Inspirational Steel hopes win can spark Penicuik

Published on 23/07/2012 00:00

ROOKIE skipper Kris Steel is banking on Penicuik’s victory over Corstorphine to spark a meaningful revival in his side’s fortunes.

The Kirkhill club have been struggling during their transition period in the wake of the departure of several frontline departures, including Keith 
Morton.

But Steel led from the front with his best-ever league knock to earn his side a huge confidence boost for the second half of the Eastern First Division 
campaign. And, following his superb unbeaten 91 on his home track, he said: “The result will take a massive amount of pressure off everyone in the squad.

“I was delighted with my own innings – it was almost three times my previous highest total. Maybe being captain inspires me.” Steel added: “What made the win particularly satisfying was that it was achieved with a team packed with local lads.”

Corstorphine had posted a target of 183, but it proved a straightforward task for Steel and Co. as they cruised to glory with eight wickets and eight overs to spare.

SMRH stepped up their title surge by outgunning West 
Lothian in a low-scoring encounter at Boghall in the only other match to survive the weather.

In the Western zone, 
Kelburne pulled off a surprise by hammering Paisley neighbours Ferguslie at Meikleriggs.

Veteran spinner Dougie Wylie turned back the clock with four for 14 as the hosts were routed for just 73.

Stenhousemuir snuffed out the challenge of Poloc at the Tryst.