🎉🏆 WASTCA 1ST GRADE PREMIERS - BALCATTA CRICKET CLUB 🎉🏆
** Saturday & Sunday, 28 & 29 March 2026 **
Grand Final - 1st XI vs Wembley Districts
Following the abandonment of play on Saturday due to inclement weather, the match was changed as a 40-over One Day fixture on Sunday.
Heading into the day, the 1st XI were quietly confident after a strong season in the One Day format, highlighted by their recent Grand Final success.
After losing the toss, Balcatta was sent in to bat. The innings began steadily, reaching 3/102, with valuable contributions from Heshan Perera (47) and Alex Galipo (24). However, a middle-order collapse saw the side slip to 7/133. Joel Handford (46) provided crucial resistance in the lower order, guiding the team to a total of 185.
With the ball, the 1st XI made an immediate impact, reducing Wembley Districts to 3/28. From there, consistent pressure and regular wickets prevented any meaningful partnerships from developing. It was an outstanding all-round bowling performance, led by Captain Jerra Smith (4/19) and well supported by Hassan Khadim (2/19). Wembley Districts were eventually dismissed for 141.
The victory secures a remarkable double for the 1st XI, claiming both the One Day and Overall Season Grand Finals. Jerra Smith was deservedly named Man of the Match.
A fantastic achievement for the club—congratulations to the entire 1st XI squad.
Time to celebrate. Go Cats!
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