Senior As (Red) Match Report 14/10/06

Fraser Tech 240/7 off 50
Mike Rowlands 3/50 off 10
Sid Mahabal 2/45 off 9
Joel Thompson 1/28 off 10

Star Varsity Red 244/7
Mike Rowlands 45
Corey Hyde 71 n.o.
Joel Thomspon 20 n.o.

Starting the day with two Star teams at Raymond park with only 18 players between them didnt bode well, however with stragglers turning up through the day both teams ended with a full complement and deserved (?) wins.

The Reds skipper continued his run of never having won a toss in a non-final game and Tech chose to bat first. More dropped catches allowed Tech to post a competitive total of 240 of their 50 overs, with strong bowling efforts by Mike Rowlands (again) and Sid Mahabal. Mark Donnelly was unlucky not to have 3 catches in 3 balls in his final over as all were dropped (either on the field or in the first row of the grandstand).

The chase started well with Donnelly and Dave Herbert having an opening partnership of 49 (while scoring only 26 off the bat).

Wickets fell with regularity, with only Mike Rowlands standing out in the top order falling just short of an entertaining 50.

Corey and Joel stayed around to finish the job though, Corey finishing with a solid 71 not out (including some lusty blows) and Joel playing a solid supporting role, noodling 20 not out.

A good win by the boys with 2 and a bit overs to spare, with super sub Steve Blackbourn and Pieter Geldenhuis not required to bat