Williamstown Imperials responded to a disappointing round one loss in the best possible way in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield.
On a day where rain ruined some games without a result, the Imperials capitalised on the opportunity to get an outright win against West Newport.
West Newport was bowled out for just 91 on day one with Kendrick Hatton and Brad Paull taking four wickets each for the Imperials.
The Imperials top order quickly got the job done, making 2-220 before declaring.
Andrew Henry made 115 off 94 balls.
West Newport lost two quick wickets and will resume at 2-25, still 104 runs behind.
The wickets continued to fall on day two as the Imperials bowled West Newport out for a second time, this time just for 67.
Hatton took another six wickets to finish with 10 wickets for the game.
Imperials coach Tom Burton said they were pretty happy with that result.
“It was a good performance this week,” he said. “I think we let one slip in round one losing at Grand United.
“To bounce back with an outright is always pleasing. We got four wins on the weekend, it was a pretty good effort.”
Burton said while there was a chance of an outright win, it was about focusing on the basics.
He said they wanted to continue to what they did on day one and continue to put the ball in the right areas.
With rain on the horizon that was also something to consider.
“We were able to do that,” he said. “We were lucky enough to get it done before the rain.
“To take 20 wickets is really good. Sometimes it’s hard enough to get 10 wickets. It showed how well we bowled.
“To bounce back the way we did showed what we were able to do.”
Burton, who took over as coach in the off season, said it had been a really good lead up to the season with the support of the other coaches.
“It was a really solid month and it’s been going really well which reflects in the results, hopefully they will continue this year.”
The Imperials this week face Gellibrand in a one-dayer.
Burton said they will have to be at the top of their game and were confident of getting the win at home.
In other results, Newport-Digman had to share the points with Tullamarine after the match finished in a tie.
Chasing the Demons’ 8-251 the Bulls also finished on 8-251 after a single on the final ball to level the scores.
Harry Butler top scored with 70.
Williamstown CYMS lost a thriller to Sunbury.
Resuming at 4-89 in reply to the Roar’s 161, the CYs were bowled out for 159 in the 64th over.
Gellibrand suffered a big loss to West Coburg St Andrews.
Chasing 315, Gellibrand was bowled out for just 88.
