Bendigo Strikers Cricket Club

🏏 Bendigo Strikers Cricket Club
A fantastic night at the EVCA Award Night, celebrating the hard work and achievements of both our B Division and C Division teams.

Huge congratulations to all our players who received awards and special recognition. Your dedication, teamwork, and fighting spirit made this season truly memorable.

Reaching the semi‑finals is a milestone we’re incredibly proud of, and it motivates us to come back even stronger next season.

Well done, team — the Strikers family keeps rising. 💛💙🔥

BendigoStrikers Awards

🏏 Congratulations to Jins Joseph!
A fantastic all-round performance for Bendigo Strikers Cricket Club 👏
🔥 Bowling: 5 Wickets for just 15 Runs
💥 Batting: 33* Valuable Runs Not out...
Your brilliant effort played a big role in the team’s success.
👏 Special appreciation to Isaac and Albin for their outstanding batting performances, both scoring 50+ runs and strengthening the team's victory.
Well done champions! Keep shining and making the club proud!

🏏🔥 Proud Moment for Bendigo Strikers Cricket Club! 🔥🏏
Congratulations to Alan Shaju for his century —
💯 111 runs (171 balls) 💯

📢 MATCH UPDATE: Bagshot Cricket Club Vs Bendigo Strikers Cricket Club
In the interest of player safety and wellbeing, Bagshot Cricket Club and the Bendigo Strikers Cricket Club have mutually agreed to call off today's match due to the extreme weather conditions.

The health and safety of our players, officials, and supporters are our absolute priority. Given the current forecast, both committees feel that proceeding with the game would pose an unnecessary risk.

We apologize for the inconvenience and share the disappointment of our fans, but we look forward to getting back on the pitch when conditions are safer.

Stay safe and stay hydrated! 🥤☀️

🎉 Victory for Bendigo Strikers! 🎉

A fantastic performance..... Bendigo Strikers Cricket Club defeated California Gully Cobra's by 66 runs! 💥🏏

Final Scores:
👉 California Gully Cobras: 6/121
👉 Bendigo Strikers: 7/187

A solid team effort and an impressive win — well done, Strikers! 💛❤️
Let’s keep the momentum going! 🔥💪

🎄🏏 Bendigo Strikers Cricket Club invite YOU to a presentation night of cricket, culture & Christmas cheer!
Join us for our Family Christmas & Multicultural T20 Presentation Night on 20 Dec @ 6pm at Albert Roy Reserve, Eaglehawk.
Food, fun, and festive vibes guaranteed — let’s celebrate together! 🌟🎅

Mandurang Cricket Club VS Bendigo Strikers Cricket Club
It was a tough pill to swallow for the Strikers after falling short in another close contest.
Day 1 saw the Strikers put in a solid effort with the ball, bowling out Mandurang for 193 runs in their first innings. The bowling attack was led by Josy, who claimed 3 wickets, while Glarin and Jins proved to be a reliable duo, taking 2 wickets each.
In reply, the Strikers’ innings started with a few early setbacks, but a brilliant 71-run partnership between Soji (66) and Sujan (42) brought the team back into the game. Renjith showed resilience with a fighting 19 runs, but despite the effort, the Strikers fell short by 29 runs.
A spirited performance, but the search for that elusive win continues.

Round 5 Update – Division 2
Bendigo Strikers Cricket Club VS West Bendigo Cricket Club
Venue: Albert Roy Reserve
The Bendigo Strikers are back to winning ways with a commanding outright victory over West Bendigo in Round 5 of the Emu Valley Cricket Association.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Strikers posted an impressive 316 runs for the loss of 9 wickets from their allotted 75 overs. The innings was set up by a solid 100-run opening partnership between Shebin (91) and Jomy (41). Following their efforts, young gun Alan Shaju contributed a classy 67, while Renji added a valuable 42 runs, ensuring a strong total.
Moving to the bowling department, the Strikers dominated both innings:
• First Innings: Renji claimed 2 wickets, while Albin and Jomy picked up 3 wickets each.
• Second Innings: Albin struck again with 3 wickets, Shebin Lukos chipped in with 3, Jomy added 1, and Deepak celebrated his first-ever senior wicket.
Overall, it was a clinical team performance that secured an outright win and reaffirmed the Strikers’ strength in the competition.

🏏 Match Report:
C Division Bendigo Strikers vs Marong at - Albert Roy Recreation Reserve

In the C Division Too fixture, the Strikers went down narrowly to Marong by 16 runs. Despite the loss, there were standout performances:

Renjith and Jins picked up 3 wickets each, keeping the pressure on the opposition.
Andrew top-scored with 22 runs, leading the batting effort.

Lot of learnings from this weekend. On to better weekends…

🏏 Match Report:
Bendigo Strikers vs California Gully Cobras

The Bendigo Strikers faced a tough challenge in their two-day fixture against Calgully at Cal Gully Oval. After being bowled out for just 99 runs in the first innings, the Strikers were forced to bat again, needing a strong second innings to avoid an outright defeat.
Despite loosing wicket in first over, the team showed remarkable grit and resilience in the second innings.
Anil Jose, sent in as a nightwatchman in the 2nd over, anchored the innings with a determined stay at the crease, eventually dismissed in the 53rd over.
His partnership with Skipper Jomy Antony was the turning point of the innings, as the duo forged a 76-run stand, facing 250 deliveries and keeping the cobras attack at bay.

Later, Garry Gill added valuable runs with a composed 71 off 96 balls*, helping the Strikers stabilize and regain control. While the first innings was one to forget, the second innings showcased the team’s character and fighting spirit. There were plenty of lessons learned and positives to take forward.
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What an incredible day for the Bendigo Strikers family! We're thrilled to celebrate two monumental milestones:
​✨ A massive congratulations to Jomy Antony for playing his 50th match for the Bendigo Strikers! Your commitment to the club is truly appreciated.
​✨ And a huge shoutout to Anil Jose who not only reached his 50th match for the Bendigo Strikers but also an outstanding 100th match for EVCA! What a fantastic achievement!
​Thank you, Jomy and Anil, for your passion, hard work, and invaluable contributions to cricket. We're proud to have you both!
Bendigo Strikers Cricket Club Jomy Antony.... Anil Jose...
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