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by Kenny Paterson

Gala/Hawick KO’d by DT

Another youthful Gala/Hawick Development team suffered defeat to table toppers Drummond Trinity by 144 runs.

With heavy rain in Edinburgh during the week, the match was switched to Meigle Park but the hosts were under the cosh early on as openers Gurjeet (87) and Pradeep (82) put on 164 for the first wicket.

Gala/Hawick did well to claw themselves back into the game however, as the returning pair Craig Thomson (2 for 39) and Alex Hastings (2 for 44) pegged back the visitors, with the aid of two catches by Maisie Maceira who also bowled well alongside Fergus Hastings.

The homesters got off to a solid start with Stuart Skeldon (14) and Jamie Bell (10).

But a succession of wickets fell before Paul Cowan (21) top scored to help Gala/Hawick finish on 86 all out.

Drummond Trinity 4s

A. Gurjeet ct N. Dobbie b L. Skeldon 87

A. Pradeep b A. Hastings 82

A. Puli run out (A. Hastings) 6

A. Naresh b A. Hastings 0

A. Jaykrishna ct M. Maceira b C. Thomson 11

A. Uday ct M. Maceira b C. Thomson 4

A. Mahesh not out 7

A. Logem ct C. Thomson b B. Johnston 11

A. Sai not out 1

Extras – 21

Total – 230 for seven wickets

C. Thomson 8-0-39-2; L. Skeldon 7-0-40-1; B. Johnston 7-0-50-1; A. Hastings 8-0-44-2; M. Maceira 3-0-17-0; F. Hastings 6-0-40-0.

Gala/Hawick Development team

S. Skeldon ct A. Mahesh b A. Uday 14

J. Bell b A. Sai 10

M. Maceira ct & b A. Uday 3

S. Lindores b A. Mahesh 0

C. Thomson ct & b A. Gurjeet 5

P. Cowan ct & b A. Puli 21

A. Hastings run out (A. Gurjeet) 0

F. Hastings run out (A. Gurjeet) 0

B. Johnston b A. Mahesh 6

N. Dobbie not out 1

L. Skeldon b A. Puli 0

Extras – 27

Total – 86 for ten wickets

A. Naresh 7-2-18-0; A. Logesh 4-2-5-0; A. Uday 3-1-3-2; A. Sai 5-0-17-1; A Ravi 3-1-3-0; A. Mahesh 7-1-13-2; A. Gurjeet 3-0-11-2; A. Puli 0.5-0-2-2.

by Kenny Paterson

Under 14s make Scottish Cup last 16

Gala Under 14s made the last 16 of the Scottish Cup with a fine win at Penicuik.

The young side scored 133 from their 20 overs, with the hosts finishing on 92 to give Gala a win at Kirkhill to ensure a round two trip to Watsonians.

Gala lost Sam Lindores and Jamie early doors but Fraser Wilson (25) and Robbie Paterson (33 not out) put together an excellent partnership.

John Ingram then added 27 as Gala ended on 133 for six.

Penicuik were always struggling to keep up with the Gala total with Maisie Maciera and Paterson in particular keeping the home team in check while taking wickets.

Wylie scored 30 not out but the home team finished 41 runs short of Gala’s total.

Thank you to Penicuik for hosting the team.

Gala U14s

F. Wilson b H. Fishkin 25

S. Lindores b T. Wylie 2

L. Skeldon run out 4

R. Paterson retired 33

J. Bell bowled B. Gray 1

J. Ingram ct Ferguson b C. Hynd 27

M. Maceira not out 1

M. Lindores b R. Dougeledy 0

E. Wilkie not out 0

Extras – 40

Total – 133 for six wickets

F. Ingram 4-0-16-0; T. Wylie 4-0-26-1; T. Fishkin 3-0-16-1; S. Longcroft 3-0-16-0; B. Gray 2-0-25-1; F. Ferguson 1-0-4-0; C. Hynd 1-0-6-1; L. Cairns 1-0-3-0; R. Dougeledy 1-1-0-1.

