It was a satisfying day for our Hoppers Crossing 1st XI, who got the win against Croydon 1st XI in a pleasing performance.
Batting first, we posted 8/261 from 45 overs. A classy 64 off 51 balls from Bibek Virk was the highlight. Wajh e Ali Bangash's 63 off 72 balls was a half-century to remember. Brett Smith passed fifty on the way to 54 off 84 balls with five fours. Credit to Steve Wright, who took four for 44 for Croydon 1st XI.
In reply, the visitors finished on 149 from 31.2 overs. Fifty for Wright, who made 50 for our opponents. Bhaumik Jani was the pick of the bowlers, taking four for 24 off seven overs.
A well-deserved victory for the side.
That makes it two wins in a row. Congratulations to all involved.
