Greenock cricketers' second XI record second league win in a row
Aiming to build on their eight-run victory away to Galloway in their opening league fixture, Glenpark had too much in the tank for the visiting Milngavie second XI in the Greenock sunshine.
Milngavie batted first, but apart from a brief flurry from their third-wicket pair, were unable to cope with Glenpark's bowling.
Samim Haidary with four for 11 and the ageless Dave Sharma with four for 25 were the men that did the damage.
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In reply, Glenpark stuttered to 22 for three, but skipper Eddie Ahmad joined Rakesh Kumar to see the team safely home to victory. Kumar finished unbeaten on 25 and Ahmad on 22.
Greenock's first XI had a free day at the weekend after their away match against Glasgow Accies was recheduled to Sunday, May 18.
The Accies' New Anniesland ground was unavailable on Saturday as it was hosting a prestigious rugby match against the Barbarians, celebrating the centenary of the four Accies players who featured in the Scotland team which won the Grand Slam in 1925.
Greenock Cricket Club is sponsored by Cleaning Supplies 4U.
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