Juniors edged out in Edinburgh

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by Jack Halls

The Gala Foxes continued their start to the season in the Lothian Junior League as they made the trip to the Grange, the home of the national cricket team, to take on Grange Cyclones.

With the home side opting to bat first, Gala opened the bowling with Maisie Maceira and Sam McAneny, followed by Jamie Bell. The three bowled well and restricted the Grange openers scoring rate. Then, the introduction of Gala’s fourth bowler, John Imray, brought the visitors first wicket. A fine catch off his own bowling left Grange opener Welsh going back to the pavilion.

However, other Grange opener Kidd and new batsman Vundi began to put together a good partnership and Gala had to be patient before their next wicket. John Imray eventually picked up his second, while Bailey Paterson also claimed the wicket of the home sides top scorer, Vundi (23).

Captain Robbie Paterson then picked up two quick wickets and the other Gala bowlers chipped in to restrict the remainder of the Grange batting line up with Matthew Lindores, Keiran Singhtoor and Michael Warner all bowling tightly.

Grange went onto post 81 for 7 from their 16 overs. The pick of the Gala bowlers were Robbie Paterson (2 for 6) and John Imray (2 for 15).

In response, Gala made a rapid start, scoring 16 from the first 2 overs before Sam McAneny (7) was bowled by Grange opener Welsh. Some good bowling in particular from the home sides openers restricted Gala’s scoring with Jamie Bell (5) and Matthew Lindores (0) being unfortunate wickets to fall.

A good partnership from Robbie Paterson and John Imray offered some resistance to a good bowling side, but after the pair retired, Gala left themselves with too much to do and ended up just 11 runs short of their target with Bailey Paterson and debutant Michael Warner both finishing not out. Gala ended their innings 70 for 5 from 16 overs.

All in all, the team can be proud of their efforts against opponents from one of the country’s leading cricket clubs. A fantastic experience also for the players getting to play on an international ground! Thanks again to the parents for making the journey to Edinburgh and to junior coordinator Stuart Skeldon for taking the team.

GRANGE CYCLONES INNINGS

  • H.Kidd ct K.Singhtoor b J.Imray 16
  • R.Welsh ct + b J.Imray 3
  • K.Vundi b B.Paterson 23
  • T.Jarold ct J.Imray b K.Singhtoor 3
  • M.Dawson b R.Paterson 2
  • T.Wake b R.Paterson 0
  • G.Thomas not out 10
  • D.Strudwick run out (J.Imray) 1
  • F.Clark not out 2

Extras – 21

Grange Cyclones 81 for 7 from 16 overs

Gala Foxes Bowling

  • M.Maceira 2-0-7-0
  • S.McAneny 2-0-3-0
  • J.Bell 2-0-5-0
  • J.Imray 2-0-15-2
  • B.Paterson 1-0-17-1
  • M.Lindores 2-0-8-0
  • R.Paterson 2-0-6-2
  • K.Singhtoor 0.5-0-5-1
  • M.Warner 2-0-8-0

GALA FOXES INNINGS

  • S.McAneny b R.Welsh 7
  • K.Singhtoor b H.Kidd 4
  • M.Lindores b H.Kidd 0
  • J.Bell ct K.Vundi b R.Welsh 5
  • J.Imray retired not out 14
  • R.Paterson retired not out 14
  • B.Paterson not out 2
  • M.Maceira ct H.Kidd b F.Clark 5
  • M.Warner not out 3

Extras – 16

Gala Foxes 70 for 5 from 16 overs

Grange Cyclones Bowling

  • H.Kidd 2-0-11-2
  • R.Welsh 2-0-6-2
  • K.Vundi 2-1-4-0
  • D.Strudwick 1.5-0-25-0
  • M.Dawson 3-1-5-0
  • F.Clark 3-1-5-0
  • G.Thomas 2-0-4-0