North Otago, the holder, made a good start in its Richards Trophy challenge two-day match against South Canterbury, which began at Oamaru today, and at lunch had complied 97 runs for the loss of three wickets. The opening partnership was worth 64 runs. This is the first match in the series.

Except for S. Dick and M. Sandri, the remaining North Otago batsmen offered little opposition to the South Canterbury attack, headed by N. Dellow and the side was all out at 3 p.m. for a moderate total of 165.

Short Scorecard(s)

Representative - Richards Trophy -

South Canterbury vs North Otago at Waitaki BHS, Oamaru
North Otago 165 ( G. Parker 46, R. Gourlay 23, M. Dick 22, M.F. Sandri 14no, I.T. Geddes 12, Dellow 6-50, Williams 2-30 ) & 219 ( R. Gourlay 49, G. Parker 35, I.T. Geddes 34, R.W. Pile 27, M. Dick 20, S. Pheloung 17, M.F. Sandri 14, Phillips 4-24, Dellow 3-57, Bigger 2-50 )
South Canterbury 193 ( R. Bowden 55, M. Jack 33, W. Nutsford 25, F. Luke 25, R. Phillips 19, A. Kelman 3-43, R. Gourlay 2-5, G.K. Austin 2-18, M.F. Sandri 2-47 ) & 119-8 ( R. Phillips 33, M. Jack 25no, W. McDonald 24, L. Walker 15, G.K. Austin 4-34, A. Kelman 2-12 )
First innings win to North Otago
Full scorecard for the match