Grammar ran out convincing winners at Rubislaw with an 8 wicket win over Inverurie. Despite not really locating their best bowling form, the very long outfield made scoring particularly challenging as Grammar restricted Inverurie to 121 for 8, Salman, Sameer and Prash each taking 2 wickets. Alex Keith started the chase well with 22 from 30 but after he fell a quickfire 38 from skipper Haider was well supported by an unbeaten 31 from Rob Swiergon as Grammar won with 13 overs to spare.
Grammar lost the toss and Inverurie batted but were restricted by the field and made slow progress to drinks at 57 but without losing a wicket. Sameer struck 2nd ball after drinks, Norval miscuing to Prash. Grammar then tightened teh screw and Sameer knocked over Watson with an inswinger. Grammar continued to grind and picked up regular wickets, Mapplebeck taking a stunning diving catch on the boundary to remove Kola. Despite a useful stand of 18 for the 9th wicket, it always felt under par with Grammar bowlers all performing well.
With the bat Keith struck 3 fours and a six before being castled by Maxfield for 22, but clean striking from Haider in his 38 before he fell LBW ensured the chase was relatively simple. Salman joined Swiergon and they saw Grammar to victory with minimal fuss.
Man of the Match
Sameer for some good inswing bowling.
Champagne Moment
Mapplebeck’s brilliant diving catch.
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