In Kookaburra Men's Premier, our Essendon 2nd XI emerged victorious against Prahran 2nd XI on Saturday at Oval #1 West.
After batting first, we finished on 7/289 from 50 overs. Simrth Singh Gill's 77 off 75 balls was a half-century to remember. Fifty for Vihanga Fernando, who finished with 56 off 79 balls. Nicholas Markovski weighed in with 46 off 39 balls. Damon Malcolm claimed four for 34 for Prahran 2nd XI.
Our opponents were all out for 270 in 48 overs in reply. Malcolm made a classy 85 for the visitors, a well-deserved half-century. Arshit Rajput returned figures of four for 53 off eight overs.
Our bowlers led the way on the day. Onwards and upwards.
