SELKIRK opener Michael Fenton scored a dazzling century in his side’s Border 20/20 Cup victory over St Boswells at Philiphaugh on Thursday night.
The 34-year-old becomes the first Selkirk player to score a T20 hundred, and the first Philiphaugh player since 1999 to hit a century against a Border club.
His innings of 130 not out contained one six and 19 fours, and Michael was quick to dedicate his knock to one of Selkirk’s most passionate supporters, George Oliver, who sadly passed away earlier this month at the age of 95.
“George used to bowl at me when I was younger, and was always encouraging me to practise and improve my game,” said Michael after the match.
“George never missed a match, and it’s going to be strange not having him on the boundary watching and supporting the team.”
Selkirk finished on 212 for eight at the end of their 20 overs, with Daniel Heard (32) and Barry Hewson (17) the home side’s other top scorers.
Aaron Hirtenstein (4-18) returned the Villagers’ best bowling figures.
In reply, St Boswells’ innings ended on 134-6, with skipper Scott Ruthven (39), Steven Laidlaw (35) and opener George Peto (24) all amongst the runs.
This was Selkirk’s fourth 20/20 win of the season, their only defeat to date coming at the hands of Gala.