The Willows batted first and made a good start with myself and Graeme Inglis putting on 64 for the first wicket. Vann fell (35) and soon after Inglis also departed (24) with the score at 96. This brought together Nigel Fletcher (81) and Johnny Beveridge (64) who steered The Willows into an excellent position ending at 275/5. The Southwest boys toiled hard all innings with N Mohammaddy 1/46, E Ng 2/61 and coach Ben Raine 1/18 all bowling well.

In reply The Willows were on top with four early wickets and with the score at 48/4 it was looking a daunting task for the Southwest boys, but Captain James Rennie (109) in particular took the attack back to The Willows and at 215/8 there was still a chance. Rennie’s outstanding innings was eventually ended by A Singh picking up his fourth wicket (4/38). A great game of cricket played in great spirit.