4s Succumb to North Kilworth by 5 Wickets

In an away fixture against a strong North Kilworth 1st XI, Lara Barrett's 4th team put up a valiant effort, ultimately losing by 5 wickets. Kibworth's spirited bowling display was not enough to secure victory as North Kilworth chased down the target after a few scares.

Kibworth was all out for 115 off 39.2 overs, with Ayaan Khan, making his senior debut, top-scoring with a spirited 35 off 82 balls. Jon Stone provided valuable support, scoring a defiant 27 off 71 balls. The duo's 6th wicket partnership of 41 runs was the highlight of Kibworth's innings. North Kilworth's Tom Watson excelled with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 30 runs.

In response, North Kilworth reached 117 for the loss of 5 wickets in the 30th over, with Chay Kalym leading the charge with an aggressive 47 off 36 balls. Kibworth's bowlers made a commendable effort, with Shrey Vishram, Manav Bapodra, Nathan Scott, Joe Rhodes, and Prakash Easwar each claiming a wicket. However, their efforts were not enough to prevent North Kilworth from reaching the target.

North Kilworth 1st XI's 5-wicket victory showcased their strength and ability to chase down a modest target. The 4s looks forward to their upcoming matches, they will aim to learn from this defeat and put up an even stronger fight next week against Bitteswell.