Onslow cricketers dominant

By Frank Neill

Onslow’s first cricket XI is in a dominant position after the first day of its two-day match against Wainuiomata, played at Nairnville Park on 4 March.

Competing in the Wellington second division, the home team had Wainuiomata all out for 87 in its first innings.

Matthew Scoble bowled outstandingly, claiming a five wicket bag and conceding just 22 runs.

Henry McIntyre took two wickets at a cost of 17 runs while three bowlers – Daniel Rose, Dave Hancock and Sean O’Connor – took one wicket each.

At stumps, Onslow was 131 for the loss of five wickets in reply.

This not only gave Onslow an excellent opportunity to take first innings points from the match, it also put them in a good position to claim an outright win on day two, which will be played on 11 March. Micah Conroy will be looking to chalk up a half century after he finished the day on 46 not out, while Daniel Rose also contributed well with 39 runs.

Onslow is currently at the top of the Wellington second division table.

Johnsonville has a significant amount of work to do in its first division match against the table topping Taita team.