LEFT-ARM quick Justin Kelly signalled his return to the Highlands District Cricket Association with a phenomenal 6-9 off eight overs on Saturday.
Playing second grade for Mittagong, Kelly ripped through Hill Top’s batsmen, claiming six of the top eight wickets to help Mittagong pick up the competition points.
Mittagong batted first and ended at 7-177 off 41 overs, with some solid contributions from Matt McMullen (43), Simon Reinhard (30) and Adam Sargood (unbeaten on 65).
Matt Doust was the pick of Hill Top’s bowlers with 4-28 off his eight overs.
Hill Top managed only 86 in reply as Kelly caused havoc with his opening spell.
Mittagong vice-captain Adam Sargood said Kelly’s effort was key to the win.
“It was unbelievable,” he said.
“The best I have seen him bowl.
“I think the last time we won second grade was three years ago and he [Kelly] was in that team.”
o In other games, Bundanoon easily accounted for an undermanned Bowral team.
Bowling first, Bundanoon, missing five players of their own, rolled through Bowral’s batting line up despite fielding one short for the entire innings.
Matt Kellond (pictured left) and Rod Eirth picked up three wickets each for Bundy, while Bowral’s best resistance was from Nick Van who scored a crucial 20.
Bundanoon chased the target of 70 only two wickets down inside 16 overs.
o Wingello beat Moss Vale in a high-scoring match at Bill O’Reilly Oval.
Wingello batted first and were all out for 205 in the 39th over.
Trent Hawkesly top scored with 69, while openers A. Laverty (44) and Tim Boyd (43) were also among the runs.
Moss Vale were all out for 190 in reply.