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FLTLT
Luke Warner breaks the stumps in an attempt to run out an
opposing batsman. The subsequent appeal was turned down.
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CPL
Rick Mace launches a pull shot for four runs from the bowling
of FLGOFF Andrew Abbey, while keeper FLTLT Luke Warner looks
on.
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Photos
by LAC Andrew Eddie
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DOMINANT
bowling and strong work with the willow saw the Airmen of Amberley
easily overcome the Officers to retain the base cricket trophy
last month.
The Airmen versus Officers cricket competition trophy is an annual
30-overs game and this year was an opportunity to showcase players’
ability for the upcoming Queensland inter-Service cricket, to
be played at Amberley from March 6-10 next year.
After winning the toss, the Airmen sent the Officers in to bat
on a fairly good bowlers’ pitch. The Officers lost wickets
at regular intervals and were eventually dismissed for the meagre
total of 38 off 20 overs.
The Airmen’s captain, Sergeant Mitch Dockett, starred with
the ball, taking 4 for 12 off five overs, while Leading Aircraftman
Anthony Yarrow took 2 for 1 off five overs.
The Airmen had little trouble chasing the total to finish at 4
for 42 off 11 overs with Corporal Rick Mace finishing with 22
not out.
Flying Officer Dave Murphy was the best with the ball for the
Officers, taking 2 for 3 off three overs.
The game took just over two hours to complete, so it was decided
to play a 20/20 game, giving the Officers a chance to redeem themselves.
But it wasn’t to be.
The Officers won the toss and decided to bat, finishing with 9
for 81 off their allotted overs.
The Airmen had little trouble accounting for the total, losing
3 wickets and taking just 11 overs to remain undefeated.
Corporal Anthony Bleeker was the high scorer on 39 runs not out.
