Cameron XI vs Gray XI
at the Fardin Qayyumi CC
Mature and sensible batting from the usually agressive Xavier Rose essayed a solid 4-wicket win for the Cameron XI over their Gray counterparts. Rose notched 78 not out opening the batting, and anchored a chase of 174 for victory. Sharp bowling, particularly from Nick Hancock, had his team wobbling at 127-6, but Rose kept his nerve and batted to the target alongside the impressive Das.
Earlier, Das was a surprising success with the ball. He opened the bowling with offbreaks and was rewarded with the wicket of Chris Butler, before returning to dismiss teammate Rai and uncapped Bochat. Das finished with 3 wickets, while Clapham took his second 4-for of the series, swinging the ball both ways at his medium pace.
Only two batsmen emerged from the teens - Gary Nayak and Nick Hancock - and a score of 173 all out was unlikely to be testing. But the bowling continued to be disciplined and purposeful, and the Gray XI admirably carried the game to the 46th over before accepting defeat.
Gray XI 173 all out (42.4 overs)
G Nayak 41, NR Hancock 39; KR Clapham 4-35, AS Das 3-46
Cameron XI 176-6 (45.5 overs)
XPA Rose 78*, AS Das 28*; NR Hancock 2-33
Cameron XI won by 4 wickets.
Man of the Match: AS Das