It was a satisfying day for our Melbourne University 1st XI, who got the win against Dandenong 1st XI by six wickets at University Main Oval.
First up, Dandenong 1st XI made 7/259 from 50 overs. Hats off to Brett Forsyth, whose 102 was a classy century for the visitors. Janak Prakash returned figures of two for 42 off nine overs. Douglas Warren finished with two for 52.
In reply, the team reached the target at 4/260 in 48.3 overs. Finlay Bean posted a stylish hundred, making 142 not out off 145 balls. Dhruv Poojari Redhu made a brilliant 71 off 109 balls, a well-made fifty.
With wickets in hand, the chase was nicely managed.
Onwards and upwards.
