imposing 6/317 from their 45 overs. Simon Parker (2/68) was the multiple wicket taker for Uraidla. The visitors were never in the run chase as they bowled out in the 23rd over for just 78, with Alex Heptinstall (29) and Karim McDonough (20) the only batsmen to reach double figures. All six Aldgate bowlers took wickets with Luke Smet (3/6) and Mitch Wise (3/7) leading the way. 

Meadows moved up to third spot on the ladder after an impressive run chase saw them defeat Mount Lofty at Heathfield Oval. The Redcaps batted first and were soon in trouble at 2/8, before Adam Carthew and Josh Healey joined forces in a 156-run third wicket stand. Healey top scored with 100 from 99 balls (9 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s), his first century of the season, while Carthew finished with 61 (97) as Mount Lofty finished with 7/226. Callan Blackwell was the standout bowler for Meadows with figures of 4/21 from his nine-over spell. After losing skipper Oscar Tydeman (2) early, Rohan Reid joined Luke Tonkin in a 158-run second wicket stand before Tonkin departed for 68 (109). Rohan was joined by brother Haydn (36 not out) to see their side over the line with eight balls to spare. Rohan finished with 110 not out from 120 balls (12 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), his 47th century for the Bulldogs. Max Hawke (1/29) and Brad Hutton (1/47) were the wicket takers for the Redcaps. 

Stirling will head into the bye on top of the HCA ladder after a convincing 136-run victory at Kangarilla. Stirling batted first with Charlie Fryer (38), Jack Read (32) and Jack Pick (28) making handy contributions as the Eagles posted 6/227 from their 45 overs. The star of the innings was Mitch Jude who top scored with 75 not out (89 balls). Ben Evans (2/55) was the leading wicket taker for ‘Kangies’. The home side were never in the run chase as they were bowled out for just 91. Steve Featherstone (23) and Ben Evans (20) were the leading run scorers for Kangarilla, while Fryer (3/6), Pick (3/9) and Zeke Hemming (2/21) led the way with the ball for Stirling. 

Scott Creek Ironbank had the bye.

Ladder (after round 6)

Stirling 18, Scott Creek Ironbank 10, Meadows 10, Mt Lofty 8, Aldgate 6, Kangarilla 6, Uraidla 2.

Round 7 (22/11/25 - home team named first)

Uraidla v Mt Lofty

Meadows v Kangarilla

Scott Creek Ironbank v Aldgate

Stirling has the bye