Cricket: LocHire Stenhousemuir secure win in Western Premiership opener
LocHire Stenhousemuir opened their league season in Western Premiership One with a good win over Renfrew at the Tryst.
Stenhousemuir batted after losing the toss and being sent in and made 262 for 9 in 50 overs and then bowled out Renfrew for 206 to win by 56 runs.
The Stenhousemuir innings was completely dominated by Yaseen Valli who batted almost throughout. He was the 9th wicket to fall just before the end. His 134 came off 136 balls and contained two sixes and 13 fours.
He received good support from the rest of the side but was completely dominant throughout. Next highest scorer was Callum Grant with he shared a partnership of 81 for the 7th wicket. Jatin Rana made 22, Kess Sajjad 21 and Riley Bettington and Peter Hamilton each made 15.
Renfrew started brightly and reached 84 before the first wicket fell when Callum Grant made the breakthrough having Majeed caught by Nick Lister for 28. Stenhousemuir continued to pick up wickets with two for Jatin Rana and one for Husnain Atif. However, the decisive moment came when Riley Bettington removed Ali Hamza who had scored 90 off only 95 balls. That was 165 for five and Renfrew subsided to 206 all out. Jatin Rana took two wickets as did Riley Bettington and Callum Grant and Kess Sajjad, Husnain Atif and Usama Bacha one each.
The 2nd XI opened their campaign with a win over Hamilton Crescent in a match played at Williamfield, Stirling. Hamilton Crescent were all out 131. Pranav Bhat took three wickets, Amrit Dhupa and Tippu Sultan two each and Christian Mackay one. LocHire Stenhousemuir made 132 for seven to win by three wickets.
This Saturday, the 1st XI are away to Kelburne and on Sunday meet Heriot’s at Goldenacre in the Scottish Cup. The 2nd XI are at home to Mearns Challengers and on Sunday the Women and Girls are at home to Westquarter & Redding.