Mark Wilson

Union qualified for its fifth Borton Cup final in a row with a 102 run victory against Oamaru at Awamoa Park.

Sent in to bat first Union was in trouble losing wickets in regular intervals and were 77-8 at one stage. This however was the start of a great fight back with Neville Donaldson (26) and Mark Wilson combining for a 81 run partnership, to leave Union with a defendable total of 164. Mark Wilson was by far the best Union batsman unbeaten on 68.

Oamaru was immediately on the back foot losing 4 wickets with the total on 14. They never recovered and were all out for 62. Paul Johnston took the remarkable figures of 5-4 including the last 3 Oamaru wickets in a hatrick. Brendan Sidon opened the bowling and bowled well for his 3-10. John Crombie (1-16) and Mark Wilson (1-10) were the other wicket takers.

Player Pages:
Neville Donaldson | Paul Johnston | Brendon Sidon | Mark Wilson |

Union 164 ( M. Wilson 68no, N. Donaldson 26, D. Drew 15, R. Coates 12, C. McKenzie 4-33, R. Duncan 2-15, D. Sewell 2-41, M. Creighton 2-51 )
Oamaru 62 ( S. Dean 22, C. McKenzie 14, P. Johnston 5-4, B. Sidon 3-10 )
Union won by 102 runs
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