Despite a solid effort, our Sutherland 5th came off second best against Northern District 5th on a day that didn't go our way.
Across the match we made 10/179 and 1/44, with Northern District 5th on 10/333. Max DeCelis passed fifty on the way to 61 off 141 balls with seven fours. DeCelis remained unbeaten with 34 off 36 balls. A six-wicket haul to Tom Felton for the hosts (six for 21). Oscar Turner added three for 32 for our opponents.
Darcy Wilson was the pick of our bowlers with three for 55. Steve Kourouche weighed in with three for 83 off sixteen overs. The hosts' Aiden McSweeney made a polished 113.
There are plenty of positives to take out of this one. The results haven't gone our way lately, but the team will keep at it. Thanks to our opponents for the contest.
