Otago B beat North Otago by 83 runs on the first innings in a free-scoring representive cricket game played at Oamaru on Monday and Tuesday.

North Otago complied 273 for eight declared on the first day, Otago B replied with 356.

Poor fielding by North Otago allowed Otago B to reach its tally. L Green opener for Otago B, scored a patient 85 after being given five chances. Hendry notched 54, Barrie 44, Hunt 40 and Smith 37. Extras totalled 33.

The best bowling figures for North Otago were returned by left-arm medium pace bowler I. Pitches, who took four for 58.

Short Scorecard(s)

Representative - Friendly -

Otago "B" vs North Otago at Awamoa Park, Oamaru
North Otago 273 ( B.R. Papps 78, A.G. Cartwright 40, J. McCombe 31, R. Golden 31, N. Hoskin 26, I. Pitches 18, R.S. Payne 13, Anderson 4-63, Dickel 2-68 )
Otago "B" 356 ( L. Green 85, R. Hendry 54, J. Barrie 44, S. Hunt 40, N. Smith 37, R.L. Murdoch 33, J. Henderson 19, I. Pitches 4-58, A.G. Cartwright 2-66, R. Golden 2-96 )
First innings win to Otago "B"
Full scorecard for the match