The home team's total of 239 for eight off 40 overs proved too great a target for the visitors as they were bowled out for 175 in a high standard match watched by about 200 spectators last Wednesday.

The rest of the three-day festival proved less profitable on the field for Freuchie as the team lost to a Scottish President's XI on Tuesday and to Falkland, who retained the Archie Cowan Trophy, on Thursday.

But Freuchie president Alan Duncan said the festival itself had been a huge success and a fitting way to mark the club's 100th year.

"We're very glad it happened," he said this week.

Freuchie won the toss against Sussex Ladies and chose to bat, a decision justified by an opening stand of 89 in quick time.

But then the visitors relaxed a little and managed to contain the flow of runs.

"They were as tense as we were, then they came into their own a bit," said Mr Duncan.

Steve Rowley top scored for Freuchie with 50 retired while Robbie Birrell offered good support with 44.

For the bowlers, Caroline Atkins and Katherine Brunt performed well.
The Sussex run chase always lagged behind the target despite the efforts of Ebony Rainford-Brent, who made 53.

Mr Duncan said Charlotte Burton scored useful runs while Sarah Taylor displayed some good shots.

"It's obvious why she's rated as the up-and-coming number one in England."

As the Sussex wicketkeeper, Taylor caused a stir with her pink gloves.

Mr Duncan, keeping for Freuchie, felt obliged to follow suit, although he lasted only two overs before demanding a glove change.

"They were good gloves, but very pink, I'm afraid it's not quite my colour."

The crowd also enjoyed the post-match celebrations, with the game finishing just in time for the players to go into the bar and catch a BBC television news report about it.

The previous day Freuchie failed to reach the Scottish President's XI score of 225, replying with 175 in a rain-affected match.

On Thursday, Falkland passed Freuchie's total of 196 with several overs to spare and wickets in hand.