In 1. Senior Male, our Claremont-Nedlands - 4s lost their match against Bayswater-Morley - 4s on a tough day.
The team batted first and reached 7/201 from 45 overs. A classy 59 off 79 balls from Daniel Elias was the highlight. William Nicholls posted a half-century, making 53 not out off 45 balls with two fours and two sixes. There were also handy runs from Harry Clarke (47). Cooper Hanrahan was the pick of Bayswater-Morley - 4s' bowlers with three for 39.
The hosts reached the target at 7/204 in 44.4 overs. Fifty for Kaiden Edmonds, who made 84 not out for our opponents. The wickets were shared around, with James Mitchell taking two for 21. Patrick Hurley added two for 34.
Credit to the hosts, who played well.
It's two defeats on the trot, and the side will be eager to bounce back. Chins up, everyone.
