Pigeons fly into one-day final after holding off Drews

PIGEON Ponds held on to win against St Andrew’s, thanks to Jack Beaton (left) and Simon Close’s (middle) individual efforts with ball and bat. Photo: SPEC FILE.

By Lloyd Ilett

January 11, 2023 | 5:00 PM

PIGEON Ponds claimed the remaining place in the Hamilton and District Cricket Association One Day Shield Final with a come from behind victory over St Andrew’s at Pigeon Ponds on Saturday.

The Drews made the trek to Pigeon Ponds minus their injured skipper, Russell Elton, who will be missing for the next few weeks with a broken arm.