4th Grade Report vs Fairfield-Liverpool - Round 13 |
The Stags were back at Killara to face Fairfield in round 13 wondering if the rain would hold off and if Andrew Crosland would contribute this week. Coming off a good win we knew that we had to be confident but not complacent given
Fairfield position on the ladder. Kleem looks the goods in the run chase against the Lions We won the toss on a greenish wicket that would offer a bit to the bowlers early on. James Kidd took the first wicket of the day in his second over, however we were unable to capitalize with the new ball and Fairfield were off to a good start at 1/50. Will the ball wet and doing very little the plan was to bowl straight and full with the ball skidding on. Tommy Curruthers bowled very well claiming a couple of wickets with Deva supporting him well at the other end and claiming a wicket with his first ball. After 50 over the heavens opened up and the day was called off. Overall it was a disappointing day the fours not bowling or fielding to our best standards. Fairfield finished the day at 5/130. On day two of the match we needed to improve our attitude from the previous week in order to prevent Fairfield from posting a large total. We started the day well with Hugh Sinclair bowling very well picking up a couple of crucial wickets and bowled with excellent pace and control. The Fairfield total was increasing vey slowly. The batting was very frustrating at times but we knew we had to stay patient. James Kidd bowled vey well, as did Cubby claiming the last couple of wickets.
James Kidd starts well in trying conditions The win puts the 4th graders in third place in a very tight competition. It's off to Sutherland next week to continue our late charge towards the finals. It's important that we continue to improve on each performance as we get down to the business end of the season. Good luck against the Sharks, lets take all grades! Shayne Lin |
208 was the target with 48 overs to get them. The message to the batsmen was to stay positive and keep doing what had been working for us. Mitch and Hugo got us off to the perfect start batting for 20 over together and putting on close to 130. Both showed excellent patience as well as the ability to put the bad ball away. Chris Retalick and Jack Colley in his first 4th grade game got us close to the total before departing just before the winning runs were hit. In the end the Stags cruised home in 43 overs.
