Bankstown Sports Bulldogs had travelled to Owen Earle Oval for the Limited Overs game.
Solway lost the toss and was sent into bat – after which, everything went the Bulldogs’ way.
Once again taking the lead, Solway provided a batting masterclass highlighting his genuine skill with the willow. He scored at nearly a run-a-ball in finishing with 125 off 137 including 3 towering sixes and 6 fours.
Solway partnered with Zeeshaan Ahmed who also scored at better than a run-a-ball for his 114 off just 101 balls (including 11 fours).
Between them, Solway and Ahmed demolished the Hawks’ bowling attack while providing the backbone for the rest of the batsmen to hit out at will. After their 50 overs, the Bulldogs held a commanding position of 6 for 340.
In reply, the Bankstown never allowed the Hawks to develop partnerships, and all bowlers were rewarded with wickets.
However, Liam Marshall (3 for 30) and Daniel Burns (3 for 39) were the pick of the bowling attack and simply strangled the Hawks’ batsmen out of the chase.
Hawkesbury was all out for 155 – a comprehensive win for the Bulldogs although the side just missed the bonus point and a qualifying finals berth.
One consolation is that the club came fourth in the coveted Club Championship rankings.
