Sport
24 February, 2025
Weather destroys local cricket derby
FANS who turned out to Loder Park on the weekend to watch the cricket were left wondering who would’ve claimed victory in the final local derby of the season.
Round 17 of the Far North Cricket competition marked the third and final matchup of the season between Atherton and Mareeba.
Atherton had the home ground advantage and were going for a clean sweep of 3-0, while Mareeba were fighting for a win to boost their chances of making finals.
But the wet weather had other ideas for the match and after just 22 overs into the first innings it was canned.
Atherton were off to a roaring start however, with a fine effort from opening batsman Charlie Lawrence who finished on 41-not-out from 51 balls.
Other efforts from Logan Poggioli (31 from 32) and the return of captain Tom Boorman (21 from 31) helped boost Atherton’s score to 3/100 before the game was cancelled.
Mareeba bowler Angus Campman struck a blow early, getting opening batsman Alex Nasser out after he notched up just two runs from 12 balls.
Ross Ferguson and junior Kye Harris also claimed a wicket.
There a now four weeks of competition left before the finals rounds begin.
Next week Atherton will take on Barron River at Loder Park at 12.30pm and Mareeba will face up against Mulgrave in Cairns at 12.30pm.
