On Saturday the first eleven travelled to the Arns to take on Clackmannan in a friendly and got in some useful batting practice.

The home side had first lease of the wicket and ran up a total of 180 for seven in forty overs, with G. Anderson (58) and G. Logan (24) getting them off to a solid start with 63 for the first wicket.

Clackmannan progressed to 106 for two, but lost wickets steadily thereafter, Andy Cooper taking two for 29 and Chris Milne claiming two scalps for 30.

In reply, Strathie lost four wickets in their race to 181, with Chris Milne top scoring with 92 not out, aided by Nigel Hazel (44 not out).

Sunday saw the second team at Lochlands on the coast to take on an Arbroath third eleven, the highlight of the day's play being a six-wicket haul by Craig McDonald.

Arbroath were bowled out for 169 in the 39th over, with E. Small hitting 48 and F. Anderson contributing 43.

Craig McDonald bowled impressively, finishing with figures of six for 24.

Strathie, in reply, overhauled the home total for the loss of six wickets.

They lost Matty Simpson early doors but scored steadily throughout the innings, with M. Danish hitting 44 and D. Sayers contributing 27.

This Saturday, the Strathmore first team are away to Rossie Priory.

The team is as follows (players report at 11.15 am):-

Mark Stewart (captain), Christopher Milne, Alan McKay, Michael Gourlay, Matthew Simpson, Andrew Cooper, Angus McCormack, Graham Hewitson, Norman Milton, AN Other and AN Other. All call-offs to the match secretary on 07738-415327.

The second team entertain a Strathearn XI on the Sunday.

The following players meet at 12 noon:- Craig McDonald (captain), Adil Ali, Angus McCormack, Matthew Simpson, Callum Howie, Douglas Sayers, Danny Sturrock, Anthony Milne, Mubeen Danish, Norman Milton and AN Other. All call-offs to the match secretary on 07738-415327.