With almost the entire team absent, the Blackout 3 of Langy, Bruce and Rob were joined by the Master Batters 3 of Ahmed, Huss and Zane in a 6 v 8 match.
Opening the batting for Blackout, Bruce and Zane scored a solid 25. Knowing they were likely to bat and bowl again, veterans Langy and Rob were next in and added 29 before Ahmed and Huss took the score to 102 with a 48 run partnership. Without many options, predicably, Langy and Rob were invited to bat again and effortlessly added another 38 runs for a total of 141.
Chasing, Avanti added 22, 11 & 24, before Langy & Rob's additional 4 overs, restricted big hitters Rob Jr & Pete C to 7 runs. Blackout highlights included Rob Jr being clean bowled by Rob and C&B by Langy. Happy to bowl again anytime!
These sort of games are bitter sweet. In a positive way, Blackout didn't forfeit and waste Avanti's time. The Blackout 3 lifted across the park and contributed greatly to the result.
In a negative way, it cost Blackout a $hitload and put our opposition in position that may unwarranted impact their position in the finals.
For that I apologise to Avanti.
Thanks goes out to the Master Batters 3 for ensuring we had a game. And finally, congratulations to the Blackout 3 for lifting and being solid.
Avanti probably preferred the forfeit.
Blackout batting...
Extras 32, Bruce 16, Langy 14 & 6, Rob 13 & 7
Blackout bowling...
Langy 4 overs 4/11, Rob 4 overs 4/19*, Bruce 2 overs 1/15**
*denotes powerplay over
Stars... 3 Bruce, 2 Rob, 1 Langy
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