Tigers claim junior premiership

PORTLAND Tigers claimed the Portland and District Cricket Association’s under-16 premiership on Sunday, getting home by 34 runs in an enthralling contest. Back row: Jaskirat Somal, Artie Harvey, Mika Bottrall, Rhys Cambridge, Joel Askew (coach), Nik Oakley (coach). Front row: Harry Askew, Toby Ralph, Ben McDowell (captain), Seb Harvey, Chad Finck, Axel Cambridge, Charlie Askew (lying down).

By Mitchell Turner

March 07, 2023 | 8:00 AM

THE Portland and District Cricket Association’s 2022-23 under-16 season came to its enthralling conclusion on Sunday, with Portland Tigers defeating South Portland by 34 runs in a back-and-forth contest.

The Tigers won the toss and elected to bat first at Henty Park, with openers Toby Ralph (26) and Artie Harvey (15) looking to lay the foundation for their innings.