It was a tough day for the 1st XI however there some good results in the other 3 grades for the Bombers. See full wrap up below.
1ST XI
FRANKSTON 224 VS ECC 135
After a strong bowling display on day one bowling out Frankston for 224 the Bombers were needing to steady the ship being two down overnight after day one.
Assisted early by young opener Vihanga Fernando (25 off 55) it was overseas number six Harry Duke (57 off 69) who lead the charge for the Bombers. Despite Duke's fighting innings it was Frankston with all the momentum
throughout the day, they capitalised on the conditions with ball in hand taking regular wickets to dismiss the Bombers for a disappointing 135 in their last hit out for the year.
The loss left the Bombers 17th on the ladder.
2ND XI
ECC 9-290 DREW WITH FRANKSTON 7-337
Looking to chase down Frankston’s big score, a positive start from Captain Liam Tobin (23 off
29) put the home side on the back foot early. Despite losing both openers shortly after, the
class of Emerson White (52 off 100) was able to shine and steady the ship for the Bombers
before lunch.
After lunch the Bombers made inroads into the chase however Frankston were able to continue to take wickets, in a seesawing affair bringing about plenty of momentum swings through the middle session.
After tea it was Jacob Pawlowicz (32 off 40) and Archit Bhatia (100* 161) who shone bright giving the Bombers a great chance at a remarkable run chase. However some good bowling by Frankston allowed them a few counter punches that got the game right back in the balance.
At 9 down with 15 overs to play things were looking grim however, following his fellow Englishman's lead in the 1sts
(Harry Duke - with a fighting fifty in the firsts) debutant Brad Porter showed an incredible
amount of grit, locking the game down with 8* off 48 to defend what seemed like an
impending loss however the star of the afternoon was all rounder Archit Bhatia, Capping off his season in tremendous style producing a fine rear guard display (described by himself as in the same vein as Ponting at Old Trafford in 2005), bringing up his ton in the last over of the day to see the boys to safety. It was a clinical display of skill and determination, well batted Arch!
The draw and resulting point got the Bombers to 12th on the ladder. A fine effort with such a young team who will be looking to capitilise on the lessons learnt this season going into next.
3RD XI FRANKSTON 8-244 DEF ECC 229
With the away side piing on 30 quick runs to commence the second days play, the thirds
knew they were in need of a solid run chase. However Frankston had other plans in mind,
making the most of conditions early with the swinging ball. With all hope seeming lost at 5-
53, it was Arin Mishra (34 off 53) and Arshit Rajput (79 off 64) who looked to shift the
momentum back for the Bombers late in the second innings. Despite being complemented
by some late hitting after tea from Paramvir Singh (41 off 76), unfortunately Frankston
proved too good with the ball. The thirds all out for 229 just shy of the total.
The 3rds finishing the year in 12th position.
4TH XI
ECC 5-186 DEF FRANKSTON 169
Looking to complete the chase as early as possible, opener Nivain Gamanayake (43 off 85)
and number four Heath Doherty (70 off 105) were able to continue where they left off last
week. The pair put on a 76-run stance before Henry Robertson (44* off 38) finished the
innings in style. A great win to round off the year, the fourths finishing the season with back
to back wins. A credit to the hard work of the team and in particular skipper Krishna Chandak.
The win left the 4ths in 17th position however the boys will be looking to ride the momentum of a great finish to season going into next.
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