The names of Vishaan and Kashmir Harypursat may not slip easily off the tongue right now for Northland cricket followers, but their performances for WBHS in yesterday's club cricket might mean they are names to follow over the next few years.
Playing for City in their clash against Kaipara Flats in the second round of the Mark Cromie Holden 50 over competition, Vishaan scored 54, while not to be outdone, younger brother Kashmir scored a stirring 118 not out against Maungakaramea, guiding his side to an 8-wicket win and ensuring they remain unbeaten in the Reserve Grade.
In strong blustery conditions at Kensington Park, bowlers had their work cut out as the wind made both fielding and bowling a difficult exercise. An incredible total of 100 wides were bowled in the two premier games played here as the umpires enjoyed a busy day.
Batting for Onerahi against Boys High, converted opener Adam Sylva continued his good form with the bat in scoring 54. Well supported by Craig Russell (38) and Todd Beehre (26), Onerahi were seemingly well placed at 134 for 1. However, Ben Smith and Alex Tunstall, bowling spin for the first time, mastered the difficult conditions to at first restrict and then remove the Onerahi batsmen as they collapsed to finish on 181 for 9.
Not restricted to the bowling crease, Tunstall then scored 41 opening the batting as he, Ben Smith (26), Max Davis (24) and Dylan Jakicevich (19) all played their part in the chase.
