There was a massive upset in round 12 of the Grampians Cricket Association as Swifts-Great Western suffered a shock loss to bottom-placed Pomonal, allowing Buangor-Tatyoon to jump to the top of the ladder.
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Pomonal's second win of the season was led by Clayton Mackley's fine 70 and solid contributions from Brian Thomas, Richard Thomas and Lynden Brewis who all scored 22 runs each.
Pomonal batted first and complied a strong 4-184 from their 40 overs at North Park, before rolling through the ladder-leading Swifts-Great Western to claim a comprehensive win.
Combine could only manage 134 before they were dismissed in their 36 over. It was an even bowling effort from Pomonal with all six of their bowlers claiming at least one wicket.
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The win drags Pomonal off the bottom of the ladder, while the shock loss has dropped Swifts-Great Western to second on the table, behind Buangor-Tatyoon.
While Pomonal were claiming an unexpected victory, Youth Club strengthened their chances of securing a finals berth with a comprehensive win against St Andrews.
At Alexandra Oval, St Andrews batted first but Youth's Matt Healy and Cameron Kimber did the damage, taking three wickets each.
Youth restricted St Andrews to 9-144 from their 40 overs before Nic Baird guided the side home with a classy century.
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After losing an early wicket, (Bailey Taylor for 1), Baird steadied the ship as he smashed an unbeaten 107, which included 10 fours and 4 sixes.
In the end Youth finished 3-145 and clinched the win with three overs to spare.
After the win Youth now sit in third position on the ladder with a big clash against Buangor-Tatyoon in round 13 at Stawell's Central Park.
Swifts-Great Western will have the chance to atone for their unexpected loss against now bottom-placed St Andrews at Alexandra Oval, the side needing a win to stay in the hunt to finish on the top of the ladder.
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