Cricket
11 March, 2026
Bullants claim premiership
The Noradjuha Toolondo Bullants are the Horsham Cricket Association under-14 premiers, defeating the Horsham Tigers in the grand final at Horsham City Oval on Monday, March 9.
The Tigers won the toss and elected to bat, where Arkie Mackley (9) and Lenny Carter got the side off to a solid start.
But two wickets in consecutive deliveries from Jack Arnel swung the innings the Bullants way.
Harvey Brown (7), Cooper Puls (7), and Lenny Carter (13) offered some resistance late in the innings before the side finished 7/59 from their 20 overs.
For the Bullants, Jack Arnel finished with 3/2, while Louie Tucker (1/0) and Angus Crute (1/5) each took a wicket.
Zack Pickering was immense in the field, causing two runouts.
After two early boundaries from Jazz Hopper, three quick wickets put the pressure back on the Bullants at 3/15.
But a 33-run partnership between Oscar Combe (16 not out) and Angus Crute (10 not out) helped guide the Bullants to 4/61 in the 14th over, claiming a six-wicket victory.
For the Tigers, Harvey Brown (1/6) and Felix Foster (1/8) were the pick of the bowlers.
With his crucial innings late in the game, Oscar Combe was awarded player of the match.
The victory marks the first time the Bullants have won a junior premiership since Noradjuha and Toolondo merged.
