Tallarook's Leigh Irving contributed 22.
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Alison O'Connor
Tallarook bounced back from its round three defeat to Yea with a convincing 46-run victory over Alexandra at Leckie Park on Saturday, November 7.
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Sent in to bat, Tallarook made a difficult start, losing Jac Smith Williams without scoring before Hamish Melville departed for one.
Captain Lachlan Watts steadied the innings with 33, while Dale Short continued his strong early-season form with 40.
Leigh Irving contributed 22, and Andrew Dundon provided a late-innings boost with 38, helping Tallarook reach 9-165 from 41 overs.
Alexandra’s Joshua Crane claimed three wickets, while Vinu Hewage and Jordan Ferrier picked up two apiece.
Tallarook’s bowling attack then took control, dismissing Alexandra for 119 in 36.4 overs.
Irving was outstanding, returning figures of 3-9 from 6.4 overs, including three maidens.
Dundon completed an excellent all-round performance with 3-15 from five overs, while Watts claimed 2-38. Tarkyn Dundon (1-16) and Finn Melville (1-8) also contributed.
The result puts Tallarook back on track following its first loss of the season.
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