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The traditional game against Mallards got under way at Close House with Genetics winning the toss and electing to bat on a beautiful sunny day. A solid opening partnership of 59 between Mark Buckley (20) and Mike Gardner (59) set the scene, and when Jon Robinson said that he wanted to make a century against Gareth’s team, nobody doubted him. Unfortunately, he ran out of overs, and he had to settle for 73 not out. I don’t think he gave a chance at all in what can only be described as a technically flawless innings which helped Genetics reach 173 for 6 off 40 overs. In reply Mallards were quickly in trouble thanks to a fiery opening spell from Brian Taylor and Chris Mee who suddenly made the pitch seem unplayable, unplayable to all except for Andrew Porteous, whose departure for 46 signalled an abrupt end to the Mallards’ resistance. Brian Taylor finished with 2 wickets and was supported by Gary van Doorn who took 3, and Davy Heslop chipped in at the end with two wickets, Genetics winning by 68 runs.
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