DOUG BARNES

The inaugural Muddies Big Bash teed off last Friday night under the new lights of the Port Douglas Sporting Complex, with the Sheraton Shockwaves taking on the B Team Blasters in social T20 cricket.

Shockwaves captain, Dan Redfern, won the toss and sent the B team in on a greenish pitch that looked to have something in it for both batsmen and bowlers with 120 looking to be a par score. 

The Blasters struggled to make the most of the conditions with only Rob Borzi (10), Ben Gaske (12), Hayden D’Addona (13) and Flynn Loomes (14) making double figures. The team was bundled out for 85 runs off 17 overs.

The bowling of the Shockwaves was steady with Tony “Goodo” Goodings taking the honours with two for two runs off his two overs.  The bowlers were supported by some exceptional fielding, particularly by man of the match, Kane Frieling, who took two sensational diving catches.

The Shockwaves started aggressively with all of their batsmen contributing.  Frieling again starred, scoring 34 in quick time to secure a maiden victory for the Sheraton team with eight overs to spare.  The best of the bowlers was Rob Borzi with 1 for 10 off his two overs.

The game was a great advertisement for the game and this Friday will again be a great spectacle with The Port Douglas Royals taking on the IGA Tavern Bandits at 6.30pm at the Port Douglas Sporting Complex.  Come along for a great night of entertainment.