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Merton cricketers win against Beechworth/Stanley

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Dec 18, 2025

MERTON cricketers hosted Beechworth/Stanley at the Merton Cricket Ground (MCG) in perfect conditions last Saturday.

Merton won the toss and batted making 9/188, Luke Benton again top scoring with a fine 57 on a slow outfeild, fellow opener Luke Berriman 35 also helping his side to a quick start.

Ross Mackinnon controversially caught out on the boundary for 30 with the fielder appearing to step over the boundary after taking the catch. Son Jai with 16 the other top scorer.

Justin Laria 5/11 the leading wicket taker for the visitors.

Merton’s opening bowlers really gave the opposition nothing with good support in the field saw Beechworth only 27 runs after 12 overs.

Chris Nuck 27 the top scorer showed a bit of fight however Merton’s first change bowlers in Henry Berriman 5/19 and Harry Craddock 4/18 ran…

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