Batting: Cameron Smith 47 (41) , Isaac Sladic 43 (27)

Bowling: Vivan Passi 3/12, Lero Craven 1/9

In an absolute cliffhanger, Marist Blue - S3 secured a dramatic victory over Marist Light - S3, winning by 2 wickets after successfully chasing the target in 26.3 overs. The match featured a brilliant half-century for Marist Light and a spectacular chase anchored by two aggressive innings from Marist Blue.

🟢 Marist Light - S3 Innings: A Strong Target (7/153)

Marist Light set a challenging target of 154, thanks primarily to a composed half-century.

• Batting Star: Lachlan Field was the standout performer, retiring not out on 50 off 45 balls (7x4s). He was well supported by Noah Maguire (22*).
• Bowling Attack: Marist Blue's bowling was led by Vivan Veer Passi, who delivered a match-defining spell of 6 overs, taking 3 wickets for only 12 runs.

🔵 Marist Blue - S3 Innings: The Thrilling Chase (8/154)

Marist Blue's innings was a roller-coaster, featuring a blistering opening partnership, a middle-order collapse, and a heroic finish. They successfully reached 154 runs for 8 wickets in just 26.3 overs.

• Batting Heroes: The chase was propelled by two aggressive knocks:
• Cameron Smith anchored the middle and late innings with a vital 47 runs off 41 balls (6x4s) before being dismissed late in the chase.
• Opener Isaac Sladic provided the fireworks at the start, scoring a rapid 43 runs off just 27 balls, including 8 fours and a six, setting the tone for the chase.
• Crucial Extras: A generous tally of 40 Extras (30 wides) significantly aided Marist Blue's successful pursuit.
• Collapse and Recovery: Marist Blue suffered a disastrous collapse in the middle, losing four wickets for zero runs (from 2-76 to 5-77). However, the resilience shown by Cameron Smith and Shahmir Mahmood (9* off 40 balls) stabilized the innings and guided them toward the target.

⚔️ Key Match Moments

• Decisive Partnership: The 71-run opening partnership between Isaac Sladic and Leroy Craven gave Marist Blue a flying start.
• Match-Turning Spells: Vivan Veer Passi (3/12) for Marist Blue kept the target manageable for the team
• Nail-Biting Finish: Despite a dramatic loss of wickets late in the innings, Marist Blue crossed the line with 3.3 overs to spare to complete the narrow 2-wicket win.

Result: Marist Blue - S3 defeated Marist Light - S3 by 2 wickets.