In the final of the P&J Trophy, Bon Accord recorded their 10th victory of the P&J Trophy in a row by comprehensively beating Mannofield, despite the efforts of man-of-the-match B. Surva (48) the loss of 2 early wickets and tight bowling led by N. Mirza (2-9), the Mannofield men were restricted to a low total of 69 which allowed the opening Bon Accord batsman (F. Awan 48 and N. Mirza 19) to comfortably reach their target.
In the semi-finals Mannofield set a total of 108 that proved to much for the St Ronald team to chase down, with pick of the batting and bowling for Mannofield from B. Surva (40 and 2-10) and C. Burnett (28) and for St Ronald from E. Theron (27). Despite Bon Accord loosing early wickets they recovered with notable innings from A. Win (32no) and R. Dhiman (24) to post a reasonable total (90) that proved too much for the Queens Cross players to chase down as they were skittled out for 37 with T. Malik (2-6) doing the most damage.
wytbu8 Jun 25 2009 - 10:56pm
Following the Grade 3 game between 2nd Methlick and Crescent, played at Lairds on June 6th, there was a complaint and subsequent investigation by the Association’s Disciplinary Committee; as a result of which one Methlick player was suspended for 3 matches under auspices of the Association for breach of the Spirit of Cricket; and the clubs were formally recommended not to select the other protagonists in the incident involved for the Reid Cup Quarter-final between the same two teams which was held on June 21st
wytbu8 Jun 25 2009 - 11:49pm
Although the Grades cricket season is only at its halfway point Bon Accord could take a significant step towards securing this season’s Grade 1 title if they repeat their Small Clubs Cup defeat of Cults this weekend. At the foot of the table meanwhile Gordonians and St Ronald will be looking for an early recovery of form if they are to keep open their slim chances of avoiding the drop back to Grade 2 after just one season in the top flight.
Also on Saturday Kintore and Inverurie meet in a local derby, with form this season suggesting that the visitors have their best chance in many years of a win; while Mannofield with home advantage will fancy their chances against Banchory.
In Grade 2 Grammar FPs take on Fraserburgh, while match of the day looks to be between second-placed Queens Cross and third-placed Methlick; with relagtion-threatened 2nd Kintore and Artisans travelling to Crathie and 2nd Banchory, respectively.
In Grade 3 Anchorians and 2nd Gordonians continue to set the pace; while in Grade 4 2nd Grammar and, despite losing a number of players, Portcullis along with 2nd Queens Cross continue to contest the promotion spots. Huntly’s game against 2nd St Ronald is postponed due to a sporting event at the home side’s ground.
wytbu8 Jun 25 2009 - 11:51pm
