Footscray United Cricket Club

🏏 MATCH SUMMARY – ROUND 9 🏏

FOOTSCRAY UNITED CC vs AINTREE STALLIONS BLACK

✅ FOOTSCRAY UNITED CONTINUE THEIR PERFECT SEASON – 9 WINS FROM 9 MATCHES! 🔥

Footscray United delivered another outstanding all-round performance, defeating Aintree Stallions Black by 93 runs after posting 203/8 from 35 overs, before bowling the opposition out for 110 in 24.5 overs.

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🏏 Footscray United Innings – 203/8 (35 Overs)

A fighting batting effort laid the foundation for another convincing victory.

⭐ Dhanu Vikrant Chauhan – 42 (46)
⭐ Moin Zaman – 41 (60)
⭐ Amol Chaudhari – 30 (43)
⭐ Syed Mahmood Ali – 24 (22)
⭐ Vamsi Kiran Koppala – 15 (10)*

Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Footscray finished strongly thanks to valuable middle-order contributions and an unbeaten late cameo from Vamsi.

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🎯 Bowling Performance

🔥 Vamsi Kiran Koppala – 3/27 (5.5 overs)
🔥 Arif Hossain – 3/15 (4 overs)
⭐ Syed Mahmood Ali – 2/20 (3 overs)
⭐ Atiq Arshad – 1/22 (4 overs)
⭐ Maki Uddin Syed – 1/16 (3 overs)

The disciplined bowling attack never allowed Aintree to build partnerships, wrapping up the innings inside 25 overs.

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🧤 Fielding Highlights

👏 Jeremy McAlister – 3 Catches
👏 Dhanu Vikrant Chauhan – 2 Catches
👏 Arif Hossain – 2 Catches
👏 Syed Mahmood Ali – 1 Catch

Another outstanding fielding display backed up the bowlers brilliantly.

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🏆 Match Result

Footscray United – 203/8 (35 overs)

Aintree Stallions Black – 110 (24.5 overs)

💙❤️ Footscray United won by 93 runs

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📊 Season Update

🏆 9 Matches
🏆 9 Wins
🏆 Still Unbeaten!
🥇 Finished the home-and-away season as Minor Premiers (Table Toppers)!
🎉 Qualified for the Semi Finals!

Footscray United continue their remarkable season with another complete team performance. Contributions came from every department—batting, bowling, and fielding—as the club extended its unbeaten record to 9 wins from 9 matches. Finishing on top of the ladder, Footscray United head into the Semi Finals full of confidence and momentum as they chase the premiership.

🔵🔴 One Team. One Club. One Destination. Victory!

We are saddened to inform the Footscray United family of the passing of Jason Dyer after illness.

Jason played for FUCC from 1997 to 2006 as a junior and then later in the senior grades. He was known by his teammates to be a welcoming, calming and friendly presence, and he was a leader in the junior teams.

Jason won the under 12 champion player and White & Taylor medal in 1999/00 and the bowling average in the under 14s in 2001/02 before playing under 16s then moving into senior grades in 2005/06. He was a talented all rounder and a capable wicketkeeper.

Rest in Peace Jason. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jason’s parents Robbie and Margaret, and his entire extended family and network of friends.

We will share funeral details when they are available.

PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT

The Footscray United family welcomes the return of Rajesh Magar for the upcoming 2026/27 season.

Raj has experience at international level representing Nepal on the international stage and both Biratnagar Kings and Janakpur Royals in the Nepal T20 League.

Raj returns to Footscray United after a 300 runs and 16 wicket season last year. A man with many nicknames and always a bundle of joy, we are excited to have his cricketing expertise and loveable nature back around the club for the upcoming season.

Welcome back Raj!

🏏 MATCH SUMMARY – ROUND 8 🏏

FOOTSCRAY UNITED CC vs LAVERTON SUNDAY WHITE

✅ FOOTSCRAY UNITED CONTINUE THEIR PERFECT SEASON – 8 WINS FROM 8 MATCHES! 🔥

Footscray United produced another dominant all-round performance, defeating Laverton Sunday White by 151 runs after posting a massive 321/6 from 35 overs before restricting the visitors to 170/8 in 34 overs.

🏏 Footscray United Innings – 321/6 (35 Overs)

A sensational batting display with contributions right through the order:

⭐ Adarsh Kumar – 52* (33)
⭐ Arif Hossain – 50 (20) Retired Not Out
⭐ Shehnazbir Singh – 51 (27) Retired Not Out
⭐ Anas Towfiq (C) – 49 (33)
⭐ Jeremy McAlister – 29 (34)
⭐ Moin Zaman – 26 (31)
⭐ Dhanu Vikrant Chauhan – 25 (19)

The innings featured explosive stroke play and excellent partnerships, taking Footscray past the 320-run mark.

🎯 Bowling Performance

Footscray’s bowlers backed up the batting effort brilliantly.

