By TBHS | Posted: Wednesday February 13, 2019
The traditional Inter-School with OBHS was played in very warm conditions in Timaru on 10-11 February.
Played on the Rectory, the young 1st XI Cricket side showed some real grit and determination to hold on for a draw against a strong opponent.
Winning the toss and batting first, Otago made best use of the good conditions and quick outfield to reach 242-8 declared. The wickets were evenly shared among the local side.
Timaru batted solidly and patiently to reach 169 with Caleb Donaldson top scoring with 36 in an innings that featured a number of starts, but lacking in big scores against an accurate attack.
Otago then quickly piled on 138-2 which featured a rapid half century from Jacob Cumming the son of TBHS Old Boy and ex Black Cap Craig.
Set 212 to win, Timaru started well, led by a positive well struck 46 from Liam Andrew. Losing wickets stalled the TBHS momentum but they fought hard in the last hour to get to stumps at 174-9 and earn a draw.
The improved technique and application shown with the bat by Timaru was a real positive to emerge from the fixture.
The TBHS Colts side worked hard to record a 40 run outright victory over their Otago counterparts. Batting first they amassed 184 led by 86 not out by Lucas Histen who had an outstanding match.
Otago replied with 110, with Ross McCullough grabbing a five wicket bag with his leg-spin.
Timaru scored quickly in their second turn at bat, led by another half century by Histen to declare, leaving Otago 220 for victory.
An improved batting performance saw them through to 180. Histon took 3 wickets for Timaru.
In the Tennis, Timaru took a deserved victory overall – eight games to four in a tie that featured four Senior and four Junior players on both sides.
