Gown captain Jason Cushen spoke to the Otago Daily Times before the match.
Q: What makes you the ideal captain?
A: Prof Richard Blaikie, deputy vice chancellor of research and enterprise, was originally ''selected'' as the university captain, but other commitments prevented him from playing.
I suspect, in casting around for a replacement, the fact that my office was down the corridor from the team selector was probably the most important factor. Being a university, you can be sure that we will be taking a collegial approach when making decisions.
Q: Describe your fondest memory of being a scarfie?
A: Meeting Leah, my wife.
Q: What is your first memory of cricket?
A: I have a few, but the most topical would be watching Sri Lanka playing Auckland at Eden Park in the 1982 83 series. I was there to watch my father play for Auckland, but was lucky enough to see Sri Lanka as they were just coming on to the international scene.
Q: If you compared yourself with one cricketer, who would it be?
A: If I was to answer this question I would end up insulting someone with a lot more talent than I ever had. The best way to describe my ''style'' is that I probably bat like Danny Morrison and bowl like John Wright.
Q: What were you doing at the age of 18?
A: Studying studiously, attending all my lectures and tutorials, and spending a lot of time in the library - or that is how I remember it after 20 years.
Q: What's your prediction for the Cricket World Cup?
A: We have a very good chance this year and I wouldn't be surprised to see us in the finals.