It was a day to regroup for our Ringwood 1st XI, who were bested by Carlton 1st XI in Kookaburra Men's Premier action.
Over the course of the match we totalled 118 and 3/195, and Carlton 1st XI 159. David King passed fifty on the way to 72 not out off 103 balls with eight fours. Ian Holland posted a half-century, making 51 not out off 96 balls with two fours. For our opponents, Evan Gulbis took four for 19 off thirteen overs.
King tore through the batting order, taking six for 47. Justin Beaton claimed two for 41 as well. The visitors' best with the bat was Dominic Sullivan, who made 40.
There are plenty of positives to take out of this one. The side will be keen to turn things around after three straight losses.
Well played to our opponents.
