An opening father and son partnership set the foundation for another Bogan Gate win and successful Grinsted Cup defence on Sunday.
The Rabbits have now held the historic Cup through two seasons and 15 challenges from around the region, this week’s contest played out in hot conditions at Parkes’ Woodward Oval.
Condobolin batted first and well with Franklin Ross (44) and C Sloane (64) batting through a 36 over partnership as their side posted a total of 8/148.
Wickets were shared between Israel Syminton (3/19 off 11); Paul Dunford (3/30); and Andrew Britt (1/28).
In reply father and son duo of Paul and Jack Dunford got Bogan Gate off to a great start with an opening stand of 69.
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Paul continued his fine form from last week and got the Rabbits home with his first Grinsted cup century (101).
Tom Caldwell (7) and Paul Carty (17 not out) helped the hosts to the win with 2/150 in the 29th over.
Bogan Gate had denied a challenge from Forbes the week prior on February 23.
The Cup holders batting first at Parkes’ Spicer Oval, Paul Dunford led the charge notching up 69 runs.
It was Forbes’ Ben Seyffer (4/49 off 12) who eventually sent the bails flying to bring his innings to an end.
Captain Ryan Dunford added 25 as Forbes bowled their hosts out for 185 in the 49th over.
For the bowling side Dan Sweeney (1/31 off 15 overs) kept the pressure on and Jacob Reid who took 3/62 off 11 overs later in the innings to constrain Bogan Gate.
But the Rabbits showed how they’ve held this historic trophy for the past two seasons when they went to the field: they took consistent wickets to have Forbes out for 40 runs.
Tommy Caldwell was sensational in the field, taking four catches in gully.
Charlie Mitton (6) and Selwyn Bale (3) opened the batting for Forbes but Israel Symington (3/12 off seven) struck early in the innings.
Andrew Britt claimed 3/24 off eight overs; and Pete Thomas took 2/3 without even bowling a full over.
Dylan Sheady was Forbes’ top scorer with 10 not out.
Bogan Gate thanks the supporters and their sponsors Bogan Gate Pub, Foothills Mechanical, OTIA, BRITT physiotherapy and Kurrajong Angus.
Grenfell has booked the next challenge on Sunday, 9 March.
