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Last week, Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club (HCCC) hosted the first mid-week T20 of the season, with the Mills Jones trophy on the line for the premier mens team.
In a tight contest at Victor Eaves park, HCCC batted first, scoring 137 for seven in 20 overs. Auckland Aces player, newly IPL-contracted Bevin-John Jacobs topped scored for HCCC with 54 off 32 balls including four massive sixes.
Will O’Donnell, also an Aces player, was the main bowler for Takapuna with three wickets for 28 runs. Chasing 138 for a win, Takapuna were two for 53 in the ninth over when the rain arrived.
It’s an annual match against Takapuna Cricket Club, and the HCCC team was very determined to hold on to the trophy after winning it for the first time last year. HCCC skipper Max O’Dowd said local derbys are fantastic with a very high level of cricket played by both teams, performing well in spirit and in skill.
Despite the rain, the HCCC premier mens team managed to hold on to the Mills-Jones trophy.
