Opening day was greeted by blue skies, kids everywhere, and a freshly laid wicket that had all the hallmarks of another belter. Due to some of the Gore boys being unable to land because of fog, The Willows made excellent first use of the conditions with Chris Burnett anchoring our innings with a well compiled 101. Singles were hard to come by with substitute fielder Jim Stringleman patrolling the covers for Gore, but Chris played with good tempo and his innings was characterised by straight drives. The flood gates opened in the last 10 overs through Danny Dowds and Tim McConnell and it was always going to be a tough ask for Gore.

W. Gray for Gore challenged with a quick fire 28 but wickets by Grant Stewart had Gore on the back foot early with other solid contributions with the ball from Jacob Wolt and Hamish Teale.

It was great to have cricket underway again and to see good early season form from the players.

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