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).

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). 

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.

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.

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