Taper Premier League Division 1 – Grand Final Recap
Broadbeach Robina CC First Grade secured the Taper Premier League Division 1 Premiership with a hard-fought 23-run victory over Mudgeeraba Nerang in a thrilling Grand Final at Corbwood No. 1 Oval.
Batting first, Broady posted 194 in 39.4 overs, built around a superb innings from Adam Ball (79 off 94, 8 fours). He steadied the ship after early wickets and guided the innings deep, supported by Ryan Thorpe (21 off 23) and Kyle Brockley (20 off 22), who kept the scoreboard ticking over. Keegan Armstrong (22 off 47) added important early resistance, while cameos from the middle order ensured the Cats reached a defendable total.
In reply, Mudgeeraba were bowled out for 171 in 39 overs, with the game finely balanced until the closing stages. Broady’s bowlers showed great discipline under pressure, led by Nathan Bell (4/35 off 8 overs) and Adam Ball (3/32 off 7), who both produced match-winning spells. Kyle Brockley (1/28) and Dushyant Thaman (1/43) chipped in, while Thomas O’Brien (2 catches & a stumping) and Keegan Armstrong (1 catch & 1 run out) starred in the field.
It was a true team performance: Ball dominated with bat and ball, Bell struck crucial blows at the death, and the fielders held their nerve to seal a 23-run win and crown Broadbeach Robina CC as Taper Premier League Division 1 Premiers.