On a scorching afternoon, the Rhinos elected to bat first and set a competitive tone.
Ned Wettenhall (21 off 21) and Henry Pisasale (34 off 16) provided a solid platform, while Connor Sampson chipped in with 15.
Returning from injury, Edward Bliss added a handy 13 in his first outing of the season.
With 120 runs on the board, the Rhinos’ bowlers applied early pressure.
An opening maiden over from Isaac Tubb and second up Oli Bull kept Tocumwal on the back foot, before Wettenhall starred with the ball, claiming 2/9 from his two overs.
Pisasale continued his standout day in the field, taking two sharp catches and playing a key role in two run outs.
The match also marked a farewell for regulars Oli Bull and Joe Holden, who depart due to school commitments in the new year.
The Rhinos wish both players all the best for the future.
The team now turns its attention to the next challenge — a clash with Barooga on January 30, 2026.
In local cricket this weekend, the Deni Rhinos A-grade side have a team bye while the seventh placed B-grade side will travel to Berrigan to play the Saints, who are the third placed side in the ten-team competition from 1pm tomorrow.
In the junior cricket, the under-15s Rhinos are home at Memorial Park from 8.30am tomorrow morning for a one-day match against the Berrigan/Finley composite side.
