The Spartan red24 franchise opened up their campaing with a well worked win over the PIC Me Pygmies last night. Batting first the Spartans showed their intent with Derkastan and Harry accumulating a 63 run opening partnership. Harry was unlucky not to reach his maiden action cricket 50 with a domineering 43. The game was soon sowed up when CptRob, Trinity, WMD and TNT combined to add a further 54 runs to the tally.
Chasing 132 for victory would never be easy under the lights and the Spartans made early in- roads into the Pygmy batting, dismissing the opening 3 partnerships for 10 odd runs. Derkastan showed signs of brilliance on the night and was admirably supported by Chirp and JP who bowled good lines and lengths. The fielding showed signs of improvement with Trinity and CptRob showing why they received the fielding awards last season. The Spartans next fixture has not been announced, however, the selectors have made it clear that Nagmeto will be making a welcome return to the outfit after a one week 'rest period.' Wiggles may also make a start in this fixture, following a 3 week suspension for testing positive for perfromance enhancing muffins.
Chasing 132 for victory would never be easy under the lights and the Spartans made early in- roads into the Pygmy batting, dismissing the opening 3 partnerships for 10 odd runs. Derkastan showed signs of brilliance on the night and was admirably supported by Chirp and JP who bowled good lines and lengths. The fielding showed signs of improvement with Trinity and CptRob showing why they received the fielding awards last season. The Spartans next fixture has not been announced, however, the selectors have made it clear that Nagmeto will be making a welcome return to the outfit after a one week 'rest period.' Wiggles may also make a start in this fixture, following a 3 week suspension for testing positive for perfromance enhancing muffins.
Batting:
Grant & Derica 63 (43 & 20)
Rob & Angela 22 (18 & 4)
Andre & Cath 32 (33 & -1)
JP & Pam 14 (13 & 1)
Bowling:
Andre 3 for 7; Grant 3 for 5; Rob 1 for 5; JP 4 for 7
Cath 3 for 7; Ang 2 for 9; Pam 4 for -5; Derica 5 for -1
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