The day was warm and very windy and Des Kruger the Youth XI captain won the toss and elected to bat. Some good into the wind bowling by Brendon Wellington and Lindsay Forde, plus some aggressive bowling by Patrick Ryan and Mike Smit, kept the Youth batsmen in check. After 24 overs the score was only 60 but with the introduction of spin saw the scoring rate increase and at lunch the Youth Xl were 131 for 4.

Leading the charge for the Youth XI was Ben Ward with a compact 65, Ben Mably 27 and Matt Tait 34.

Following lunch the Youth XI completed their innings at 175/9.

The Willows batsmen came out blazing and after 10 overs had scored 56 runs. George Earl batted well, playing an array of shots all around the wicket. He was well supported in a second wicket stand of 58 with Al Bennett who played attractively for his 33. Sam Sawers came to the wicket and batted with caution adding a further 54 with Al who was finally out for 61.

The Youth bowlers toiled hard but bowling conditions were difficult and in the end The Willows secured a good win.