It was one to learn from for our Oakleigh 1st XI, who fell short against Ivanhoe 1st XI despite Aayushdeep Pathania's 43.
Ivanhoe 1st XI set the target, making 167 from 40.3 overs. Credit to Andrew Donovan, who made a half-century (64) for our opponents. Alexander Jones bowled well to finish with three for 25.
In reply, the group were all out for 148 in 43.1 overs. Aayushdeep Pathania top-scored with 43 off 71 balls. Matthew Grace provided good support with 21. The visitors' Basil Thampi was the standout with the ball, taking five for 19.
There were some fine individual efforts to build on. That's two losses in a row, but the side will keep working hard.
Plenty to work on, and plenty to like.
