Batting Disaster

St Michael's produced one of their worst batting performances in a long time in their home game against Partick Last Sunday.

Having won the toss they managed to hold Partick to 144 for 9 after their 50 overs, with Graeme McKirdle and Andrew Dawson starring with the ball.

In reply, Saints' batsmen never looked like chasing the low total, Dawson and Ahsenul Alam being the only ones to reach double figures, as they were bowled out for 87, with four batsmen scoring 0.

A lot of hard work will be reguired before this weekend's game, when they play host to a strong Kelburne side. Thanks go to Connor Bowie for scoring the book, and to Match Ball Sponsor Tesco.

Scores: Partick 144 for 9 (Dawson, 4-7, McKirdle, 2-24) : St Michael's 87 all out (Dawson 38, Alam 23)

30/06/06

Ross Explodes

St Michael's 1st XI made it 2 wins from 2 on Saturday thanks to a explosive bowling performance from Ross Marscheider.

Captain Matt Moss loss the toss and was asked to bat in the home game against East Kilbride. Opening bats Andrew Dawson and Chris Brockwell once again got off to a solid start adding 36 for the first wicket before Dawson was given out lbw playing across the line.

Jerry Goodin then joined Brockwell and took the score to 102. Both of them were looking in good touch, and Goodin in particular took 15 runs off one over. However both of them departed when the score was on 105, and East Kilbride's bowlers hit back to take the last six wickets for 40 runs, Saints being all out for 149.

After the break opening bowler Marscheider came out firing, and ripped apart the East Kilbride's batting, moving the ball in the air and off the seam to take the top six wickets. He was well supported by Dawson and Goodin, and in a fine spell, finished with figures of 7 for 54. East Kilbride were all out for 134.

This was a vital win for Saints, as it now takes them clear of the bottom of the table. The team will be hoping to build on the last two weeks and gain another 25 points in the away game this Saturday wih Glasgow Accies. Thanks go to match ball sponsor, Ronnie Bradford.

Scores: St Michael's 149 all out (Goodin 34, Brockwell 31) : East Kilbride 134 all out (Marscheider 7-54, Dawson 2-17)

17/06/08

First Win For Saints

Saint Michael's 1st XI finally got their first win of the season when they played hosts to GHK on a fine afternoon at the Kingholm last Saturday.

Captain Shab Rankine won the toss and chose to field. Opening bowlers Damien Wilson and Graeme McKirdle both started their spells well. McKirdle got some bounce and pace off the wicket, and Wilson bowled his usual line and length, getting the bowl to swing all over the place, and it didn't take long for Saints to get an early wicket when Wilson clean bowled GHK's opening bat Singh in his third over.

After Saints' perfect start at 4 for 1, runs were hard to come by for the GHK batsmen and when McKirdle was rewarded with his first wicket, the score had only moved on to 32. GHKs batsmen tightened up at this stage and put on a partnership of 50 before Wilson struck twice in one over, to take GHKs score to 82 for 4.

A double bowling change saw Rankine come on himself, with Jerry Goodin from the other end. Both bowlers got into the action in their fourth over and from then on, did not take long to wrap up the innings thanks to support from the fielders, particular Chris Brockwell who helped himself to three catches, and a sharp catch by Mark Pagan in the slips.

GHKs innings finished on 132 all out. Over the tea interval, Saints batsmen knew they should be able to chase down the total, but it was on their minds that they had not reached such a total so far this season.

However opening bats Andrew Dawson and Brockwell set about the run chase positively and for the second week running put on an opening stand of 50. At this stage with both bats settled, Brockwell played a poor shot across the line and was given out lbw for 23. Wilson joined Dawson at the crease after been put in at number three as he was late for a party, and didn't last long.

Saints were suddenly 54 for 2, bringing back memories of past weeks. Goodin, due for some runs after two weeks failing to trouble the scorers, then joined Dawson, and it was a relief to see him get off the mark with a lovely pull shot through midwicket. But with the score through to 75, Dawson played an unnecessary shot and was bowled for 34.

Ahsunal Alam then joined Goodin, and played some very positive, powerful shots around the ground, including 2 big sixes back over the bowler's head, finally taking the score to 133 for 3 and more important a vital 25 points.

The win could not have come soon enough for the team, who will be looking for another 25 points at home this Saturday to East Kilbride. Thanks go to Match Ball Sponsor Chalmers Constuction, and also to those who helped out with the teas, and to Davy Douglas for scoring.

Scores: GHK 132 all out (Goodin 4-38, Wilson 3-42, Rankine 2-24) : Saint Michael's 133 for 3 (Dawson 34, Alam 32 not out, Goodin 23 not out, Brockwell 23)

10/06/08

Another Disappointing Day

Saint Michael's 1st XI suffered another loss in their Western Union Division 1 game last Sunday when they travelled to Helensburgh. Once again it was the batting that cost them any chance of being competitive.

After being asked to bat, Saints' opening bats Andrew Dawson and Chris Brockwell made a solid start, taking the score to 38 before Brockwell was first to go, trying to pull the ball to midwicket.

