It was a clinical all-round performance from The Willows in this match, captained by Sam Noster back on holiday from Vancouver.

The home side got off to a blistering start, thanks to some aggressive stroke play from Harry Passenger and Harry Southgate. Both players, from Devon County, showcased their class with some powerful hitting. However a middle-order collapse was righted by a sensible innings from Tobias Delahunty. Sam Collinson was the standout bowler, finishing with figures of 3/51 off his eight overs.

As the teams switched innings, the weather took a turn for the worse, and with a modest total on the board, The Willows’ bowlers came out firing. Quicks Micah Walther and Will Bretherton ripped through the top order, leaving the opposition in trouble. Despite a valiant effort from number eight batter Ben Cocker, who top-scored with 21, Southland Boys’ never recovered from the early collapse. Thanks to the large number of parents who made the long journey up to support the team.