Falkland Through to Village Cup Round 2

Falkland 1st XI 357 for 5 (40 Overs)
(G.Watson 104, St. Meikle 81, A.Ferguson 73)

Kilmalcolm 122 all out (32 Overs)
(G.Chambers 3-11, A.Hamilton Jr 2-15)

Falkland Won by 235 Runs

On a cold, breezy but sunny Spring afternoon at Greenpark, Greenock, Falkland were hosted in their First Round match in the National Village Cup by Kilmalcolm Cricket Club. The home side clearly enjoyed their Cricket and the spirit in which the match was played was first class. However, the match itself was rather one sided.

Ryan Hepburn, Falkland's Captain for the day won the toss and elected to bat. Falkland very quickly settled into the game with openers Steven Meikle and Adam Ferguson scoring 81 and 73 respectively. Graeme Watson making a welcome return to the playing side scored an effortless 104 from 71 balls, supported by Geordie Gallagher who made 45. Falkland completed their 40 overs reaching 357 with just 5 wickets down.

The home side were undaunted and were intent on enjoying the day but were bowled out for 122 runs from 32 overs. Greg Chambers returned bowling figures of 3 for 11 from 5 overs, Alan Hamilton 2 for 15 from 7 overs, Ryan Hepburn 2 for 21 from 7 overs and Ashley Anson 2 for 22 from 4 overs.

Falkland comfortably through to the next round.

Keith Meakin