Fraser St was under siege when Bay of Plenty rising star Tom MacRury smashed 171 for Eves Realty Greerton against BOP Indians at Pemberton Park on Saturday.

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The home side batted first and MacRury, who opened the innings with Charles Williams, was quickly into stride blazing away with his bat in an innings that included an incredible 11 sixes. Greerton were well on their way to a big total when Williams was removed for 63. Kent Hodder continued his side's frenetic pace and posted an unbeaten 66, when the home side declared late in their turn at bat at 329/3.

While facing a huge target, the Rotorua visitors were determined to not to give their wickets away and it took the Greerton bowlers until the 52^nd over to remove their opponents for 168. Jayvant Dhanjee top scored with 45, while promising youngster Yohann Arani reached 31 before being dismissed. Brett Hampton and Dan Spencer did the damage with the ball for the victors taking four wickets apiece.

Another big century came at Blake Park where BOP wicket keeper Tim Clarke belted 138 for Carrus Mount Maunganui against Whakatane United, as the Mount declared at 338/6. Mount Maunganui quick bowler Tony Goodin added an undefeated half century, with Matt Golding chipping in with 37 runs.

The Eastern BOP visitors started out in a defiant mood and had reached 95/1 at the first drinks break. While Whakatane skippers Alex Yates went on to post 62 runs, his side was bowled out for 156. Mount captain and part time bowler Pete Drysdale did the damage taking a remarkable four wickets at a cost of just seven runs.

Another young star of the future put his mark on the match between City Sports Bar Te Puke and Rotorua Central at the Te Puke Domain. Te Puke's Brody Gilroy grabbed five wickets for 38 runs as Central were bowled out for just 118. Tai Bridgman-Raison anchored his team's six wicket win with a gritty 58 not out.

Element IMF Cadets took out the win points on offer at the Tauranga Domain. Tauranga Boys' College batted first and were dismissed for 118 with Donovan Deeble grabbing a five-wicket bag. The home side were cruising at 100 odd for two before a late flurry for the Tauranga Boys' bowlers grabbed three further wickets, with Cadets eventually taking out a five wicket win.

Bay of Plenty Cricket Results, November 8, 2014

Baywide Cup

Tauranga Boys' College 118 (Mark Orchard 49, Tom Renouf 22; Donovan Deeble 5/39, Christian MacDonald 2/11, Ben Christensen 2/34) lost to Element IMF Cadets 119/5 (B Christensen 63no, Ben Jensen 36)

Central 118 (Brody Gilroy 5/38, Ollie Smithson 2/18) lost to City Sports Bar Te Puke 119/4 (Tai Bridgman-Raison 58no, Josh Dwight 38; Jason Trembath 2/15, Andrew Gibbs 2/23)

Carrus Mount Maunganui 338/6 declared (Tim Clarke 138, Tony Goodin 52no, Matt Golding 37; Brendan Sayliss 2/49) defeated Whakatane United 156 (Alex Yates 62, Joe Barratt 25; Pete Drysdale 4/7)

Eves Realty Greerton 329/3 declared (Tom MacRury 171, Kent Hodder 66no, Charles Williamson 63; Mehul Chaagan 3/90) defeated BOP Indians 168 (Jayvant Dhanjee 45, Yohann Irani 31; Brett Hampton 4/24, Dan Spencer 4/33)