Thirteens Carry on in Carlisle

Once again the Nunholm youngsters batted first and were put under early pressure but this time with only the loss of 3 wickets. It was Max Corbett-Byers’ turn to start the comeback, retiring on 30, including a 30-run partnership with Fergus Cubbon who then became the dominant figure in a 25-run partnership with young brother Munro.

A total of 94 was by no means unbeatable but tight bowling from the, what is becoming formidable, opening partnership of Anderson and McBurnie put Dumfries on top, if only marginally as only one wicket fell. The change bowlers could not get the breakthrough either but the game suddenly swung when Nairn Cubbon recovered a fumble to brilliantly run out the dangerous Du Plessis. This was followed by an inspired piece of captaincy by Matthew McBurnie who brought himself back on to uproot the stumps of the equally dangerous Titterington first ball of his over.

From then on a clinical fielding display made sure that there was no way back for Carlisle. Another run-out, a safe pair of hands and a couple of wicket maidens from Katy did the trick.

Dumfries Thirteens 94 for 7; Max Corbett-Byers 30, Fergus Cubbon 26, Matthew McBurnie 11*, Alfie Moran 2 for 8

Carlisle Green U13s 63 all out; Matthew McBurnie 3 for 6, Katy Anderson 2 for 8
1 wicket each for Alex McMenemy, Aiden Goodin, and Jacob Holden

McBurnie Removals Player of the Match: Matthew McBurnie