Border claim victory over Easterns

Border claimed a 56-run victory over Easterns on the final day of their Supersport Series match at Buffalo Park on Monday.

Border declared their second innings on 202 for nine, thanks largely to a solid 54 from opener Craig Sugden.

Gareth Flusk did most of the damage for Easterns, taking five wickets for 55 runs.

Set a target of 220 to win off 80 overs, Easterns fell short when bowled out for 178.

Vasbert Drakes again spearheaded the Border attack, taking four wickets for only 47 runs on the final day to go with his 4-48 in Easterns' first innings.

Geoff Love was also impressive with ball in hand, finishing the match with a six-wicket haul.

Mike Rindel was again the top scorer for Easterns. Rindel followed up his 64 in the first innings with a 49 in the second.

Rindel's fifth-wicket stand of 65 together with Derek Crookes (33 runs) was the backbone of a mediocre batting performance from the visitors.

Drakes and Love had no problem wrapping up the Easterns tail, with the last three wickets falling for a paltry 33 runs as Border turned what looked like a draw into a much deserved victory.