🔥 Nihal Vohra – 3/37 (7 overs)
🔥 Vamsi Kiran Koppala – 3/40 (7 overs)
⭐ Maki Uddin Syed – 1/27 (7 overs)
⭐ Anas Towfiq – 0/11 (4 overs) (Economy: 2.75)

The disciplined bowling attack ensured Laverton Sunday White never threatened the target, restricting them to 170/8 from their 34 overs.

🏆 Match Result

Footscray United – 321/6 (35 overs)
Laverton Sunday White – 170/8 (34 overs)

❤️🤍💙 Footscray United won by 151 runs

📊 Season Update

🔥 8 Matches
🔥 8 Wins
🔥 Still Unbeaten!

An outstanding team performance once again, with contributions from both the batting and bowling units. Footscray United remain one of the competition’s standout teams and continue their march through the season with a perfect 8–0 record.

🔴⚪️🔵 One Team. One Club. One Destination. Victory!

🏏 FOOTSCRAY UNITED CC – INDOOR PRE-SEASON TRAINING DATES ARE HERE! 🔴⚪️🔵

The road to another successful season starts now! 💪

After an incredible season, it’s time to get back to work and prepare for an even bigger season ahead.

📅 Training Dates
✅ Thursday, 6 August – 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
✅ Thursday, 13 August – 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
✅ Thursday, 20 August – 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
✅ Thursday, 27 August – 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
✅ Thursday, 3 September – 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM

📍 Venue:
The NETZ
37 Robbins Cct, Williamstown North VIC 3016

🏏 All players—new and returning—are welcome.

Come sharpen your skills, build fitness, and be part of another exciting season with Footscray United CC.

Further dates for outdoor training and fitness sessions will be provide in the coming weeks.

For any questions please message in our players chat or Brandon Wray on 0420481554.

One Team. One Club. One Destination. Victory! 🔴⚪️🔵

PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are excited to announce that talented and much loved Shehan Fernando has signed on for the 2026/27 season.

Shez is a high class individual who brings a wealth of skill and knowledge to the club both on and off the cricket pitch.

Consistently finishing in our highest run scorers each year, we are excited to see Shez return for another title shot.

Join me us congratulating Shez!

🏏 Footscray United CC – Round 7 Match Summary

📊 Match Result

🏆 Footscray United defeated Williamstown Colts Senior Men by 11 Runs

Footscray United: 3/187 (35 Overs)
Williamstown Colts Senior Men: 7/176 (35 Overs)

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🌟 Batting Highlights

🏏 Moin Zaman – 51 (78)* (Retired Not Out)
🏏 Atiq Arshad – 51 (68) (Retired Not Out)
🏏 Dhanu Vikrant Chauhan – 25 (26)*
🏏 Jeremy McAlister – 23 (23)*

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🎯 Bowling Highlights

🔥 Atiq Arshad – 2/29 (7)
🔥 Majid Iqbal – 1/27 (5)
🔥 Syed Mahmood Ali – 1/36 (7)
🔥 Divyank Tiwari – 1/16 (5)

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🧤 Fielding Highlights

👏 Divyank Tiwari – 1 Catch & 1 Wicket
👏 Majid Iqbal – 1 Wicket
👏 Syed Mahmood Ali – 1 Wicket
👏 Atiq Arshad – 2 Wickets

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⭐ Match Highlights

✅ Footscray United posted 187/3 from 35 overs.
✅ Brilliant unbeaten half-centuries from Moin Zaman (51)* and Atiq Arshad (51 retired not out) laid the platform.
✅ Dhanu Vikrant Chauhan (25)* and Jeremy McAlister (23)* finished strongly.
✅ Disciplined bowling and fielding restricted Williamstown Colts to 176/7.
✅ Footscray United secured an 11-run victory to remain unbeaten.

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🏆 Season Record: 7 Matches • 7 Wins • Unbeaten

Results So Far

✅ Round 1 – Won by 8 Wickets (176/2 vs 173)
✅ Round 2 – Won by 6 Wickets (187/4 vs 186)
✅ Round 3 – Won by 1 Wicket (219/9 vs 217/9)
✅ Round 4 – Won by 209 Runs (250/6 vs 41)
✅ Round 5 – Won by 258 Runs (339/8 vs 81)
✅ Round 6 – Won by 76 Runs (219/8 vs 143)
✅ Round 7 – Won by 11 Runs (187/3 vs 176/7)

🔥 7 Matches • 7 Wins • Unbeaten! 🔥

🔵🔴 ONE TEAM • ONE CLUB • ONE DESTINATION • VICTORY! 🔴🔵

🏏 FOOTSCRAY UNITED CC – ROUND 6 MATCH SUMMARY 🏏

🔥 UNBEATEN STREAK CONTINUES! 6 WINS FROM 6 MATCHES! 🔥

Footscray United delivered another complete team performance to defeat Western Lions Sun Spartans and remain unbeaten in the Winter Season.

