Batting first, St Peter’s never gained the momentum they were looking for in the face of reliable opening bowlers Josh Malpas with 4 for 24 who bowled with pace and accuracy and the reliable Guy Wilkins with 2 for 22. St Paul’s generally stuck to their task in the field in playing their fourth match in 7 days, with only a few fumbles and missed opportunities as St Pauls picked up 2 run outs to Sam Holmes and Dillon Kelliher. St Peter’s were finally bowled out for 83 in 36 overs.
St Peter’s came out fired up and there may well have been an air complacency amongst the St Paul’s side as they were quickly in trouble at 15 for 3. Young Alastair Blackett showed a cool head, showing the bowling plenty of respect and sticking to a simple game plan as he ground out 23 before falling to a rash stroke. Jacob Robb provided some much needed positive intent against the spinners and looked impressive in making 16 to get St Paul's close. Sam Holmes then got St Paul's over the line with 14 not out as they finished 85 for 6 to win their first Waikato Division 1 Championship in four years of being in the competition. Congratulations!!
