Strath see off Stoneywood

Jun 6 2008

STRATHEARN CC’s Senior Section (sponsored by The Cherrybank Inn) maintained their promising start to the season by registering a 39-run win over promotion challengers Stoneywood Dyce XI last weekend.

Put into bat on a pitch still damp from the previous days rain, Strathy were tied down by tight bowling from the visitors along with wickets falling at crucial times. Six of the top seven batsmen reached double figures but none scored more than 30. A final total of 164-9 is normally 30-40 runs below par at Doo’cot and with the pitch drying out at a rate of knots, Stoneywood made good progress towards their target.

Despite losing both openers on 43, they had progressed to 95-3 with 17 overs remaining and were looking favourites until a string of well timed bowling changes by skipper Patterson saw the game turnaround. Tight bowling & fielding saw the visitors panic and within the space of ten overs, Strathy had dismissed Stoneywood for 125, with Duncan Marsh taking 3-14 to complete an important victory.

Sunday’s rain affected fixture with Perthshire XI at the North Inch saw the hosts dismissed for 92 in 30 overs, with 14 year old Michael Murphie cleaning up the tail with 3-14. Heavy rain seemed certain to scupper the fixture over tea but a willingness to complete the fixture by both captains saw the visitors reach the target of 93 with three wickets in hand, Simon Edwards batting sensibly to remain unbeaten on 23 at the end.

This weekend’s fixtures see Strathearn look to maintain their fine start to the season when they entertain St Modans at Doo’cot Park (players meet at 12.5pm). Whilst on Sunday, Strathearn XI make the relatively short trip to visit Rossie Priory XI in Division 2 with players asked to meet at Doo’cot Park at midday. On Tuesday evening there is a 2nd round 3 Counties Cup tie at home to Perthshire (6.15 start) for which a team shall be arranged over the weekend.

For further information please call Mike Young on 01738 860085 or Jonathan Hill on 01738 643437.

Strathearn Sharks CC – Junior Section

OUTDOOR coaching for Strathearn Juniors continues on Monday evening (weather permitting) at Doo’cot Park, Perth with a 6.15pm start through to 8pm.

Any new boys or girls aged nine years or who will be nine during 2008, and upwards who wish to attend will be made most welcome on the night. Qualified coaches will be in attendance each week and in addition to our junior training on Monday evenings, there is a full programme of fixtures at U-13 & U-15 in the Fife Junior League during the season.

Two fixtures are scheduled for next week. There is a home fixture with Largo U-13’s on Monday at Doo’cot Park (6.15pm start) for which a team for this match will be arranged prior to Monday evening ,whilst the U15’s are in action away to Stirling County on Wednesday evening.

Players for this match will be selected at training on Monday evening and those selected should meet at the Cherrybank Inn car park at 5.15pm.

Any parents who are able to assist with transport with this game would be welcome.

For the younger brigade (up to 11 years old) the juniors will be participating in the local Kwik Cricket Festivals organised by Perth & Kinross Cricket Development Officer, Andrew Lawson on Sunday mornings. The next scheduled festival is on Sunday 29th June and is hosted by Glendelvine CC at Spittalfield.

Parents are reminded that children should be collected no later than 8.15pm on Monday evenings.

Results

Strathearn (25pts) 164-9 J Hill 30, D Patton 26, M Louw 3-26, B Singh 3-43. Stoneywood Dyce XI (9pts) 125. J Hameeteman 25, D Marsh 3-14, I Patterson 2-34

Strathmore & Perthshire Cricket Union Div.1 , Doo’cot Park,Saturday. Perthshire XI (6pts) 92. Samir 32, MJ Murphie 3-14, S Hussain 3-20. Strathearn XI (25pts) 93-7. S Edwards 23 no.,A Mearns 21, D Armstrong 2-8

Strathmore & Perthshire Cricket Union Div.2 , North Inch, Sunday