Batting: Aby Tharamaraj 73, Luca Ciocca-Marchant 69

Bowling: Thomas Smith 5/8 including Hatrick, Gabe Louis 3/5.

Marist First XI delivered a dominant all-round performance against Radford, posting 8/208 from their 40 overs before dismissing Radford for 38 in just 17.4 overs.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Marist found themselves in early trouble at 6/66, with Radford’s bowlers applying consistent pressure. The innings was turned around through a superb rebuilding effort by Aby Tharamaraj (73) and Luca Ciocca-Marchant (69). Batting with composure and intent, the pair combined resilience with smart shot selection, steadily shifting the momentum back in Marist’s favour. Their partnership proved match-defining, allowing Marist to recover strongly and post a highly respectable total of 208.

Defending the total, Marist’s bowlers were relentless from the outset. Captain Thomas Smith led from the front with an outstanding spell of 5/8 from 7 overs, highlighted by a memorable hat-trick that effectively sealed the contest. He was superbly supported by Gabe Louis, whose figures of 3/5 further dismantled the Radford batting lineup.

The fielding performance matched the excellence with the ball, with wicketkeeper Preston Singer producing a standout display behind the stumps, taking three outstanding catches to maintain constant pressure on the opposition.

The comprehensive victory showcased Marist First XI’s resilience, leadership, and depth across all facets of the game, making it a performance to remember.