ADCA 2023-24: Dominant Mt Barker dismantle Collingwood Park to claim T20 grand final victory

A comprehensive all-round performance from Mt Barker has steered them to the Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade T20 title after smashing Collingwood Park on Friday night. The Bulls, who have enjoyed a glorious run over the past couple of years, added a third trophy to their cabinet in as many years after trouncing Park by 82 runs at Turf North. Bulls superstar Nathan Crudeli had a night to remember, scoring an unbeaten 61 in his side’s 171-run total, before claiming two wickets in a consummate team bowling effort. Crudeli’s sensational knock came from just 42 balls including six fours and one six alongside captain Jeremy Wood (52) as the destructive duo belted a 95-run partnership from just 71 deliveries. The Bulls’ sublime display at the crease was marked by two phenomenal overs that collectively yielded a match-defining 47 runs. Jeremy Wood carted Dylan Belward for three sixes in a row to take 25 from the over before Patrick Butler’s (10 off 5) incredible inventiveness and Crudeli’s stand-and-deliver approach sent Sam Keeling-Wright for 22 runs on the penultimate over of the innings. After playing a key role in his side’s third A-grade premiership, Jeremy Wood said his side has set their sights on adding a fourth. “It was a good performance for us and very happy with the boys,” he said. “It is always nice to contribute in the big games but we had a fair few good performances today that got us there. “Me and Nathan (Crudeli) struggled to get going but wickets in hand are always key. “Drives definitely there and that’s (one-day final) the pinnacle of the competition. “We are pretty hungry for more success and it’s petty tight at the top.” After winning the toss and batting, Bulls openers Alex Fergie (15) and Nathan Crosby (25) combined for a 34-run opening stand before Park’s Ben Grey found the much-needed breakthrough. Park captain Mitch Jackson delivered two blistering spells to spearhead his side’s bowling attack on his way to 4-28 from four overs including the wickets of Jeremy Wood and Crosby. In their defence, Crudeli fired early claiming the scalp of heavy hitter Keeling-Wright for a duck on the third ball of the innings before adding a dangerous Jackson (14) to his tally in his second over. When Jeremy Wood claimed Jed Scwarzbach (9) and Belward (2) in successive overs, Park’s innings began to spiral. Park’s Kobus Wessles (24) provided some respite for his side before they were ultimately rolled for 89 in the 19th over.