Asked to field first there were very few expensive overs (which was no mean feat with the boundaries being short), there were only 4 wides (perhaps due to sensible umpiring), and the fielding was decent (but some catching practice required). Munro Cubbon took his 3 wickets cheaply. Joe Hall, on debut, was the other wicket-taker and was also miserly. Jacob Holden was the other stand-out, quickly learning from the boundary off his first ball, to concede only 5 runs from his next 17 deliveries.

In reply to Carlisle's 119 for 4 the Dumfries youngsters showed excellent concentration and no little skill against some challenging bowling. Bill Middlemiss retired with 31 not out and Harith Hassan scored 23 in their opening partnership of 70.

It was the stronger batting of the Carlisle youngsters which proved the difference with Dumfries finishing on 101 for 3 after the 20 overs.

However Dumfries may well have provided the player of the match – Munro Cubbin for his bowling spell, and definitely the shot of the match – Harith’s glorious straight driven boundary – out of the text book and into the memory banks.

Carlisle U13s 119-4 (20 overs)
M Cubbon 3 for 9, J Hall 1 for 5
Dumfries U13s 101-3 (20 overs)
W Middlemiss 31rtd, H Hassan 23
Dumfries U13s lost to Carlisle U13s by 18 runs