On a day that ended with New Zealand beating England at AMI Stadium it was really a day that The Willows team would like to forget, as they were destroyed by an excellent St Andrew’s College team.

On paper The Willows team looked strong with six senior players and a couple of exrepresentative players. However, from the second ball that saw Matthew McEwan having his father Paul caught behind, The Willows did not come up for air. The St Andrew’s bowlers led by Matthew McEwan, 3 for 13 off 5 overs and Ben Bellamy, 2 for 4 off 5 overs were on top for the 23 overs it took to bowl The Willows out for just 79. Only three players managed double figures, Greg Hills, Mike Johnston and Andrew Fullerton-Smith. The St Andrew’s catching was excellent with six catches being caught between ‘keeper and the slips.

When St Andrew’s batted, apart from one early wicket, they were never in trouble. James Fitzgerald and Jeremy Winchester batted well together and were only separated 15 runs short of the meagre Willows total. At 80 for 2 off only 23 overs it was decided to allow St Andrew’s to bat on to give as many players some practice. Even then, The Willows could not get a wicket. It was eventually decided to stop the embarrassment for The Willows after 43 overs with St Andrew’s 215 for 2 wickets and 4 players retired!

Congratulations St Andrew’s and from the words of a number of Old Boys, we look forward to revenge next year.