Stoneywood make it 10 in a row : Rayner on 2010-08-08
The 1st team travelled to Stenhousemuir this weekend in the hope of securing a place in next seasons Premier Division of the SNCL. An inspiring performance from Elton Willemse with both bat and ball was key. Taking 4 wickets for only 21 runs as the home side were bowled out for only 127. Elton then went on to rack up and unbeaten 73 as Stoneywood chased down the total with 5 wickets to spare. Another performance of note was that of debutant Rory Saunders who took 2 for 2.
The 2nd team managed to pull off a narrow victory at home to Strathmore. Stoneywood’s total of 208 for 8 was just enough as Strathmore were held to 194 all out.
Only 1 Completed Match Over The Weekend : Rayner on 2010-07-31
With rain in Aberdeen and a call off from 2nd Dunecht on Friday night, only the 1st team managed to complete their match, winning comfortably by 132 runs against bottom side Penicuik, with Jan Stander and Grant Jamieson passing 50, with Waqar Mohammad taking 4-38 playing his first match.
The second team bowled out Strathearn for 155 and chasing they were 0-1 from 1 before the rain stopped play, and the game was abandoned.
Big Weekend Ahead for Stoneywood : Rayner on 2010-07-28
The 1st team have a trip to bottom side Penicuik on the cards as they look to secure their place in the new format Premier Division for next season. A win would also boost aspirations of going into the new format as champions of Division 1.
The 2nd team have a tough fixture against Strathearn. Having lost their last 4 matches, a win is crucial as they sit in sixth position, but only 3% of the bottom of the table.
The 3rd team have a must win match against 2nd Dunecht at Duthie. Their youth policy will remain in place but several key players are away this week.
Having young players step up to the 1st team and 2nd team is always promosing, but this year its the U13 players stepping up to the 3rd team that are making a big impact this season.
Abdullah Afridi playing a big part in the last couple of weeks with 24 against 2nd Mannofield and 3-14 against league leaders Knightriders. Ewan Davidson helped out the team by stepping in and taking 2-8. With several other players on the fringe of the team, the future of the Grades team looks very good, with another three or four players available on their return from holiday.
Website Copyright Stoneywood-Dyce CC
Views expressed on this website by its author, contributors and any comments made may not represent those of Stoneywood-Dyce Cricket Club.
