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Merton cricketers back at the MCG

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Feb 20, 2026

MERTON Cricket Club hosted the Beechworth Wanderers on a fast outfield being the first game at the Merton Cricket Ground (MCG) since the fires of January.

Merton won the toss and batted making 8/204 James Benton again top scoring for his side making 50.

He combined with Jai Lerch-McKinnon 46 in a 73 run third wicket partnership setting up a big total for the Merton side.

The experience of Ross Mackinnon 37 and Jimmy Herridge 18 with two big…

Image: Ross McKinnon also getting low for best performance.

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