As shown in past weeks, Saints have a habit of losing wickets quickly and they were soon in trouble at 68 for 6, after Goodin, Alam and Coulter all fell for 0 in a matter of a few overs. However Dawson hung in their and kept playing shots.

Once he was joined by Mark Pagan, things started to improve. Pagan struck the ball all around the wicket, including a huge 6 back down the ground. But Dawson was finally stumped for 43, and once Pagan was out caught for 28, Helensburgh finished off the innings on 122.

Opening bowlers Derek Rankine and Ross Marscheider made a good start, both taking an early wicket. The Helensburgh batsmen played their shots though, and after a run of boundaries, Captain Rankine replaced himself with Goodin, and Marscheider with Naqui.

The change had instant success, with Goodin taking 2 wickets in 3 overs, and Naqui 1. Thanks also to some fine fielding from Ahsanul Alam and Craig McCann, Saints had a chance to get back in the game with Helensburgh 5 wickets down.

Both bowlers kept bowling tightly, but Helensburgh just kept the score ticking over and got to their total in the end without too much trouble.

It was another disapointing day for the Saints players, and, with another away game to Hillhead this Saturday, their batsmen must find some form to give their team any chance of a win.

Scores: Saint Michael's 122 all out (Dawson 43, Pagan 28) : Helensburgh 126 for 5 (Goodin 2-29)

27/05/08

Ill-tempered Irvine Encounter

St Michael's hosted Irvine down at the Kingholm last Saturday in their third game of the season in the Western Union Division 1.

Irvine refused to take the field at the allocated start time on the grounds that the outfield was a litttle damp, although other games have frequently been played in much worse conditions.

By the time Saints' captain Shab Rankine finally persuaded Irvine to commence play they had succeeded in delaying play until 2. 30 pm, which many on the Saints side felt was a complete disgrace. Maybe someone should have told the visitors they weren't made from disprin, and wouldnt dissolve!

However, after losing the toss and been asked to bat, Saints made a good start with openers Andy Dawson and Chris Brockwell putting on 36 runs before Dawson was out caught behind.

Brockwell kept things solid at one end, but wickets fell at the other. His partnership with Ahsanul Alam started to make it look as if Saints would post a good score, but when Alam fell for a very good looking 29, Brockwell soon followed for a sound 32, and only a late stand from Damien Wilson saw Saints through to a modest 134 all out.

After the break Saints' opening bowler Ross Marscheider immediately seemed to have one of Irvine's opening batsmen caught behind by Matty Moss, only for the Irvine umpire to give him not out.

This set the tone for the rest of the match. Saints chipped away and bowlers Wilson and Jerry Goodin picked up wickets at vital times, but umpiring decisions repeatedly went against them as Irvine fumbled their way to victory in the last over for the loss of 8 wickets.

Saints had the chance to win this ill-tempered game, but catches at key times were either dropped or adjudicated not out. One can only hope that other teams get neutral umpires when playing Irvine.

Saints now travel to Helensburgh looking for their first win of the season, and Captain Derek Rankine will be hoping some of his more experienced batsmen dig deep, and help post a big total instead of throwing their wickets away.

The Man of the Match award went to Damien Wilson for his fine bowling, which should have been a match winning performance, and thanks go to match ball sponsor, The Loreburne Centre.

Scores: Saints 134 all out (Brockwell 32, Dawson 20, Alam 29)

Irvine 135 for 8 (Ajune 43 no, Goodin 3-37, Marscheider 3-48, Wilson 2-23)

20/05/08

Saints' Worst Defeat

St Michael's 1st XI suffered one of their worst defeats in years last Saturday when they travelled to Kelburne in their Western Union Division I game. With the weather calling off their first game against Partick, St Michael's were hoping for a winning start to the season.

Captain Shabba Rankine won the toss and chose to bat on a damp but firm wicket. Opening bats Andrew Dawson and Chris Brockwell took the score to 11 before Brockwell was bowled. Dawson was then joined at the wicket by fellow Kiwi Jerry Goodin and both bats set about trying to rebuild the innings, with Dawson playing some positive shots.

He was looking in good touch until Goodin decided to run him out for 26, this leaving Saints 37 for 2 in the 16th over. From then on things all went wrong and the next over saw Indian overseas amateur Sovan playing a poor shot and getting out for a third ball duck, quickly followed by Ross Marscheider also for a duck.

After this batsmen came and went very cheaply, having been 37 for 2, Saints were all out for a very low total of 46, with a total of seven batsmen scoring 0.

Kelburne's batsmen came out after the break and played positively, and soon got to their target of 47 in just 14 overs, with the fall of 2 wickets. The only highlight was young Douglas Sloan taking his first 1st XI wicket in his first game for the team.

This saturday Saints have a home game against local team Galloway and Captain Rankine will be hoping for a much improved peformance from his team, to get their first win and hopefully restore some confidence.

Thanks goes to match ball sponsor, the Loreburne Centre.

Scores: St Michael's 46 all out(Gonzalez 3-9, Hamilton 5-8): Kelburne 47 - 2. Kelburne won by eight wickets.

05/05/08

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