With all first grade matches called off, due to wet wickets, the third’s battle at Albion Park went ahead on Saturday.

And, Gore made the most of the situation to capture his 300th wicket for JPC.

He became the third player to achieve the feat, following in the footsteps of Brett “Snowy” Stokes and Dean Zanardi (dec).

JPC set a moderate 101, courtesy of Mardys Uys (25) and Robie Hedges (24).

In reply, Glendon appeared to be in the box seat at 4-78.

But, the team lost its final six scalps for just 21 – to fall shy of the target.

For his part, Gore collected 2-10 off two overs, dismissing top scorer Austin Maher (50) and G. Burns (6).

“I’m proud of the achievement,” he said.

“However, I guess it’s a game of attrition, especially if you play long enough.

“I let the kids bowl more these days – they’re the future of cricket.

“I’ll admit, Austin [Maher] had us in trouble.

“Luckily, I removed him with the first ball I bowled [at him], an inswinger.

“The match changed dramatically after he left the middle.”

REPORT for February 2:

First grade –

All games were called off due to wet wickets

Second grade –

Denman 130 (Peter Mills 51, Jackson Ball 36, Brody Bowd 15, David Sullivan 4/20, Shaun Wilkins 2/22) defeated Valley 113 (Sam Barry 30, Sam Howard 19, Will Nieuwenhuise 18, Will Nieuwenhuise 3/12, Sam Barry 2/10)

Creeks 9/309 (Chad Solman 73, Clint Harman 68, Dan Tracey 4/9, Mitch Bourke 3/4) defeated PCH 38 (Will Holz 16, Pat McNab 6no, Will Holz 4/35, Josh Shade 2/49)

Third grade –

JPC 101 (Mardys Uys 25, Robie Hedges 24, Steve Dunston 3/1, Rywin Nock 3/19) defeated Glendon 99 (Austin Maher 50, Troy Bowditch 9, Austin Maher 3/5, Jack Land 2/7)

The remaining third grade game was not played due to one of the synthetic wickets being too wet.