Aberdeen Evening Cricket League -

Super Kings Win on League Debut (Week 2)

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:13:06 +0100

Super Kings have started their inaugural AECL season with a win over the Gentlemen Players at Rubislaw. There were also wins for Grammar98 over BP and, in League 1, Lahore Karahi over Bon Accord The Legends and Axis St. Ronald beat Knightriders and Inn at the Park respectively. Kings XI overcame Centrica in the last outstading result from League 2. Information to follow...

Fixtures and pitch allocation

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:33:43 +0100

The League fixtures and pitch allocation for all teams has been updated up to and including 5th/6th June (Week 4 of fixtures). We will be losing the use of Kings College for a number of weeks from 18th June so (hopefully!!) the new artificial wickets at Harlaw Road, Harlaw Academy (Groats Road) and Hazelhead Academy will be available by then. The venues will be updated once a clearer picture of available pitches is received over the next few weeks.

Please pay your pitch fees!!

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:11:22 +0100

The Bookings clerk has already sent a reminder that the season has started and a number of teams are still to make a payment to Sport Aberdeen for matches played at the Links and Sheddocksley. All the details on how to make a payment can either be found in the General Information for 2012 (see earlier story) or by viewing the Rules tab. Please be aware the bookings clerk regularly uses this site to confirm outstanding pitch fees. Please stay in credit as the season progresses.

Daredevils off to Poor Start (Week 1)

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:31:28 +0100

The 2011 double winners, Daredevils, suffered defeat at the hands of Knightriders at the Links, last night. Batting first, Daredevils could reach just 86 all out. Naru managed 30 of those runs and he was ably supported by Swapnil, a close season transfer from Grammar98, with 19. Manas Bharali and Mohan Vallatharasu both took 3 for 9 for Knightriders. In reply, Knightriders scored the runs for the loss of just 3 wickets; Rashid Majeed reached 30 and Prem Ballal chipped in with 24.

Bon Accord and Axis St. Ronald get off the mark (Week 1)

Wed, 09 May 2012 20:36:41 +0100

Bon Accord and Axis St. Ronald have started their 2012 AECL seasons with comfortable wins over Inn at the Park and BCC respectively. The Legends game against Lahore Karahi fell victim to a damp Allan Park. Daredevils and Knightriders contest the final game of week 1 this evening at the Links. In League 2, Grammar98 received a walkover against Caley. The match between the Gentlemen Players and Kings XI at Rubislaw was called off late in the afternoon due to concerns over damaging the bowlers run up. The result between BP and Centrica at the Links is yet to be reported.

2012 AECL Contact Details

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:38:15 +0100

The contacts sheet for 2012 has been updated with all details received to date (see tab). Please advise if any further updates are required. We could do with a few more mobile numbers for a couple of teams, I will chase this up directly.

J. Mac

AECL Information for the coming season

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:39:56 +0100

Apologies for the delay this year. The document 'general information' sets the scene and explains exactly where we are. Please read this first. You'll notice that fixtures up to the end of May have been announced only. Further fixtures will be updated on the website when the situation with the new pitches is finally resolved.

J. Mac

RESCEDULED AGM: Tuesday 17th April, 6.30pm, Mannofield

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:50:23 +0100

Due to the unavailability of key people on 10th April the AGM will now take place one week later on Tuesday 17th April. Apologies for this delay. The 2012 AGM will take place at Mannofield at 6.30pm in the Bradman suite at Mannofield. Due to the late change of plan teams will be notified by e-mail / text.

The season will start on Tuesday 8th May.

Plans for the season are still a little up in the air as we still await confirmation of which pitches will be available in the evenings. The council have advised they will provide artificial wickets at Harlaw Road, Hazelhead Academy and Harlaw Academy (Groats Road) however we have not received confirmation these pitches will be available on the dates requested. Information on cost is still outstanding (cost will be higher due to the impact of janitors being involved).

