Murrumbateman accounted for the Harden Hornets on Saturday after they chased down their total with 11 overs to spare.
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Wet conditions moved the game from the turf to the synthetic grass at Roberts Park.
Murrumbatemen won the toss forced the Hornets to bat first.
Harden’s captain Kai Steele said the Hornets simply didn’t make enough runs.
Daniel Pumpa top-scored with the bat scoring 30 of the team’s haul of 114 in 40 overs.
Murrumbatemen’s reply was to score 117 with the loss of just three wickets.
Steele said James Woodhead was the star of the Hornets.
The teenager bowled six overs, claiming two wickets for 16 runs.
Harden has the bye for this weekend, and no Sweeney Cup games will be played on the Australia Day weekend.
“We’ve got to start winning a few games to make the finals,” Steele said.
The Hornets will play the Aussie Pirates at Tim Doolan Oval on February 3.
Declan Rurenga
Declan Rurenga was the editor of Griffith's Area News and Leeton's Irrigator until September 2023. Before landing at the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, he reported news in Junee, Wagga Wagga, Orange and Cootamundra.
Declan Rurenga was the editor of Griffith's Area News and Leeton's Irrigator until September 2023. Before landing at the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, he reported news in Junee, Wagga Wagga, Orange and Cootamundra.
