Defending champions Pukekohe Metro picked up a crucial Spark Regional Competition win over Hamilton Boys as they overcame the weather to bank vital points when most of their rivals were washed out.
James Kingham claimed 5-46 in an impressive bowling display to help restrict Hamilton Boys to 229-9 off their 50 overs.
Skipper Reid Somani also picked up two wickets.
Northern Districts representative Katene Clark made a welcome return for Pukekohe, scoring a brilliant 104 not out off just 59 balls to get the home side to the Duckworth Lewis target in the 20th over, without losing a wicket.
They were key competition points for Pukekohe Metro as many of their rivals had to settle for wash-outs. A rule change this season allows Pukekohe to keep their points – previously if the majority of matches in a round were abandoned, no team could score competition points.
Karaka’s Sam Varcoe scored his first century of the season as he banked 124 to help Karaka post 314-7 off their 50 overs batting first against Hamilton Old Boys.
He got help from Navjot Sran (39*), Luke Williamson (37) and Marcel Marconi (35).
Unfortunately, rain prevented the second innings from starting.
Grady Wilcox took 4-56 as Southern Counties had Cambridge 255-6 when rained forced the abandonment of their contest.
Sandeep Patel picked up another half century as Manukau City made their way to 93-5 against Weymouth before rain stopped play.
Papakura’s match against St Peters was abandoned after only a couple of overs.
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