Parkes scored an absolutely dominant victory over their cricket counterparts from Dubbo, winning by 153 runs.
The match was played in warm conditions on a well prepared Woodward Oval wicket on Sunday.
With a slow outfield reducing the value of many well struck shots the Parkes total of 4/210 could well have been considerably higher.
After winning the toss Parkes captain Brent Tucker elected to bat.
Opening batsmen Hunter Hawke (16 off 54 balls with 2 fours) and Harry Bayliss (110 off 141 balls with 7 fours and 2 mighty sixes) gave Parkes a splendid start as they put on 55 runs in 20 overs in a responsible opening partnership.
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Harry Bayliss, who recently suffered a nasty knee injury while batting in a local club game, was joined by his brother Zac Bayliss.
The Bayliss brothers batted on with great determination to defy a keen Dubbo bowling attack with Aydan Hunt and Paddy Nelson proving they were difficult to score from.
As the Parkes innings progressed Harry and Zac unfurled a series of splendid shots that demonstrated why they are among the best batsmen in Western Zone cricket.
Their 2nd wicket partnership of 126 runs delighted their team mates and the patrons in attendance.
With the imposing tally of 4/210 to chase the Dubbo team were under pressure.
Dubbo were soon placed under extreme pressure as Parkes opening bowlers Ryan Dunford (2/16) and Blake Smith (2/17) cut a swythe through the top order, Dubbo batting to have Dubbo 4/17 after 5 overs.
The introduction of Brad Parker into the Parkes bowling attack saw further pressure on Dubbo.
Parker produced a splendid line and length bowling spell to secure the stunning figures of 4/8 off 4.5 overs.
Myles Smith and Raj Parma chimed into the attack to both secure a wicket.
Captain Tucker should be very content by the full effort of his team.
Parkes defeat Dubbo 2ndX1 at Woodward Oval on Sunday 9/2/2025
Scores were; Parkes 4/210 off 50 overs (Harry Bayliss 110, Zac Bayliss 57, Hunter Hawke 16, Ryan Dunford 8 not out, Paddy Nelson 2/29 off 10 overs, Khurram Tahir 2/57 off 10 overs) defeated Dubbo 10/57 off 21.5 overs (Fletcher Hyde 20, Shami Mahood 14, Brad Parker 4/8 off 4.5 overs, Ryan Dunford 2/16 off 5 overs, Blake Smith 2/17 off 5 overs, Raj Parma 1/4 off 2 overs Myles Smith 1/12 off 4 overs).
Parkes won by 153 runs.
- Report compiled by Greg Morrissey OAM, Parkes District Cricket Association
