Thirds lose to TeamGB...

'Fact of the Day: @TeamGB have won more Gold Medals than the @HXCricket 3rds scored runs today!'

pvb reports on the Thirds trip to Hawick :

Ok, the 3rds lost by a mere 195 runs but I have to say I am a very happy chappie! Firstly to see the wonderful Fraser Buchanan back playing and scoring 33 should bring a smile to everyone's face. Secondly for Andy Graham to actually manage to get a team to go to Hawick was magnificent; it would have been so disappointing for Hawick to have had another blank weekend. They were excellent hosts, providing a sumptuous tea. Sincere thanks to Mark Brown and Michael Baker for going to the trouble of travelling, both of whom fielded very well; also thanks to Ken for travelling and supporting - his car was needed.

There were many positives; Keith was back to his best - very economical (20 off 8); Mike was a fine stand-in keeper with two sharp stumpings and hardly a bye to be seen. Amir bowled a really good length and deserved his 2 wkts; he even brought a friend with him who made our numbers up to ten. Richard took a wonderful catch on long-on which really stung. Coco and Paul each took 3 wickets and Richard two, and after Hawick were only 2 down at tea, it was good going to get another 7 after tea and full bowling points.

A combination of good bowling and unusual running between the wickets meant we scored only 25 with Coco scoring the only boundary in his 10*. It was mercifully quick, leaving us time to stay for 2 hours and sample their delicious burgers.