Cricket
7 February, 2026
Warracknabeal District valiant in Mallee Cup defeat
The Warracknabeal District Junior Cricket Association under-17 team took on Ouyen in the Mallee Cup on Sunday, February 1, going down in a hard-fought battle.
Playing at Brim Recreation Reserve, Warracknabeal District batted first but was in early trouble, losing two wickets in the first three overs.
But a captain’s knock of 35 from Lenny Weir and a handy 11 from Jaiden Cooksley helped guide the side to 4/61.
A string of quick wickets had the team at 8/74 before Colt Decker and Denzel Hallam formed a pivotal 56-run partnership.
Colt Decker was eventually dismissed for 23, while Denzel Hallam finished 21 not out as the side was bowled out for 135 in the 37th over.
For Ouyen, Hunter Brown and Nigel Hamilton each finished with two wickets.
In Ouyen’s innings, Lenny Weir struck at the end of the first over to give Warracknabeal District the early momentum.
A 69-run second-wicket partnership from Ouyen swung the game back in the visitors’ favour before wickets from Axel Decker and Jaiden Cooksley had the game in the balance at 3/109.
But Ouyen then surpassed the Warracknabeal District total and eventually finished their 40 overs at 4/197.
Oliver Holland (1/18), Axel Decker (1/27), Lenny Weir (1/33) and Jaiden Cooksley (1/35) each took a wicket for Warracknabeal District in the loss.
For Ouyen, Darcy Plant top scored with 49 runs, and Nate Singleton retired not out with 29.