Millthorpe hosted Country in this match. The visitors won the toss and batted. It wasn't long before they were in strife. A rapid clutch of wickets and a low run rate had Country reeling at 5 for 16 after 12 overs.

Father and son Andrew and Robbie Heath took the score to 43 before dad was gone for 18. Robbie batted well partnering Dan Toynton for a while before he was out for a good knock of 22.

Toynton batted Country back into the match with a great knock of 67. Country continued to struggle and at the end of their 40 overs were 8 for 135, not enough runs on synthetic but not a bad effort after being 5 for 16.

Millthorpe bowled well Aiden Lefevre 4 for 24 and Bill Thompson 3 for 12 the stand outs.

In reply Millthorpe had little trouble passing the moderate total and claimed the match in the 27th over. Joe Lefevre 46, Will Oldham 43no, Darren Yates 21 & James Milner 17no all contributed to Millthorpe's first win of the new season.

Once again Joe Clayton the best for Country 2 for 15.

Country are winless after 2 rounds. Their batting once so strong and the envy of other teams for so long is a rabble.

The loss of Brett Wykes to Orange for the season and a lengthy spell looming for Nigel Brazier is telling. It remains to be seen who if anyone will fill the void.

CUDAL VS LYNDHURST

Lyndhurst travelled to Cudal to take on the Cobras at Dean Park. The home side won the toss and naturally elected to bat.

Cudal lost two early top order batsman to be 2 for 15. However opener Matt Tink steadied the ship batting well before being dismissed for 25. Lyndhurst's opening bowler Pongthep Brown was causing plenty of problems for Cudal and they were in a spot of bother at 7 for 92.

However a late cameo innings from former Cudal pin up boy Steve Fairley with 36no allowed Cudal to reach 143 without losing another wicket. Angus Cornish was the only other batsman to really contribute he scored a handy 26.

Brown finished with remarkable figures of 5 for 8 from his 10 overs. Ash Clark once again bowled well with 2 for 23.

Lyndurst were chasing 144 for victory for the second consecutive week. Wickets fell at a constant rate for the visitor's and they were struggling big time at 5 for 42. It appeared the match was gone, however Trev O'Malley decided to take matters into his own hands.

O'Malley batted very well and looked to be leading his team to victory. However when he was caught off the bowling of man of the match Fairley for 62, the match was gone for Lyndhurst all out for 120.

Steve Fairley capped of a blinder with 5 for 22, assisted by Ryan Drew taking 3 for 24.

Good win for Cudal against a team that never gives up. After 2 rounds they stand alone at the top of the table. Lyndhurst need a win and have a tough one in round 3 at home hosting the Premiers.