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We lost an early wicket, but the next pair added 66 with some crisply timed shots from Will Harvey (34) and Indranil (38) keeping the scoreboard ticking over at better than a run a ball. Peter Lees and Nick Colley then combined to add a further 55 with Peter (32) and Nick (23*) taking us to a very competitive 140 after our allotted 20 overs.
In the field we leaked runs early with an aggressive start from the opposition racing them to 2/88 after 10 overs and almost putting us out of the running.
But we knew we were still in the fight, and inspired spells from Scott and Murray Chapman, Amith Ninan and Buzz put the brakes on the scoring and picked up consistent wickets to ramp up the pressure and push the required rate to back over one a ball. Wickets shared between Amith (3/19), Murray (2/10) and Tanay (2/35).
An outstanding team effort to pick up 6/46 in our second 10 overs to close out a tight one and lift the trophy.
Congratulations on a fantastic team effort throughout the competition!
Grand Final Reports
B2 Grade
WPHC Red (Rob) 174 lost to Normanhurst-Warrawee 252 Day 1
WPHC Red 0/7 Vs Normanhurst-Warrawee 252
We won the toss and sent the Opposition in to bat on a good wicket that offered the chance of early wickets after the covers were left on and the wicket sweating. After delaying the start for 7 overs to give the wicket a chance to dry out it played well.
Our opening bowlers worked hard, with Aaron Hawkins (1/45) getting the breakthrough. Matt Digby (2/41) bowled first change and found his line and length early. Matt continued to build pressure and brought about a forced shot from the batsman that was held in slips. In a return to form, we held on to 8 catches, with just 2 half chances going down. A vast improvement on our efforts last match.
Another couple of wickets fell and the opposition were 4/99. The next partnership was worth 72 runs until Brent Larkham (4/32) got the important wicket thanks to a great falling catch by Ray Khamis.
Brent bowed a great spell taking 4 wickets and putting us in a good position at 9/191. Unfortunately the last wicket partnership put on 61 runs to see Normo all out for 252.
Andrew and Zac Morris went out to negotiate the remaining 8 overs and did so without loss. We return tomorrow with 90 overs to chip away at the total and push forward for the win!
Day 2
WPHC Red 174 lost to Normanhurst 252
We started the day with the Morris twins at the crease with the score at 0/7. Zac Morris continued his stellar season scoring 41 before holing out to square leg. The first wicket fell at 1/77. A great opening partnership that set a great platform to push on. Andrew Morris continued his great season, scoring 42 before being dismissed.
Unfortunately we lost 4/17 to see us slump to 5/93. Brent Larkham and Ryan Gunn (9) dug in to eat up overs and chip away at the total. Brent was joined by the tail in Rob Knapman (3) and Matt Digby (1) to see off 26 overs and eat up overs. Brent was eventually dismissed for 60. This caps off a great season for Brent where he really excelled in all facets of the game.
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