DUNDEE HSFP's hopes of a Scottish Cup giant-killing act were dashed as Grange flexed their muscles at Portgower Place on Saturday.
The cup can be a great leveller, especially in the early weeks of a Scottish summer, but the Dundonians simply had no answer to a ruthless display which suggests the Edinburgh club will again be a force this season.
Certainly, Neil McCallum, their captain, had plenty over which to enthuse in the wake of this 262-run victory. A century from George Munsey – his first three-figure score for the club – 83 from Ryan Flannigan and three cheap wickets from Andrew Brock were obvious highlights.
However, McCallum was equally impressed with the debut of Chris Sole, son of the former Scotland grand slam rugby hero David.
Sole has already had representative experience at youth level and McCallum, the former Saltires batsman, would not be surprised if the youngster makes the step up sooner rather than later.
Sole claimed three Dundee wickets at a cost of 20 runs and bowled at a pace which took his skipper by surprise. "We all thought Chris was medium pace but the guys in the slips found themselves taking a step or two back because he was getting the ball through so sharply," revealed McCallum.
"It was an impressive display and Chris may be a guy that the national selectors want to take a look at in the new Regional Series."
Munsey may also fall into that category, a batsman who has improved after spending the winter in New Zealand.
The one surprise of the day was provided by Drumpellier, who trounced Watsonians by eight wickets.
The Japanese Cricket Association embark on their first tour of Scotland this week.
On Wednesday, the men's and women's teams will begin their sojourn with matches against a Western District XI at Hamilton Crescent and the Scottish Wildcats XI at New Anniesland. Next, the tourists will tackle two Scottish President's XIs at New Williamfield in Stirling on May 2, with the men meeting the East of Scotland at Myreside on May 3.
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