Regional Big Bash Final Preview

After surviving three rounds of conference play to make the final, Cranbourne will represent the Melbourne Stars conference, while East Belmont, who defeated Riddell Cricket Club to advance, will represent the Melbourne Renegades conference.

The final is set to feature the tournament’s best batting with the three leading run-scorers all set to wield the willow.

Cranbourne will roll out two of the three top run-getters in Steven Spoljaric (148 runs at an average of 148) and Matthew Chasemore (126 runs at an average of 63). Spoljaric has been a threat with the ball as well, nabbing 4-20 in round two and seven wickets for the tournament.

East Belmont also boasts a list of riches with Sean O’Neill (144 runs at an average of 144) and Chris Williams (seven wickets at an average of 11) set to pose the sternest challenge for Cranbourne.

Cricket fans who are unable to attend the final on February 8 from 9am at the MCG can view the live scores here. 

 

About the Cricket Victoria Regional Big Bash:

The Cricket Victoria Regional Big Bash provides an opportunity for grassroots cricket clubs from across Victoria to participate in a knockout T20 competition culminating in the final to determine the winner of the 2016-17 Cricket Victoria Regional Big Bash.

Each of the 16 cricket regions in Victoria has provided one club to be their region’s representative in the Cricket Victoria Regional Big Bash. The 16 regions are split into two conferences, the Melbourne Renegades conference covering the western regions and the Melbourne Stars conference covering the eastern regions. Both teams have passed through their respective conferences, with three wins against the best teams in each of the cricket regions in Victoria. Representing the Melbourne Stars conference is Cranbourne Cricket Club and representing the Melbourne Renegades conference is East Belmont Cricket Club.

East Belmont Cricket Club
Association: Geelong Cricket Association – Division 1
Region: Barwon (Country)
Current Position in Local Competition: 5th
Path to the Final:
Round 1: Defeated Yarraville Club by 53 runs.
Round 2: Defeated Donnybrook CC by seven wickets.
Round 3: Defeated Riddell CC by 18 runs.

Cranbourne Cricket Club
Association: Dandenong District Cricket Association – Turf 1
Region: Metropolitan Outer South (Metro)
Current Position in Local Competition: 2nd
Path to the Final:
Round 1: Defeated Glengarry CC by 8 wickets.
Round 2: Defeated South Caulfield CC by 33 runs.
Round 3: Defeated STC South Camberwell by 8 runs.