The wheels of commerce need to keep turning in the Christchurch technology sector, so it was agreed that a 40 over match starting at 12.30 would take place against Tait Communications XI on the scheduled Friday afternoon at the Valley of Peace cricket ground in the Hoon Hay Valley.

Typically, match reports include statistics, however, this one will not, as there are no favourable VoP statistics to share. In brief, we got comfortably thumped by a team that was younger and more skilful!

Everyone enjoyed the afternoon and post-match drinks … and as the saying goes … ‘it is better to get thumped at the Valley on a Friday afternoon than be at work’.

Phil Smith