New boys Bass Rock proved too strong for Gala/Hawick Development team as the North Berwick team won by seven wickets in a Division Seven clash at Meigle Park.

Gala/Hawick scored an under par 97 for 8 after a series of batsmen made start but got themselves out including Kenny Paterson (16), Caitlin Ormiston (14) and Jack Gammie (11). A number of youngsters impressed however, with good shots unfortunately going unrewarded. Top bowler for Bass Rock was Ian Hemsley (2 for 7).

Scott Paterson claimed three wickets in quick succession to pull the home team back into the match and leave Bass Rock wobbling at 26 for 3.

But experienced duo Amis (42 not out) and ex-Edinburgh Accies skipper Nick Murden (31 not out) guided the visitors to victory with more than 17 overs to spare.

Gala/Hawick Development Team

M. Hastings b R. Bainbridge 10

J. Sax-Dixon b D. Milne 4

K. Paterson ct N. Murden b R. Bainbridge 16

C. Ormiston ct D. Milne b M. Lyall 14

J. Boyle b I. Hemsley 8

S. Paterson b I. Hemsley 2

L. Skeldon ct M. Lyall b R. Webb 4

J. Gammie ct B. Gray b B. Ellis 11

F. Hastings not out 2

B. Johnson not out 5

Extras – 21

Total – 97 for eight wickets

A. Armstrong 8-2-14-0; D. Milne 5-0-12-1; R. Bainbridge 6-1-23-2; M. Hagan 3-0-13-0; I. Hemsley 5-1-7-2; M. Lyall 6-2-10-1; R. Webb 4-1-3-1; B. Ellis 3-1-6-1.

Bass Rock

M. Hagan ct M. Hastings b S. Paterson 22

J. Amis not out 42

B. Ellis b S. Paterson 0

B. Gray ct J. Sax-Dixon b S. Paterson 0

M. Murden not out 31

Extras – 4

Total – 99 for three wickets

S. Paterson 8-3-27-3; J. Gammie 6-1-27-0; C. Ormiston 5-0-20-0; B. Johnson 3-0-17-0; F. Hastings 0.3-0-4-0.

New overseas player Scott Evans made a vital contribution on his Gala debut as the Braw Lads started life in Division One with a rain-affected win.

New Zealander Evans took three wickets and made an unbeaten 16 which proved vital as heavy rain in Edinburgh saw the game ended early, with Gala ahead on the Edinburgh League Calculator meaning they claimed the full points.

Marchmont batted first on a difficult Cavalry Park pitch and were soon in trouble as they slumped to 26 for 3 with Nick McIntyre, Dean Moir and Evans claiming a wicket each.

Wickets continued to fall at regular intervals to leave the homesters 59 for 6, but Jalagandeeswaran provided an entertaining comeback with an unbeaten 67 which included four 4s and four 6s to drag Marchmont to 132 all out.

The returning Dean Moir took 3 for 23 while Evans finished with 3 for 36.

In reply, Gala got off to a rapid start thanks to Duncan Millar (17) and Josh Irvine (23).

But Marchmont’s Simon Joy produced a superb spell to take five for 24 to rip through Gala and leave them struggling at 67 for 5.

Captain Dinesh Tharanga and Evans came together, and after a rain break at 72, the pair pulled the score up to 86 when heavy rain meant the match was abandoned.

But with Gala ahead of the run rate on the rain calculator, they claimed a narrow nine run victory.

Marchmont

S. Panchal ct D. Tharanga b D. Moir 1

B. Duerden b N. McIntyre 9

M. Thomson ct D. Millar b S. Evans 10

V. Jalagandeeswaran not out 67

A. Mohapatra lbw D. Tharanga 4

N. Patel ct J. Halls b S. Evans 4

P. Keogh ct D. Tharanga b J. Halls 3

S. Dyer ct J. Halls b G. Mein 10

G. Bevan ct D. Millar b S. Evans 4

D. Sardesai ct N. McIntyre b D. Moir 5

S. Joy ct D. Moir b D. Moir 5

Extras – 10

Total – 132 for ten wickets

N. McIntyre 9-2-18-1; D. Moir 7.5-2-23-3; S. Evans 9-2-36-3; D. Tharanga 9-2-20-1; J. Halls 4-0-16-1; G. Mein 3-1-11-1; R. Hancock 3-0-5-0.

Gala

J. Halls b S. Joy 6

D. Millar lbw S. Joy 17

F. Rutherford ct&b S. Joy 4

J. Irvine lbw S. Joy 23

R. Patterson lbw S. Joy 4

D. Tharanga not out 5

S. Evans not out 16

Extras – 11

Total – 86 for five wickets

P. Keogh 6-0-36-0; S. Joy 9-1-24-5; V. Jalagandeeswaran 6-1-16-0; N. Patel 3-0-6-0; S. Dyer 0.2-0-2-0.

We have been donated a series of photos from over 100 years ago which shed light on our historic club.

The photos, alongside the book A History of Gala Cricket Club from 1853 to 1939, were kindly donated by the family of former player W. R. Simpson with the club now aiming to produce a display in recognition of its importance.

The photos include a shot of A. Beardsworth, who was signed as a professional in 1909. From Bradford, Beardsworth was a bowler who played for three seasons at Mossilee taking an impressive 165 wickets in that time before moving to Clydesdale.

There is also an image of a game between Gala and Australian XI in 1919, after cricket took a back seat during World War I.

The Australian side was made up of students studying at the Technical College, and while they were comfortably defeated by Gala, a number assisted the team during the season.

Another image showing the winning 1922 Factory Cup team – Tweed Mill – who defeated Netherdale Mill by six runs in the final.

And there is a final photo without any date attached to it.

The book History of Gala Cricket Club 1853 to 1939 by R. A. Anderson is a fascinating look at the club from its inception to the start of World War II.

It includes information about Mossilee hosting Scotland against India in 1909, when the Scots were on course for a famous win – needing 43 runs to win with seven wickets remaining – until rain stopped play.

The book’s conclusion appears still relevant now, exactly 75 years after it was written: “To those who appreciate the value of fresh air and sunshine as aids, the breezy slopes of Mossilee will always be an attraction, and one feels sure that for some time to come Gala Cricket Club will still have a place in the sporting activities of the town.”

Kenny Paterson, Gala Cricket Club Secretary, said: “Many thanks to the family of W. R. Simpson for this collection of photos and the historical book which will now take pride of place in our clubrooms.”

Caitlin Ormiston and Charis Scott have been selected to join up with the Scotland Wildcats where they are currently undergoing an intensive training camp in La Manga, Spain. The Wildcats are also training alongside the Scotland Men’s team.

Having had a successful summer for their country last year, including playing in internationals at Meigle Park, the camp will provide an opportunity for the pair to continue their development and enjoy a great experience.

The club would like to congratulate the pair on this great achievement! #proud

The 2019 outdoor season begins tonight (Mon 1st April), as senior training starts at Meigle Park. Training is every Monday and Thursday from 6pm-8pm, with players new, current and old more than welcome to join us for what is to be another exciting season at the club!

We are delighted to be involved in Cricket Scotland’s #Beanies4BrainTumours initiative! New club beanies on the way!

Junior Indoor Training will run every Friday starting the 8th March all the way through to the 19th April (excluding Fri 29th March) at the Queens Centre in Galashiels! 7-8pm every week and new faces always welcome!

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Following relegation from the Championship last year, we look forward to getting stuck back into ESCA Division 1 in 2019! 🏏🏏

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