Penicuik Under 14s

B. Gray b M. Maceira 1

R. Dougeledy b L. Skeldon 4

F. Ingram ct J Ingram b R. Paterson 9

H. Fishkin run out J. Ingram 15

T. Wylie retired 30

S. Wichell run out 0

S. Longcroft b R. Paterson 1

C. Hynd run out 3

F. Ferguson not out 3

Extras – 26

Total – 92 for seven wickets

F. Wilson 4-0-9-0; M. Maceira 4-0-18-1; L. Skeldon 4-1-16-1; R. Paterson 4-0-15-2; J. Ingram 3-0-13-1; M. Lindores 1-0-3-0.

by Kenny Paterson

Weather frustrates

Gala’s cricketers endured a frustrating weekend as the weather resulted in both games being abandoned on Saturday.

The first team hosted Stewart’s Melville 2nds at Meigle Park aiming to make it four wins out of four in ESCA Division One.

And they got off to another excellent start with openers Sid Siddhu (26 not out) and Finlay Rutherford (28 not out) sharing their third consecutive 50 partnership.

After negotiating a difficult opening spell by South African Ralph Giraudeaux and Australian Sam Langley, the opening pair began to open up, taking 16 off two overs by David Sharkey.

With Gala looking good at 53 off 13 overs, Stewart’s Melville left the pitch claiming the light rain was presenting a health and safety issue for their players. Gala disagreed but with no umpires present, and the light rain not relenting, the game was eventually abandoned leaving the Braw Lads frustrated.

Down the A7 at Hawick, Gala/Hawick Development team’s game with Leith FAB 3rds in Division Seven was reduced to 30 overs each to try to get a game in before the scheduled rain arrived.

The home side reduced the visitors to 54 for 5 but John Ingram’s 53 helped Leith to a highly competitive 167 for 7. Fergus Hastings led the way for the development team, with 3 for 22 while Scott Paterson took 2 for 21 and Brian Johnson was unlucky to finish wicketless from his six over spell.

But with the latter part of the innings played in heavy rain and with the weather not easing off, both captains took the sensible decision to abandon the match at the halfway point.

Gala v Stewart’s Melville 2nds

S. Siddhu not out 26

F. Rutherford not out 28

Extras – 4

Total – 53 for 0 wickets

R. Giraudeaux 5-0-16-0; S. Langley 6-0-24-0; D. Sharkey 2-0-16-0.

Gala/Hawick v Leith FAB 3rds

Z. Siddiqui b S. Paterson 9

B. Bhandari b S. Paterson 0

M. Parekh st M. Hastings b F. Hastings 21

V. Rajendran ct S. Lindores b F. Hastings 18

I. Fareed run out (C. Fernandes) 21

M. Lasure ct M. Hastings b F. Hastings 0

E. Caan ct J. Boyle b L. Skeldon 19

J. Ingram not out 53

N. Mehta not out 8

Extras – 18

Total – 167 for seven wickets

S. Paterson 6-2-21-2; L. Skeldon 6-1-35-1; B. Johnson 6-1-11-0; F. Hastings 4-0-22-3; R. Paterson 2-0-21-0; J. Boyle 5-0-34-0; P. Mactaggart 1-0-17-0.

by Kenny Paterson

Under 12s see off Watsonians

Gala Under 12s claimed a 63 run win over Watsonians Wallabies for their second win in the Edinburgh and Lothians League.

The young Gala side scored 155 with John Imray top scoring with 35 while in reply Watsonians scored 93 with Ellie Wilkie taking four wickets and Lewis Campbell three wickets.

Thank you to Watsonians for taking the trip down to Meigle Park for the game.

by Kenny Paterson

Grange debut for Under 16s

Gala Under 16s enjoyed a memorable debut in the Edinburgh and Lothians League at the home of Scottish cricket.

The young side played against Grange on the same pitch as Scotland famously defeated England last year.

And while they suffered a heavy defeat, it was a great experience for the side.

