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Dundee edge out Estcourt in thriller

The home team didn't give up that easily though and the bowling attack, spearheaded by Ashruf and Mfundo, led them to victory.

 

Nathaniel Benjamin was the star of the show as Dundee overcame Estcourt in a 50 over Challenge League game.
Dundee batted first but were slow to get going, reaching 50/4 after the first 16 overs. Nathaniel, however, anchored the innings, finishing on 60, as Dundee was bowled out for 159. Vernen was the next best batsmen, chipping in with 19.

Nathaniel Benjamin held Dundee's batting together with a finely crafted 60 against an Estcourt team in a league game played at the Oval on Sunday.
Nathaniel Benjamin held Dundee’s batting together with a finely crafted 60 against an Estcourt team in a league game played at the Oval on Sunday.

Kini took 4/15 and Aqshay took 3/15 as the visitors were extremely economical in their bowling to reduce Dundee to a low total. The home team didn’t give up that easily though and the bowling attack, spearheaded by Ashruf and Mfundo, led them to victory. Despite 40 from Mooneer and 31 from Amith, Estcourt were bowled out for 141. Ashruf finished with figures of 4/26 and Mfundo took 2/21 as Dundee picked up a hard fought victory.

Nathaniel Benjamin held Dundee's batting together with a finely crafted 60 against an Estcourt team in a league game played at the Oval on Sunday.
Nathaniel Benjamin held Dundee’s batting together with a finely crafted 60 against an Estcourt team in a league game played at the Oval on Sunday.

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