Buln holds on

by Joel Batson
Division 2
Only one match managed to play in div two this week, as one side kept their season alive with a steely batting effort.
Buln Buln v Garfield-Tynong
Rain robbed Garfield-Tynong of almost certain victory on the weekend, as a brave Buln kept their season alive with a rear-guard effort.
With a reduction of six overs keeping a draw a possibility due to the rain, the Titans were rolling early and seemed certain to secure victory. They reduced the home side to 5-26, as Chris Denipitiya (2-10) and Glen Johnston (2-18) put Buln on the rack.
It was up to favourite son Corey Jagoe (36*) and Artie Davidson (12*) to hold on for dear life - the pair sensationally holding on for nearly 50 overs against one of the best bowling attacks in the league.
Their gritty run-an-over partnership of 52 ultimately secured three crucial points for the Lyrebirds.
Davidson fell late to Matt Dodman, however it was just enough - Buln finished the day 6-87 in pursuit of 234, as the Titans were left to rue what could have been.