Crampton XI vs Weber XI
at the CW Oval
A breathtaking innings by Daniel Smith was not enough, as the Crampton XI lost to the Weber XI in the first game of the charity series. Smith launched 6 sixes and 4 fours in an unbeaten 80 from 63 balls, but it was not enough as Weber's men got home by 17 runs.
Donald set the game up nicely earlier, supplying his own unbeaten special. He scored 90 not out in a total of 278 for 7 - a dramatic recovery from 45-4. Sean Fuller was the key to the pace of the turnaround, however. His 75 came from 64 balls and included 11 fours, supplying adrenaline to a struggling batting performance.
When it came time for the Crampton XI to bat, the top order wobbled from a solid start, perishing to the sharp bowling of Ryan Dunn. At 101-6 and then 165-7, the Crampton XI looked truly out of the game, but Dravid and Smith soon turned that around. The two attacked the opposition bowling fiercely and a quickfire partnership of 67 for the 8th wicket. But Dunn returned to take two crucial wickets and effectively end the challenge.
Weber XI 278-7 (50 overs)
BC Donald 90*, SE Fuller 75, MW DeSilva 42; N Dravid 3-63
Crampton XI 261-9 (50 overs)
DP Smith 80*, N Dravid 45; RD Dunn 5-57
Weber XI won by 17 runs.
Man of the Match: BC Donald
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