Both Gala teams were sadly unable to complete their respective matches last weekend as heavy rain swept through the Borders.
At Shedden Park, where the 1st XI were playing Morton, Gala had made a positive start to the game having lost the toss. Morton batted first and lost a wicket in the first over, with Scott Paterson removing Morton opener Nair. Morton wickets then began to fall at regular intervals despite the home side making some good looking small partnerships. Upul Indrasiri continued his good form with the ball as he picked up 2 wickets. Scott Paterson also claimed another to take his 2nd of the day. Aashiq Rhode and the returning Harris Rutherford also picked up 1 wicket each. After a couple of forced rain delays, the match was cancelled with Morton on 99 for 6 in the 30th over. Gala would be disappointed not to have the opportunity to play out the rest of the game after making a good start.
In the 2nd XI game at Meigle Park, Gala were also bowling first against Clackmannanshire 2nds. Liam Skeldon picked up the early wicket of opener Arshad but then a good partnership was formed between Hutchison (25) and Shafique (26). However it was Skeldon who again broke the partnership with the wickets of Hutchison. Caitlin Ormiston and Robbie Paterson then chipped in with 1 wicket each to leave the visitors 75 for 4 from 22 overs when the rain came.
Morton Innings
K.Nair ct U.Indrasiri b S.Paterson 4
S.Ramani b U.Indrasiri 20
K.Mahalingam ct U.Indrasiri b S.Paterson 19
R.Anandarao ct J.Halls b U.Indrasiri 5
S.Rajendran ct G.Ormiston b H.Rutherford 0
V.Kumar Roy not out 17
A.Khan LBW A.Rhode 20
A.Daniel not out 0
Extras – 14
Morton 99 for 6 from 29.2 overs.
Gala Bowling
S.Paterson 7-0-26-2
D.Tharanga 6-3-11-0
U.Indrasiri 6-2-9-2
H.Rutherford 2.5-1-11-1
S.Loumeau 4.1-0-14-0
A.Rhode 2.2-0-17-1
S.Ponneri 1-0-5-0
Clackmannanshire 2nd XI Innings
K.Hutchison ct S.Skeldon b L.Skeldon 25
A.Arshad ct S.McAneny b L.Skeldon 4
Z.Shafique ct C.Thomson b C.Ormiston 26
G.Oliver not out 3
D.McChonchie c+b R.Paterson 5
A.Deacon not out 2
Extras – 10
Clackmannanshire 2nd XI 75 for 4 from 22 overs.
Gala 2nd XI Bowling
L.Skeldon 8-2-26-2
C.Thomson 5-1-16-0
C.Ormiston 6-2-23-1
R.Paterson 3-0-9-1