On viewing the line up it was essential The Willows batted first and scored a good total for Otago Boys’ to chase as The Willows team was going to rely on a strong spin bowling attack of Peacock, Johnston, and Rowe.

At 10 The Willows lost its first wicket and they found themselves in trouble at 99 for 6 with all batsmen getting a start but no one getting more than 20. Then came a 64 run partnership between Matt Hudson (37) and Paul McEwan (28) but at 187 in the 46th over The Willows were all out.

The opening attack of Ferris and Rutherford put pressure on the Willows batting. Hunter with his leg spin impressed and the enthusiastic fielding was maintained throughout The Willows innings.

With what was thought to be a defendable total Otago Boys’ lost an early wicket. McMeeken and Spittle then put on 54 for the second wicket at four an over and when McMeeken went Spittle continued to play aggressively. He was prepared to hit through the line over extra cover and mid off. His fine 74 included eleven 4’s. It took a fine leg side stumping by David Bond but by then the damage was done and Otago cruised to the 188 for 6 wickets in the 42nd over. Only Michael Peacock with 2 for 35 off 9.2 overs managed to control the Otago batsmen.