Hi everyone

Round 8 was a good round for the Seniors where 3 of the 4 teams had a win whilst under the strong leadership of Ryan Fishlock the Juniors continue to perform very well.

Firsts.

The firsts had a resounding win against Bentleigh ANA where we made 388 with Nipun making a magnificent 179 (just falling short of the best innings in the firsts by Stuart Campbell of 192) and combining with Chris Pearson(53) for a 204 run partnership which was only 4 runs short of the best third wicket partnership for the firsts. Roshy made 64 not out and Craig Park a quick fire 38 off 34 balls. We dismissed ANA for 204 with Roshy taking 5 wickets in his debut as Captain of the firsts. Hopefully we will have some more wins after Christmas.

Nipun has made a total of 319 runs, Roshy 235 and Waxy 234. Roshy has taken 17 wickets whilst Waxy has taken 13 wickets.

Seconds

The seconds are yet to win a game but have had a difficult season with many players injured or not available to the extent they have played 27 players. Chippy Campbell is the only person to have played in all 8 games for the twos. The highlight for them was a brilliant 131 in round 3. Baden Park has been an extremely hard worker and his game has certainly improved making a total of 114 runs at an excellent average of 38.

Chippy has been consistent with a total of 130 runs with Deepak 127. Jamie Jeffery has 12 wickets whilst Paddy Niblet has 11.

Thirds.

Are now going along nicely and only one game out of the four. Manny Singh leads the batting with 180 runs whilst Mikel Guyetsky has 171. Best bowling has been from Kishore Korathaluri with 12 wickets.

Fourths.

Have now won three of their games and knocking on the door of the four. Best batting has been by Connor L’Huillier with a total of 117 runs whilst our old-timers Jamie Jeffery and John Tantram head the bowlers.

Veterans.

They continue to enjoy themselves but struggle to take wickets. Best batting has been Peter Boulouxis with a total of 102 runs whilst Chris Kantarias has made 75 runs

Turf team.

This team is going well and is now second having scored the most runs and taken the most wickets. Marcus Lavender has made 164 runs and Joseph Spicuglia 135. Marcus, Kishore, and Rubal have taken 8 wickets and Baden 7 wickets.

Under 13

Are going well and are now second with 5 wins from their 6 games.

Under 12 B

Have won 3 out of their 6 games

Under 12 C

Doing very well having won 5 out of 6 games and are now second.

Under 13 (our girls’ team)

Have won one game but are showing considerable improvement

Rookie teams.

Our first team has won 3 games whilst our second team has won 4 games

Wishing you a belated Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year.

Cheers

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