MONASH University Cricket Club

🔵⚪ Monash University Cricket Club | Pre-Season Training Begins ⚪🔵

Ready for another big season? Training starts this Sunday and all players are welcome.

Whether you're a current player, a former player looking to return, or completely new to the club, now is the perfect time to get involved.

🏏 All grades and abilities welcome
🏏 Meet new teammates
🏏 Prepare for the upcoming season

See you on Sunday!

Monash University Cricket Club Career Statistics 🏏📊

Celebrating the players, performances, and history of MUCC across generations.

📈 Men's statistics include: • Monash University Cricket Club (MUCC) • Monash Gryphons

🏏 Women's statistics include: • Hawthorn Ladies Cricket Club • HMU • Monash Gryphons • MUWCC • Noble Park

Honouring every run scored, wicket taken, catch held, and match played. 💙💛

Special thanks to Will Rice from Cricket Victoria for his assistance in uncovering and compiling the women's pennant statistics.

Photos from Men's and Women's Teams at Unisport T20's on the Sunshine Coast back in July.

Vale Lasith Kulasekara

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Lasith Kulasekara, who played two matches for our club last season and was a close friend of our captain, Methma Wijerathna.

Lasith was a talented athlete and an outstanding young man. He represented Monash University as a varsity table tennis player, Vice President of the Monash University Table Tennis Club - Clayton and was in his final year of studying Medicine.

Within the table tennis community, Lasith was known as a dedicated player, coach, and mentor whose passion for the sport touched the lives of many. His commitment to helping others, his love for the game, and the positive influence he had on those around him will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.

At just 23 years of age, Lasith's passing is a heartbreaking loss to his family, friends, teammates, and the wider sporting community. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with everyone grieving this devastating loss during such a difficult time.

On behalf of everyone at Monash University Cricket Club, we extend our sincere sympathies to Lasith's family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched.

Rest in peace, Lasith. You will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.

If this news has affected you, counselling and support services are available through Monash University for students.

https://www.monash.edu/students/support/health/counselling

Reigning Premiers Fall as M. Uni United Produce Grand Final Masterclass

Defending premiers Monash Uni Geelong entered the Women's Grand Final hoping to go back-to-back, but it was M. Uni United who stole the spotlight, producing a dominant all-round performance to secure a memorable 10-wicket premiership victory.

After electing to bat first, Monash Uni Geelong posted a competitive 3/126 from their 20 overs, built around a classy unbeaten half-century from Gurveer Padam, who retired not out on 50 from 49 balls. Chris Walker contributed an enterprising 26 from 24 deliveries, while Liz Tubb provided a late burst with an unbeaten 20 from just nine balls, including two towering sixes. Naomi Sheppard also remained unbeaten on 24 as the reigning premiers finished strongly.

M. Uni United's bowlers ensured the target remained within reach. Cath Grant (1/17) and Kamaljot Kaur (1/24) were the wicket-takers, while the ever-reliable Wheels was outstanding behind the stumps, involved in all three dismissals and helping keep Geelong's innings in check.

Chasing 127 for victory, M. Uni United delivered a batting display worthy of a premiership. Opening the innings, Kamaljot Kaur launched the attack from the outset, crashing a brilliant 50 from just 33 balls before retiring. Her innings featured nine boundaries and shifted the momentum firmly in United's favour.

At the other end, captain and coach Linda Machin led from the front with a composed and unbeaten 52 from 51 deliveries, expertly guiding the chase. Fittingly, Machin brought up her half-century and sealed the premiership with a boundary, sparking celebrations among teammates and supporters alike. Wheels added the finishing touches with an unbeaten 12.

The chase was completed at 0/127 in just 16 overs, with M. Uni United reaching the target four overs ahead of schedule and without losing a wicket, underlining their control throughout the match.

Kaur's outstanding contribution with both bat and ball earned her Player of the Match honours, finishing with 50 from 33 balls and 1/24 from four overs.

While Monash Uni Geelong fought hard in defence of the title they won last season, the day belonged to M. Uni United, whose clinical bowling, sharp fielding and flawless run chase combined to produce one of the most commanding grand final performances of the year.

Massive thanks to Linda Machin, Jess Mann, the Mid Year Cricket Association committee, Bayside City Council, Victoria, Monash Sport, Melbourne University Cricket Club and the MONASH University Cricket Club committee and supporters.

The Monash University Cricket Club endorses and adopts:-
• Australian Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children and Young People
• Australian Cricket’s ‘Looking After Our Kids’ Code of Behavior for Affiliated Associations and Clubs
• Australian Cricket’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Young People
• Cricket Victoria’s Member Protection Policy
• Cricket Victoria’s Reporting and Complaints Policy
For full policy details, visit:
Child Safe and Member Protection - Cricket Victoria
https://www.cricketvictoria.com.au/child-safe-member-protection/
Our Child Safety Officer is:
Name: Sajani Wijekoon
Email: [email protected]

🏏 PRE-SEASON 2026/27 IS HERE! 🏏
The road to the 2026/27 season starts now. Whether you're a returning player, new student, or looking to join the club, now's the time to dust off the bat, lace up the spikes, and get involved.
🔥 Build fitness
🔥 Sharpen your skills
🔥 Meet your teammates
🔥 Prepare for a huge season ahead
📍 Monash University Cricket Club
All players and prospective members welcome!
Let's put in the work now and make 2026/27 our biggest season yet. 💙🤍