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29 October 2007
ISF v UN cricket match in Dili
Australian and New Zealand soldiers from the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) have beaten a UN cricket team in the latest clash of sporting skills held at Dili stadium.
The 20/20 game was part of a series of sporting events organised between the ISF and the UN. The UN team won the toss and elected to bat on a flat, but challenging wicket.
In the searing midday heat the UN started off slowly, constrained by some tough ISF bowling before starting to open up at the 15th over mark. The UN team scored 50 runs in the last five overs to give them a total of 6 for 144 off their 20 overs.
After a rocky start with the loss of an early wicket, the ISF team soon settled into a nice pace. The highlight of their innings was an over in which the ISF belted the UN attack for 27 runs off one over.
In the end, the ISF managed to achieve 145 runs in 9 overs for the loss of only four wickets and 11 overs to spare.
Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has deployed to Timor-Leste with a mission to assist the Government and the United Nations to bring stability, security and confidence to the Timorese to allow them to resolve their differences democratically and peacefully.
There are approximately 850 ADF personnel currently serving in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste continuing to provide a robust response capability to support the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations Police force.
| 20071028adf8208022_045 Major Charl Cromhout takes his turn at bowling during the recent cricket match against the United Nations (UN) in Dili. (Date taken: 28 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071028adf8208022_049 Major Charl Cromhout appeals during the recent cricket match against the United Nations (UN) in Dili. (Date taken: 28 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071028adf8208022_095 A member of the United Nations takes his turn at bowling during the recent cricket match against the United Nations (UN) in Dili. (Date taken: 28 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071028adf8208022_162 Deputy Special Representative to the Secretary General of the United Nations in East Timor, Eric Tan (left) and Commander International Stabilisation Force Brigadier John Hutcheson (right) presents the winner's trophy to ISF team captain, Captain Gavin Rudrum after a cricket match against the United Nations (UN) in Dili. (Date taken: 28 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071028adf8208022_170 The International Stabilisation Force team pose for a group photo after winning a cricket match against the United Nations (UN) in Dili. (Date taken: 28 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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