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Evasive action necessary for Ryan Watson fielding at silly point as Riccarton's lower order hits out in vain. Carl Solomons is the wicket-keeper. |
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Saints celebrate another wicket to fall, with Sandy MacLeod (2nd from right) taking the catch at deep midwicket off the bowling of James Ward (2nd from left). Also joining in are Carl Solomons (left), James Hawley (centre) and Rob Cooney (right). |
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Nigel Tubb shows a copybook technique in driving with confidence down the ground despite being surrounded by Riccarton fielders. |
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Ryan Watson puts another nail in the coffin by hoisting a delivery from Iain Robertson for six over square leg. |
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Everyone keeps their eye on the prize. |
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Saints players and supporters watch the final passages in keen anticipation of victory. |
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The winning blow (1): Ryan Watson winds up ... |
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The winning blow (2): ... down the track ... |
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The winning blow (3): ... and the emphatic follow-through to send it back over the bowler's head for the winning six! |
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The teams shake hands after the match. |
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The men of the moment: Ryan Watson (left) with 39 not out including five sixes and Nigel Tubb with an unbeaten 11 to go with his first-innings 142 that helped Saints out of early trouble. |
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Watson receives the Premier men's two-day trophy from CCA representative Doug McSweeney. |
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Watson says a few words of thanks. |
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Time for the celebrations to start in earnest - anyone without a Bernadino in their possession is a prime target! |
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Carl Solomons (left) gives Andrew Denford (centre) a taste of his own medicine as Denford chases James Ward with the "champers". |
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The motley crew with the spoils of victory. |