On Saturday, our Eastern Suburbs 1st prevailed over Penrith 1st.
The team batted first and reached 7/246 from 42 overs. Johnny Connell made a cracking 80 off 77 balls, a well-made fifty. Fifty for Henry Pike, who finished with 52 off 65 balls. Max Glen contributed 42 off 39 balls. Ryan Freeman bowled well for Penrith 1st, taking three for 44.
In reply, the visitors finished on 203 from 42 overs. Credit to Ryan Gibson, who made a half-century (56) for our opponents. Marcus Atallah finished with six for 39, a six-wicket haul to savour. Everett Oxenham bowled beautifully for two for 32.
Onwards and upwards.
