Sporting News

Intermediate Boys Cricket - Southern Metropolitan Region

On Wednesday 17 October, Nossal’s Intermediate Boys Cricket Team faced off in a battle against Parkdale SC at Bentleigh SC. The boys were full of confidence with a very strong team taking the field. After winning the toss and electing to field, Parkdale got off to a flying start with two very strong batters hitting regular boundaries. Parkdale rode their luck with a missed umpiring decision and not taking several run-out chances.

They pushed along at more than 10 runs an over until Kevin N turned the contest around taking 2-9 off 3 overs. An inspiring spell, however, it did not stop the runs flowing during the other overs. Parkdale reached an imposing total of 5/163 from their allocated 20 overs. In reply, due to need for runs, the batters took excessive risks and were subsequently bowled or caught out playing aggressively. After a horrible run-out of our captain Shishir K who was looking right on top, the game was slipping away. At 6/70 off 11 overs the game was nearly out of reach. What followed was a rear-guard response by Daniel C and Ben M to lift us closer to the total. Our score reached 9/147 from 20 overs, resulting in a 16-run loss.

The boys stayed in the game and battled hard, but ultimately feel short. I would like to thank the boys for the efforts in training and during events as they represented the school very proudly with behaviour and performance.

Gareth Campbell

Intermediate Boys Cricket Team Coach