On Saturday, our Hoppers Crossing 4th XI defeated Melton 4th XI in a pleasing performance.
Our innings: 7/128. Melton 4th XI's: 10/123. Abdul Javed top-scored with 35 off 125 balls. Harmanjot s Walia added a useful 31 off 86 balls. Five wickets for Whitiora Kilmartin of the hosts, who returned five for 36.
With the ball, Akhil Chowdary Dasari did the damage, claiming four for 33 off fourteen overs. Jashandeep Singh chipped in with three for 15. Damien Costigan made 40 for our opponents. Heath Fleetwood made a useful 32 for the hosts.
Our bowlers led the way on the day. It was a good way to turn the tables on our opponents, who beat us last time we met. Thanks to the hosts for the contest.
