1^st Team Girls Cricket v St Mary’s

Lost by22 runs

won 13 runs

In a series of soft ball cricket matches between Cargilfield and St. Mary’s, both teams showcased their skills and competitive spirit on the field. In the first game, Cargilfield faced a challenging start, losing a few early wickets. However, the partnership of Emily B and Athena provided stability to the innings, contributing 12 runs and steadying the ship. Despite their efforts, Cargilfield could only muster a modest total of 24 runs.With the ball, Cargilfield managed to make inroads into St. Mary’s batting lineup, taking a couple of crucial wickets. However, St. Mary’s proved to be a formidable opponent, displaying strong batting and ultimately securing victory with relative ease. Cecilia emerged as a standout performer with the ball for Cargilfield, restricting St. Mary’s to just 5 runs in her 2 overs.In the second game, Cargilfield showed significant improvement, posting a more competitive total of 59 runs. Once again, Emily and Athena led the charge with the bat, both contributing 22 runs to the team’s total. Their partnership proved crucial in setting a challenging target for St. Mary’s to chase.Cargilfield's bowlers put in a disciplined performance, applying pressure on the St. Mary’s batsmen throughout the innings. Emilia M's exceptional bowling in the second last over, where she claimed 2 wickets, brought Cargilfield within striking distance of victory.Ultimately, Cargilfield emerged victorious in the second game, showcasing their resilience and determination to bounce back from the earlier defeat. However, it was evident that there were areas for improvement, particularly in the fielding department, which Cargilfield acknowledged as needing work.Overall, the matches provided valuable learning experiences for both teams, highlighting their strengths and areas for development. As they continue to hone their skills and teamwork, Cargilfield remains optimistic about their prospects in future encounters, eager to build on their successes and address any shortcomings as they strive for excellence in soft ball cricket.

Highlight of the game was Emily B with a great direct hit runout