Aleems too Strong for Largo

Largo entertain Kilmarnock in the Lloyds TSB Small Clubs Cup and what a contest it turned out to be! Killie won the toss and elected to bat on an excellent batting surface. Again the Largo bowlers toiled a little bit in the heat and with the Kille dangerman Aleem on song, it was going to be a long afternoon in the field.  Largo stuck to their task well and with a bit more luck might have captured the wicket of Aleem, who went on to score a magnificent 134.  Largo eventually had Killie 288 for 8 after their 45 overs, a daunting total to chase but on the East Drive wicket it was certainly achievable.

A slight setback saw Largo opener Walker tweak his hamstring in the field, but with the aid of a runner he was able to open the innings.  In front of a sizeable East Drive crowd the Largo team produced one of the most exciting run chases seen at the ground as everyone of the Largo batsmen contributed to the excitement.  Despite his injury Walker scored 50.  exciting partnerships developed between Murdoch and Asman and Murdoch and Barclay as the Fifers edged their way closer to the target but with an over to spare and the loss of a few wickets Largo were all out for 278, a magnificent effort but Killie had held there nerve in the field. It had all come down to one man’s innings, Aleem.  Largo can be very proud of their efforts and they got a tremendous reception from a disappointed but proud home crowd.