Dragons Torch MCC XXIX's
by
Stephen Prowse
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Wednesday, 18 November 2009
A masterful batting display has handed Sandhurst their second straight victory in their annual clash with MCC XXIX's. The match hosted by the 29's at Albert Oval South Melbourne was dominated by Sandhurst's batsmen who amassed 2/304 from their 45 overs. Stars with the bat were Brenton Jones 44, Anthony West 39 ret from 40 balls.) New Recruit Brett Polsen (60 ret from 36 balls) Matt Pask (50 ret from 24 balls) and Mark Holland (47 ret from 30 balls.)
The MCC combine also batted well in perfect conditions but never threatened the mammoth total eventually being bowled out for 228 in the 44th over. Multiple wicket takers for the Dragons were Clinton "Beefy" Botham 3/58 and Dylan Gibson 2/9.
The win retains Anthony West's perfect record as captain for these contests and leaves the XXIX's keen to bounce back in Bendigo next season.
Long may this tradition and the Sandhurst victories continue.