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26 February, 2026
Marnoo storms into grand final
Marnoo stormed into the Wimmera Mallee Cricket Association’s grand final following a strong five-wicket win over Watchem at Marnoo Recreation Reserve last Saturday.
Watchem won the toss and batted, and Marnoo bowled them out for 164 in the 37th over. Benjamin Newton and Dylan Shelley were the stars with the ball, taking 3/16 (5.2), and 3/27 (8), respectively, while Jimmy Duxson also bowled well, claiming 2/30 (6).
In reply, Marnoo lost Jimmy Duxson early for 11, but Brylie Cameron and Nic Baird rebuilt the innings, forming a strong 45-run partnership before Cameron was dismissed by Connor Boyle for 17.
When Angus Bade fell for one shortly after, and Dylan Shelley fell for 10, Marnoo found themselves 4/90.
With Baird set at the crease, he and Daniel Schaper added 46 runs to bring Marnoo on the verge of victory.
When Baird fell for 66, Jack McAllister, along with Schaper, guided Marnoo to victory in the 30th over, finishing 5/165. Schaper and McAllister were unbeaten on 40 and 12, respectively.
Tomorrow, they will face Birchip in the grand final at Marnoo Recreation Reserve following Birchip’s strong 110 win over St Arnaud.
Kynan Torney and Lachlan Patching led St Arnaud with the bat, scoring 19 and 14, respectively, while Brad McKinnon led the way with the ball, taking 3/24.
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