Elliot Stevenson
New Town will begin day two with a monstrous 369-run lead over Lindisfarne at New Town Oval courtesy of a double-century from Jayden Vince.
Vince (209 off 176 balls) dismantled the Lightning bowling attack, hitting 28 boundaries including 9 sixes.
The knock marks Vince’s third CTPL century of the season, alongside an 87 while playing for the Tasmania Second XI against New South Wales.
New Town coach Peter Di Venuto praised the 23-year-old batsman, calling him “one of the cleanest strikers in the competition.”
“It's just a continuation of his form that he's had all year,” he said.
“He's in good touch and each of his hundreds have come in at a good rate.
“He's also had a terrific season in the UK where he scored close to 1500 runs.
“He’s someone that I think that can play at a higher level if he's exposed to the training on a consistent basis and he's able to get used to facing bowlers of higher quality.”
Vince’s double-ton was aided by a pair of half-centuries from opener Joe Randall (51 off 110 balls) and Tom Luchetti (72 off 103 balls) as New Town posted 8-378 before declaring.
“Partnerships are the key irrespective of who the players are,” Di Venuto said. “Joe [Randall] is someone else who's had a really good season to date, a consistent season.”
“He's given his wicket away probably most games, which would be the disappointing thing for him.
“And Tom [Luchetti] is another young player who's learning to bat at the level.
“Partnerships are the key to any performance to perform as a team so we're happy with it.”
The Bucks declared late on Saturday, allowing for five overs to be bowled at the Lindisfarne batters before stumps.
Caelan Maladay wrapped Lightning opener Rory McAlpin on the pad to complete what was a comprehensive day for New Town.
James Bourke (5/49 off 8 overs) was a shining light on what was a dismal affair for the visitors from across the Derwent.
However, Di Venuto concedes a potential win won’t be a straightforward one when the two sides meet again for day two this Saturday.
“They’ve got some very good players,” he said. “Charlie Wakim's in fantastic form and Tom McGann is having his best season in the CTPL.”
“As long as our bowlers remain consistent in what they do the result will take care of itself
“But I think that we're going to have to make sure that we're at our best.
“We can't just roll up and expect it to happen, we need to make sure that we continue the standards that we've been delivering.”
The Greater Northern Raiders took a commanding lead over South Hobart-Sandy Bay at Queenborough, bowling the Sharks out for 107 before ending the day at 4-149.
Sam Omahony (5/22 off 9.2 overs) dismantled the hosts batting lineup for his first five-wicket haul of the season, while opener Oliver Knowles (52 off 65 balls) produced with the bat.
Young Tasmanian Tigers star Aidan O’Connor proved his all-round ability, taking 3/44 off 13 overs and will resume at the crease in order to extend the Raiders’ lead at 24 not out off 26 balls.
The match between North Hobart and Clarence at the TCA Ground is evenly poised at the conclusion of day one, with the Demons requiring 196 to win.
Left-arm seamer James Wilson (6/83 off 19 overs) tore through much of the Clarence top-order for his first five-wicket haul of the season, while Michael Jones (51 off 88 balls) and Tom Murrell (42 off 50 balls) put on the biggest partnership of the game.
The Roos managed 219 before being bowled out late in the day, while North Hobart will resume at 1-24 on day two after Sam Rainbird dismissed Keshana Fonseka for 4.
Clarence is searching for a third consecutive two-day victory having already defeated University and Kingborough.
Kingborough, meanwhile, has stamped its authority against Glenorchy at the Twin Ovals, ending the day at 8-255.
Trent Le Rossignol’s 5/44 off 16 overs ensured there was something for the Magpies to take from the day, but it was all Kingborough from the first ball.
Captain Dylan Hay (49 off 96 balls) narrowly missed out on a half-century, while youngster Aidan Bulger (51 off 77 balls) managed to cross that landmark in just his second first grade match.
Playing-coach Tom Martyn (38 off 69 balls) and Josh Pride (37 not out off 52 balls) provided some lower-order runs as the Knights are set to resume in command.
In the women’s competition, it was another display of sheer talent from North Hobart teenager Mia Barwick, who belted an unbeaten 199 off 156 balls against New Town on Sunday
Barwick’s first century of the CTPL season came in style, hitting 24 fours and a six as she powered the Demons to 4-392.
It comes just weeks after she won the player of the final for the women’s CTPL T20 competition in which North Hobart were victorious.
Barwick was supported by Clare Scott (52 off 68 balls), while on the other side of the ledger Scottish batter Kathryn Bryce (158 not out off 123 balls) made a barnstorming century of her own.
Bryce’s ton proved too little too late for New Town, as they fell 157 runs short of the T20 premiers.
Greater Northern’s victory over Clarence also provided the fireworks, with Raiders captain Ava Curtis making a magnificent 143 off 144 balls.
Curtis has brought her form from the Tigers Second XI into the CTPL, having made an unbeaten 92 off 107 balls against Western Australia at the WACA a fortnight ago.
The century marks Curtis’ first of the season, despite her all-round brilliance with bat and ball.
The Raiders posted 8-267, with assistance from opener Alice McLauchlan (43 off 87 balls), tearing through the Clarence batting lineup, bowling them out for just 89.
Monique Booth (3/12 off 6 overs) and Ruth Johnston (3/20 off 8 overs) were the spearheads of the Greater Northern attack which ensured the team from up north began the Kookaburra Cup in the best possible way.