A somewhat emasculated North Otago team began a match with a South Canterbury side yesterday at the school. South Canterbury won the toss, and batted first on a wicket that was slower than usual. Angland and Mason gave the visitors a good start before the former was stumped off Walton after making a patient 17. The School left-hander also bowled Kane for 0, but Herdman got 16 before he shared the same fate. Saunders and Seton were the only others to cause the bowlers any trouble. Keith bowled well and took six wickets for 37, Walton getting three for 34. The North Otago batsmen failed to get going, only L. Brooker, Davey and Walton reaching double figures in a meagre total of 62. Herdman and Grieve were the chief destroying agencies for the visitors.

Short Scorecard(s)

Representative - Hawke Cup - Zone Series

South Canterbury vs North Otago at Waitaki Boys High School Backfield, Oamaru
South Canterbury 123 ( S. Mason 44no, M. Angland 17, A. Herdman 16, R. Seaton 13, A. Keith 6-37, Walton 3-14 ) & 148-6dec ( A. Saunders 60no, A. Herdman 54, M. Angland 14, Walton 4-57, C. Davey 2-22 )
North Otago 62 ( C. Davey 15, C. Brooker 12, Walton 12, Grieve 4-3, Herdman 3-12, Seaton 2-22 ) & 104-4 ( L. Sumpter 77no, C. Brooker 13, Grieve 3-11 )
First innings win to South Canterbury
Full scorecard for the match