Aberdeenshire Cricket Association :: Home

Grades Cricket Preview 4/5 July 2009

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:08:51 +0100

As the grades cricket season enters its final two months, speculation is mounting as to whether Bon Accord will go through the league season with an unblemished record, and make a clean sweep of all the trophies for which they are eligible. Their victory over closest rivals Cults in last weekend’s only scheduled game between the two sides in the league – play having been washed out on the opening day of the season – means that they now have a healthy 20 point percentage lead at the top of Grade 1; and they are unlikely to be troubled this weekend by Gordonians, whom they have already defeated in both the Small Clubs and Turriff cups as well as the league this season.

Cults meanwhile face a potentially tricky trip to play Stonehaven at Mineralwell Park; while Ellon, who have moved above Cults into second place meantime, host Mannofield at the Gordon Park. Inverurie travel to Banchory, while bottom side St Ronald take on Kintore, who are surely due a run of good results after an indifferent run of league form earlier in the season.

At the top of Grade 2 leaders Grammar FPs should prove too strong for a struggling Artisans side; while a close encounter is anticipated between second-placed Crathie and third placed Queens Cross. Methlick and 2nd Banchory will look to maintain contact with the leaders away to 2nd Cults and 2nd Kintore respectively.

WANTED Cup Final Venues

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:05:39 +0100

The Committee would be grateful if any clubs could provide venues for the following Cup games:

Saturday August 1st – Johnston Cup Final – This is a league day, so choice will be restricted: Sheddocksley, Kings College or Countesswells 2 look to be the only obvious choices in town?

Sunday August 9th – Reid Cup Final

Sunday August 16th – Bon Accord Cup Final

The Aberdeenshire Cup Final is at Mannofield on Sunday August 30th

Please could you contact David Jones on 01224 822835 or email d.jones@abdn.ac.uk

International Cricket this Thursday 2-5 July 2009

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:15:49 +0100

SCOTLAND v CANADA

Scotland take on Canada in a 4 day ICC Intercontinental Cup commencing on Thursday 2nd July 2009 at Mannofield starting at 11:00.

Thereafter, 2 one-day internationals on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th July also at Mannofield starting 10:45.

Cinnamon Grades Results 20th/28th June 2009

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:40:30 +0100

Bon Accord continue to dominate the top of Grade 1 despite the batting performance for Cults from N. Jadhav (47) as they comfortably beat last years champions; Cults could only reach a total of 121 restricted by the bowling of F. Awan (5-21) and supported by N. Mirza (2-30). Hot on the trail of the leaders, hoping for the leaders to slipup, are Ellon who continued with their winning streak by easily dismissing Gordonians for 87 led by the bowling for Ellon from R. Wade (5-28) and S. White (2-8). Meanwhile at Castle Road the visiting neighbours Inverurie’s total (113) was not enough, as Kintore surpassed the total without loss led by the undefeated batting of D. Grayson (54no) and G. Prosser (52no). Down at the beach Mannofield were unable to chase down the substantial Banchory total (215 for 5) led by centurion S. Hassan (110) and supported with bowling from D. Masud (5-49). At Kings College the visitors Stonehaven supported by the bowling of D. Crozier (5-22) got the better of St Ronald despite a half century from A. Deep (53).

In Grade 2 AGSFP continue to occupy pole position as they restricted Fraserburgh’s total to 90 led by the bowling of skipper R. Knudson (5-11) and A. McDonald (4-19). Meanwhile down at Balmoral Castle, Crathie’s total (155) led by the batting of S. Poole (63no) and despite the bowling effort for 2nd Kintore from D. Vegas (5-31) proved too much to chase down for the struggling 2nd Kintore side as they were restricted by the Crathie bowling from W. Slee (4-12) and B. McAra (4-20) and were all dismissed for 70. At Duthie Park Caledonian’s low total (88) was easily overtaken by the 2nd Cults visitors. Across town at Harlow, Queens Cross’s total (112) was comfortably overtaken by the visiting Methlick side, with pick of the batting and bowling for Methlick from M. Woodhouse (40no) and S. Gurmett (4-11) respectively and batting and bowling for Queens Cross from Rory Taylor (39 and 3-30). The Burnett Park pitch at Banchory continues to be prone to flooding as another fixture; this time against Artisans is postponed.

DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE FINDING

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:49:03 +0100

Following the Grade 3 game between 2^nd Methlick and Crescent, played at Lairds on June 6^th, 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 21^st

THE BONS MAKE IT TEN IN A ROW

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:56:19 +0100

In the final of the P&J Trophy, Bon Accord recorded their 10^th 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.

Thistle Sports 7's

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:00:07 +0100

Cults just beat the gathering clouds as a hard-hitting innings of 32 from opener and man of the match Vignesh saw Cults B overturn their A Seven to claim the Grade season's first trophy in the final of the Plate Competition in the Thistle Sports Sevens, played at the Duthie Park last night.

In their semi-final Cults B were dismissed for just 54, but fought back to edge out previous holders Stonehaven by the narrowest of possible margins, while Cults A fairly comfortably defeated Grammar FPs.

Cinnamon Grades Results 20th/21st June 2009

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:50:33 +0100

This weekend saw the Grades games halfway through the season. The top side in Grade 1 Bon Accord retaining their 100% winning record with a comfortable win over St Ronald with S. Hussain (5-33) inflicting most of the damage. The surprise of the day was Cults loosing their first game of the season with Ellon setting a total (228-8) that Cults were unable to chase down with pick of the batting and bowling for Ellon from S. Whyte (53 and 3-18) and S. Davis (80). Despite the efforts of skipper B. Thomson (5-32) and C. Aggrawal (4-28) Gordonians woes continued as they were bowled out by Banchory led by the batting from S. Hassan (73) and bowling from M. Herbert (5-30). Over at Castle road Kintore easily overtook the Stonehaven visitor’s low total (90) restricted by the bowling efforts of legend D. Anderson (4-17). Down at the beach Inverurie were comfortably beaten by Mannofield with pick of the bowling for Inverurie from G. Hadden (4-22) and for Mannofield R. v Oorschot (6-22).

In Grade 2 2^nd Banchory’s youngsters Z. Crawley (30no), S. Hicks (22) and bowling from C. Dickinson (4-20) along with the more experienced bowling of T. Wilkinson (5-38) restricted the Fraserburgh total to 125, which they comfortably overtook. In town AGSFP’s bowling attack led by J. Miller (5-19) helped secure their pole position in grade 2 at the expense of 2^nd Cults who were bowled out for 80. Over at Duthie Park the home side Caledonian set a total (174) that proved too much for the out-of-town visitors 2^nd Methlick who could only manage 83. Over at Harlow 2^nd Kintore’s fate seems to be sealed with an early plunge back to Grade 3 as they were skittled out for 19 by Queens Cross led with the bowling attack of Gavin Jamieson (4-8) and Robin Taylor (4-10). Meanwhile down at Balmoral Castle, Crathie’s total (180) proved too much for the Duthie Park visitors despite the efforts of R. Munro (55) for Artisans as they were bowled out for 127, with pick of the batting and bowling for Crathie from R. McEwan (50) and R. McAra (5-21).

3 Counties Cup - GAME OFF !! Until further notice

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:33:39 +0100

Grades Select take on Huntly in the 3 Counties Cup at Links4 on Monday 22nd June at 6pm

Thistle Sports 7's

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:06:28 +0100

Mannofield and St Ronald claimed the final two semi-final spots in this year's Press and Journal Cup; while Cults A and Grammar FPs edged out Gordonians and Kintore to go through to the final stages of the Duncan Cup.

St Ronald's victory over Kintore in the Group stages was spearheaded by an undefeated 65 from Aman, while M Budd took 40 off the same opposition for Grammar FPs.

Innings of 21 and 23 from S Rowell was not enough to see Gordonians B avoid defeat against strong Cults and Mannofield teams.

Thistle Sports 7's

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:07:33 +0100

Bon Accord remain on course to retain the Press and Journal Trophy for a tenth successive year following their defeat of Ellon in last night's game. They will play Queens Cross in next week's semi-final. Cults B and Stonehaven meanwhile have qualified for the semi-finals of the plate competition on Monday.

