Bentleigh Uniting League MVP Vote Count Wrap-Up

The Bentleigh Uniting Cricket Club has had a strong showing throughout the season, with multiple standout performances reflected in the league MVP voting. Across several key matches, players made significant contributions with both bat and ball, ensuring a competitive season. Here’s a breakdown of the results and MVP vote recipients:

Match Results & MVP Votes:

1. Bentleigh Uniting 10/164 V Kingston Heath 3/170

   • Highlights: Max Millwood made 51 off 63 balls, Malin Silva took 3/21

   • Votes: Max Millwood (1 vote)

2. Brighton Union 7/210 V Bentleigh Uniting 6/211

   • Highlights: Lukas Galanopoulos 78* and Malin Silva’s contribution

   • Votes: Malin Silva (1 vote), Lukas Galanopoulos (2 votes)

3. Bentleigh Uniting 3/155 V Bentleigh ANA 8/154

   • Highlights: Buddhika De Alwis 65 (88), Malin Silva 3/22, Lukas Galanopoulos 56 (97)

   • Votes: Malin Silva (1 vote), Lukas Galanopoulos (2 votes), Buddhika De Alwis (3 votes)

4. West Bentleigh 8/295 V Bentleigh Uniting 8/297

   • Highlights: Buddhika De Alwis 4/50, Campbell James 97 (72), Noah Montgomery hit a last-ball six for victory

   • Votes: Noah Montgomery (1 vote), Campbell James (3 votes)

5. CHAG 10/180 V Bentleigh Uniting 7/228

   • Highlights: Buddhika De Alwis 4/65

   • Votes: Malin Silva (1 vote), Buddhika De Alwis (2 votes)

6. Bentleigh Uniting (Did not bat) V Le Page Park 5/304

   • Highlights: Match abandoned in week 2

   • Votes: Buddhika De Alwis (1 vote)

7. Bentleigh ANA 10/113 V Bentleigh Uniting 10/140

   • Highlights: Malin Silva 5/37, Liam Manakis 4/23

   • Votes: Craig Short (1 vote), Malin Silva (2 votes)

8. Bentleigh Uniting 2/134 V CHAG 10/133

   • Highlights: Campbell James 55*, Craig Short 53*, Josh Bregazzi 3/14

   • Votes: Josh Bregazzi (1 vote), Craig Short (2 votes), Campbell James (3 votes)

9. Le Page Park 10/184 V Bentleigh Uniting 3/185

   • Highlights: Buddhika De Alwis 63* & 2/28, Malin Silva with key bowling contributions

   • Votes: Craig Short (1 vote), Malin Silva (2 votes), Buddhika De Alwis (3 votes)

10. Kingston Heath 10/177 V Bentleigh Uniting 10/240

    • Highlights: Craig Short 54 (81), Buddhika De Alwis 47 (72) & 3/31

    • Votes: Buddhika De Alwis (2 votes), Craig Short (3 votes)

11. Bentleigh Uniting 10/235 V West Bentleigh 10/310

    • Highlights: Buddhika De Alwis 72 (118), Craig Short 59 (103), Malin Silva 5/116

    • Votes: Buddhika De Alwis (1 vote)

12. Bentleigh Uniting 10/182 V East Sandringham 6/185

    • Highlights: Josh Bregazzi 78 (75)

    • Votes: Josh Bregazzi (2 votes)

    
    

Key Performers:

• Buddhika De Alwis: Multiple strong batting and bowling performances, earning MVP votes across various games and finish equal 5th in the leagues vote tally.

• Malin Silva: A consistent threat with the ball, collecting key wickets and earning crucial votes.

• Craig Short: Reliable in both batting and bowling, securing votes in several encounters.

• Lukas Galanopoulos: Made a significant impact with the bat, including a crucial 78*.

• Campbell James & Noah Montgomery: Match-winning contributions, including James’ 97 and Montgomery’s last-ball heroics.

• Josh Bregazzi & Liam Manakis: Notable performances, especially with the ball, ensuring Bentleigh Uniting remained competitive.

  
  

As the season progresses, Bentleigh Uniting will look to build on these strong individual performances and push for further team success. Congratulations to all MVP vote recipients!