Taking advantage of the absence of South African stars, two Province young guns Rashaad Magiet(115 not out) and Andrew Puttick(85) gave their side a solid start on the opening day of the 3-day friendly against North West in Potchestroom on Thursday.

WP were asked to bat after captain HD Ackerman lost the toss in cold and grey conditions. When bad light ended play some 13 overs before the scheduled close close WP reached 270 for the loss of Graeme Smith(55) and Puttick who made a well struck 85. Considering that this was WP's first outdoor session of the season credit must go to the Province batters who seemed on form from the start.

The match continues on Friday and Saturday.

Full scorecard;

R.Magiet not out 115

G.Smith ct Bula b Mazibuko 55

A.Puttick ct Bula b Dreyer 85

J.Mclean not out 7

Extras 8

Total 270/2

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