🎉🎉 1ST XI WIN ONE DAY GRAND FINAL IN A THRILLER 🎉🎉
** Sunday, 22 February 2026 **
1st Grade One Day Grand Final – 1st XI vs Murdoch University Melville
In a thrilling Sunday showdown, our 1st XI claimed the 1st Grade One Day Grand Final with a hard-fought victory over Murdoch University Melville at Jones Paskin Reserve.
Bowling first, the 1st XI made an immediate impact, reducing the visitors to 4/30. Despite a pair of middle-order partnerships that lifted Murdoch University Melville to a competitive 174, our bowlers maintained strong control throughout the innings. Hassan Khadim (3/18), Heshan Perera (3/25), Adam Copley (2/23), and Jerra Smith (2/39) were outstanding in restricting the total.
In reply, the innings began with early setbacks before Heshan Perera (53) and Ricardo de Nobrega (50) steadied the chase with a composed partnership. Kyle Cosson’s valuable 42 further strengthened the position. However, a sudden middle-order collapse saw the 1st XI slip to 8/164, still requiring 10 runs for victory.
With composure and leadership, Captain Jerra Smith stepped up to seal the result in style, striking a six to secure the win.
Congratulations to the 1st XI on an outstanding team performance and a well-deserved victory!
Best Player in the Final awarded by the Umpires: Heshan Perera
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