VTCA: Run chase too much for Centurions

Werribee Centrals are back in relegation danger in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association north A1 after being smacked by Youlden Parkville on the road at Ryder Oval on Saturday.

The Centurions were all out for 118 in their first dig – not even close to the home side’s imposing 223.

Youlden Parkville, one place behind the Centurions in third-last on the ladder and also threatened with relegation, made a strong play for an outright result by declaring its second innings at 5-123 with a lead of 228.

The Centurions just survived the remaining 24 overs on day two to finish with 6-98.

They next face a crunch game against St Andrews in a two-dayer at Pennell Reserve.