On a quintessential Canterbury day, the setting was set for a good game of cricket. It was a young Willows side selected, supported by three senior Club members. The pitch was perfect for a side stacked with batters. The Willows had an easy decision to bat first. The innings started well with Liam Eastwick and Willie Lyons posting a 113 run opening partnership. This was backed up by Jordan Sim (21), Henry Hiatt (18) and the UK scholars Seaver Cowley (20) and Connor Bettsworth (52*) who set The Willows up for a very defendable score of 242/5.

The second innings could have gone either way. The Willows literally only had four genuine bowlers, but a very good opening spell from debutant Riley Brady (3/13 off 6 overs) put the pressure on WCS early. WCS were 34/5 when the decision was made to bring on leg spinner Stan Woolliscroft to entice the batsmen out of the crease. Woolliscroft combined with Blake Stocks to wrap up the remainder. It was a good win for The Willows, but more importantly the WCS supporters and boys had a wonderful few days in Canterbury playing cricket, with their visit to The Willows being a highlight.