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Oceans avoid upset

Oceans entertained bottom of the table Stocksfield Wanderers last night in a potentialy tricky fixture.Stocksfield had nothing to lose in this game and everything to gain against high flying Oceans.When the toss took place, Oceans won the toss and elected to bat in bowling friendly conditions.They were in big trouble early on losing 4 wickets for only 44 runs.However, stubborn resistance and class was shown by Sonu 51 not out and Rian 24 and they somehow managed to get Oceans to a respectable 115/5 off there 14 overs.It was a crucial partnership by two very fine batsman.In reply, Stocksfield started brilliantly scoring 40 in there first 4 overs.However the game changed by an excellent decision by the captain who brought Arsalan from the opposite end and he soon struck with vital blows which dented any hopes of an unlikely victory for the visitors.A huge mention also should go to Rian who bowled a breathtaking spell of 4 overs which only went for 13 runs, and with one wicket to show.Stocksfield finished on 75 all out in only 14 overs.All the bowlers did exceptionally well, and Oceans fully deserved there return of maximum points.They now entertain Park House today in another game they will be hoping to win.