Good news from our Fitzroy Doncaster 4th XI, who chalked up a win over Essendon 4th XI.
With the bat, we made 8/329; Essendon 4th XI made 10/209. A classy 96 off 159 balls from Lucas Hales was the highlight. Alex Cole posted a half-century, making 88 not out off 74 balls with eight fours and three sixes. Lachlan Rees passed fifty on the way to 60 off 51 balls with nine fours and one six. The hosts' best with the ball was Prageeth Edirisinghe (three for 81).
Samuel Hoyne picked up four for 43 off 15.2 overs. Samin Shafquat passed fifty for our opponents, finishing with 50. Dilawar Ali added a handy 32 for the hosts.
The team have now won four straight. A superb effort from the boys.
