Wortley century carries Demons to strong total

MACARTHUR’S Ollie Wortley was the man of the round, smashing 118 with the bat to guide the Demons to a strong score of 272 on day one against St Andrews. Photo: SPEC FILE.

By Blair Burns

January 18, 2023 | 7:00 PM

THANKS to a brilliant century from Macarthur’s Ollie Wortley, the Demons posted a very healthy total of 272 off their 75 overs against St Andrew’s in a Hamilton and District Cricket Association’s (HDCA) A grade round 11 clash on Saturday.

With the scorching sun shining down on Clem Young Oval, the visitors won the toss and elected to bat first, as Charlie Summers and Hamish Wortley strolled to the crease with the hope of starting the innings well.