Gala Under 16s enjoyed a memorable debut in the Edinburgh and Lothians League at the home of Scottish cricket.

The young side played against Grange on the same pitch as Scotland famously defeated England last year.

And while they suffered a heavy defeat, it was a great experience for the side.

Grange batted first and made 180 for 6 from their 20 overs.

Top bowler was Jamie Bell who took three wickets, while Robbie Paterson claimed two and Liam Skeldon the other.

Gala struggled in reply with Jamie Crooks – who was helping the side out due to a lack of numbers – scoring 31 not out in their total of 50 all out.

Grange Under 16s

A. Docherty ct R. Paterson b L. Skeldon 34

H Gray b J. Bell 5

F. Huddlestone ct S. Lindores b J. Bell 53

M. Brown not out 50

J. Benstead ct J. Crooks b R. Paterson 0

N. Temparey ct J. Crooks b R. Paterson 21

R. Hussey ct R. Paterson b J. Bell 4

P. Hughes not out 1

Extras – 12

Total – 180 for six wickets

L. Skeldon 4-0-34-1; M. Maceira 4-0-37-0; R. Paterson 4-0-44-2; J. Bell 4-0-26-3; J. Crooks 4-0-37-0.

Gala Under 16s

 L. Skeldon b R. Hussey 0

J. Crooks not out 31

R. Paterson ct F. Huddlestone b R. Hussey 1

J. Bell b H. Gray 4

S. Lindores b H. Gray 0

A. Robertson b H. Gray 0

M. Lindores ct & b H. Gray 0

K. Singtoor b H. Gray 0

M. Maceira b H. Gray 0

E. Wilkie b M. Brown 1

Extras – 13

Total – 50 for nine wickets

R. Hussey 2-0-17-2; N. Temparey 2-0-11-0; H. Gray 2-1-2-6; P. Hughes 2-0-14-0; A. Doherty 2-0-5-0;  M. Brown 1-1-0-1; F. Huddlestone 1-0-6-0.