The 2012 season......an update

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:58:40 +0000

Hi folks,

As most of you will be fully aware, the decison by the council not to allow any cricket in Duthie Park in 2012 due to the restoration of the gardens is having a significant impact on our league this year. We have delayed calling an AGM this year in order to finalise the situation for you regarding pitch availability (expect AGM late March/early April and then a quick turnaround of the fixtures etc). Clubs will receive an e-mail notification to advise meeting details. The AECL will start in early May as normal however we are still working the detail how best to manage the season given that Duthie Park will not be available. This includes some matches being played Monday / Wednesday evenings.

Sport Aberdeen Pitch fees

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:34:38 +0100

The attached summarises your pitch fees for this season (you can then check against what you have paid to date) as well as any outstanding fees (or credits) from last season. Remember also to send a cheque for outstanding AECL subscriptions to me (see earlier posting). Thanks.

Batsman / Bowler of the Year Awards

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:20:57 +0100

Firstly, apologies for the delay in announcing the Batsman / Bowler of the Year for Leagues 1 & 2. The Committee reached their conclusion following a review of the full stats. The decision is based on a number of factors (e.g. overs bowled, number of innings, total runs, total wickets, economy, strike rate etc) and not just the recorded average for batsmen / bowlers. The winners each receive an engraved AECL tankard. As in previous years, not all teams put forward a nomination (a lack of a score book does not help matters!!). Thank you to all teams you did put forward nominations. I did enjoy reading the bowling stats for Inn at the Park's nomination, which just stated 'zillions' in the runs conceded column!! The attached table details some of our key performers this season.

Dare Devils take League 1 title as Legends fall agonisingly short

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:20:19 +0100

The Dare Devils have won the League and Cup double as the Legends fell agonisingly short of the required win and margin on Tuesday at APS against St Ronald. The Legends batted first and posted a daunting total of 210 for 5 off 20 overs, with G. Hadden, J. Barrett, P. Gill and R. Balsillie all retiring after reaching 30 and C. Forbes making 29. Pick of the bowlers for St Ronald was Praveen (2 for 27 of 4 overs). This meant the Legends had to restrict St Ronald to 90 runs in their reply in order to take the title. Wickets steadily fell and St Ronald slumped to 70 for 8 giving the Legends a fighting chance. The Legends had to restrict St Ronald to no more than 18 runs from the last three overs with two wickets still remaining. However it was a ninth wicket partnership of 22 between V. Bode (16) and Lucky (9 no) that proved costly in the end and St Ronalds reached 92 for 9 after 20 overs. A comprehensive victory by 118 runs by the Legends, but a margin of 2 away (equating to two runs over the course of the season) from taking the title. The Dare Devils ended on 12 points (margin 399) and the Legends 12 points (margin 398).

Re-arranged fixtures Tuesday 9th August

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:57:14 +0100

There are three rescheduled fixtures lined-up in League 2 at Duthie Park. There are currently no matches allocated for the Links or the Shed. For any further matches in the AECL or for any friendlies following the 9th August cut-off, please contact the bookings clerk directly.

Week 13: Legends Still in Title Hunt

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:40:16 +0100

The Legends know that they require to win their game against Axis St Ronald next Tuesday by 120 runs or more to steal the League 1 title on the final day of the AECL season. This was after they completed a 32 run win over the Royal Challengers, while Daredevils were awarded a walkover against ATSSC.

The Legends, batting first, scored 170 for 2 in a 15 over game against Challengers at Duthie Park last night. Chris Forbes hit a maximum 35. Graeme Gillanders, Drew Hinchcliffe and Jonny Barrett all scored 30. In reply, Royal Challengers fell short scoring 138 for 6. Sandy scored 30 and Indy 29. Doug Anderson and Russell Balsille both took 2 wickets.

Tuesday 9th August - last date to complete AECL matches

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:03:20 +0100

Due to the washout today and at the request of the teams involved, a few games in League 2 have already been rescheduled for Tuesday 9th August, the last official date for teams wishing to complete any outstanding AECL matches (refer to League 2 fixtures tab for pitch information).

The match between the Legends and the Royal Challengers also takes place tomorrow evening on DP1.

A reminder what the rules state regarding rescheduling matches (or should they remain unplayed):