MACC vs. Derby 22nd July

MACC came agonisingly close to beating top of the table Derby on Sunday.

Derby were restricted to just 78-9 off 40 overs. Shell Cole and debutant Sarah Aley started the innings with very tight bowling which appeared to frustrate the Derby openers. The breakthrough finally came with a sharp catch by C Todd off S Aley's bowling.

Throughout the innings there was excellent fielding including two direct hits which sent the Derby players back to the pavilion. MACC started their innings patiently and took time to 'get in' on a slow and sometimes erratic pitch. Maria Fowler showed confidence playing shots where possible given the tight bowling by Derby. S Aley coped with the 'non Australia' conditions with confidence and looked set to lead MACC to victory but the loss of wickets at regular intervals left her with too much to do.

MACC finished on a disappointing 73 all out. MACC should take confidence from the performance and with a little more experience should be able to turn these close matches into victories.

Player of the match goes to S Aley