Canowindra has won their inaugural Premiership in the Molong Cricket Association competition taking home the George Gavin Trophy with a 20 run victory over Millthorpe in yesterdays Grand final.
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Canowindra won the toss an elected to bat.
It's always difficult chasing any total in a Grand Final, so the toss was always crucial.
Canowindra's batsman struggled and it was slow going. Millthorpe struck early taking the key wicket of Craig Carpenter for just four when he played across the line only to be struck on the pads plumb in front.
At drinks Canowindra looked in trouble at 3/44, slow going.
After the break they continued to struggle and tripple figures looked unlikely, however a late cameo innings from man of the match McHenry (22) took away Millthorpes momentum and Canowindra managed to reach 110 all out in the 39th over.
Pete Heller 3/22 and Dave Crombie 3/12 were Millthorpe's best, supported by Dave Gilmore with 1/11 and Pat Tree 1/29.
Millthorpe got off to a horror start with both openers gone in no time and they were on the back foot at 2/1.
It could have been worse when Canowindra dropped Tim Low shortly after, however Will Oldham and Low steadied the ship for a while and Millthorpe were looking comfortable until Oldham was caught at mid on for 11.
Like Canowindra, Millthorpe struggled and wickets fell.
With Low at the crease Millthorpe were still favourites but when he was unbelievably run out on 28 the match took a dramatic turn and Canowindra could smell blood in the water.
Millthorpe tried valiantly but as the run rate required reached five an over, Millthorpes tail couldn't cope with none of the last six batsman reaching double figures.
In the 37th over Canowindra claimed the premiership dismissing Millthorpe for 90.
Captain Jamie Austin led the way taking 4/11 from 8.2 overs. Brother Sam Austin (2/21) and Nick Traves (2/21) took crucial wickets as they have all season.