La Trobe University Cricket Club

🔥 TEAM PERFORMANCE | GRAND FINAL 🔥

Every role mattered. Every contribution counted.

A complete team performance saw La Trobe deliver on the big stage — with impact across batting, bowling and fielding.

💥 With the bat
Sahasra Pulibandla (38) and Alisha Wale (37)* built strong momentum through the middle and finishing phases, while Vrishti Mangrolia (24) showed composure at the top of the order.

🎯 With the ball
Neriah De Costa (3 wickets) and Netanya De Costa (2 wickets) led the attack with control and discipline, well supported by Lakshya Ranjith (2 wickets).

🧤 In the field
Maria Dahiya (2 run outs) created crucial breakthroughs, while Harshini Kovvuri and Lakshya Ranjith contributed with safe hands and strong presence in the field.

A true team performance — built on discipline, trust and ex*****on.

Box Hill Cricket Club

🎥🌟 PLAYER OF THE FINAL | HARSHINI KOVVURI 🌟

A captain’s performance built on resilience, composure and leadership.

In the Grand Final of the Cricket Victoria WCCC Senior Women Shield , Harshini Kovvuri, a left-hand opening batter, led from the front with a composed 55 (65 balls), anchoring the innings and setting the platform for La Trobe’s premiership-winning total.

Batting against the new ball, she showed patience, control and strong game awareness building the innings under pressure and guiding the team through key phases.

After missing a significant part of the season due to injury, Harshini returned with strong self-belief and focus. In the closing stages of the competition, she built strong momentum with scores of 101,50 and 55 , demonstrating consistency and composure in high-pressure matches.

These performances played a key role in La Trobe’s finals campaign, contributing to the team’s progression into the Semi Final and eventual premiership win.

In a personal moment off the field, Harshini showed great strength to contribute to the team’s success and dedicated her Grand final performance to her late grandfather.

At just U15 level, competing in a Senior Women’s competition, she demonstrated maturity, resilience and game awareness beyond her years.

🏆 Player of the Final
🏏 WCCC Senior Women Shield 2 Champion
👑 Captain

A strong example of resilience and performance coming together when it mattered most.

Box Hill Cricket Club

🏆 CHAMPIONS | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 🏆

An outstanding team performance sees La Trobe University Women crowned Cricket Victoria WCCC Senior Women Shield 2 Champions, securing a dominant 135-run victory in the Grand Final.

💥 Match Summary
La Trobe – 207/3 (34 overs)
Werribee – 72 (23.2 overs)

🔴 Key Contributions
Harshini Kovvuri (C) – 55 (65)
Sahasra Pulibandla – 38 (31)
Alisha Wale – 37* (33)
Vrishti Mangrolia – 24 (64)

🎯 With the Ball
Neriah De Costa – 3 wickets
Netanya De Costa – 2 wickets
Lakshya Ranjith – 2 wickets

🧤 In the Field
Maria Dahiya – 2 run outs
Lakshya Ranjith – outstanding inner-circle pressure

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Batting first, La Trobe built their innings through composure and strong partnerships, with the opening pair setting the tone against the new ball before accelerating through the middle overs and finishing strongly.

The bowling unit followed it up with discipline and control, consistently applying pressure and taking wickets at key moments, while the fielding effort backed it up with sharp work across the ground.

What makes this achievement even more special is that this group of players are U15 cricketers competing and excelling in a Senior Women’s competition, showing maturity, resilience and game awareness beyond their years.

This result reflects a strong team culture where every player contributed, supported each other and executed their role when it mattered most.

🏆 **Cricket Victoria WCCC Senior Women Shield 2 Champions**

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🔥 Spin, Composure & Team Class — La Trobe Book Grand Final Spot in CV WCCC🔥

La Trobe University Women produced a complete high-performance display in the Cricket Victoria WCCC Competition – Senior Women Semi Final, combining disciplined bowling and a composed chase to secure a well-deserved place in the Grand Final.

🔴 Spin Twins Take Control
The De Costa sisters led the bowling effort with skill and control, applying relentless pressure through the middle overs.

