The Greenwood Trophy Final, 2018

Another sunny night and two more competitive semi-finals in the Greenwood Trophy. What a great summer we are having! Congratulations to Partick and Weirs who were both victorious last night.

They will now meet in the final to be held at Albert Park on the 2nd of August 2018. Best of luck to you both.

The PlayerReg McCulloch Cup Final, 2018

Another sunny night and another round of semi-final cricket! Congratulations to Ayr and Ferguslie who were victorious and will now meet in the final which will be held on Wednesday the 1st of August at Glenpark.

Good luck to you both in what should be a great final.

WDCU Select versus Ulster Schools, 17 July 2018, at Hamilton Crescent

A sound performance by the WDCU Select ensured victory against the touring Ulster Schools side by 66 runs. It was a high-scoring game played in fine weather on a good pitch at Hamilton Crescent. The game was played in good spirit with some top performances on the day:

Match summary:

WDCU Select – 309 all out in 50 overs
Imran Mughul 113 from 77 balls
GrahamTaylor 54 from 60 balls
Aamir Gul 41 from 50 balls
James Fennah 27 from 28 balls

R. Lopne 10 overs, 4 for 33

Ulster Schools – 233 for 7 in 50 overs
M. Poskitt 66

The WDCU Select team:

WDCU Select versus Ulster Schools, 11 am, Tuesday 17 July 2018, at Hamilton Crescent.

A WDCU Select has been picked to play against the touring Ulster Schools. This should be a competitive and entertaining game so if you have time and are in the area drop in and see some good cricket. Congratulations to those selected:

The WDCU Seelct team is:

C Brockwell – St. Michael’s CC
N Boiler – West of Scotland CC
N Flack – Greenock CC
J Fennah – West of Scotland CC
A Gul (Captain) – Uddingston CC
M Khan – East Kilbride CC
J Martins – St. Michael’s CC
R McLean – Kelburne CC
D McNulty – West of Scotland CC
I Mughal – East Kilbride CC
G Taylor (wk) – Stirling County CC

Murgitroyd Rowan Cup – Winners 2018 – Stirling County CC

Congratulations to Stirling County CC who won the Murgitroyd Rowan Cup final held at Shawholm last night. They overcame a plucky Cochran Dickie Kelburne side to win comfortably in the end. This is the first time Stirling County CC has won the Rowan Cup and on the evidence of last night’s game won’t be the last.

More details to follow!

Looking for a friendly game this Sunday the 15th July!!

Renfrew CC are looking for a friendly game this Sunday. They are looking to start at 1.00pm and play 40 overs a side. The game can be at Deanpark or at your own ground.

If you are interested please contact Taril Khasiya on 07886 669347 or at taralkumar@yahoo.co.uk.

GHK – Request for use of pitch!

GHK are unable to hold their three remaining home games in division one as their pitch is not available. If any club has a free pitch and would be willing to hire it out to GHK on any of the following Saturdays would you please contact Mobeen Hussain as soon as you can.

The dates- 21 July and 4th and 18th August.

moby_h@hotmail.com

Greenwood Trophy, 2018 – semi-finals

Congratulations to Kilmarnock for winning the remaining Greenwood Trophy quarter-final tie.

The draw for the semi-finals is:

West of Scotland CC v Victoria CC
Weirs CC v Kilmarnock CC

Ties to be played on 19 July 2018. Good luck to all.

 

T10 Asia Blaze Tapeball tournament and Family Fun Day!!

Looks like a fun day of cricket and entertainment for those of you in the Stirling area. Get along and enjoy the day, it should be a cracker!!

“Cricket Scotland are delighted to announce the first ever outdoor T10 Tapeball tournament. Led by community discussions the T10 Asia Blaze Cup will take place at Stirling County Cricket Club on Sunday 22nd July 2018 from 10am.

Each team will be guaranteed 3 games during the group stage, the top 4 teams will then progress to the knock out stage and there can be only 1 winner.

Combined with a community approach we are delighted to offer a “Gala/Mela” event which embraces all cultures and promotes equality, diversity and inclusion.

With 5 free inflatable rides on the day and no charge to the public for entry this is going to be a great fun day out for the family.

There will be a Halal BBQ, fresh wood fired pizzas and a selection of vegetarian foods on offer too.

Come and join us celebrate this community led day!

If you have any enquiries please contact Ammar Ashraf, Cricket Scotland’s Community Engagement Co-Ordinator on 07841455850 or by email at ammarashraf@cricketscotland.com.

For team registration – please use link below;

https://cricketscotland.azolve.com/workbench/public/events?ref=9545D2171128B63C9E83BCF4EA72CBFDF572D115 “