In Group D St Ronald recovered from 4 for 3 to edge past Grammar FPs in their opening Group D tie, while in Group C a strong Mannofield Seven won their opening game against Cults A.

Cinnamon Grades Results 13th/14th June 2009

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:46:25 +0100

Bon Accord continue to dominate the top of Grade 1 setting a blistering 218 off 40 overs which Stonehaven never really looked to trouble the leaders as they slumped to 73 all out, with pick of the batting and bowling for Bon Accord from N. Mirza 86 and 3-2 and new boy G. Narasimman 4-10. At Kellands Park the chanceless batting of G Coutts 74 and the pace of the home sides’ new acquisition of P Skevington 4-28 helped confirm their 3^rd place on the table as they beat Gordonians who along with St Ronald look to be heading back to Grade 2. At Castle Road Kintore comfortably managed to hold the visitors Mannofield to a draw with last weeks Mannofield man-of-match C Burnett 58 getting another half century. The Banchory and Ellon matches against Cults and St Ronald respectively were rained off.

In Grade 2 2^nd Cults easily overhauled the 2^nd Banchory total of 155, spearheaded by the bowling of youngster W. Liversidge (6-35) and batting from veteran P. Gill (43). At the Lairds ground despite the formidable AGSFP total (225) helped with the batting from R. Knudson (57), C. Clelland (47) and G. Millar (47) and bowling from J. Eagles (4-22) were unable to secure victory as the home side Methlick hung onto their last wicket for a draw. At Duthie Park Artisans finally secured their 1^st win of the season against the struggling 2^nd Kintore side who were also looking for their 1^st win, instead now look to be returning back to Grade 3. Meanwhile across town at Sheddocksley, Caledonian were unable to reach the Queens Cross total (214) slumping to 83 all out, with pick of the batting for Queens Cross from K. Rae 139. The Fraserburgh and Crathie match was rained off.

Information

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:25:17 +0100

Clarification on Thistle Sports 7's
The washout last Thursday 11th is now scheduled for next Thursday 18th and NOT Monday as the games scheduled for Monday will go ahead as published in the Grades Handbook. Wiith Academy scratching, the DP3 games will now been moved to DP1.

In Summary

THURSDAY'S GAMES

6.30 - Kintore v St Ronald (DP1), Cults A v Gordonians B (DP2). Mannofield w.o. Academy scr.

7.45 - AGSFPs v Kintore (DP1), Gordonians B v Mannofield (DP2). Cults A w.o. Academy scr.

Any further changes will be posted on this WEB site.

Cinnamon Grades Results 6th/7th June 2009

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:35:45 +0100

With the Grades season approaching the halfway mark the Grades Tables are starting to take shape.

In Grade 1 Bon Accord continue with their unblemished winning streak by setting a total 222 which was ably supported by the bowling of Messer Mirza (4-15) and Malik (4-49) this proving too big a task for Banchory to chase. Gordonians continue to looking for their 1^st win as they were comfortably beaten by Cults despite the bowling efforts of Gordonians new boy B. Gopinathan (5-42) with pick of the cults batting from A. Saxena (57) and K. Laghate (56) supported with bowling from M. Jadhav (5-51). Meanwhile at Mineralwell Park the surprisingly low Stonehaven total (64) was overhauled by the Kellands Park visitors Inverurie with most of the damage done by the bowling from R. Evan (4-14) and G. Coutts (2-6). Despite C. Laird’s 41, Kintore lost to Ellon whose batsmen J. Barrett (48no) and K. Macreddie (44no) narrowly missed out on their half centuries. At Kings College the newly laid artificial wicket favoured the visitors Mannofield who were easily able to overtake the St Ronald target (133) with man-of-the-match performance from C. Burnett taking 5-38 and scoring 52no.

Problem with your Thistle Sports Balls?

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:09:05 +0100

Clubs experiencing problems with the quality of the Balls purchased from Thistle Sports please, contact George Burnett on 01224 620100 and return the ball to him so that he can investigate further. Thanks