Canterbury 1st's started their 2009 KCL campaign with a disappointing losing draw against local rivals Whitstable at the Belmont. For the home side Ben Trott enjoyed a debut to remember with three wickets, two catches and 35 not out from 40 balls. Canterbury skipper Tim Wren took 5 for 52 off 14 overs as Whitstable were dismissed for 214 as Stuart Sinclair hit a 50.

Opener Matt Jenkinson cracked 54 in Canterbury's reply and he put on 53 for the third wicket with Paul Steer who finished with 54 not out. However, only three other batsmen reached double figures and despite a nervy finale during which Canterbury lost three wickets for 11 runs, Canterbury held on to reach 188 for 8 from their 50 overs. For scorecard please see more

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