It was a good day out for our Fitzroy Doncaster 1st XI, who secured a win against Essendon 1st XI to collect a well-earned victory.
Essendon 1st XI made 221, and we made 8/222. Samuel Elliott posted a half-century, making 64 off 73 balls with ten fours and one six. Liam Banthorpe brought up a good half-century, finishing with 53 not out off 98 balls. Solid support came from Jack Rudd, who made 30. Noman Safdar bowled impressively for our opponents, a six-wicket haul of six for 74.
Braden Taeuber was the hero with the ball, claiming a five-wicket haul (five for 60). The visitors' best was a half-century from Ikroop Dhanoa, who made 75 not out. Fifty for Connor Poulton, who made 65 for our opponents.
Contributions came from right through the line-up. A day to enjoy for everyone at Fitzroy Doncaster.
