Thursday, January 28th, 2016

Rhodes Is Top Run-Scorer And Leading Wicket-Taker For Northies

Rhodes Is Top Run-Scorer And Leading Wicket-Taker For Northies

George Rhodes excellent form for North Canberra Gungahlin means the Worcestershire CCC all-rounder is now their top run-scorer and joint leading wicket-taker.

Rhodes is following in the footsteps of New Road colleague Joe Leach last winter in making a significant contribution for the Northies.

His recent unbeaten century against ANU means he has scored 336 runs at an average of 30.55.

Rhodes, who has a strike rate of 81.8, is ahead of Jason Kila (308 runs ) and Andrew Glover (290).

He has also picked up 19 wickets in nine appearances for North Canberra after his 4-62 against ANU.

That was the third four-wicket haul of the season for Rhodes after his 4-53 against Weston Creek Molonglo and 4-69 versus Western District.

Rhodes' overall figures are 94-12-341-19 at an average of 17.95, a strike rate of 29.68 and an economy rate of 3.63.

Ben Taylor also has 19 wickets at 18.21 runs apiece with Hayden Page – 13 at 24.77 – next in line.