The Legends and DeC Rebels remain on target for a showdown at the end of the season after wins over the Dare Devils and St Ronalds respectively. Inn at the Park are back to winning ways with a victory over the Knightriders. Apache Gordonians recorded their first victory in the AECL, a result that keeps Caledonian still looking for their first victory of the season. It was ATSSC's turn to sit out, following Aberdeen University's recent withdrawl from the league.

It was Chevron's turn to sit out this week, following the withdrawl of Dutchmill from the league. There were wins this week for MCC, Kings XI and the league leaders the Royal Challengers.

The match between the Gentlemen Players and Grammar 98 was unfortunately called off at the eleventh hour due to a mix-up over the pitch booking. The AECL has never been responsible for booking the Kings College pitch, this has always been carried out by the Aberdeen University team directly. It appears the pitch was only booked until the end of June (or the booking cancelled when A.U.C.C pulled out of the league). Although the University side offered the pitch to Grammar 98 for the rest of the season, it turns out the paperwork was not in order. There were 22 players and an unused artificial wicket, however the sports village 'management' would not allow play without a booking in advance. A player learnt the next day after a few enquiries that play was refused on 'safety grounds' and staff were following procedure not to allow the match to go ahead (possibly different standards at the Shed, with mortar attacks, Steve McQueens on bikes and a dodgy outfield!!). A frustrating night for all concerned.....a consolation of Holland v Forlan on the telly. All will be sorted for next week!!

Should the quarter final matches on Wednesday evening be rained off, we will look to try again on Monday 12th July.  Pitches will be unchanged, with the exception of the Legends v IATP which will be moved to either Allan Park Stadium or DP1. Should Allan Park be available, DP1 will be assigned to one of the remaining matches.  

J. Mac

A reminder that there are 5 previously postponed matches still to be rescheduled before the end of the season:

League 1: St Ronald v ATSSC, The Legends v IATP & Apache Gordonians v Knightriders

League 2: Royal Challengers v RGU Tomahawks, Kings XI v Chevron

A previously postponed league match between the Dare Devils and St Ronald took place at the Links on Tuesday evening. It was St Ronald who came out on top, recording their second win of the season.

The Dare Devils batted first and posted a total of 132 for 7 in 20 overs, with Chetan (30 no) and Prem (31 no) top scoring with the bat. Pick of the bowlers for St Ronald was Eddie (1 for 19 off 4 overs). In reply, St Ronald reached their target after 18 overs, making 133 for 4 to record a 6 wicket victory, with key batting contributions from Gaurav (31 no) and Praveen (33 no). Gokul (1-13 off 3 overs ) and Chetan (1-18 off 3 overs) were amongst the wickets for the Dare Devils.