The Willows won the toss on a good batting surface. Nathanael Paltridge got the game off to a great start with a quick fire 31. He fell and with another quick wicket, young Jed Irvine came to the crease on his Willows debut. He batted beautifully for 48 and had a large partnership with Nathanael’s brother Matthias, who anchored the innings with 60. Further contributions from Adrian McFedries, who belted 27 to give some momentum into the back end of our innings, along with Gareth Reed (25*). The young Country side fought well with A. Prain the pick of the bowlers with 4/44.

The Willows bowling started well. Nawid Mohammady picked up a wicket with his first delivery and was virtually unplayable in his first seven overs taking 3/12. The bowling stocks were tested after Adrian went down with a popped calf into his fourth over. Every bowler bowled well, with Stan Woolliscroft as impressive as ever. There were some handy contributions from the Country side throughout, with their captain Gideon Wellsford looking in great touch and J. Lewis keen to hit every ball to the boundary in an imposing display of hitting. The Willows side finished strong with Mikey Miller taking three wickets in one over to finish off the game.