Aberdeen Evening Cricket League -

Oxy Cup Final - Rescheduled to Monday 2nd August, Mannofield

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:30:48 +0100

The Oxy Cup final has been rescheduled to Monday 2nd August at Mannofield, following discussions today with both teams. This was the only date available next week at Mannofield. The aim will be to start by 6.15pm to maximise the light (the nights are beginning to draw in!!). Should this match be postponed due to the weather once again, there is a possible contingency the following Monday (TBC).

Reminder: League batting / bowling awards

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:35:54 +0100

After the completion of league matches on Tues/Wed 27th/28th July, please provide details of the batsman and bowler your club are putting forward for this years awards. This year there will be separate tankards for League 1 and League 2.

The award is based on league matches only and does not include the Oxy Cup competition or matches against Dutchmill or Aberdeen University. League matches up to and including 27th/28th July are to be considered only (rearranged fixtures in the first week of August are excluded).

League 2: Ellon and Gentlemen Players match ends in tie (Week 9)

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:28:44 +0100

There were wins this week for Grammar 98 and RGU Tomahawks. The match between Ellon and the Gentlemen Players of Rubislaw ended in a tie, with both teams scoring 117 runs. League leaders the Royal Challengers meet MCC on Wednesday at DP1 in a match that can see them secure the League 2 title.

RGU Tomahawks batted first at the Links and posted a total of 100 for 7 of 20 overs against Chevron, with Marc Jones and Liam Maxfield both retiring on 30. In reply, Chevron were then bowled out for 87 in 17.3 overs, falling 13 runs short. Notable bowling for the Tomahawks from Kartik Samy (1 for 14), Fraser Lawrance (1 for 17) and Adarsh Nalam (1 for 17).

Oxy Cup Final Postponed

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:59:49 +0100

Unfortunately Mannofield is unplayable tonight due to the recent rain and therefore the Cup final is postponed. The square is too wet. Other available dates will be investigated and advised ASAP.

Every opportunity will be given to play this match at Mannofield. In recent years we have brought forward the cup competition to give us a few weeks fall back should the weather intervene. We are looking to complete this match within the next two weeks due to the fading light. Should Mannofield be unavailable, alternative grounds will then be looked at.

League 1: DeC Rebels beat Legends to take title (Week 9)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:25:41 +0100

Although all eyes were on the league decider at Allan Park Stadium, we must start with the match between ATSSC and Caledonian at DP2. This was Caley's last opportunity to record a victory in the AECL this season, currently sitting pointless at the bottom of the table. ATSSC batted first and posted at total of 105 for 7. In reply, Caley were closing in on their first victory. The scores were tied on 105.....4 wickets in hand.....then calamitus maximus. The last 4 wickets fell for 0 runs with the last wicket a brilliant 'billy the fish' like diving catch, high and to the right by G.Skinner in the covers. Quite a finish. The only consolation for Caledonian is that their first point of the season is now secured!

An overcast evening greeted both teams at APS as the Legends and Rebels faced each other in a league decider. Gilly wandered out to the middle and finally proved what a useless tosser he was as Naru called correctly and the Rebels elected to bat.

Oxy Cup Final - Wednesday 28th July

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:26:00 +0100

Mannofield is currently unplayable due to the heavy rain over the weekend. A pitch inspection will be held by Kenny tomorrow at 3pm. The website will be immediately updated with the outcome.

J Mac

League 2: Grammar 98 back to winning ways

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:13:58 +0100

Grammar 98 recorded their second win of the season, beating GPoR by 40 runs in a rescheduled league match at the Links.

In the other rescheduled match, Kings XI recorded a 3 wicket victory over Chevron in a closely fought match on DP3. Chevron batted first and posted a total of 118 for 8 off 20 overs, with J. Crawley retiring unbeaten. Kings XI reached 120 for 7 with 7 balls to spare.

Dare Devils to meet Legends in Cup Final

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:16:14 +0100

The Legends will meet the Dare Devils in the Oxy Cup Final on Wednesday 28th July at Mannofield following wins over the DeC Rebels and ATSSC respectively. The Legends beat the Rebels by 7 runs in a close encounter on DP1. The Dare Devils recorded a 5 wicket victory over ATSSC in a low scoring encounter on DP2 after dismissing the opposition for only 66 runs.

Many thanks to Jim Stephen, Masud Javaid, Chris Watson and Stuart Clark for taking the time to be neutral umpires on the night.

League Batting / Bowling Awards

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:09:23 +0100

Rescheduled matches

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:37:34 +0100

RECENTLY UPDATED. 6pm Fri 16th July

All previously postponed matches must be completed by Tuesday 3rd August inclusive; if not, one point will be awarded to each team.

With Tues 20th July, Wed 21st July and Tues 3rd August being 'free weeks' in the League campaign, it has been possible to reschedule the majority of matches across the above dates.....with not too much pain!! Refer to the fixtures tab.

League 2: MCC beat Kings XI (Week 8)

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:18:11 +0100

RGU Tomahawks were free this week, after the withdrawl of Dutchmill.

There were wins this week for MCC and GPoR over the Kings XI and Chevron respectively. Ellon and Grammar 98 had the opportunity to relocate from Kings College (don't ask) to the Links, however both teams agreed to reschedule again as they were both struggling to field a team. The Wednesday match between the Royal Challengers and BP was postponed due to the rain.

League 1: DeC Rebels remain unbeaten (Week 8)

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:05:54 +0100

It was the turn of the Dare Devils to sit out this week (their match against Aberdeen University void after the University side's withdrawl from the AECL).

The DeC Rebels remain top of the table after a comprehensive victory over Inn at the Park on DP1. The Rebels won the toss, elected to bat first and posted a daunting total of 179 for 4 off 20 overs. Narendra (31 no) Siddesh (33 no), Kapil (34 no) and Vickram (34 no) all retired unbeaten. Pick of the bowlers for the Park were AndyC (3-0-22-1) and Sajid (4-0-19-0). In reply, the Park had a shocker of a start, starting their innings with three 3 ducks. Aqeel (35 no) and Masud (21) settled things down and halted the wicket frenzy for a while, however it was one way traffic and the Park eventually fell 66 runs short on 113 AO. Pick of the bowlers for the Rebels were Rahul (3-24) and Bhushan (2-9).

Caley scratch against St Ronald

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:05:30 +0100

Caledonian have scratched tonights league 2 match at the Links against St Ronald.

A little help with rescheduling matches

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:21:43 +0100

REFER TO THE FIXTURES TAB FOR RESCHEDULED MATCHES

There are 6 previously postponed matches still to be rescheduled before the end of the season (last date for a match is Tuesday 3rd August). Tuesday/Wednesday July 20th/21st is a 'free week' for those not in the Oxy Cup, so an opportunity to play some of the outstanding matches. The Legends and ATSSC are still in the Oxy Cup, so their remaining matches against IATP and St Ronald respectively have been given a provisional date of Tuesday 3rd August. There is the opportunity to play 3 matches on Tuesday 20th July (in red) and the Royal Challengers v RGU Tomahawks match on Wednesday 21st July.

Cricket ball type

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:37:42 +0100

Heard on the grapevine that a grenade painted red may have been used for a recent match. A kind reminder that a 4 piece cricket ball must be used for all AECL matches (Rule 13).