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The threes win against Hampton United 3

Updated: Feb 28

Summary: Bentleigh Uniting 3 clinches H Grade Round 14 match against Hampton United 3 at Elsternwick Park. Contributions from Major Players: Private player with 41 runs, Ryan Davidson with 30 runs, and exceptional bowling from Trent Cody (c) with 4 wickets and Michael Debono with 3 wickets.

The Bentleigh Uniting 3 team pulled off a stellar performance against Hampton United 3 to secure victory, in this H Grade, round 14 match on 24 February 2024.

The game began with Hampton United 3 at the crease. A total score of 87 by Hampton highlighted their tussle with Bentleigh’s bowlers. Although their top-order batters contributed significantly, the middle order gave a minimal contribution. Captain Jacob Travers fought valiantly to top-score with 45 runs, complemented by David McCaig’s 15. However, the rest of the squad, including Grant Tweedie and Joseph Lynch, couldn’t match the same success.

Bentleigh’s bowling unit, led by Trent Cody (c), proved instrumental in containing the opposition with a disciplined and clinical display. Trent Cody managed to pick up 4 wickets and Michael Debono dismissed 3 batters, effectively targeting and dismantling Hampton’s middle order.

Answering the chase, Bentleigh Uniting 3 showed great resolve with the bat. Their top-order batters made major contributions, while the middle order players had no substantial need to contribute. They achieved the target of 87 runs with a loss of just 1 wicket, showcasing a stellar batting performance. The Private player led the innings scoring an impressive 41 runs, followed by Ryan Davidson who added a score of 30.

Hampton’s bowling attempt to retaliate proved unsuccessful; Jacob Travers (c) and David McCaig failed to pick any wickets contributing to Bentleigh’s victory.

The match concluded with Bentleigh Uniting 3winning convincingly by a substantial margin of wickets. The playersdemonstrated their skills and strong gameplay, leaving Hampton United 3 in thedust. Their stalwart performance from both bat and ball proved instrumental insecuring this run-chase victory. This triumph is undoubtedly a testament toBentleigh Uniting 3’s team spirit and determination, marking their victory inthis thrilling encounter.




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