Match Details
In pursuit of a below-par total, the Firebirds started their innings on a sedate note. Kyle Jamieson forged an early breakthrough for the Aces by removing Tom Blundell 0(4). That was soon followed by the departure of Rachin Ravindra 4(9), who always struggled to get going. After losing two quick wickets, Nick Kelly and Troy Johnson got together and tried to resurrect the innings but failed to get the acceleration.
Kelly soon succumbed to building pressure and departed for 24(29), and that was followed by the wicket of his companion Johnson 20(15). After tottering at 55/3 at the halfway stage, the Firebirds went further in jeopardy by losing another couple of quick wickets. Nathan Smith 18(18) was going strong but he was involved in a mix-up. Eventually, the home side required 17 runs off the final over and the target was a little too much for them. Louis Delport was the pick of the bowlers and ended his stint on 3/21.Earlier in the day, after being invited to bat first, Nathan Smith produced an early breakthrough for the home side by uprooting in-form Cole Briggs 0(3). Following a brief rain delay, William O’Donnell 12(6) was dismissed by Adam Milne, and that was followed by another scalp of George Worker 3(12), stationing Aces at 22/3 after the powerplay.
Robert O’Donnell and Sean Solia then got together and provided the resurgence by sewing up a much-needed partnership of 57 runs for 4th wicket. The right-handed Robert secured 43(38) and took the Aces to a respectable total. Logan van Beek was the pick of the bowlers for the Firebirds and ended his stint with the figures of 4/15. Stick around for the post-match presentation!