Mat Harrington won the toss for Suburban and duly decided to bat on a well prepared pitch which indicated many runs would be forthcoming. Regretfully, Mr Harrington (4) and Mr Johnston (0) soon returned to the pavilion being undone by The Willows’ quickie Tony Doody. Efficient innings from Messrs Kendricks, Billingsley, O’Connell and McFarlane resulted in a Suburban total of 190/7 after 50 overs. This latter total was somewhat restricted due to the excellent ’keeping of Joe Bennett who entertained both sides throughout the day with his instant humour.

The Willows innings started, for the first time in the season, at a rapid rate with excellent batting prowess displayed by Jonathan Davidson, Matthew Fielding, Greg Pullar and the skipper, Wade Burrell, with the Suburban total being reached for the loss of only three wickets.