As 135 v PAOC 1/45
A disappointng performance on a good track has left the As with plenty to do next week. Only Damith (46) managed to get amongst the runs.
Bs 2/72 v Hope Valley 136
Probably our best day's cricket this season to follow on from last game's success. The bowlers were disciplined all day and were rewarded accordingly: Oakley bowled unchanged in the first session to finish with 5-45 from 20 overs and Thomson (5-37) never gave the batsmen a moment's rest. Our catching was impeccable snaring seven in the innings. A solid start has us in a good position to capitalise on our efforts but we need to concentrate on ensuring the prize at hand.
Cs 215 v Woodville South
A fantastic effort to bat out our overs and post a very competitive score. After losing an early wicket, the two Nicks, Kokoschko (20) and Kerin (44), stabilised the innings before more wickets fell. Then Davo (42) and Mihiranga (68) put on 92 runs to set up a total that was completed with some good hitting and running between the wickets by Amila and Shamil. This gives the Cs every chance in a must-win game if they are to make the semis.
Ds - Dumb batting puts Ds in danger of missing finals (4 Feb)
Dumb, immature batting from the top order has put us in the danger zone. On a perfect batting strip, we were only able to make 117 in chasing Rostrevor's 192. Only Chanaka (22), and Ganguli (20) showed any application with the bat. Our bowlers did well on a very flat track with Chanaka and Tristan picking up three wickets each, and Dimi two. We have a bye next week and then a tough game against other finals aspirant Athelstone. We must now win our last three games to be sure of making the finals.
