Peel Cricket Association announces strong squad for Country Cup tournament

Captain Tim Hutchison is joined in the squad of 20 by fellow top PCA players Ben Wright (vice captain), Ian Bowes, Jayden Derosa, Stefan Botha, Jesse Buck and many more as the association tries its hand in the competition's renewed format.

The Country Cup reverted back to the 50-over game following several years in the T20 format last year, and will continue with the longer matches on the back of the successful pilot run.

A handful of Peel players formed part of the Invitational XI squad in the 2018 installment, but will have the chance to represent their own association this year with the PCA re-entering the competition.

The squad poses a fierce bowling attack with Waroona duo Zac Moody and Dan Abel joining Botha and Buck on that front, while Hutchison, Wright, Bryce Evans and Michael Holmes lead the way with the bat.

Both Singleton and Waroona lead the way in terms of player contribution to the side, with the two PCA powerhouses making up half of the 20-man squad with five apiece.

A trio of South Mandurah stars were named to the group, while Halls Head and Mandurah both contribute a pair.

Peel opens the tournament with a tough first-up test against last year's grand finalists Bunbury.

They'll be hoping to get off to a flyer before they hit the road to take on the WA Invitational XI in Fremantle for a round two clash on November 17.

Peel will be at home for their round one date with Bunbury, with the sides to meet at Peelwood Reserve on Sunday, October 27, 11am.