Despite some good moments, our Casey South Melbourne 2nd XI lost to Melbourne University 2nd XI in Kookaburra Men's Premier.
Melbourne University 2nd XI set the target, making 4/187 from 17 overs. Our opponents' best was a half-century from Cedric De Lange, who made 78. Fifty for Michael Forwood, who made 53 not out for the visitors. Jack Stevenson led the way with the ball, finishing with two for 42.
Needing 188 to win, we finished on 9/92 from 17 overs. Harry Hoekstra batted well for 24 off 11 balls with two fours and one six. For our opponents, Ahmadullah Fazli took three for 10 off four overs.
Plenty to take out of this one. That's two losses in a row, but the team will keep working hard. We're currently 12th on the ladder.
Chins up, everyone.
