Stevenage 3rd XI travelled to face Southgate Adelaide 2nd XI on a gloomy, rain-threatened day. Winning the toss, Stevenage skipper opted to bowl first, aiming to make early use of the overcast conditions—and the decision paid off handsomely.

Opening bowlers Safiullah Manan and Waqar Ali set the tone with disciplined lines and immediate breakthroughs, putting Southgate Adelaide on the back foot. The momentum was expertly carried forward by the middle-order bowling unit, with Ram Perendi leading the charge in a stellar spell that yielded 4 wickets. He was well-supported by Bhanu Kanakala, who grabbed 2 wickets, while Kalyan and Devesh kept the pressure tight with economical overs.

The fielding effort was equally sharp—AJ, Safi, and Waqar Ali all contributed with crucial run-outs, showcasing alertness and direct hits at key moments. Srini Yendlapally, donning the gloves, produced a brilliant stumping to dismiss a dangerous batter, underlining an excellent all-round bowling and fielding performance.

Southgate Adelaide were bundled out for 144 runs in 39 overs, a total that looked very chaseable for the in-form Stevenage side.

However, the rain that had loomed all day finally had the last word. Persistent showers rendered further play impossible, and the match was unfortunately called off without a single ball bowled in the second innings.

Despite the washout, Stevenage 3s can take great pride in their dominant bowling and fielding display—especially with several standout individual performances and a cohesive team effort that once again highlighted their depth and spirit.