Despite some good moments, our Oakleigh 1st XI fell short against Brunswick 1st XI in a tight finish.
We batted first and finished with 84 on the board from 37.5 overs. Matt Farthing top-scored, making 27 off 81 balls. Hamidullah Qadri was the best of Brunswick 1st XI's bowlers, finishing with four for 20.
The hosts reached the target at 8/86 in 32.5 overs. Qadri batted well for our opponents, making 32 off 61 balls. Alexander Jones led the way with the ball, finishing with three for 15. Madurawalage Jayasundera claimed two for 19 as well.
We'll take the lessons from this one and go again. Plenty to work on, and plenty to like.
