The Hills Cricket Association (HCA) has won the Harry Meyer Shield after a thrilling one-wicket win against the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at the Summit Sport & Recreation Park in Mount Barker today. It was the fifth title for Hills in the past seven years.

Great Southern batted first with Matt Overall (61), Sam Hoffmann (56 not out) and Aaron Smith (31) the leading run scorers as the GSCA posted a competitive total of 8/186 from their 50 overs. Steve Featherstone (3/51), Jack Woollard (2/26) and Michael Warburton (2/33) were the main wicket takers for Hills. 

Hills got themselves into a strong position in the run chase as they reached 3/122 with skipper Jordan Neis-Beer (45) and Josh Healey (27) leading the way. However, four quick wickets fell as Great Southern got themselves back into the game with the score at 7/144 as Mitch Thomas joined Harrison Webb at the crease. This pair added 34 runs for the eighth wicket before Thomas went for 23 (23 balls), and when the ninth wicket fell with eight runs required, the injured Jake Turnbull came out to the crease with the aid of a runner. Four runs were needed off the final over and Webb brought up the win with a six to end the game with just three balls to spare. Webb played an excellent hand to finish with 38 not out (67 balls), while Jayden Crees (3/30) and Chris Butler (2/38) were the multiple wicket takers for Great Southern.

It was an excellent game of Cricket on a picture-perfect day in the Adelaide Hills, and was a great showcase of Cricket in the Fleurieu region.