After winning the toss, Sydney skipper Matt Rodgers chose to bat and openers Justin Mosca and William Fort provided the visitors with a solid start before Ben Le Bas spoiled their party with a terrific caught and bowled in the 26th over.
Le Bas gave the Bulldogs more momentum snaring the talented Rodgers for 2 with a neat catch from Brendan Smith.
Harry Manenti (57) and Nathan Doyle (56) steadied the Tigers’ middle order and some late heroics from Jacob Bethall saw Sydney post a respectable 9/265.
Star of the the Bulldog bowlers was Brad Simpson who troubled all batsmen as he snared 3/77 off 16.4 lively overs.
Simpson was the leading wicket taker in Round 1 and his great early season form is very good news for the Bulldogs. His team-mates also worked tirelessly in the warm conditions and although for not snaring wickets, all-rounder Ryan Felsch continues to show promising early season form returning a frugal 0/48 off 19 overs while his opening partner Liam Marshall grabbed two wickets for 40 off 15 lively overs.
Spinners Le Bas (2/34) and Daniel Burns (2/47) were very solid and promise to cause lots of headaches for opposing sides as the season progresses.
Dogs get off to top barking start
BANKSTOWN has engaged in a tight tussle with a strong Sydney Tigers outfit in the NSW Premier Cricket First Grade match at Memorial Oval.