Stinson the Lions’ tamer

ILLAWARRA CRICKET
JOEL RITCHIE

Reigning Illawarra player of the year Graeme Stinson put University in control of their clash with Keira heading into day two on Saturday.

The Students will head into day two at 9/159, 98 runs ahead of Keira’s meagre first innings tally of 61.

Stinson led the way for Uni on day one with a priceless 67 as wickets tumbled around him.

However, it was the champion all-rounder’s work with the ball that earned Uni first-day honours. Stinson snared 7/34 as Keira could post only 61, after being 9/31.

Meanwhile, Balgownie will go into day two of their clash with Northern Districts seeking a big lead after securing first innings points on day one.

The Magpies will resume at 5/106, eleven runs ahead of North’s first innings total of 95.

Matt Salakas played a lone hand of 41 for the visitors, while Steve Jones bagged 8/32 for Bally.

At Figtree Oval, a Steve Blissenden century put Wollongong in control of their match against Wests. Blissenden hammered 103 while Adam Day (42) and Amit Balgi (38) chipped as the Lighthouse Keepers amassed 9/270 (dec.).

Wests will resume at 0/11, 259 runs adrift of first innings points.

Meanwhile, Dapto will need 100 runs with six wickets in hand to claim first innings points in their clash with Corrimal at Reed Park.

The hosts will resume at 4/41 in reply to Corrimal’s 140.

Earlier, Scott Cox bagged 5/30 for Dapto while Graeme Batty scored 53 for Corrimal.

At Helensburgh Oval, Helensburgh face a similar task in their clash with Port Kembla.

The hosts will resume at 3/62, 112 runs shy of Port’s 174.