📊 Netanya De Costa (Leg Spinner)
• 7 overs | 2 wickets | 18 runs
• Economy 2.57

📊 Neriah De Costa (Off Spinner)
• 4 overs | 2 wickets | 11 runs
• Economy 2.75

Their partnership with the ball shifted momentum firmly in La Trobe’s favour, restricting the opposition to 84 and setting up the chase.

🔴 Calm Under Pressure – Match Winning Partnership
In a Semi Final environment where composure matters most, Harshini Kovvuri and Vrishthi Mangrolia delivered a mature unbeaten partnership to guide the team home.

📊 Harshini Kovvuri
• 50* (53 balls)

📊 Vrishthi Mangrolia
• 24* (51 balls)

Their partnership showcased patience, communication and game awareness — the traits that define strong team cricket.

This result reflects the strength of the entire La Trobe group — players, coaches, families and supporters — all contributing to a culture built on teamwork, belief and effort.

🏆 Grand Final next. One more step together.
Box Hill Cricket Club

🌟 CONGRATULATIONS HARSHINI KOVVURI & MARIA DAHIYA 🌟

On Sunday 15th February, in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket Competition – Senior Women’s Shield 1, two outstanding U15 players delivered a truly remarkable performance.

🏏 Harshini Kovvuri – 101 Runs
🏏 Maria Dahiya – 111 Runs

Both centuries were scored in the same match, and together they compiled an extraordinary 273-run partnership.

A 273-run stand in CV Senior Women’s Shield 1 cricket sits at the very top end of partnerships recorded in the competition and for two U15 cricketers to achieve this at senior level makes it even more special.

Composure. Maturity. Fearless stroke play.
A powerful statement for girls’ cricket development.

The future isn’t coming it’s already performing at senior level. 🔥🏏
Box Hill Cricket Club

The La Trobe University Cricket Club (LTUCC) endorses and adopts:
• Australian Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children and Young People
• Australian Cricket’s ‘Looking After Our Kids’ Code of Behaviour for Affiliated Associations and
Clubs
• Australian Cricket’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Young People
• Cricket Victoria’s Member Protection Policy
• Cricket Victoria’s Reporting and Complaints Policy
For full policy details, visit: Child Safe and Member Protection - Cricket Victoria ( https://www.cricketvictoria.com.au/child-safe-member-protection/ )
Our Child Safety Officer:
Name: Swapna Reddy
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0431345702
Our Complaints Manager:
Name: Ranjith Nair
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0404058180

🏏 The Semi-Final is here! La Trobe University Cricket Club takes on East Malvern in an epic showdown at D.W. Lucas Oval! 🔥

📅 8th & 9th March 2025 | 12:30 PM
📍 D.W. Lucas Oval, Malvern East, VIC 3145

Be there to cheer for the team and witness cricket at its finest! Your support makes all the difference!

🏏 Men’s Training Session – Hard Work, Dedication & Growth! 💪🔥

Another productive training session at La Trobe University Cricket Club, where our players are putting in the effort to sharpen their skills, enhance teamwork, and push their limits! 💥

✅ Focused drills
✅ Intense net practice
✅ Building a strong and competitive squad

Every session is a step closer to success—because champions are made in training! 🏆💯

🏏 Post-Match Celebration – BBQ & Team Bonding! 🍔🔥

After an intense match, the boys came together to celebrate with a delicious BBQ sausage sizzle, BBQ Chicken and a couple of well-earned drinks! 🍻🌭

Cricket is more than just a game—it’s about teamwork, camaraderie, and making great memories on and off the field. A fantastic way to wrap up the match and strengthen the team spirit! 💪🏏

Here’s to many more games, great performances, and awesome post-match celebrations! 🎉🏆

🏏 Men's First Practice Session at La Trobe University Ground – Cricket, Teamwork & Passion! 🏏

Our first men's practice session kicks off at our beautiful, spacious ground, surrounded by nature! 🌿🏟️ A perfect setting to train, bond, and build a strong team.

🔥 What to Expect:
✅ Incredible teamwork & dedication 💪
✅ Passionate players bringing their A-game 🎯
✅ A diverse squad, led by experienced players from La Trobe University, bringing their skills and passion to the game! 🏆
✅ International students joining us, making it a truly global cricketing experience! 🌍

Let’s hit the ground running and make this season one to remember! 💥🏏