It wasn't to be for our Wonga Park 2XI, who fell short against Lusatia Park 1XI by 79 runs on Saturday.
Lusatia Park 1XI batted first and put 7/280 on the board from 40 overs. Fifty for Chris Reynolds, who made 74 for the hosts. Michael Nicholls posted 73 for our opponents, a good fifty. With the ball, Lachlan Reynolds did the damage, claiming three for 19 off eight overs.
Needing 281 to win, we finished on 6/201 from 40 overs. Tom Glide passed fifty on the way to 95 off 101 balls with ten fours and one six. Solid support came from Jake Guerin, who made 44.
Plenty to take out of this one.
The side will be keen to turn things around after four straight losses. Congratulations to the hosts on the win.
