Photo: Supplied via NZHA masterclass in how to chase a low score saw Leeston-Southbridge overcome a scrappy Southbrook in the latest round of Canterbury country cricket at the weekend. With games going ahead on Waitangi Day, there were wins for Leeston-Southbridge, Ohoka, Cheviot and Oxford-Rangiora as the CRV Ambreed Country Premier One Day 2020/21 competition heats up. But the free-scoring Hancox was forced to retire hurt with a hamstring injury after scoring 21 off 25 balls. An unbeaten century by New Zealand Under-19 star Rhys Mariu helped guide Ohoka to a hard-fought 15-run win over Darfield. At Pearson Park, Oxford-Rangiora powered to a five-wicket win over struggling Lincoln after rolling the visitors for just 102.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 08, 2021 21:00 UTC