There were smiles all round after our Northcote 2nd XI recorded a win over Casey South Melbourne 2nd XI at Northcote Park-Bill Lawry Oval.
With the bat, we made 10/194; Casey South Melbourne 2nd XI made 10/188. Izan Shaikh posted a half-century, making 51 off 68 balls with five fours and three sixes. Ben Pereara provided good support with 40. Bailey Hosemans played a handy knock of 33. For our opponents, Ashvin Adihetty took three for 30 off twelve overs.
Matthew Pearce was the hero with the ball, claiming a five-wicket haul (five for 41). Roby Lane weighed in with three for 48 off 29 overs. Ahmed Raza posted 57 for the visitors, a stylish fifty. Daud Malik contributed 34 for our opponents.
A well-deserved win for the side.
Two wins on the trot now for the boys. A day to enjoy for everyone at Northcote.
