Osborne, despite missing several players, inflicted the first defeat of the season to competition leaders Holbrook at Osborne, on Saturday.
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The home side outplayed Holbrook, winning with nine wickets and 10 overs to spare.
A solid performance from Ed Perryman 4/28 and (24 no), along with Luke Richardson (67 no) led the Osborne dominance.
After winning the toss Holbrook was bowled out in 34 overs for 116 with Andrew Mackinlay (31) and Randall Taylor (24) the best of a disappointing effort.
Lockhart has given its finals chances a boost with a surprise win over Culcairn by 17 runs.
Batting first Lockhart posted 9/139 with the Burkinshaw family leading the way with Zac (59), Darren (20) and Chayte (17).
Dylan Pumpa took 3/27 in his return to the Lions, while Dai Jenkins claimed 3/30l.
The Culcairn reply started well, however, the runout of Steve Brand for (42) turned the game.
The home side then fell from 5/96 to 9/107 before finishing on 9/122 after 49 overs with Jim Mitchell on 3/21 to be Lockhart’s best.
Rand started its 2019 in great fashion with a thumping 121-run victory over Walla at home.
Led by Mark Kreutzberger (83) with support from Bryce Swift (42 no) and Dan Lieschke (38) they made 4/246.
Walla’s Matt Linklater was the only multiple taking 2/54. With the ball Rand was just as impressive.
Chris Hutchison top scored for Walla with (41). Rand took the vital wickets of Mark Taylor (10) and Tom Simmons (4) to stop any chance of a miracle run chase.
At home, Walbundrie defeated Burrumbuttock, despite a superb (92) from Trent I’Anson. The visitors achieved 8/151 with I’Anson getting good support from youngster Keith Tallent (32).
Nathan Morton starred with 4/18, while Alex McMaster collected three top order wickets.
Walbundrie needed just 23 overs to wrap up victory with Jarrod Millar (56) and Nick Morris (47 no) in control.
TRYC has re-entered the top six following an easy 84-run victory over Henty at Henty.
Opening bowler Ryan Kirkwood had an unbeaten (61) as TRYC made 6/243 after winning the toss and batting. Aiden Ridley (40) and the consistent Ben Willis (38) added great support in the visitors best batting performance of the season.
Mark White was the pick of the Swampies attack taking 2/25, while Braiden Pantling took two wickets.
Henty in reply were bowled out for 159 with Pantling (45) Chris Spicer (26) and Greg Schuller (20) the mainstays of a big run chase.
ROUND 12
Holbrook v Rand; Walla v Henty; Burrumbuttock v Osborne; Lockhart v Walbundrie; TRYC v Culcairn
LADDER – Holbrook 54 Osborne 51 Walbundrie 46 Rand 42 Walla 36 TRYC 18 Culcairn 18 Lockhart 18 Henty 12 Burrumbuttock 6
