Macklin played a vital innings
FPs claimed an improbable 5 run win at Huntly to remain top of Grade 1 managing to defend 88 on a challenging surface. They were indebted to a stoic 17 not out from Pete Macklin and then to bowlers Rob Swiergon and George Gill who shared 8 wickets between them, Gill also claiming a run out. It was a gallant victory which had seemed unlikely after the batting had faltered badly, however a fine bowling display which saw 8 bowled and 1 LBW ensured another win.
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FPs travel to Huntly for what is sure to be a challenging game on Saturday. FPs are missing big guns Alex Keith, Hamish Penman, Karan Anand, Mahesh Challa and Prash. Sean Harrower is unfortunately needed to police the streets, ending his ever improving bowling returns, but FPs are able to call on the all round skills of George Gill for the 1st time in a year and also bring in John Youles, Paul Norwood, Tom Murray and Pete Macklin to boost the batting, Macklin is likely to reclaim the gloves.
1s Cricket Lineup 1ST July 2023 v Huntly (a)Posted in Club News
Agha Haider kept up his phenomenal form with the bat since assuming the captaincy, lifting his average to 332 with another unbeaten half century as FPs cruised to a 7 wicket win at home to Ellon. He was well supported in an unbroken 73 run stand by Hamish Penman who made a classy 20 not out. Agha Haider also bagged 3 wickets and a run out as he helped his team restrict Ellon to 102 all out.
Prash landed the decisive blow bowling the ever dangerous Barrett for 13.
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FPs face another tough encounter this weekend as they host Ellon. After a rather freak result last time, a much close encounter is expected. Morrison and Swiergon return from holiday, while the rested Karan Anand returns this week. Ali MacDonald, Pete Macklin and Paul Norwood drop out.
1s Cricket Lineup 24th June 2023 v Ellon (H)Posted in Club News
Haider scored another half century and claimed 4 wickets
FPs kept up their winning ways with a comfortable 8 wicket win against Methlick. After Methlick made 138 for 8 in 40 overs, Alex Keith and Agha Haider both hit unbeaten 50s as FPs completed the win in the 19th over. Haider had earlier taken 4 for 13 including 3 wickets in an over. Continue reading
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