Damage was done to the Mid-Canterbury cause by a century 3rd wicket stand between OBC club mates Jason Middlemiss (60) and Adam Hastilow (84). It was a case of complementary batting styles with Jason being the accumulator and Adam bludgeoning 10 fours and 4 sixes in a dominant display. Two young debutants in George Gunn and Jordan Sim closed out the innings with a forty run unbeaten partnership.

The three Jemmett siblings got the visitors off to a great start with some lusty blows in their quest for 257. Angus Jemmett in particular looked the goods in scoring 40 runs. Jordan Sim impressed in the field with a good catch and a sharp run-out. In all, six Mid-Canterbury batsmen got starts but sadly none were able to replicate Adam and go on to a big number. Using only 42 of their allotted overs also didn’t help. Wickets were shared with each Willower used picking up a wicket or two. Another great day at The Willows.