The Gala Foxes picked up their second win of the season on Wednesday night following a 23 run victory over Kelso at Shedden Park.

Batting first, Gala’s opening pair of  Jamie Bell and Robbie Paterson looked promising before both fell in fairly quick succession to the bowling of Kelso’s Flannagan and Keddie. This brought Maisie Maceira and Ellie Wilkie to the crease. The latter was unfortunate to be bowled for 2 and Ashley Robertson (4) followed soon after as Gala found themselves 4 wickets down with not many runs on the board.

However, Maceira remained at the crease and batted well, playing a range of shots and eventually making her way to a brilliant 34 not out before retiring. Other notable Gala contributions included 11 runs each from Samuel Lindores and Finlay Skeldon, both of whom were looking comfortable before having their innings cut short by some good Kelso bowling and fielding. Ruaridh Anderson and debutant Magnus Church seen Gala through to their allotted 20 overs as the visitors posted 121 for 6.

In reply, Kelso got off to a quick start despite losing opener Sinclair for a duck. Other Kelso opener Flannagan and number 3, Keddie struck the ball well and put pressure on the Gala bowlers. With Flannagan eventually retiring for a blistering 31 not out, Gala seized the opportunity with Robbie Paterson, Ruaridh Anderson and Matthew Lindores all picking up wickets in quick succession. Making his debut, Magnus Church then got the other danger player of Keddie (26) a few runs short of a retirement score. Some tight bowling and an improving fielding display seen Gala restrict their hosts to 98 for 7 from 20 overs, 23 runs short of their target.

Another good win for the junior side. Next week, we travel to  Edinburgh to take on Watsonians. Thanks again to the parents for making the journey and to our junior coaches for taking the team. Also, a thanks to Kelso for hosting us.

A big congratulations to Magnus Church and Gilbert Green for making their debuts for the Foxes! Well done guys!

GALA SCORECARD

J.Bell b J.Flannagan 7

R.Paterson b K.Keddie 6

M.Maceira retired not out 34

E.Wilkie b K.Jackson 2

A.Robertson LBW C.Hunter 4

S.Lindores LBW K.Keddie 11

F.Skeldon ct K.Keddie b B.Sinclair 11

R.Anderson not out 1

M.Church not out 2

G.Green did not bat

M.Lindores did not bat

Extras – 46

Gala 121 for 6 from 20 overs.

Kelso Bowling

J.Gibson 4-0-21-0

J.Flannagan 4-0-26-1

K.Jackson 4-1-29-1

K.Keddie 4-0-17-2

Kristian 2-0-12-0

C.Hunter 2-0-10-1

B.Sinclair 1-0-6-1

KELSO SCORECARD

B.Sinclair b M.Maceira 0

J.Flannagan retired not out 31

K.Keddie b M.Church 26

C.Hunter b R.Paterson 0

K.Jackson LBW R.Anderson 2

I.Robertson run out 0

Kristian ct R.Paterson b M.Lindores 7

Hayden run out 0

J.Gibson not out 10

H.Murray not out 2

Extras – 20

Kelso 98 for 7 from 20 overs.

Gala Bowling

J.Bell 3-0-6-0

M.Maceira 3-0-35-1

R.Paterson 3-0-12-1

R.Anderson 2-0-6-1

F.Skeldon 2-0-4-0

M.Lindores 2-0-3-1

E.Wilkie 1-0-1-0

M.Church 1-0-5-1

G.Green 1-0-5-0

S.Lindores 2-0-7-0