Our Western Suburbs 5th gave it everything but came off second best against Northern District 5th on Saturday.
Northern District 5th set us 147 to win, finishing on 4/146 from 20 overs. Fifty for Abdullah Shaikh, who made 58 for our opponents. Jared Fernandes grabbed three for 25.
Chasing 147, we reached 9/138 from 20 overs. Fifty for Tharun Sai Mahendraprabhu Jayasri, who finished with 80 off 54 balls. Krish Sharma added a useful 23 off 23 balls. Mitchell Shaw returned four for 28 for the visitors.
There are plenty of positives to take out of this one.
Chins up, everyone.
