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The outcome on Saturday was  an exciting 1 wicket loss as Knightriders triumphed off the penultimate ball.

The facts of the game were as follows.

FPs lined up Nattrass, Keith, Penman, Haider (c), Garwood, Swiergon, Morrison, Murray, Javaid, Lee (w), Norwood.

The game started at 1325, 10 minutes later than the agreed 1315 start. FPs lost wickets regularly, with George bowling extremely well taking 2 for 13. Only Agha Haider made a mark with 66 of FPs 154 for 9, receiving good support from Tom Murray.

Knightriders raced to 74 for no loss before Haider ran out Kesavan. Morrison then dispatched the top order with 3 for 27. FPs reduced Knightriders to 135 for 9 with Nattrass getting 3 for 15 and Garwood 2 for 26 but a late flurry saw Knights home.

FPs look forward to the game against 2nd Abergreen next week at Rubislaw.

Man of the Match
Agha Haider for his 66, although Hasnanin Javaid’s 3 catches were impressive.

Champagne Moment
Mike Nattrass bouncing out a batsman.

Scorecard

FPs produced a near perfect performance as they stormed to a 78 run win and lifted the Bon Accord 2020 cup on a beautiful day at Mannofield. Alex Keith was deservedly man of the match with a swashbuckling 77 in FPs 173 for 4. He was well supported by Agha Haider with 42 and a quickfire 24 not out from Karan Anand. FPs then bowled and fielded well with Hasnain Javaid taking 4 for 20 after Anand had knocked over the top order with 3 for 22.

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John Davey helped FPs with bat and ball

FPs produced a remarkable performance to win at Fraserburgh despite missing nearly the entire bowling attack and the majority of their top order batting. That the game was played at all owed much to stand in captain’s Morrison’s power or persuasion and extensive phone contacts. FP were dealt another late blow when Alex Keith failed a morning fitness test and FPs travelled with 10 men more in hope than expectation to Fraserburgh. They had no reason to fear as the stand in players performed superbly. FPs were boosted by a magnificent all round performance from Leston D’Costa who took 4 wickets with his part time off spin and then made a graceful 79 in the run chase. He was aided and abetted by Ben Garwood in his 2nd game who blasted 47 not out as FPs ran out comfortable winners chasing down 206 with plenty time to spare. Continue reading →