There were smiles all round after our Richmond 1st XI took the honours against Essendon 1st XI at Central Reserve North, winning by 23 runs.
We batted first and put 7/239 on the board from 50 overs. Dan Scholz brought up a polished half-century, finishing with 56 off 102 balls. James Doherty also got among the runs with 35 off 51 balls. Tim Goodman also got among the runs with 33 off 40 balls. Ikroop Dhanoa claimed three for 39 for Essendon 1st XI.
The visitors were all out for 216 in 48.4 overs in reply. Credit to Joshua Trembearth, who made a half-century (89) for our opponents. Jacob Hinds grabbed three for 16. Sam Mills offered good support with three for 37.
Our bowlers made sure the visitors didn't bat out their overs.
Great work, everyone.
