Category Archives: 1st XI Match Reports

Grammar Brushed Aside by Bons

Grammar never got g0ing at all against Bon Accord as they fell to an 8 wicket loss in a one sided affair. Grammar were bowled out for just 99 with no one making any real impression as wickets fell regularly in an under par batting performance, Salman Bedaar top scoring with 19. With the ball and in the field, Grammar were far from their best as Bons coasted to victory in 15.2 overs Fazal Awan with an unbeaten 50, Hassaan and Bedaar both claiming a wicket.

Next up for Grammar is Cults and Grammar will hope for a better all round showing.

Man of the Match
Salman Bedaar applied himself with the bat and picked up a wicket.

Gordos too strong for Grammar

Grammar fell to a 7 wicket defeat at a damp Countesswells, 151 for 7 proving a little light as Gordonians knocked it off with 7 overs to spare. As has been a common challenge, no one could get a big score for Grammar with Agha Haider (35) and Salman Bedaar (32) being the 2 batsmen most likely. Naveed, Hassaan and Javaid all claimed a wicket but Gordonians managed to close out a relatively comfortable win.

Grammar let strong position slip in Mannofield Loss

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

1s Come up short v Knights

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.

 

 

Grim Grammar Batting in Crescent Loss

Grammar fell to a disappointing 6 wicket loss to Crescent making just 91 in 36 tortuous overs, the majority of batsmen letting frustration get the better of them on an outfield that was amazingly even slower than the week before as the grass cutting or non grassing cutting debacle continues. Crescent bowled good lines and pace off was a good tactic as the only way to score was tap and run or big hits. Grammar slumped to 26 for 5 and despite a glimmer of hope in the tap and run approach of Mapplebeck and Morrison, more poor shot selection saw Grammar slowly crumble.

While an advantage to bowl first as no one knows what is a good score, Crescent bowled sensibly and then batted with the same discipline. Stand in keeper Penman took two brilliant catches as Grammar did reduce Crescent to 45 for 3 but some assured batting from Mohan and some aggression from Shoaib saw Crescent home with plenty time to spare. Grammar despite gaining very few points, did decide to forego a point when Krishnan was run out backing up, Grammar electing to remind him to stay in his crease and continue as opposed to claim an unsporting 5th wicket.

Next up Grammar head to Knightriders.

Man of the Match
Slim pickings, but Hasnain Javaid claimed a tidy 3 for.

Champagne Moment
Penman’s 2nd catch standing up, a good grab from an under edge.