In line with tradition (but under duress) The Willows won the toss on a dewy Sunday morning in October, and elected to bat on a green seamer.

The CBHS opening bowlers took full advantage of the conditions and bowled a demanding line and length from the outset. CBHS captain Edward Nuttall bowled superbly with the new ball and was difficult to get away.

The CBHS change bowlers continued to keep the pressure on and wickets continued to fall at regular intervals. The Willows struggled to put a decent partnership together, despite some good starts from J Richards and A Mauger. CBHS coach Matt Parr was keen to put on a good show for the boys but was soon back in the shed after being trapped in front by Nuttall.

Despite a rear guard action from CBHS 12th Man Jack Nuttall, The Willows only managed to limp through to a mere 146 in only 47 overs. Extras were the top scorer for The Willows with 36. Edward Nuttall finishing with the fine figures of 4/25 from 10 overs.

New ball bowlers G Allott and M Parr, were an imposing sight coming in off the long runs for The Willows, however CBHS started well and strung together some good partnerships. The bulk of the runs scored by T Rennie and D Wakefield.

At 118/2 CBHS looked to have the match in the bag, however cricket is a funny old game as they say. After a run-out and aggressive second spells from Allott and Parr, the wickets started to fall as the youngsters began to feel the pressure.

At 140/9 the game literally could have gone either way, however the CBHS tail-enders snuck through to win in the 45th over. A fantastic finish in the end to a great day.