Cobras escape with a draw

Corey Walter in action. 160633

COLLENDINA escaped with a draw against Drysdale after play was abandoned due to rain on day two of their two-day match at the Hawks’ nest on Saturday.
Drysdale had the Cobras A Grade on the ropes at stumps on day one after Collendina was bowled out for 149 from 69.3 overs and the home side was 0/6 in reply.
Drysdale, who defeated Portarlington in Round 1, only required 144 runs on day two for victory with all 10 wickets remaining.
Collendina coach Corey Walter (34) top scored on 15 October after his side won the toss and batted first.
Cobra players Richie Peters (26) and Tom McManus (21) made handy contributions.
Drysdale bowler David Boyd was the leading wicket-taker with 3/38 from 15 overs.
Both teams shared the three points in the drawn game.
Drysdale are in first place on the A Grade ladder, while Collendina are in the third spot after its win at home against Ocean Grove in round one.
The Cobras now have a two-week break with a bye in round three, next face Ocean Grove on 12 November in a two-day game at Ray Menzies Oval at Shell Road.