Campbell Century Highlight of Derby Win

Outstanding Debut Also From Aaron Paul

Falkland 1st XI 280 for 5 (40 overs)
(S.Campbell 101 ret, A.Paul 98, B,Srachan 67no)

Freuchie 1st XI 168 all out (32.5 overs)
(R.Birrell 43, A.Paul 2-27)

Falkland won by 112 runs

This was a 40 over a side 'friendly' match at Muir Road Park for both teams to have a final run out before the start of the season.

Falkland won the toss and Captain Stuart Campbell elected to bat. After losing fellow opener Steven Meikle early on, the Captain was joined at the crease by Aaron Paul. The pair put on 180 before Campbell reached 101 (from 82 balls) and decided to retire from the innings. Ben Strachan took over the mantle but Aaron Paul was out LBW on 98 (from 100 balls). Strachan cruised on to finish the innings not out with 67 runs from 35 balls. Falkland reached 280 for 5 from their 40 overs.

Freuchie replied with 168 all out after 32.5 overs. Robbie Birrell top scoring with 43. Aaron Paul returned bowling figures of 2 for 27 from 8 overs. Greg Chalmers 1 for 17 from 5 overs with Steven Meikle and Craig Hepburn both picking up 2 wickets. Falkland did give away 41 extras (including 23 wides).

Keith Meakin