BDCA 2022: Dalyellup’s clash against Collie on Sunday abandoned due to rain

On the back of an impressive opening round win against Hay Park, Dalyellup entered Sunday’s first grade clash with Collie at home confidently. With lingering showers washing out all Saturday matches, it had been hoped the remaining game of the round would go off without a hitch — given the weather forecast appeared to be more favourable. Despite a few spots of rain falling at Dalyellup College, play was able to get under way, with Dalyellup opening pair Keagan Lynch (34 off 91 balls) and Mitchell Boyle (48 off 67 balls) wasting little time in getting their eye in. Lynch, a patient young batter who always treasures his wicket, was content to play sensibly, which allowed Boyle to cut loose and pepper a series of well-timed boundaries. The home side put on a 92-run opening stand, before Lynch was dismissed after he skied his shot into the arms of Greg Tomasini. Cruelly for Dalyellup, who were enjoying one of their most productive batting spells at the crease over the past 12 months, persistent rain resulted in all players leaving the field four balls later — with the match abandoned shortly after. As the match was called off, both teams received two points each.