Ryan Felsch (pictured) has continued to strive hard since arriving at the Bulldogs and gets better game-by-game – a testament to his commitment and hard-work ethic. He put on a clinical demonstration of line and length bowling on a wicket that gave him just enough assistance to wreak havoc.
Felsch claimed four of the Mounties’ top five batsmen as well as a thoroughly-deserved and stunning six wickets for a meagre 50 runs off his allotted 10 overs. This broke the Mounties’ spirit and Liam Marshall and George Balderson chimed in with two wickets apiece to completely decimate Blacktown who were all out in the 36th over for 172.
Chasing a relatively modest 173 for victory, the Dogs were in for a shock with both openers gone within two overs.
However, Solway stabilised the innings with a stoic 67 not out and the other batsmen around him all got decent starts with Zeeshaan Ahmed (33) and Brendan Smith (21 in quick time) helping put the balance back in the Dogs’ favour. Balderson (31 not out) and Solway ensured the Bulldogs reaped the rewards of the bowlers’ efforts and won the match just four wickets down at 4 for 173 in the 40th over.
