Tranent 1st XI have had a solid start to the season so far, 2 wins and 1 loss. They recorded victories over Selkirk by a walkover and defeated Boroughmuir by 63 runs. Highlights from the Boroughmuir victory were James Nicholson scoring his first 50 of the season and excellent bowling from Dougie Russell (3-5) and Mike Brunton (2-5)
Next followed a disappointing defeat to the hands of Murrayfield DAFS 2nds by 80 runs, safe to say this wasn't our best performance. Dougie Russell again the pick of the bowlers with 2-26 off his 8 overs. Adnan Noor Ali and Aiden Hoenigmann both top scored with 26.
The 2nd XI haven't had the best of starts loosing their first three games, but im sure their first victory of the season is just round the corner. After the opening defeat to Morton 2s, the 2nd XI travelled to Kirkcaldy to face Dunnikier 2s. After posting a solid 135 and an impressive 55 from Kuntal Mukherjee, Dunnikier chased down the total with 9 wickets to spare. Joshua Dacre taking the only wicket.
Next was a home tie against SMRH 3s. SMRH posted 224 from their 40 overs. Gregor Brunton and Haider Bilgrami taking the wickets with a run out each for Gregor and Dave Picken. Tranent could only post 111 in reply meaning a loss by 113 runs. Mike Brunton (35) and Dave Picken (26) top scored.
This weekend the 1s host Glenrothes 2nds at the Tranent Cricket Ground. The 2s are away to Arboretum to face Holy Cross 2nds.