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Round 9 of the 1-Day competition saw Weraroa
win the toss and elect to bat against Manawatu-Foxton at Manawatu
College No. 1 grass pitch. Weraroa lost their first wicket
at 61 after 15 overs, their 5th wicket at 126 after 35 overs and
then the last 5 wickets with the total at 143, the innings lasting
40.1 overs. Mike Smith claimed 4-30 off his 10 overs, David Schlup
and Marty O'Brien picked up 2 wickets each and Craig McGhie snared
one with Mike Smith also getting a run out.
Manawatu-Foxton cruised to the victory in 26.1 overs for the loss
of 4 wickets. Nathan Paki scoring 50 with 1 x 6 and 7 x 4, David
Schlup with 22 not out and Craig McGhie 11 were other batsmen
getting into double figures. The Weraroa bowlers bowled an amazing
49 wides to help the Man/Fox. batsmen get to their target of 147
for 4 wickets.
A win to Manawatu-Foxton by 6 wickets.
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