Weekend wrap — 10 October 2026

Men’s First Grade: Explosive Berry Fireworks Lead Bears To Big Victory

v Scarborough — Bayswater-Morley won by 68 runs

Bayswater-Morley 9/204 (23 ov) · Scarborough 9/136 (23 ov)

Bayswater-Morley produced a dominant performance at Abbett Park in Round 2, securing a convincing 68-run victory over Scarborough.

Batting first in a 23-over contest, the Bears piled on an impressive 9/204. Lane Berry set the match ablaze with an extraordinary 81 off just 36 deliveries. Strong contributions from Ryleigh Cameron (30), Mitchell Todd (27), and Thomas Beaton (26) kept the scoreboard ticking over nicely.

In reply, Scarborough were restricted to 9/136 from their 23 overs. Mitchell Todd capped off a brilliant all-round match with figures of 2/7 from two overs, while Angus Bloxham claimed 2/24 and Jack Wasley picked up 1/12. It was a fantastic overall team performance!

Best players: Lane Berry (81 (36)), Mitchell Todd (27 (27), 2/7 (2 ov)) , Angus Bloxham (0 (2), 2/24 (5 ov))

Lane Berry — 81 (36)

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Men’s Second Grade: Bears Fall Just Short in Hillcrest Thriller

v Scarborough — Scarborough won by 5 runs

Scarborough 7/213 (50 ov) · Bayswater-Morley 208 (48.4 ov)

Our Second Grade side pushed Scarborough all the way at Hillcrest Park in a nail-biting Round 2 clash, falling just five runs short. Bowling first, the Bears restricted Scarborough to 7/213 off their 50 overs. Louis Clayton led the attack impressively with 3/33 from seven overs, supported by Lucas Smith (2/46) and Angus Tyers (1/48). In reply, Kieran Abrams top-scored with a patient 51, while Connor Dimech provided great momentum with 41 off 51 balls. Aaron R Todd (30) and Oliver Brandes de Roos (27 off 21) kept the chase alive, but the Bears were eventually bowled out for 208 in 48.4 overs. A fantastic effort from the boys showing incredible fight right to the very end!

Best players: Louis Clayton (18 (25), 3/33 (7 ov)) , Kieran Abrams (51 (82)), Lucas Smith (3 (4), 2/46 (10 ov))

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Men’s Third Grade: Bears Claim Hard-Fought Four-Wicket Victory Over Scarborough

v Scarborough — Bayswater-Morley won by 4 wickets

Scarborough 5/120 (40 ov) · Bayswater-Morley 6/141 (38 ov)

Our Thirds secured a fantastic four-wicket victory over Scarborough at Abbett Park in Round 2. Bowling first, the Bears kept things tight in the field, restricting Scarborough to 5/120 from their 40 overs. Jack Zagar led the attack with a brilliant spell of 2/11 from six overs, while Ryan Skett (1/17 off nine) and Evan Alderslade (1/28 off eight) bowled with great discipline. In reply, Zagar set up the chase with a fine 42, supported by Callum Wilde’s 18. Kavya Amin (28*) and Rhys DeCelis (21*) then showed great composure with an unbeaten partnership, steering the Bears home to finish on 6/141 after 38 overs. A brilliant all-round team effort!

Best players: Jack Zagar (42, 2/11 (6 ov)), Ryan Skett (1/17 (9 ov)), Rhys DeCelis (21*, 0/23 (9 ov))

Jack Zagar — 42, 2/11 (6 ov)

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Men’s Fourth Grade: Abrams shines and Rolfe bags four in dominant victory

v Scarborough — Bayswater-Morley won by 79 runs

Bayswater-Morley 4/204 (45 ov) · Scarborough 125 (41.4 ov)

Our Fourth Grade lads put on a clinical performance at Hillcrest Park in Round 2, securing a convincing 79-run victory over Scarborough. Batting first, the Bears posted a formidable 4/204 from their 45 overs. Jake Abrams led the way with a magnificent unbeaten 96 off 150 balls, anchoring the innings superbly. He received great support from Michael Thistle (31 off 21), Maxwell Hart (28), and Jayden Thistle (19*). In reply, the bowling attack took total control to bowl Scarborough out for 125 in 41.4 overs. Jack Rolfe was the star with the ball, collecting 4/26 off 9 overs. Mohith Kesavan (2/10 off 5) and Paul Pitchers (2/27 off 7) provided brilliant support to seal a top day out.

Best players: Jake Abrams (96* (150), 0/16 (9 ov)), Jack Rolfe (4/26 (9 ov)), Mohith Kesavan (8 (13), 2/10 (5 ov))

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Ted Hussey Shield (Male Under 17s): Thistle’s Sensational Century Drives Bears to Opening Win

v Mount Lawley — Bayswater-Morley won on first innings

Bayswater-Morley 6/244 (50 ov) · Mount Lawley 216 (47.3 ov)

Our Male Under 17s kicked off their Ted Hussey Shield campaign in style with a hard-fought first innings victory over Mount Lawley at Hillcrest Park. Batting first, the Bears set an imposing total of 6/244 from their 50 overs, headlined by a magnificent century from Jayden Thistle, who scored 130 off 159 balls. Ethan Scott added a handy 29, while Jake Abrams and Benjamin Cleary chipped in with 16 apiece. In reply, Mount Lawley fought hard, but our bowlers kept things tight. Jake Abrams delivered a top spell of 2/23 from 10 overs, with Daksh Nonabur taking 2/24 and Prabhjot Singh Johal claiming 2/23 to dismiss the opposition for 216.

Best players: Jayden Thistle (130 (159)), Jake Abrams (16 (47), 2/23 (10 ov)), Daksh Nonabur (6* (6), 2/24 (10 ov))

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Tony Mann Shield (Male Under 15s): Bears Hold Nerve in Breckler Park Thriller

v Mount Lawley — Final

Bayswater-Morley 140 (47.4 ov) · Mount Lawley 9/138 (50 ov)

What a way to start the Tony Mann Shield season at Breckler Park! Batting first against Mount Lawley, the Bears posted 140, led by an unbeaten 35 off 38 balls from Declan Barton. Byron Beveridge provided crucial resistance with a patient 22, while Sam Sinagra (19) and Krish Thurvas (13) made solid contributions. Defending 140, our bowlers put on a stellar team performance to restrict Mount Lawley to 9/138 from their 50 overs. Giuseppe Di Martino was outstanding, taking 3/17 from his 10 overs, while Atreyu Colella (2/24) and Armin Jebbin (2/24) bowled excellent 10-over spells. Declan Barton also chipped in with 1/19 as the boys held their composure to secure a sensational narrow win in Round 1!

Best players: Giuseppe Di Martino (0 (5), 3/17 (10 ov)), Declan Barton (35* (38), 1/19 (4 ov)), Armin Jebbin (3 (18), 2/24 (10 ov))

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