Grange batted first and made 180 for 6 from their 20 overs.

Top bowler was Jamie Bell who took three wickets, while Robbie Paterson claimed two and Liam Skeldon the other.

Gala struggled in reply with Jamie Crooks – who was helping the side out due to a lack of numbers – scoring 31 not out in their total of 50 all out.

Grange Under 16s

A. Docherty ct R. Paterson b L. Skeldon 34

H Gray b J. Bell 5

F. Huddlestone ct S. Lindores b J. Bell 53

M. Brown not out 50

J. Benstead ct J. Crooks b R. Paterson 0

N. Temparey ct J. Crooks b R. Paterson 21

R. Hussey ct R. Paterson b J. Bell 4

P. Hughes not out 1

Extras – 12

Total – 180 for six wickets

L. Skeldon 4-0-34-1; M. Maceira 4-0-37-0; R. Paterson 4-0-44-2; J. Bell 4-0-26-3; J. Crooks 4-0-37-0.

Gala Under 16s

 L. Skeldon b R. Hussey 0

J. Crooks not out 31

R. Paterson ct F. Huddlestone b R. Hussey 1

J. Bell b H. Gray 4

S. Lindores b H. Gray 0

A. Robertson b H. Gray 0

M. Lindores ct & b H. Gray 0

K. Singtoor b H. Gray 0

M. Maceira b H. Gray 0

E. Wilkie b M. Brown 1

Extras – 13

Total – 50 for nine wickets

R. Hussey 2-0-17-2; N. Temparey 2-0-11-0; H. Gray 2-1-2-6; P. Hughes 2-0-14-0; A. Doherty 2-0-5-0;  M. Brown 1-1-0-1; F. Huddlestone 1-0-6-0.

by Kenny Paterson

Millar misses ton but still guides Gala to win

A superb knock of 88 by Duncan Millar guided Gala to a perfect start against St Boswells to their Border 2020 League campaign.

Millar smashed 10 fours and four sixes in an impressive innings before he was run out with his maiden century in sight.

But the rest of the batsmen chipped in, with Jamie Crooks (20), Rory Hancock (25 not out) and Finlay Rutherford (17 not out) helping Gala to an impressive 179 for 3 from their 20 overs.

In reply, St Boswells were behind the run rate from the off, with Scott Hunter falling to Rory Hancock.

Jordan Broom (15), Ross Graham (25) and Steven Laidlaw (13) provided some resistance for the home side but in the end they were well short of Gala’s total as St Boswells finished 82 for seven.

Ross Patterson claimed 2 for 13 and Crooks 2 for 20 from their four overs.

Gala

D. Millar run out 88

J. Crooks ct & b J. Broom 20

S. Evans ct S. Marshall b R. Needham 9

F. Rutherford not out 17

R. Hancock not out 25

Extras – 20

Total – 179 for three wickets

F. Blackie 2-0-15-0; S. Marshall 4-0-38-0; J. Broom 4-0-36-1; C. Paterson 4-0-31-0;

R. Needham 4-0-41-1; S. Laidlaw 2-0-15-0.

St Boswells

J. Broom st D. Millar b J. Crooks 15

S. Hunter b R. Hancock 2

R. Graham ct K. Paterson b R. Patterson 25

S. Laidlaw st D. Millar b J. Crooks 13

S. Marshall lbw F. Rutherford 2

C. Wilson b R. Patterson 2

C. Paterson run out 3

R. Needham not out 8

D. Grant not out 1

Extras – 11

Total – 82 for seven wickets

S. Evans 4-1-7-0; R. Hancock 4-0-13-1; J. Crooks 4-0-20-2; F. Rutherford 4-0-27-1; R. Patterson 4-0-13-2.

by Kenny Paterson

Under 16s exit Scottish Cup

Gala Under 16s were knocked out of the Scottish Cup by a classy Carlton outfit at Meigle Park.

The hosts struggled to 74 for 9 from their 20 overs, with the Edinburgh opponents surpassing the score in the 10th over.

