Date-stamped : 12 Jan94 - 18:31
NZ SHLCUP : Round 7, 9 Jan 94
Wellington v Canterbury, Basin Reserve, Wellington

In the upset of the competition so far, Wellington scored its 2nd
win in seven matches over the all powerful Caterbury line up. The
upset was even more surprising because Canterbury had been cruis-
ing at 94-1 in reply to Wellington's modest 197-9.
Wellington struggled throughout their innings against a typically
accurate  Canterbury  attack.  Their innings was saved by veteran
wicketkeeper Erv McSweeney who continued  his excellent   batting
run with 69 from 73 balls. Ford bowled well to take 2-21 from 10.
After the early loss of Hartland, Murray  and  Howell  seemed  to
make the match safe for their side with a controlled partnership.
Captain Michael Austin said  later  that  he doubted   Wellington
could win after dropping Murray at slip.
The turning point may have been when Howell called for a  runner.
His run out was capitalised on by rookie medium pacer Glenn Jonas
who proceeded to take three wickets as Canterbury moved  from  94
to 105. Only Hastings (26) provided any resistance and Canterbury
fell 40 runs short. Jonas took 2-23 from 10 despite bowling  into
the strong wind, while Williams took 2-22 and Austen 3-31.

<END> Contributed by Jason (jmas@waikato.ac.nz)