Melbourne University XI get the better of Essendon 1st XI as Finlay Bean stars

Melbourne University XI get the better of Essendon 1st XI as Finlay Bean stars

Our Melbourne University 1st XI had plenty to celebrate after they recorded a win over Essendon 1st XI on the back of Finlay Bean's century.

The scorecard reads Melbourne University 1st XI 8/385, Essendon 1st XI 9/356. A century to Finlay Bean, who made 111 off 146 balls with fourteen fours and one six. Henry Melville brought up a brilliant century, finishing with 103 not out off 129 balls. Fergus McKenna posted a half-century, making 71 off 87 balls with ten fours and one six.

Douglas Warren was the pick of our bowlers with three for 89. Credit to Connor Poulton, who made a half-century (82) for the hosts. Liam Molloy passed fifty for our opponents, finishing with 78.

Contributions came from right through the line-up. Two wins on the trot now for the side.

Well played, all.

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