Batting first, Gala were on the backfoot straight away when they lost openers Charis Scott and Liam Skeldon cheaply.

The returning Ben Ballantyne put up a good fight to make 17 on his return but once he and captain Harris Rutherford (8) were out, Gala crumbled to 54 for 9.

They only reached 74 thanks to a gutsy last man stand by Robbie Paterson (11 not out) and Jamie Bell (6).

Top bowler for Carlton was Hutchison who claimed five wickets for just three runs.

Carlton flew out of the traps quickly until Harris Rutherford claimed two wickets while Rory Wilson grabbed a third, but with Murray making 35 not out, Carlton were comfortable winners.

All the best to Carlton in the next round when they face Edinburgh rivals Watsonians and thanks again to Stuart Skeldon for taking the side, and our main sponsor Rowan Boland Memorial Trust, alongside other junior sponsors MKM Building Supplies and Caravan Fix.

Gala Under 16s

C. Scott b J. Beattie 8

L. Skeldon b R. McIntyre 0

B. Ballantyne lbw E. Hutchinson 17

H. Rutherford ct C. Keatinge b B. Bertram 8

F. Wilson b J. Beattie 0

L. Allan ct ? b E. Hutchison 0

M. Rutherford ct & b E. Hutchinson 0

R. Wilson b E. Hutchinson 2

R. Paterson not out 11

F. Hastings b E. Hutchinson 0

J. Bell not out 6

Extras – 17

Total – 74 for nine wickets

C. Keatinge 2-0-9-0; R. McIntyre 2-1-4-1; B. Bertram 4-0-13-1; J. Beattie 4-0-14-2; E. Hutchinson 3-1-3-5; E. Keatinge 1-0-1-0; I. Dawson 1-0-12-0; M. Mackie 1-0-1-0; F. Keatinge 1-0-8-0.

Carlton Under 16s

R. McIntyre ct ? b H. Rutherford 21

G. Murray not out 35

C. Keatinge ct ? b R. Wilson 12

E. Hutchinson ct ? b H. Rutherford 0

E. Keatinge not out 2

Extras – 5

Total – 75 for three wickets

F. Wilson 3-0-34-0; H. Rutherford 4-0-21-2; R. Wilson 2-0-18-0; F. Hastings 0.3-0-1-0.

by Kenny Paterson

Under 16s claim Kelso win

Gala Under 16s claimed a nine wicket win over their Kelso counterparts at Shedden Park.

Gala did well to restrict the homesters to 87 for five wickets from their 20 overs, with Maisie Maceira claiming two wickets and Robbie Paterson taking one for 5 off his three overs.

In reply, Sam Lindores (25 retired) and Paterson (14) got Gala off to a great start before Fraser Wilson and Jamie Bell finished off the job in the 16th over.

Thanks to Kelso for hosting the game.

Kelso Under 15s

J. Flannigan ct & b R. Paterson 14

K. Jackson b L. Skeldon 12

K. Edie run out (F. Wilson) 10

A. Ted b M. Maceira 22

A. George ct ? b M. Maceira 0

M. Jackson not out 0

Extras – 30

Total – 87 for five wickets

L. Skeldon 4-1-13-1; F. Wilson 4-0-22-0; R. Paterson 3-0-5-1; H. Rutherford 2-1-10-0; J. Bell 1-0-1-0; M. Maceira 3-0-18-2; E. Wilkie 3-0-14-0.

Gala Under 15s

S. Lindores retired 25

R. Paterson ct ? B. Sinclair 11

F. Wilson not out 22

J. Bell not out 6

Extras – 22

Total – 88 for one wicket

E. Stevens 2-0-3-0; J. Gibson 2-0-15-0; A. George 2-0-5-0; F. Mason 2-0-11-0; B. Sinclair 2-0-9-1; A. Alfie 2-0-8-0; A. Angus 2-0-17-0; K. Eddie 1.2-0-13-0.

by Kenny Paterson

Local firms back club once again

Gala Cricket Club will look the part this season thanks to the continued support of three generous local firms.

