Falkland Triumph in Village Cup

Staxton 129 all out in 34.3 Overs
(C Dove 45, J Robson 35, Steven Meikle 3 for 24, R Hepburn 3 for 15)

Falkland 131 for 2 in 27 Overs
(Steven Meikle 41, G Watson 37 not out)

Falkland Won by 8 Wkts.

Falkland, whose League form has been none too great recently, nevertheless delighted their supporters with a good 8 wicket won over Staxton of Yorkshire in the Village Cup at Scroggie Park on Sunday. The weather was certainly a little better than Saturday, and the club were rewarded with a healthy turnout of supporters, as they advanced to the last 16 of the tournament.

Staxton won the toss and opted to bat, and after a good start which saw them at 101 for 2 at one point, wickets began to tumble thanks mainly to the accurate bowling of Steven Meikle and Ryan Hepburn who took three wickets each for 26 and 15 respectively. When Kris Glen caught their danger man Chris Dove who scored 45, Falkland were well on top and remained there to dismiss the Yorkshiremen for 129 all out. Both Alan Hamilton and Callum Watson are to be commended for taking two wickets each, and generally, the team fielded well

Falkland reached the total with only two wickets down thanks to intelligent batting from man of the match, Steven Meikle, who scored 41 and Graeme Watson who hit 37 not out.

It was a good win for the Falkland team, who have a home tie in the next round on July 9.

David Potter