FPs were denied a seemingly certain victory as heavy rain washed out the FP innings while only chasing a victory target of 64. Despite both sides attempting to make the best of the conditions, it was clear by4pm that there was no chance of the game being completed and the captains had no alternative but to call the game off.
FPs had lined up with 4 changes from the winning team from last week with Sam Knudson, James Lord, Aly MacDonald and Kieran Whyte returning.
James Lord took the new ball with Jerry Moir and after a tight opening spell, Lord struck to bowl Walker for 2. Moments later he also clean bowled McRitchie who had not settled at all and fell for a duck. Lord’s opening spell of 6 overs were accurate costing just 16 and his replacement Sam Knudson was also on the mark, striking twice in his 3rd over, first bowling Flett for 8 before having Stuart take a smart catch at point to remove Viegay for 2.
Stuart replaced the super economical Moir and after being hit for six first ball, he settled into his work and clean bowled Goking for 5. Kintore then managed to keep FPs at bay for a long spell before Stuart clean bowled Cowie for a duck before retiring Davidson hurt first ball.
He was joined by Eagles in the attack and after 4 probing overs, Eagles struck twice, first to remove the opener Thomas for a well played 31, stumped by yards by wicketkeeper Morrison and then having Ross caught for a duck by Stuart at silly point.
Stuart picked up a 3rd wicket bowling Parry for a duck and MacDonald finished things off bowling Ramsay for a duck with his 4th ball.
A score of 63 all out in 34.4 overs was well below par and was due to a strong bowling and fielding performance but also due to Kintore’s hugely depleted squad. Bowling figures were Lord 6-0-16-2, Moir 9-5-6-0, Sam Knudson 6-2-14-2, Stuart 8-3-19-3, Eagles 5-18-2 and MacDonald 0.4-0-0-1.
With the rain falling steadily FPs began their innings but after 14 balls the players left the field at 6 for no loss and with weather showing no signs of improvement, there was no choice but to call the game off as void.
FPs now turn their attention to the double header at Crathie in the league and cup next week, which are likely to present the toughest tests to date this season.
