2nds humbled at Huntlyburn

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by Jack Halls

Gala were well beaten by a stronger Melrose side in the 2nd XI’s opening pre-season match away at Huntlyburn on Saturday.

Batting first, the home side got off to an excellent start with Crawford and Wojcik putting on a good partnership to frustrate the Gala bowlers. The pair went on to record a 50 partnership for the 1st wicket.

However, the introduction of youngsters Liam Skeldon and Maisie Maceira turned the tide as Melrose went from 50 without loss to 64 for 6 in the space of a few overs. The Gala pair bowled excellently as they both went onto claim 3 wickets each from their 8 over spells.

Gala looked to be on the front foot at this stage but a crucial lower order partnership between Melrose’ Gregor and Euan Lindsay helped bring the home side up to a challenging total. Gala managed to bowl out the home side, who sit 4 divisions above the 2nd XI, for 142 in the 39th over. Other wicket takers included Craig Thomson and youngster Robbie Paterson who took 2 wickets each. Gala would be pleased with their efforts during their fielding performance.

The Gala response never really got going, with the home side bowling very tight lines and making life difficult for the Gala opening pair of captain and vice duo Ross Patterson and Max Hastings. Some excellent bowling from Lindsay and Williams proved to be too much for Gala as they both went onto claim 3 wickets each. It was only really Patterson (16) who could offer much resistance to the well drilled home side as Gala were bowled out for 52, losing the match by 90 runs.

Nonetheless, there were plenty of positives to take from the match for the youthful Gala side, in particular the bowling performances of Liam Skeldon and Maisie Maceira. Well played to our hosts Melrose and we wish you the best of luck for the season.

The 2nds take on Edinburgh South 3rds away this Saturday in their first league match of the season.

MELROSE INNINGS

  • D.Crawford ct A.Sujan b M.Maceira 36
  • J.Wojcik b L.Skeldon 17
  • R.Williams LBW M.Maceira 0
  • S.Hosny LBW L.Skeldon 2
  • O.Phillips b M.Maceira 0
  • G.Lindsay b R.Paterson 36
  • A.Scott b L.Skeldon 0
  • R.Brett st M.Hastings b R.Paterson 0
  • E.Lindsay not out 27
  • K.Farnish ct R.Paterson b C.Thomson 1
  • R.Johnson b C.Thomson 0

Extras – 23

Melrose 142 all out from 38 overs

Gala Bowling

  • S.Paterson 7-0-9-0
  • C.Thomson 7-0-23-2
  • L.Skeldon 8-0-15-3
  • M.Maceira 8-0-26-3
  • R.Paterson 4-0-41-2
  • J.Boyle 4-0-17-0

GALA INNINGS

  • R.Patterson ct K.Farnish b R.Williams 16
  • M.Hastings b G.Lindsay 4
  • J.Imray b G.Lindsay 2
  • C.Thomson b R.Williams 6
  • A.Sujan b G.Lindsay 0
  • S.Paterson ct A.Scott b O.Phillips 5
  • S.McAneny ct S.Hosny b R.Williams 2
  • R.Paterson b R.Brett 2
  • J.Boyle LBW R.Brett 1
  • L.Skeldon LBW K.Farnish 0
  • M.Maceira not out 0

Extras – 14

Gala 52 all out from 33.1 overs

Melrose Bowling

  • O.Phillips 6-0-7-1
  • S.Hosny 8-3-10-0
  • G.Lindsay 8-2-15-3
  • R.Williams 7-2-14-3
  • R.Brett 4-1-5-2
  • K.Farnish 0.1-0-0-1