GSCA 2023-24: Golden era for Broomehill continues after securing third straight premiership over Tambellup

Broomehill’s golden era continued on Saturday after securing their third straight premiership in the Great Southern Cricket Association by defeating Tambellup by eight wickets. Broomehill have been a powerhouse of the competition in recent years but faced a spirited Tambellup outfit who made a dream run to the grand final after qualifying from fourth on the ladder. But after a consummate bowling performance from Broomehill’s pace attack, Tambellup were restricted to just 120 after being skittled in the 42nd over. Lewis Barritt starred with 3-15 from nine overs while skipper James Barritt, Jack Batchelor and Ethan Caldwell each chipped in with two wickets. Tambellup’s Shane Wilmott played a lone hand with the bat scoring a herculean 42 from 99 balls as he watched his teammates come and go. The home side continued their dominance in the run chase led by Kyle Potter who walloped an unbeaten 74 from 66 balls which included 10 boundaries, with four clearing the rope. Tambellup were forced to bowl full and straight in an effort to pick up quick wickets but Potter was up to the task depositing his opponents to all ends of the park. Potter was named player of the final after his spectacular knock that lifted Broomehill to a dominant victory. Batchelor contributed 30 runs before Mac Crichton chipped in with 15 not out as Broomehill passed Tambellup’s total with ease in the 23rd over.