Having won the toss Elley and Sullivan got St Bede’s off to an excellent start assisted by some wide bowling from The Willows opening attack. Elley top scored with a fluent innings of 45. Bede’s were pegged back by some excellent bowling by Abbott. Southern and Tucker chipped in with useful runs but Lester mopped up the tail with some good swing bowling.

The Willow’s response started well with opener George Earl scoring a brisk 41. Some excellent bowling from young Tucker got Bede’s back in the game but then a strong partnership between Nicholson and Cross almost got The Willows home but Schulte had other ideas with 2 quick wickets. It was then left to Teale to see The Willows home with 2 wickets in hand.