IN an early contender for the best game of the Hamilton and District Cricket Association’s 2023-24 season, St Andrews has defeated Portland Colts in a thrilling showdown which came down to the penultimate ball at Henty Park on Saturday, with the Drews prevailing by three wickets.

Colts won the toss and elected to bat first, and the game was on relatively even terms with Colts able to get some starts in their top order while the Drews were able to break partnerships.