Alas this was a match where our young guns failed to fire and the selector was left in despair at the poor shot selection of our top-order. We mustered a modest 164 runs only; the bulk coming from Cody Campbell and senior Willowers Anup Nathu, Andrew Nuttall and Richard McGuire – good to see them all turn back the clock! However, it was never going to be a total to test the visitors and they cruised to victory with only four down and ten overs to spare. Veterans Andrew and Richard snared a couple of wickets each and Tim McConnell effected a sharp legside stumping from medium paced bowling.

Stand-outs for Wellington College 1st XI were Marco Muollo with 4-23 with the ball and opener Max Juran who scored a tidy half century. It was a good day at the office for the northerners and they were very much deserved winners.