Our Sutherland 1st had to settle for a loss as they were second best against Western Suburbs 1st in a tough outing.
Our innings closed at 9/218 from 50 overs. Fifty for Max Robinson, who finished with 54 off 80 balls. Tharindu Kaushal's 53 off 72 balls was a half-century to remember. Andrew Ritchie was still there at the end on 35 off 32 balls. Credit to Michael Dawson, who claimed a five-wicket haul (five for 47) for Western Suburbs 1st.
Our opponents reached the target at 4/219 in 36.3 overs. The visitors' best was a half-century from Harjas Singh, who made 92. Luke J Ritchie was the pick of our bowlers with two for 26. Will Straker added two for 45.
It's three defeats on the trot, and the group will be eager to bounce back. On to the next one.
