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Grammar let Mannofield off the hook as a combination of far too many wides (34) and no balls (8) plus dropped catches cost Grammar dearly. Naveed had recovered from a nightmare opening over of 15 balls to bowl superbly after a change of ends to take 3 for 37 and he, Karan Anand and Prash had reduced Mannofield to 74 for 6, but Grammar let things slip badly as late hitting and poor bowling and fielding discipline saw Mannofield reach 232 all out. Prash claiming 3 for 37, which was matched by Naveed, Karan Anand with 2 for 41 and Javaid and Swiergon claimed 1 victim each. Continue reading →

Grammar missed a golden chance to secure a 2nd win of the season as they cam up short by 9 runs chasing Knightriders 171 all out. As has been the case this season, no one could make a telling score with 38 from Salman Bedaar and 29 from Harry Mapplebeck not proving enough. With the ball a good all round showing restricted Knightriders well, Sameer Bin Khalid nipping in with 4 for 21, Harry Mapplebeck with 2 for 20 and Hassaan claiming 2 for 43.

Grammar’s chase was always behind the rate but with wickets in hand they were hopeful of a late dash to the finish. At 74 for 1 they were well placed but as the rate climbed Grammar struggled to up the pace and lost crucial wickets in an ultimately frustrating loss.

Next up for Grammar is a very tricky home tie with Mannofield, with everyone hoping the grass has been cut.