The Casey South Melbourne 4th XI lost to St Kilda 4th XI by 57 runs at Casey Fields No. 5.
St Kilda 4th XI set the target, making 7/220 from 45 overs. Jackson Martin posted 66 not out for the visitors, a fine fifty. Will Hamilton posted 55 for our opponents, a quality fifty. Anujan Vijayarajan starred with the ball, taking two for 16.
Needing 221 to win, we finished on 9/163 from 45 overs. Felix Howard was the pick of our batters with 33 off 42 balls. Solid support came from Charlie Johnson, who made 30. Dinuk de Silva bowled well for the visitors, taking three for 34.
A tough stretch, and one the team will be determined to end.
The side will be keen to bounce back.
