Hong Kong Cricket Club came to The Willows perhaps expecting a relatively gentle affair. The toss went their way (the only thing that did) and elected to bat on a good looking deck with a quick outfield.

The Willows were sporting a solid bowling lineup and opened with Scott and Mohammady, who between them tore out four batsmen in the first eight overs. At one stage we discussed taking our foot off their throats, but the merciless nature of the Willowers would not countenance giving any quarter. From there the remainder of the bowling attack shared the spoils as Hong Kong limped to 76 all out in the 24th over. Nigel de Maine kept wicket superbly snaffling three catches.

Batting-wise, despite losing a wicket early, The Willows were never in trouble and cruised to the total in the 17th over with only three down. Phil Harris did a good job and carried his bat through to the win.

HKCC were sent home with tails between their legs. When we finally do tour there one would expect a pretty hostile welcome.