Set a challenging 177 to win by Clackmannan on Saturday in a Division 7
league match sponsored by Pub Refurbishment Largo achieved their target with
just 15 balls to spare through a carefully structured approach and some fine
batting, none more so than from 18 year-old Nick Robinson.
Earlier
in the day Largo had won the toss and asked Clackmannan to bat. The blustery
conditions made bowling difficult and with several key bowlers missing Largo’s
regular bowlers struggled to contain their opponents, who had only lost for the
first time the previous week. However, young Galloway bowled 7 tidy overs and
the fielders, notably Doug Smith and wicketkeeper Ryan Wilson, performed
admirably. Still with Tranter clubbing 61 and a quick-fire 8th wicket
partnership Clackmannan’s target seemed daunting.
The
first target of 25 runs in 10 overs was just missed, but 60 was achieved after
20 with Dakin and Barnes batting well and only one wicket lost. In seeking 80
runs after 25 overs Barnes chanced his pace against ladies international Alison
Ramsay’s arm and it was victory for the ladies when Ms Ramsay produced a
direct hit. Dakin, who had timed the ball beautifully, was bowled behind his
legs by opposition skipper Mike Nash for a fine 42 and at 100 for 4 in the 32nd
over the odds had swung in favour of the visitors. However, Nick Robinson had
other ideas and right from the start took the attack to the opposition treating
every bowler the same as he smote the ball ferociously in a rapid 36. When he
was finally caught in the deep 12 remained for victory and Sayer joined his
captain to guide Largo home to a highly impressive victory.
Clackmannan
County 2nd XI
|
|||
|
Nash |
lbw |
b
Galloway |
22 |
|
Brown
N |
c
and |
b
G. Nairne |
10 |
|
Davis |
c
N. Robinson |
b
B. Robinson |
12 |
|
Tranter |
run |
out |
61 |
|
Watkins |
c
Dakin |
b
G. Nairne |
10 |
|
Brown
J |
|
b
G. Nairne |
0 |
|
Ramsay |
run
out |
(
Galloway/Sayer) |
1 |
|
Allan |
not |
out |
17 |
|
Russell |
c
J. Barclay |
b
G. Nairne |
16 |
|
Pennycook |
not |
out |
2 |
|
Passe |
|
|
|
|
Extras |
|
|
22 |
|
TOTAL |
(45
overs) |
176 |
for
8 |
G.
Nairne 4-44
Largo 2nd
XI
|
|||
|
R.
Dakin |
|
b
M. Nash |
42 |
|
D.
Galloway |
lbw |
b
M. Nash |
3 |
|
I.
Barnes |
run
out |
(Ramsay) |
16 |
|
A.
Tocher |
c
Watkins |
b
Russell |
7 |
|
G.
Nairne |
not |
out |
32 |
|
N.
Robinson |
c
Davis |
b
M. Nash |
36 |
|
C.
Sayer |
not |
out |
6 |
|
R.
Wilson |
|
|
|
|
Doug
Smith |
|
|
|
|
B.
Robinson |
|
|
|
|
J.
Barclay |
|
|
|
|
Extras |
|
|
35 |
|
TOTAL |
(42.3
overs) |
177 |
for
5 |
M.
Nash 3-44