North Otago, having comparatively failed in the first innings against Central, made a really commendable attempt to make 210 in 180 minutes, a task in which it failed by 12 runs within eight minutes of stumps. R. Mitchell batted well in both innings and he and Cartwright gave the local side a substantial start, aided by Grant, Johnston and Murray. Later Kelman and Cubitt raised local hopes. Wanting 28 runs to win, Wilson with a sprained ankle was the last man in, and Kelman almost pulled the game off before he was through out by McKnight in a splendid piece of fielding.

Short Scorecard(s)

Representative - Hawke Cup - Zone Series

Central Otago vs North Otago at Waitaki BHS, Oamaru
Central Otago 224 ( S.G. McKnight 127, C. Buttar 49, I.D. Smith 14, R. Golden 12, A.G. Cartwright 6-36, R. Mitchell 2-15 ) & 123-5dec ( E.W. Hills 37, I.D. Smith 20, C. Buttar 15, M. Wallace 2-23 )
North Otago 138 ( R. Mitchell 40, J. Wilson 32, C. Johnston 21, A. Kelman 13no, Golden 4-43, Bridgman 2-27 ) & 197 ( R. Mitchell 58, A.G. Cartwright 27, C. Johnston 24, A. Kelman 22, K. Murray 21, R. Grant 16, Golden 6-53, Bridgman 3-69 )
Central Otago won by 12 runs