The North Otago representative side, playing a two-day match against South Canterbury at Timaru, made a poor showing in the first innings, being all out for 68. Herron alone showed resistance to the bowling of Williams and Phillips, South Canterbury fared very little better, making only 99. N. McDiarmid was right on the spot, claiming six victims at a cost of 28, while Sandri took three for 20. In their second essay, after losing Herron and Neave cheaply, North Otago made a good recovery through the agency of Nuttal and Geddes, who gave the brightest batting display of the day. At the close of play North Otago had lost four wickets for 95.

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
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