The Willows 191/8
P Russell 53, J Garry 40, J Bridgman 26, M Flanagan 3/36
King’s High School 123
J Ingram 36, H King 25*, M Campbell 3/19
The Willows
won by 68 runs
Openers Paul Russell (a King’s old boy) and John Garry (ex Otago BHS) shared in a rollicking 74 run stand before the first dismissal. A few tidy cameo innings followed as The Willows charged through to 191 in fifty overs. For the first outing of the season the King’s bowling attack showed both variation and skill. The visitors struggled in reply apart from another opening batsman, Joe Ingram who made a resolute 36 runs. All Willows bowlers snared a wicket with Micah Campbell picking up the best return of the match.
As ever, the King’s lads under new coach Bradley Scott (66 first class matches for Otago and ND), were an impressive unit and a pleasure to have at the ground. Special thanks to Ian Mockford and his two sons Jack and Jed, plus Kyle Hastie who all travelled up from Dunedin to play this game.
Umpires: M Wood & T Parlane
Scorer: A McLeod