In the match played at Waitaki Boys High School yesterday Southland defeated North Otago by 148 runs on the first innings. Southland seemed certain of securing an outright win but 5.18 p.m. heavy rain caused the abandonment of play. At that time North Otago, in the second innings, had made 37 runs for the loss of eight wickets.

R. Pollock (26), W. Spence (47 not out) were the top scorers for Southland.

In North Otago's second innings W. Thomas was the only batsmen to reach double figures.

Short Scorecard(s)

Representative - Friendly -

Southland vs North Otago at Waitaki Boys High School Backfield, Oamaru
North Otago 35 ( J. Kinder 17, Overton 4-12, Boyle 3-5, Marshall 3-14 ) & 37-8 (Boyle 3-13, Marshall 2-10, Overton 2-13 )
Southland 183 ( W. Spence 54, M. McGowan 47no, P. Pollock 26, G. Donaldson 11, J. Bee 2-41, J. McIvor 2-52 )
First innings win to Southland
Full scorecard for the match