Willows openers Tom Mušić and Matfen scholar Angus Dempster provided a solid foundation upon which later batsmen prospered. None more so than skipper James Richards who picked up another fine half-century and Seaver Cowley who cashed in at the end. Gareth Gibson, Hugo Davison and Nic Kyle were the pick of the LNZCC bowlers. Chasing 225 runs, and soon it was Seaver back into the action. He knocked over two quick wickets before the experienced pairing of Simon Carrodus and Mike Singleton staged a good fight-back. We will never know how it would have ended because at 4pm heavy rain came down and both sides sought the refuge of the pavilion. At least there was some recompense in catching up with some old mates as the banter and camaraderie took over.