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Fine Batting by Nelson
Nelson secured a very creditable draw against the touring Auckland B cricket team at Trafalgar Park. Nelson dismissed Auckland for 411 and then went on to make 414 for five, due to an excellent 125 from Graeme Lowans, a fine 74 from Roger Pierce and an unbeaten 64 from Barry Hampton.
Peter Winfield sets out for a quick run as the Auckland keeper, Ross Dykes, chases the ball
"Owwwzattt" and Peter Winfield is out Ibw for 34 (the opening partnership with Lowans yielded 128 runs)
Lowans acknowledges the plaudits of the crowd
Barry Hampton and Graham Thomas had a long wait for their innings
Youngest member of the side, Brian Schwass, twelfth man, was an interested spectator.
Pierce impressed as a young batsman who can cut the ball, as this shot shows