Delatite A Reserve opened their season in style with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Benalla at the Gardens on Saturday.
After winning the toss, Delatite elected to bowl first on a perfect spring afternoon.
The bowlers kept things tight throughout the innings, taking regular wickets to restrict Benalla to 7/150 from their allotted overs.
Nathan Goodes led the attack with an excellent spell of miserly bowling (2/12), while Lochie Pymer and Mitch Purcell also claimed two wickets apiece.
Ben Martin contributed in the field with a sharp run out.
In reply, Delatite’s run chase was dominated by an explosive innings from Mitch Copey, who smashed 89 runs off just 68 balls, including 17 boundaries.
Ben Martin added a handy 27 as Delatite comfortably reached the target with more than 17 overs to spare.
It was a convincing all-round performance to kick off the 2025/26 season.
Delatite will play their first home game next weekend against Ovens Valley United at Lords.
