Nervy Knights hold off Firebirds

Northern Knights ended a run of losses at the Bay Oval with a close-fought 23 run victory over the Wellington Firebirds yesterday.

Skipper Daniel Flynn (62) and Daryl Mitchell (61) put on a match high partnership of 105 for the third wicket in the Knights 263/6 off 50 overs.

But thanks to a superb 78 from Grant Elliott the Firebirds fought all the way but were bowled out for 240 with one over to go.

 

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