Wester and Bell linked when United was reeling at 3/9 and in blistering fashion pushed ahead for United to be 4/156 when a rush of blood saw Wester depart on 56 after hoicking a half-volley to cow corner.

Wester had played a careful innings throughout his stay by cutting and driving with perfect execution and style and strong pushes to the square-leg boundary from slightly overpitched balls with equal assurance.

Wester displayed good balance and his stance went forward or back with equal facility, seeming to move unhurriedly and yet quickly as he punished any delivery that moved away from his off stump.

Bell, on the other hand prowled around the wicket like a tiger, ready to attack anything that moved before Nowra revealed their ace card in leg spinner, Hugh Gillen.

The diminutive Gillen, with the same size, style and accuracy of the great Grimmett, despatched three consecutive deliveries and removed Matt Shea, Lachie Barr and Alex Baccarini for ducks as United then reeled from being 4/156 to 7/156 in the space of an over.

Meanwhile, Bell decided to take matters into his own hands. In front of the wicket Bell was faultless.

His driving was magnificent and on the leg side he really showed all the traditional skill of a left-hander, both in forcing the ball across the line with genuine driving and elegantly glancing around his pads when the situation demanded it.

His self-imposed removal was a sad moment as he tried to belt the last ball of the over to another township, leaving the scene with a mighty 82. Later, United closed its innings at 193.

The last session in all cricket matches is commonly known as the 'hope for the best and prepare for the worst' part of any contest.

Nowra, in reply, made an intelligent start to be comfortably 2/100 at drinks.

Then a short period of poor shot selection and keen bowling by United, resulted in a steady trail of Nowra departures.

The visitors started to panic at 6/109 before eventually being routed for a fighting 174 with only two overs remaining.

Inspiring young bowler Alex Baccarini snared five wickets with a commanding performance, while Wester with his nagging leg-breaks took three crucial wickets.