Stewart’s Melville beat Gala 2nds on the last ball of the game in a thrilling Sunday League game at Meigle Park.

In a match reduced to 25 overs, Gala scored a competitive 135 for one, with Finlay Rutherford and the returning Kevin Gallagher both scoring 50s before retiring.

In reply, Gala reduced Stewart’s Melville to 66 for 8 but Langley (30) and Burgess (30) pulled the visitors back into the game.

Jamie Crooks claimed Burgess’ wicket but Langley was supported by Sweet to claim the dramatic win.

Liam Skeldon claimed four wickets before being taken to Borders General Hospital after taking a ball to the head while bowling. Robbie Paterson took 2 for 15 and Fergus Hastings 1 for 25.

Gala 2nds

F. Rutherford retired 50

J. Bell b A. Bruce 0

K. Gallagher retired 51

J. Crooks not out 20

R. Patterson not out 5

Extras – 9

Total – 135 for one wicket

A. Bruce 3-0-15-1; P. Gordon 3-1-15-0; S. Langley 3-0-16-0; C. Holland 6-0-32-0; H. Short 4-0-18-0; I. Lowry 4-0-21-0; O. Armstrong 2-0-15-0.

Stewarts Melville Trojans

A. Beveridge b L. Skeldon 11

H. Murray run out 5

C. Holland b L. Skeldon 0

P. Gordon b L. Skeldon 4

H. Short ct R. Patterson b R. Paterson 12

O. Armstrong b L. Skeldon 0

I. Lowry ct A. Rutherford b R. Paterson 1

A. Bruce ct K. Gallagher b F. Hastings

S. Langley not out 30

M. Burgess ct F. Rutherford b J. Crooks 30

H. Sweet not out 6

Extras – 22

Total – 138 for nine wickets

L. Skeldon 4.3-0-24-4; C. Ormiston 4-0-12-0; R. Paterson 4-0-15-2; F. Hastings 5-0-25-1; J. Crooks 4.3-0-17-1; J. Sax-Simpson 1-0-21-0; A. Rutherford 2-0-11-0.