Green Shield Report vs St George |
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Win takes us to sixth sport after three wins in a row The Gordon team was confident leading into the match against St George, and with a hard and faster wicket to bowl on, it was pleasing to win the toss and elect to field. (Jack Colley hits a straight drive for four) The opening batsmen of the Saints' attack looked very solid, as the opening bowlers failed to find an early wicket. The combination of Charlie Stobo and Lachlan Borg helped to minimise the run rate, and due to a combination of Lachlan Borg and Chris Spratt, the Gordon team had an early wicket. This helped to give Gordon confidence, and they soon found that they had reached the tail of the opposition's line-up. These last wickets came soon after, and Gordon was pleased to chase a total of 179 after 60 overs. The standout bowler was Corbin Edgar (2-31), although all other bowlers chipped in with the wickets.
(Corbin Edgar bowling his offies, Connor Jackson showing great technique with his driving and Lachlan Borg punishes one through mid wicket against Saints) In the mid afternoon session, Connor Jackson and Chris Spratt walked out to face the St George bowling attack. After a surprising in-swinging delivery first up, Chris Spratt was given out lbw, and the Gordon team found themselves under pressure. After the first wicket, partnerships were formed, and Gordon was soon back in control. Connor Jackson (37), Reagan Klemt (34) and Lachlan Borg (22*) all batted sensationally, but the inspirational performance of Jack Colley (64) helped to secure the win for Gordon. Charlie Stobo hit a single through mid-wicket to pass the opposition total and secure the win, six wickets down.
(Some work needs to be done on the song but they are getting the hang of it) Charlie Stobo Webmasters's note This was a fine win against a typically strong St. George team that was built on team discipline in the field to restrict a strong batting line-up and then some inspirational batting under pressure by Jack Colley that was backed up exceptionally well by Connor Jackson, Regan Klemt and Lachlan Borg. The team was also well led by Ben Leighton. Charlie Stobo set the tone again with his consistent bowling on a good length at good pace and his start gave the others the confidence to fight hard all the way. Corbin Edgar is showing his development as an offie with another good spell while all of the bowlers performed to the teams goals for the innings. The batting performance showed how coach Bruce Edgar is starting to mould this team to believe in themselves and to take disappointments in their stride (Chris going first ball) and to make sure it didn't stop them from winning. No-one in the team left it to someone else to perform and all did their best under pressure with good skills.
(Bruce Edgar congratulates all players as they come from the field for a great team effort) Jack's innings was special with some fantastic driving and hitting through mid wicket off his toes as highlights. He decided the win would depend upon him, just as other batsman had done in the previous two wins. The team is also playing with great spirit and are a credit to the Gordon colours. Scores Gordon 6 for 180 (Jack Colley 64, Connor Jackson 37, Regan Klemt 34, Lachlan Borg 22 not out, defeated St. George 8 for 179 (Corbin Edgar 2 for 31 (10) Charlie Stobo 1 for 24 (11) Jack Colley 1 for 27 (9), Ben Leighton 1 for 33 (8), Lachlan Borg 1 for 34 (10) Link here to match scores on SCA website: The webmaster |
Green Shield match report vs Saints
