Lichties captain Petrie praises focused display

Arbroath wipe away painful last-day memories by beating Carlton

Arbroath disposed of Carlton at Grange Loan on Saturday to obliterate the painful memory of their last-day capitulation on the same turf which wrecked their championship quest.

Pursuing 233, they completed the four-wicket success with almost seven overs to spare.

Sri Lankan import Shanuka Withanawasam provided the backbone with 59 – after Craig Ramsay struck four times to help dismiss the home troops.

Arbroath captain Marc Petrie said: “Again, I was very pleased with how we went about the chase. We had not been at our best with the ball, with the exception of debutant Craig Ross, who bowled very well.

“We made sure we were focussed with the bat, having spoken about getting partnerships in the top order and taking responsibility in our own performances.”

Hayes Van der Berg and Peter Ross struck superb centuries at Forthill to propel the capital outfit to 279 for six.

The hosts were curbed to 253 for eight, featuring an unbeaten 77 from Christian Robertson and 56 by Michael Leask.

Grange’s 100% record also remained intact as their youth-infused team made light of the challenge of Glenrothes at Gilvenbank.

Nick Farrar emerged as the all round star of the show, snapping up four scalps to send the Fifers sliding to 139 all out, then hitting 82 not out as Grange cruised across the line in only 22 overs at the expense of one wicket.

Forfarshire bowler Bill Kruip fields from his own bowling while Heriots batsman Peter Ross looks on. Ian Potts.