The ODI against Wales was played at Abergavenny on Wednesday 15 August.
Abergavenny is in a valley surrounded by mountains and the Abergavenny ground is situated in a picturesque setting.
The Abergavenny Cricket Club was founded in 1834.
A cup of tea was enjoyed by the players while the grounds staff finished working on the ground.
Then it was time for the practice session before the game.
The Australian and Welsh flags were raised.
Alastair (or coach driver) and John Costello in deep discussion before the game started.
The team photos were taken.
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| Wales Over 70s Cricket Team 15 August 2018 |
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| Australian Over 70s Cricket Team 15 August 2018 |
The scorers ready for the game to begin.
Before the match the players from both teams introduced themselves.
Then the game began. Australia batted first and at the end of the 50 overs had made 4 for 281. The opening batsmen, Tom Wood and John Stackpoole made 71 runs before Tom was out for 24. John made 64 runs, Ian Petherick 92 and Alan Reid 64. Wales was then dismissed for 94 runs.
Robin (0 for 10 off 7 overs) and Ron Kasputtis (1 for 19 off 8 overs) opened the bowling. Colin Cooke (0 for 8 off 5 overs) and Bruce Pooley (0 for 9 off 3 overs) then took over. When Tom Wood (4 for 31 off 10) and Tim Spear ( 5 for 11 off 7.4 overs) the game quickly came to a close. Excellent bowling by all the Australian bowlers.
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| Tim Spear with the ball after the match |
During the game a reporter from BBC Wales recorded interviews with players and officials about seniors cricket which was shown on
BBC Wales news - a good promotion for Over 70s Cricket.
At dinner after the game a local Welsh choir entertained the players and supporters.
It had been another great day to remember.
Abergavenny is in a valley surrounded by mountains and the Abergavenny ground is situated in a picturesque setting.
The Abergavenny Cricket Club was founded in 1834.
A cup of tea was enjoyed by the players while the grounds staff finished working on the ground. 
Then it was time for the practice session before the game.
The Australian and Welsh flags were raised.
Alastair (or coach driver) and John Costello in deep discussion before the game started.
The team photos were taken.
Before the match the players from both teams introduced themselves.
Then the game began. Australia batted first and at the end of the 50 overs had made 4 for 281. The opening batsmen, Tom Wood and John Stackpoole made 71 runs before Tom was out for 24. John made 64 runs, Ian Petherick 92 and Alan Reid 64. Wales was then dismissed for 94 runs.
Robin (0 for 10 off 7 overs) and Ron Kasputtis (1 for 19 off 8 overs) opened the bowling. Colin Cooke (0 for 8 off 5 overs) and Bruce Pooley (0 for 9 off 3 overs) then took over. When Tom Wood (4 for 31 off 10) and Tim Spear ( 5 for 11 off 7.4 overs) the game quickly came to a close. Excellent bowling by all the Australian bowlers.
At dinner after the game a local Welsh choir entertained the players and supporters.
It had been another great day to remember.
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