Four Englishmen and two Riccarton High lads, one current and one ex-student, stole the show in this 45-over match. The Willows had first use of a slightly softer wicket, after a sprinkler mishap mid-week. Englishmen Ben Hall and Nathan Walker, both playing this summer with the Sumner Club, got us off to a good start. After top order collapse it was left to Josh Bridgman and Ryan McEwan to right the ship. We posted a handy 268/8. The Riccarton boys were keen in the field but the bowlers would be disappointed with the number of wides conceded.

Riccarton made a good fist of the chase. Opener Brayden Woodgate and number five Zane Yates both struck the ball well with just under 80% of their runs coming in boundaries. Star with the ball was Seaver Cowley who for a second time put in an honours board performance. Two stumpings and a catch by Connor Bettsworth won high praise from Chairman Paul Rutledge – a man well versed in the art of glovework.