2 nd XI Match Report Rd 4 vs Aloysius By Leo Shanahan
After a near-miracle run chase against Knox, the 2nd XI went to Aloysius brimming with confidence.
This confidence grew even more when for the first time in the Zander Bass era the 2nd XI won a toss and elected to bat.
Following a good start by Aloys opening bowlers Waverley were in trouble at 2/22, however, for the second week in a row a few good partnerships kept Waverley in the game.
Fred Robertson (76*) was supported by some power hitting from Hamish Baldock (48) and Oliver Hudson (59) and the 2nd XI got to an imposing figures of 7/230 leading Zander to simply state ‘I think I have seen enough’.
With 4 overs left in the day Aloys was left with the hard task of surviving until stumps. A task made even harder when the ever-accurate Sam Caro took a wicket in his first over.
The opening partnership between Sam and Finlay Bates left Waverley well on top needing 9 wickets to win.
There was less to write about on day two as without being spectacular Waves were always in control of the game.
Sam Caro (12 overs 3/7) was the pick of the bowlers and was supported by Aidan Herlihy (9.4 overs 2/26) who held down his end well.
The most pleasing aspect was that all the bowlers contributed with four other bowlers picking up wickets.
Ultimately, it was a well-deserved win with Waverley controlling the game from the start.
It has been great fun watching the 2nd XI play this year with all the boys enjoying their cricket – which is showing in their results on the field.
