College found the going quite tough on a great pitch with a fast outfield. They faced a strong Willows batting unit with several past 1st class players including Harry Chamberlain, a current Canterbury batsman. From the start, Harry immediately looked the part, dispatching various bowlers to all parts, including a monster 6, over the pavilion, and onto the bonnet of a parent’s car! Both Keryn Ambler and Tom McClean chipped in with handy innings. Tom being unbeaten on 58 when The Willows finished their 40 overs on 255 for 7.

Christ’s commenced the chase well. First Matt Lewis and Tim Seeto put on a solid 48 run opening stand (from 8 overs) and then Matt and Harry Sharr put on a further 59 in 10 overs. The batting included some fine striking and running between the wickets against a fearsome opening spell from Ryan McCone in particular. Matt went on to score his maiden half century for the team – a remarkable 90 off 77 balls. In the end the boys fell 57 runs short but they can be well pleased with their efforts against a strong Willows outfit.