An period of heavy rain that caused flooding on areas of the Meigle Park pitch brought to an abrupt end, a match that was shaping up to be a good contest on Saturday as the 2nd XI welcomed Watsonians 4ths.
The visiting side batted first but Gala made a positive start with Liam Skeldon once again taking an early wicket, Watsonians Teall departing for a duck. With the visitors 0 for 1, Borthwick and Suresh came together and took the score up to 26 before Skeldon again removed Borthwick for 11. There was then another good partnership this time between Suresh and new batsman Patrick. The pair took the score up to 56 before Jamie Bell had Patrick caught for 12 and then immediately bowled Ferguson for 0. The visitors were left on 56 for 4 and Gala looking to be in the ascendancy. However, ran began to fall and the players left the field. With the rain persisting, Meigle Park began to flood and the decision was made to cancel the match with Watsonians 4ths 61 for 4 from 20 overs.
WATSONIANS 4TH XI INNINGS
H.Teall ct R.Patterson b L.Skeldon 0
A.Borthwick ct J.Bell b L.Skeldon 11
A.Suresh not out 20
A.Patrick ct N.Murton b J.Bell 12
L.Ferguson b J.Bell 0
T.Tucker not out 1
Extras – 10
Watsonians 4ths 61 for 4 from 20 overs.
Gala Bowling
L.Skeldon 5-0-9-2
C.Ormiston 5-0-15-0
J.Bell 4-0-18-2
M.Maceira 5-1-14-0
N.Murton 1-0-2-0