That is a first line the Volts will enjoy reading.
They entered the Plunket Shield off the back of four consecutive losses and a rained-off game in the Ford Trophy.
But they left the capital with maximum points from their opening first-class match against Wellington.
They recorded a seven-wicket win. It was Otago's first Plunket Shield win at the venue in five years.
They also uncovered a player of rare quality in Tom Jones, who scored a century on debut.
Opener Jacob Cumming notched a breakthrough century, and Jack Boyle scored 156 to help set up a massive first innings total of 522 for nine declared.
The bowlers picked up 12 Wellington wickets on day two.
They were coasting at that point.
Wellington did mount a mighty fightback on day three. Nick Kelly clobbered 150 and Jesse Tashkoff clouted 97 from 99 balls.
But Otago were left chasing under 100 to win.
They lost three quick wickets yesterday morning in pursuit of the modest target.
New Zealand Cricket statistician Francis Payne revealed Jones' dismissal was just the second instance of a debutant scoring a century and a duck in his first Plunket Shield match.
He joined the late cricket and rugby test representative Eric Tindall, who did so in the summer of 1932-33.
Otago coach Josh Tasman-Jones said he was not surprised by the impact the young right-hander had in his maiden game.
"I wasn't actually that surprised from just the way he's gone about his work across the winter and through the preseason," Tasman-Jones.
"He's an impressive young kid."
Cumming is another who fits into that category.
The left-handed opener has threatened to play a breakthrough innings previously, but has found ways to get out. Not this time.
He posted his maiden century (113) in the first innings and added 42 not out in his second knock to help seal the win.
"I've been so impressed with Jacob’s work ethic during the preseason, and with the way he responded after not playing in those first one-dayers.
"We were really clear on how we wanted him to go about his work. And he really showed his class. Like, he is technically one of the better players I've seen.
"And even the way he finished the game today, I think that shows the level of maturity that we knew was in JC."
Boyle has added a level of professionalism and had the discipline to push on for a big hundred.
"We've been asking the boys when they do get hundreds to really make it a big one.
"And he made sure he batted for pretty much that whole first day."
Black Caps all-rounder Glenn Phillips got some time back in the saddle. He smashed a six to clinch the win. But it was his effort with the ball which proved more valuable.
He bowled 24 overs in Wellington’s second innings and took three for 60, including the key wicket of Kelly.
Otago’s next assignment is against Canterbury — who beat Northern District by five wickets in Rangiora yesterday — in Dunedin next week.
