The Willows selector, Paul Rutledge, put together what he thought to be an experienced and well balanced side in expectation of avenging the previous year’s defeat.

Based on the selectors’ confidence in our bowling line-up and a reasonably well grassed wicket, The Willows skipper put the visitors into bat. A decision quickly vindicated by Carlos McGillivray bowling Robbie Frew early on. Unfortunately that was about the only highlight of the Willows’ day.

Outstanding batting from the Craz saw them race to 300 for 4. Willie Nicholls anchored the innings with a well compiled 100 retired and the evergreen Danny Bulman pounded 11 boundaries on his way to a rapid 69. Eight bowlers were used by the Willows and none were spared from the onslaught.

The between innings roll of the wicket had the desired effect and our much vaunted batting line-up, apart from Mitchell Keen who scored 33, folded with barely a whimper to be all back in the pavilion for 86 in just 33 overs. This left a lot more time for socialising which the Craz also won in resounding fashion. All Craz bowlers performed well with most going for less than 3 runs per over.