On Saturday, our Northcote 3rd XI came out on top against Footscray 3rd XI in a stylish team performance.
Batting first, Footscray 3rd XI posted 6/245 from 45 overs. Fayzan Abdul Sathaar passed fifty for our opponents, finishing with 64. The hosts' best was a half-century from Ryder O'Brien, who made 56. Connor Burchall bowled impressively to finish with three for 35.
In reply, the boys reached the target at 2/249 in 42.3 overs. Thomas Cuthbert led the way with a superb hundred, finishing on 107 not out off 127 balls. Aryaman Bhardwaj's 58 off 47 balls was a half-century to remember.
Big runs from our top order made the difference. A terrific effort from the side.
