Home side Prahran 1st XI defeat Melbourne 1st XI

Home side Prahran 1st XI defeat Melbourne 1st XI

In Kookaburra Men's Premier, our Prahran 1st XI got the win against Melbourne 1st XI with a stylish team effort.

Melbourne 1st XI batted first and put 4/285 on the board from 50 overs. Farzan Chowna posted a great hundred for the visitors, finishing on 100. Jonathan Merlo made a quality 75 for our opponents, a well-deserved half-century. Cameron Hemp picked up two for 50 off seven overs.

In reply, the side reached the target at 4/287 in 39.1 overs. Lachlan Bangs brought up a brilliant century, finishing with 167 off 104 balls. Alex Turner posted a half-century, making 86 not out off 98 balls with twelve fours. David Moody was the main threat for the visitors, taking three for 71.

With wickets in hand, the chase was well managed.

It's three wins on the bounce. Well done to everyone involved.

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