WDCA: Gorillas left in the mist

WYNDHAMVALE put up the ‘not-in-our-house’ sign in the Williamstown and District Cricket Association A1 turf on Saturday.

The Falcons defended their home turf to beat the Grand United Gorillas by 26 runs in a hard-fought battle.

The home side posted a competitive 152 off their allotted 40 overs with opener Jay Dolliver the standout with 54.

Joel Roze (24) and Ben Funnell (18) had an impact in the top order, but the innings fell away thereafter with the Falcons gleefully accepting 30 extras.

The Gorillas run chase was over before it began as they slumped to 6-37.

A zippy bowling display from Jake Styles yielded 4-19 off 10 overs and the Gorillas never recovered.

Chris Plummer and Aaron Graham jagged two wickets apiece.

The Falcons are sitting in fourth with a split of two wins and two losses.

They visit ladder leader Williamstown Colts for the start of a two-day game on Saturday.

— Lance Jenkinson