Galashiels-based cashmere accessories brand Sinclair Duncan is the Meigle Park club’s main sponsors for the fourth successive season, and along with Keith Irvine Plastering and Channel Salon Hairdressing have helped provide Gala with new training tops.

The trio’s logos will also continue to be worn with pride on the playing shirts and jumpers of Gala’s senior cricketers this season as they compete in East Division One, Division Seven in the Development team, East Sunday League and Border 2020 League.

Gala CC Secretary Kenny Paterson said: “We are indebted to all three companies for their fantastic support of the club in recent years, which continues this season.

“We continue to try to make strides both on and off the pitch, with a ladies come and try day later this month, All Stars Cricket returning on 24 May, our junior sides having more fixtures against Edinburgh and Lothian sides this season and three Scotland female representative games at Meigle Park in July and August.

“The backing of Sinclair Duncan, Keith Irvine Plastering and Channel Salon is a huge boost to our efforts to keep trying to improve and become a more integral part of the local community, and the players are honoured to wear their names again in 2019.” 

Sinclair Paterson, Director of Sinclair Duncan, added: “We are delighted to support Gala Cricket Club for the fourth season in a row and wish the club every success for the remainder of the year.”

Gala CC still has sponsorship opportunities this season. Any company or individual who can support the club – with packages starting at just £20 – can find out more or request a sponsorship brochure from Kenny Paterson ([email protected] or phone 07913767871), or the brochure be downloaded from the club’s new website – www.galacricketclub.co.uk.

Photo – back row, left to right, Keith Irvine, Debbie Paterson of Sinclair Duncan, Gala CC Secretary Kenny Paterson with two year old supporter Freya Paterson, Claire Barry of Channel Salon, and overseas amateur player Scott Evans; front row, Gala Foxes junior players Bailey and Leo Paterson modelling the new training tops.

About Sinclair Duncan

Sinclair Duncan is a luxury cashmere accessories brand, selling to over 50 stores in the UK and exporting to over 15 countries including Japan, USA and France.

Established in 2012 by Sinclair and Debbie Paterson and based in Galashiels, the Sinclair Duncan ethos is to support independent manufacturers and reinforce the area’s strong reputation for high quality textile manufacturing.

Sinclair Duncan have their new collection out now, which features beautiful lightweight cashmere stoles and sophisticated wool/silk scarves, all made in Scotland.

Find out more at www.sinclairduncan.com

About Keith Irvine Plastering

With 30 years of experience, Keith Irvine Plastering offers a range of services including rough casting, tiling and plastering.

Phone 07773142226 or visit www.facebook.com/keithirvineplastering for more information.

About Channel Salon

Channel Salon Hairdressing is conveniently located in the centre of Galashiels within Channel House on Channel Street. They offer a range of services including colours, cuts, styling, wedding-day hair and semi-permanent straightening, all within an upbeat and contemporary salon.

Phone 01896 758531 or visit www.channelsalon.co.uk

by Kenny Paterson

Females encouraged to get fit and try cricket

Females of all ages are invited to come and try a new sport later this month at Gala Cricket Club.

The club already has two Scotland female internationalists Caitlin Ormiston and Charis Scott, alongside upcoming Eastern Knights squad player Maisie Maceira.

And Caitlin and Charis will help lead the sessions which will be run at under 13 and senior age group on Friday 31 May.

There will also be an opportunity to find out more about the various social events at the club and enjoy some food and drink after the sessions.

Caitlin Ormiston added: “The sessions will be fun and are open to any female of any age or ability or fitness level to try.”We will have music and the bar will also be open afterwards so it would be great to see as many people there as possible.”

“You do not need to want to play cricket competitively to come along and the sessions will predominantly be softball cricket to try and get some exercise.”

The evening begins at 6pm to 7pm for under 13s and 7pm to 8pm for senior age group with more information from [email protected].