WP draw opening pre-season match
Nashua WP and Griquas drew their friendly pre-season match in Kimberley yesterday
WPCA
29-Sep-2003
Nashua WP and Griquas drew their friendly pre-season match in Kimberley yesterday.
Playing without their SA and SA "A" players the match provided the ideal opportunity for younger players to show early form. The did not disappoint the Province selectors with Andrew Puttick, JP Duminy and Darren Bassage showing early form with the bat. Coach Peter Kisten expressed his satisfaction with the sides pre-season batting form.
The WP bowlers struggled on the docile De Beers Oval wicket.
Griquas first innings 304/8 declared. A McLaren 87, W Bossenger 86, B Hector 55. C Nyulu 4/79.
Nashua WP first innings 303/4 declared. A Puttick 97 retired not out, JP Duminy 75 not out, D Bassage 70.
Griquas second innings 320/3 declared. B Hector 133 not out, P Koortzen 108.
Nashua WP second innings 144/3. N Johnson 39 not out.
Result: Match drawn.