Batting: Flynn Hurley 57(28), Riley Walters 26*(30), Alex Sedgewick 24*(30).

Bowling: Will Sanders 3-6 (4), Flynn Hurley 2-10(2.2), Ethan Warner-Payten 2-12(2).

After a lengthy trek out to Latham on a fresh Sunday morning, Marist Navy were eager to bounce back from their previous T20 loss. Winning the toss, captain Flynn elected to bat. He and Alex opened the innings and got to work immediately, with Flynn launching a lofted straight drive for four off the first ball.

The opening partnership built the innings. Alex was watchful, running hard and pouncing on anything loose, while Flynn was seeing it like a watermelon, sending the ball to all parts of the ground. Alex retired for a well-made 24, bringing Sammy to the crease. Unfortunately, his stay was brief, so Alastair joined Flynn to steady things.

Flynn continued on his merry way, cracking 11 fours and raising the bat after just 22 deliveries. Soon after, he was dismissed, and Ethan strode out. He played well, however, on the last ball before drinks, Ethan was run out, leaving the total at a healthy 3–116.

Riley then entered and combined nicely with the ever-solid Alastair. Both retired not out for 20 and 26 respectively, each producing cracking boundaries and sharp running. George followed, playing confidently in the middle and smoking a few boundaries before falling for 18.

Nirodha, Marcus, and Will closed out the innings, all adding useful late runs to push the final total to a commanding 5–226 from the full 30 overs.

The bowling innings began with a well-thought-out plan, a full-on pace attack, with Will and Harrison each bowling four overs. The strategy paid off immediately. Harrison rattled the stumps in the first over, setting the tone, while Will’s pace and precision earned him three wickets, including a spectacular delivery that shattered a stump, another aided by a brilliant catch from Alastair.

Nirodha and Riley kept tight lines and lengths, keeping the pressure on, though wickets were elusive. Ethan’s first over continued the pressure, and Flynn and Alex each bowled an over before drinks, with George taking a remarkable double-grab catch to claim Alex’s well-deserved wicket. By 15 overs, Tigers were reeling at 5–52.

After the break, Flynn struck again, dislodging the bails. Sammy, George, and Alastair bowled tight spells, but the Tigers’ tail managed to score the majority of the remaining runs. Marcus contributed a short spell, and Riley took a terrific catch to claim another wicket. Ethan returned for his second over, bagging two crucial wickets, assisted by another superb catch from Riley and a one-handed snaffle from Flynn.

The innings ended with a final burst from the bowlers, including Flynn cleaning up the tail with an LBW. Special mention goes to Harrison for an extraordinary stint behind the stumps, keeping energy high throughout. Overall this was a well rounded performance, displaying strong energy, discipline and teamwork, making for a strong push towards the end of year.

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