It just wasn't our day: our Sydney 2nd came up short against St George 2nd despite plenty of fight.
Batting first, the team were all out for 246 in 50 overs. Henry Kirk brought up a polished half-century, finishing with 69 off 103 balls. Daniel Craig also got among the runs with 30 off 45 balls. For St George 2nd, Alexander Parthenis took four for 26 off ten overs.
The visitors reached the target at 8/247 in 48.2 overs. Our opponents' best was a half-century from Parthenis, who made 97. With the ball, Ethan Mear did the damage, claiming four for 61 off ten overs. Chaitnya Sharma weighed in with two for 59 off nine overs.
So close, and plenty of positives to take away. Thanks to the visitors for the contest.
