Category Archives: 1st XI Match Reports

Swiergon and Tanvir Craft Great Grammar Escape

Grammar produced a stunning performance to secure a massive victory over Gordonians in a high-stakes encounter that decided the fate of both teams in the league. With relegation looming, Grammar had to win and and they delivered in style.

The match was headlined by Robert Swiergon’s maiden century for the club, a fluent and commanding 108 off 99 balls, capping off a prolific season in which he amassed 641 runs. His innings was the backbone of Grammar’s imposing total of 275/6 in 40 overs.

In reply, Gordonians faltered under pressure, crumbling to 163/7, thanks to a deadly spell from Tanvir, who claimed 5 wickets, and a series of top-class catches by Prasanth Poosappadi, Geoff Morrison, and Agha Haider that turned the tide decisively in Grammar’s favour.

This victory not only saved Grammar from relegation but also consigned Gordonians to the drop, making it one of the most consequential matches in recent  history. Continue reading

Grammar lose and fall back into bottom 2

In a high-scoring encounter at Rubislaw, Bon Accord outclassed  by 56 runs leaving Grammar rooted in the relegation places. The match was defined by a dominant batting display from Bon Accord’s top order, a flurry of dropped chances by Grammar, and a spirited partnership between Geoff Morrison and Salman Bedaar that salvaged valuable consolation points for the visitors. Continue reading

1s edge past 2s at Rubislaw

It was a slightly odd situation as 1s faced 2s at Rubislaw with both sides rooted in the relegation places. 2s played extremely well, batting well to make 176 all out and had 1s in some difficulty at 27 for 3, but a sensible knock from Geoff Morrison (41) and some expansive shot play from Salman Bedaar (72no) broke the bat of the case and 1s edged to victory, moving them up the league but still locked in an intense relegation battle. Continue reading

Swiergon Rolls with It and Brings It On Down to Grampian

In a match that exemplified the true spirit of cricket, Grammar secured a vital 38-run win over Grampian in the latest Grade 1 fixture at a blustery Inverdee 2. The game was played in excellent spirit, with both sides showing mutual respect, competitive edge, and sportsmanship throughout. Despite being forced to field with only ten players for a significant portion of the second innings due to Prasanth Poosappadi’s boat related absence, Grammar dug deep and delivered a performance full of grit and character. Continue reading

Grammar slide to Knights loss

In a match that had everything—grit, collapses, counterattacks, controversy, and a nail-biting finish— Knight Riders emerged victorious over Grammar by 3 wickets, chasing down a target of 210 with 11 balls to spare. The contest, played on a sun-drenched afternoon at Rubislaw, was a showcase of Grade 1, the good bad and the plain ugly. Continue reading