Malahide @ Terenure College , July 19th 2024

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Malahide visited D6W on what was the balmiest evening of the summer so far. A Friday evening journey from the northside to the southside is never an easy trek (and vice versa, as evidenced by our unfortunate inability to fulfill the reverse fixture earlier in the summer). As always, we are very grateful to Malahide for making the journey.

The Walnuts lost the toss and were put into the field on a lush, green wicket. A solid bowling and fielding effort followed, with star bowler Gourang picking up two wickets with full-length deliveries, uprooting the middle stump.

Jan and Liam also bowled effectively, restricting Malahide to a total of 82 runs. Our fielding was particularly sharp and has been on point all summer long. 

In reply, Damian and Gourang played the Malahide bowlers with confidence and assurance. Damian struck an authoritative 14, while Gourang reached his 20 through a combination of rapid strike rotation, solid defense, and crashing drives into the outfield. In short, it was a batting masterclass.

However, the Walnuts' middle and lower order succumbed to Malahide's penetrative bowling. Jan's towering 6 late on was in vain, as Malahide emerged victorious by 5 runs.

After the match, both teams savored beers and pizza during a rare summer 2024 outdoor gathering at Terenure Rugby Club.

Immense thanks to John and Brian for the catering, and congratulations to the Walnuts' Men of the Match - Jan and Gourang.

We're looking forward to the home and away games next season already. 

Walnuts Win under the Tree.