Canterbury Cricket's Lincoln Scholarship XI's both recorded victories in limited over fixtures held last week. The Mens team defeated the touring Crusaders team while the Womens XI accounted for a Canterbury selection in a match held at Hagley Oval on Sunday 25th March.

Canterbury Cricket, in association with Lincoln University, have allocated sporting scholarships to promising cricketers. This season, for the first time, matches have been organized for the Mens and Womens scholarship students. Canterbury Cricket is keen to re-institute the Universities Tournament and has initiated discussion with New Zealand Cricket and the Universities Sports Council to progress this concept.

Highlight of the two matches was Andrew Ellis whose 137 not out ensured a comfortable victory for his team.

Scores

Men:

Lincoln Scholarship XI /6 (50 Overs)
Andrew Ellis 137 n.o., Chris Sowden 62 n.o.

Crusaders 207/8
Alex Hedges 2/47

Women:

Canterbury Selection 186/5 (40 overs)
Anna Wilkens 52 n.o.

Lincoln Scholarship XI 172/7 (39.1 overs)
Miranda Walker 37, Sarah Burke 36 n.o.

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