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Greenvale Kangaroos U14 (3) 3/114 vs Jacana CUBS U14 Thursday 3/119

Jacana CUBS U14 Thursday won by 7 wickets

Greenvale Kangaroos U14 (3) 3/114 vs Jacana CUBS U14 Thursday 3/119

Composure under pressure was the thread through Jacana’s afternoon at Barrymore Road Reserve. The bowling unit struck early and the fielding backed it up, producing the platform that made the chase straightforward.

In the opening innings Jacana’s bowlers kept lines tight and forced mistakes. Daksh Chand finished with 3 overs, 2/19, and Ojus Joshi supported him with 3 overs, 1/19; both contributed in the field with a catch and a run out between them. That discipline limited scoring opportunities and kept the contest firmly in Jacana’s control.

When Jacana batted the tempo shifted decisively. Mineru Vithanage led the reply with positive intent, a brisk 36 off 25 balls that put the innings beyond doubt. Azan Muhammad saw it through with a sensible, unbeaten contribution that steadied the tail and allowed the team to close out the target with calm judgment.

The match underlined the value of collective performance: accurate bowling up front, alert fielding and a clear, assertive finish with the bat. Those elements combined to produce a polished, club-minded victory and give Jacana a template to replicate in coming rounds.

Highlights: Key contributions came from Daksh Chand (3 overs, 2/19) who led the bowling effort and Mineru Vithanage (36 off 25) who anchored the chase.

Jacana CUBS U12 Thursday 6/113 vs Greenvale Kangaroos U12 Thursday 5/94

Jacana CUBS U12 Thursday won by 19 runs

Jacana CUBS U12 Thursday 6/113 vs Greenvale Kangaroos U12 Thursday 5/94

Discipline in the bowling department and a purposeful top-order display set the tone for Jacana at Jacana Reserve. The side combined patient accumulation with tight bowling to close out a comprehensive win.

Jacana’s innings was built around Zain Farooqui, who set a platform with a lively 30 off 26 and forced the field to work for every run. Support from the middle order and a series of sensible partnerships allowed the team to post a competitive total.

In defending that total Jacana’s bowlers controlled the middle overs. Abu T Khan produced a tight spell of 4 overs for 18, while Sarah Moeed and Ayd Faraz Dina each chipped in with economical overs and a wicket apiece. Those contributions squeezed the scoring rate and shifted pressure onto the batters.

The result was a textbook junior performance: top-order intent, then collective bowling discipline and sharp fielding to finish the job. The win offered clear evidence of the squad’s depth and team-first approach as they move through the season.

Highlights: Batting: Zain Farooqui 30 (26); Abu T Khan’s bowling: 4 overs, 1/18. Supporting bowls from Sarah Moeed (3 overs, 1/4) kept the chase in check.

Jacana CUBS U14 10/54 vs PVH Panthers U14 Red 2/157

PVH Panthers U14 Red won by 8 wickets

Jacana CUBS U14 10/54 vs PVH Panthers U14 Red 2/157

Resolve was tested at Jacana Reserve as the side confronted a sharp bowling attack and a demanding chase. The match exposed areas for improvement but also offered individual positives to build on.

Jacana’s batters struggled to convert starts into a meaningful total. An early 17 for the first wicket provided a promising platform, but wickets fell regularly thereafter and the innings was closed for 54. Mineru Vithanage (16) and Zain Farooqui (7) provided the main resistance amid a compact collapse.

With the ball Jacana showed fight. Abdul Khan delivered a tight over that yielded a wicket for 8 runs, a reminder of the side’s ability to create chances even when under pressure. The fielding unit showed intent, attempting to keep the contest alive with energetic support throughout.

The match highlighted the gap between good intent and sustained execution. Jacana will take the lessons from a difficult day—the early promise, the pockets of bowling quality—and focus on turning those into consistent collective performances in coming fixtures.

Highlights: Batting: Mineru Vithanage 16 (16), Zain Farooqui 7 (12). Bowling: Abdul Khan 1/8 (1 over) provided a bright spot with the ball.

West Coburg St Andrews U14 Black vs Jacana CUBS

Abandoned Match

West Coburg St Andrews U14 Black 0 vs Jacana CUBS 0

Anticipation gave way to disappointment as the scheduled fixture at Cole Reserve never progressed to a contest. The teams were unable to record any play and the match was abandoned.

With no innings possible the day offered an unwelcome break in match rhythm rather than an opportunity to gauge form. The coaching group used the time to refocus training points and to remind players of the basics they will need when fixtures resume.

While the lack of play frustrates preparation, the club’s younger players