Match Report: v Peebles County on 23rd July

Selkirk finished their 2025 Border T20 Cup campaign with a win, a nine-wicket victory over Peebles County at The Gytes on Wednesday night.

At the heart of the team’s five-star display was a brilliant innings of 62 not out by opener Todd Dekker. The talented Aussie hit two sixes and eight fours in a quickfire 37-ball knock, notching his second half-century of the season.

Selkirk’s opening bat Todd Dekker was in imperious form with the bat.
Selkirk’s opening bat Todd Dekker was in imperious form with the bat

He received solid support from Rory Banks (28*), with the pair putting together a match-winning 60-run partnership.

Batting first, Peebles County got off to a flying start thanks to some aggressive batting from S. Parakattu (33) and M. Prajapatta (32), and had reached 91-8 by the end of their 20 overs.

Selkirk’s wicket-takers were Rory Banks (2/14), Liam Skeldon (1/15), Daniel Heard (1/17) and Blaine Gillie (1/22).

Rory Banks took two wickets with successive balls.
Rory Banks took two wickets with successive balls

Selkirk reached their winning total of 94-1 inside 11 overs.

Match report and photos by John Smail.