📊 Match Result

🏏 Footscray United – 219/8 (35 Overs)
🏏 Western Lions Sun Spartans – 143 All Out (27 Overs)

✅ Footscray United won by 76 runs

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🌟 Batting Highlights

🏏 Moin Zaman – 52* (76)
🏏 Amol Chaudhari – 50 (46) Retired Not Out
🏏 Vamsi Kiran Koppala – 22 (18)
🏏 Nihal Vohra – 22 (12)
🏏 Anas Towfiq – 19 (10)

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🎯 Bowling Highlights

🔥 Vamsi Kiran Koppala – 3/30 (7)
🔥 Maki Uddin Syed – 3/21 (6)
🔥 Nihal Vohra – 2/29 (3)
🔥 Atiq Arshad – 1/37 (4)

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🧤 Fielding Highlights

👏 Dhanu Vikrant Chauhan – 3 Catches
👏 Jeremy McAlister – 1 Catch
👏 Divyank Tiwari – 1 Catch

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⭐ Match Highlights

✅ Moin Zaman anchored the innings with an unbeaten 52*
✅ Amol Chaudhari continued his excellent form with a retired-not-out 50
✅ Footscray United posted a competitive 219/8 from 35 overs
✅ Vamsi Kiran Koppala and Maki Uddin Syed shared 6 wickets between them
✅ Western Lions were restricted to 143 all out in 27 overs
✅ Another dominant all-round team performance

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🏆 Season Record: 6 Matches • 6 Wins • Unbeaten Start

Results So Far

✅ Round 1 – Won by 8 Wickets (176/2 vs 173)
✅ Round 2 – Won by 6 Wickets (187/4 vs 186)
✅ Round 3 – Won by 1 Wicket (219/9 vs 217/9)
✅ Round 4 – Won by 209 Runs (250/6 vs 41)
✅ Round 5 – Won by 258 Runs (339/8 vs 81)
✅ Round 6 – Won by 76 Runs (219/8 vs 143)

🔥 6 Matches • 6 Wins • Unbeaten! 🔥

🔵🔴 ONE TEAM • ONE CLUB • ONE DESTINATION • VICTORY! 🔴🔵

🏏 FOOTSCRAY UNITED CC – ROUND 5 MATCH SUMMARY 🏏

🔥 5 WINS FROM 5 MATCHES! UNBEATEN! 🔥

Footscray United continued their outstanding Winter Season campaign with a record-breaking performance at Footscray Park, posting the highest one-day score in winter cricket history for Sunday XI before producing a dominant bowling display to secure another emphatic victory.

📊 Match Result

Footscray United – 8/339 (35 Overs)
Moonee Ponds Senior Men Bears – 9/81 (32 Overs)

✅ Footscray United won by 258 runs

🏆 Highest One-Day SUNDAY XI Team Score in Club History – 339/8
🏆 Biggest Winning Margin by Runs in Club History – 258 Runs

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🌟 Batting Highlights

🏏 Jeremy McAlister – 70* (33)
🏏 Amol Chaudhari – 70 (49)
🏏 Dhanu Vikrant Chauhan – 59* (50)
🏏 Syed Mohiuddin – 51 (32) Retired Not Out
🏏 Anas Towfiq – 19 (14)

💥 After slipping to 2/17 early, Footscray United responded brilliantly to finish with a club-record 339/8 from 35 overs at an impressive run rate of 9.7.

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🎯 Bowling Highlights

🔥 Maki Uddin Syed – 3/15 (7)
🔥 Atiq Arshad – 2/13 (6)
🔥 Syed Mahmood Ali – 2/10 (4)
🔥 Mohit Panjla – 1/25 (4)
🔥 Syed Mohiuddin – 1/4 (3)

💪 The Footscray bowling attack was relentless, restricting Moonee Ponds to just 81 runs in 32 overs.

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⭐ Match Highlights

✅ Club-record one-day score of 339/8
✅ Club-record winning margin of 258 runs
✅ Three half-centuries from Jeremy McAlister, Amol Chaudhari and Dhanu Vikrant Chauhan
✅ Syed Mohiuddin retired not out after a rapid 51
✅ Maki Uddin Syed claimed 3 wickets to lead the bowling attack
✅ Moonee Ponds restricted to just 81 runs
✅ 5 wins from 5 matches – unbeaten start to the season continues!
✅ Footscray United remain firmly at the top with momentum building every week

Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who helped fundraise vital funds for the club.

A special thank you to Dion Markovski, Richard Wray, Francis Butcher, Amanda Butcher, David Harris, Ray Portelli, Dave Hewitt and Lara Goldingay for your efforts on the day.

A record 700+ sausages sold!

Our next BBQ is at the Maribyrnong store on the 27th of June, see you there!