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Mossilee

Coordinates: 55°37′09″N 2°49′34″W / 55.6191°N 2.8261°W / 55.6191; -2.8261
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Mossilee
Ground information
LocationGalashiels, Scotland
Coordinates55°37′09″N 2°49′34″W / 55.6191°N 2.8261°W / 55.6191; -2.8261
Establishmentc. 1899
Team information
Scotland (1911)
As of 19 October 2011
Source: Ground profile

Mossilee is a cricket ground in Galashiels, Scotland. Established prior to 1899, the first recorded match held on the ground was a first-class match between Scotland and the touring Indians in 1911.[1] The three-day match between the sides ended in a draw.[2] The only other recorded match held on the ground came in 1927 when the South of Scotland played the touring New Zealanders.[3] The ground is still in use to this day. The club have won the borders T20 league three years running.

References

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  1. ^ "First-Class Matches played on Mossilee, Galashiels". CricketArchive. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
  2. ^ "Scotland v Indians, 1911". CricketArchive. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
  3. ^ "Other matches played on Mossilee, Galashiels". CricketArchive. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
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55°37′09″N 2°49′34″W / 55.6191°N 2.8261°W / 55.6191; -2.8261