Andrew Vickery marked his return to Maitland cricket with a stunning 124 not out which included a ton in boundaries - 23 fours and three sixes.
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Vickery reached his 100 off just 40 balls and faced just 48 balls overall as City took just 16 overs to reel in Tenambit Morpeth's total of 193.
"He hit the ball 360. It was great to watch, it was just a different class," City skipper Matt Trappel said of Vickery's innings.
"We went out at 12 runs an over for 16 overs. It was very impressive."
Vickery showed he was in good nick with the bat with 28 in the opening game against Northern Suburbs, but the former Eastern Suburbs turned solid form into sublime with a dominant innings which enabled City to chase down a target of 193 in just 16 overs for the loss of one wicket..
City lost the toss and in tough conditions dismissed Tenambit Morpeth for 192 in the 46th over.
Cameron Wynn was the best of the bowlers picking up 3-27 followed by Nick Bower 3/42. Todd Francis and Tim Burton both picked up two. Matt Latham was superb behind the stumps picking up three stumpings.
"We always knew 192 was a little under par but some outstanding hitting from our top order did the job within 16 overs hitting 160 in boundaries," Trappel said.
Vickery was part of a 110 partnership with Wayne Dunlop (27). Josh Trappel kept up the momentum finishing with two sixes in his 32 not out.
Thornton strikes back at home
Thornton bounced back from a disappointing round one loss to record a five-wicket win in a high-scoring clash against Kurri Weston at Thornton Oval on Saturday.
Thornton's bowlers toiled in tough conditions to restrict the powerful Warriors batting line-up to 239 in the 47th over.
Lachie Vasella and Liam Neild continued their great start to the year with 59 and 64 respectively at the top of the innings. Steve Abel was next best with 50.
Jake Reeves took 4-14 in a match-turning four overs for the Thunder, with Jason Polglase (2-21) and Jamie Krake (2-27) picking up two wickets each.
Reeves then backed up with 54 in a 109-run partnership with Matthew Gabriel who finished on 89 not out as Thornton reached their total with almost nine over to spare posting 5/249.
Krake also had a fine all-round game making 44 at the top of the order.
Jack Sylvester was the pick of the Warriors bowlers taking 2-36.
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