Redcaps set for top spot

Mt Lofty have all but secured the minor premiership in Hills Cricket Association A-grade competition following its 10th victory of the 2022-23 season last Saturday.

The Lofty Redcaps defeated visiting Kangarilla by 126 runs, with the win set up by a superb century by opening bat Josh Healey.

Healey raised his second century for the current campaign, hitting 138  from 137 deliveries faced as Mt Lofty tallied an impressive 6/251 from its 45 overs, before restricting Kangarilla to 9/125.

The win has left the Redcaps with a nine point buffer atop the ladder, with two minor rounds remaining.

Other winners during Round 16 fixtures were Uraidla, Aldgate and Meadows.

Defending Alexandra and Eastern Hills association A-grade premier Lobethal bounced back after a recent lean patch to defeat Strathalbyn by 165 runs.

The victory pushed the northern Tigers up the ladder and into second spot, leading the chase for the coveted double chance in the upcoming finals.

Competition leader Langhorne Creek remain undefeated after accounting for fellow finals contender Nairne, while Hahndorf and Woodside also claimed victories on Saturday.

Eden Valley boosted its hopes of qualifying for the upcoming Torrens Valley A-grade cricket finals with a strong win over reigning multiple premier Gumeracha.

The Valley Blues restricted the Magpies to 143 runs, before chasing down an important victory at 6/145 – jumping into fourth place in the process.

In the other Round 15 fixture, competition leader Cambrai wrapped up the minor premiership for the first time in six seasons after downing visiting Lenswood by 88 runs.