The Willows just happened to decide to bat on a beautiful Sunday morning which meant that the youthful King’s High School team had to bear the heat of the late morning. At 11 for 2 they were pretty chirpy in the field but they did not realise The Willows team batted down to number 11. Andrew McCracken who opened the innings batted very well for his 71, punishing any loose bowling. Unfortunately the King’s bowling attack conceded too many boundaries. Matt Brown for King’s bowled his off spin with good control conceding only 37 runs from his 10 overs. Les Humphris and Harrison Williams batting 9 and 10 added an unbeaten 68 runs for the 9th wicket to get The Willows to 283.

It was great to see such a youthful Willows fielding team with Harrison Williams and Andrew Hazedine both school boys bowling impressively at the start of the King’s innings. Matt Brown battled through to 46 but the King’s High boys struggled to work the ball around sufficient enough to threaten the Willows score. Tom Dixon never gave it away. Coming in at number four he decided he was going to bat through the innings. He applied himself very well against a varied Willows bowling attack to finish with 98 not out. Tom had to hit the last 2 balls for 4 to reach his century only to finish 2 runs short. Well batted Tom. A most enjoyable game.

It was great to host King’s High School and all the parents who travelled from Dunedin.