The Valley Mens 3rd Grade went under to Gold Coast Mens 3rd Grade at Andrew Symonds Oval in Mens Competitions.
Gold Coast Mens 3rd Grade batted first and reached 4/245 from 40 overs. James Martin posted a cracking hundred for the hosts, finishing on 100. With the ball, Nissanpal Singh Saroya did the damage, claiming three for 38 off eight overs.
In reply, we finished on 226 from 39.2 overs. Connor Rudman passed fifty on the way to 54 off 62 balls with four fours and one six. Calem McCathie provided good support with 48. Solid support came from Thomas Wainwright, who made 43. Prince Lucky was the main threat for our opponents, taking four for 54. The hosts also got three for 30 from Nathan Iffland.
Not our day, but there's plenty to work with. A tough stretch, and one the boys will be determined to end.
Thanks to our opponents for the contest.
