It was a tough day out for our Oakleigh 1st XI, who fell short against St Bernard's OC 1st XI on a day that didn't go our way.
Across the match we made 272, with St Bernard's OC 1st XI on 8/286. Aayushdeep Pathania's 63 off 67 balls was a half-century to remember. Matthew Grace remained unbeaten with 42 off 77 balls. Kamesh Nirmal Lokuge added a useful 41 off 56 balls. Credit to Daniel O’Connell, who took three for 32 for the hosts. Conor Browne claimed three for 46 for our opponents.
Alexander Jones starred with the ball, taking three for 54. Matthew Grace bowled impressively for three for 61. The hosts' Joshua Lawrenson made a classy 134.
There are plenty of positives to take out of this one. We will be looking to get back in the winning column soon.
We'll go again.
