Angus Jemmett. Photo suppliedAshburton College first XI is in a good position after day one of its match against Christchurch Boys’ High School colts.

The colts were all out for 119 in the 39th over, with AshColl off spinner Angus Jemmett the pick of the bowling attack with an excellent spell resulting in 3/9.

Ben Middleton chimed in with two wickets from his six overs.

In reply AshColl batted through to 57 overs, declaring with the score at 180 and a lead of 61 runs – and important first innings points.

The key partnership was between No 3 batsman Isaac Bazley and No 6 batsman Will Copland, who put on 76 runs together in the middle order.

Bazley finished on 75 and Copland 23.

The college boys declared with the aim of having a few overs bowling at the colts by the end of the day and that paid dividends when Harry McMillan removed one of the openers.

The colts were 10/1 at the end of play with day two set to resume next Saturday in Christchurch.

Meanwhile, the AshColl Year 9-10 side travelled to Dudley Park to play Rangiora High School Colts Green.

Rangiora batted first and were all out for 94, the best bowling from Will Jemmett, who took five wickets for nine runs off four overs.

AshColl was then bowled out before reaching the target.

© The Ashburton Guardian - 19 March 2018