In Kookaburra Men's Premier, our Northcote 1st XI got up against Camberwell Magpies 1st XI by five wickets at Camberwell Sports Ground.
Camberwell Magpies 1st XI batted first and put 8/215 on the board from 50 overs. Credit to Akshay Kodoth, who made a half-century (65) for our opponents. With the ball, Jack Lalor did the damage, claiming three for 33 off eight overs. Jackson Smith claimed three for 63 as well.
In reply, the team reached the target at 5/219 in 47.5 overs. Fifty for Lalor, who finished with 73 off 101 balls. Joshua Sundberg brought up a fine half-century, finishing with 53 not out off 83 balls. For the hosts, Reuben Jamieson took three for 41 off 8.5 overs.
It was a great all-round effort, with contributions from right through the line-up. The winning run now stretches to four games.
Onwards and upwards.
