01/03/2026
Eastern Dragons Cricket Club versus Knox Gardens CC at Knox Gardens Reserve. GF - Reserve Day Activation. Today marked a highlight for the Eastern Dragons Cricket Club as they defended 198.
The Dragons' bowlers commenced strongly, securing an early wicket when Andrew Wheeler dismissed an opening batsman with a precise delivery, which WK Peter Verechia completed with a catch. However, the Dragons' bowlers suffered an early setback when Udara Pallege sustained a finger injury, hindering his bowling performance.
At drinks, the Dragons had Knox Gardens at 1-84. The game was evenly poised, but after drinks, Knox Gardens' batsmen regrouped, capitalizing on several missed opportunities in the field to gain momentum. Despite this, the Dragons' bowlers continued to create opportunities.
The Eastern Dragons took the match into the 34th over, with Knox Gardens ultimately hitting the winning runs to finish on 2-199.
A notable highlight was Swarn Talwar's exceptional one-handed catch in the deep, dismissing a key batsman of Jimmy d bowling. The Dragons' performance in hitting 198 was indeed impressive.
Congratulations to Knox Gardens on winning the VCV Over 50s GF, having maintained an unbeaten record throughout the season. Appreciation is extended to the umpires for their services today, as well as the post-match speeches, which underscored the vitality of Veterans' Cricket, with the VCV brand on full display.
The Eastern Dragons Cricket Club is proud of all players who participated in the home and away matches, the finals series, and those who represented the Dragons Den brand this season.
Fantastic catch by Swarn Talwar in the deep, one handed to dismiss a dangerous bat. The Dragons were superb in this GF hitting 198 which was a magical effort. Congrats to Knox Gardens on winning the VCV Over 50s GF, a team which didn't drop a game all season.
Thanks to the Umpires today, the post match speeches presenting why Vet's Cricket is alive and well with the VCV brand on show.
The Eastern Dragons Cricket Club is mighty proud of all of our players who participated in the home and away matches, the finals series and kudos to all players who represented the Dragons Den brand this season.
