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Laghari Blasts Grammar with 140
Mapplebeck took 3 wickets
A first class innings from Shoaib Laghari of 140 for Masterblasters batting Grammar out of the game in Masterblasters 253 all out. Grammar battled diligently but could only make 176 for 9 but at least did record maximum points achievable in a loss. It looked like it would be a lot worse for Grammar with Masterblasters on 219 for 3 in just the 29th over but some excellent late bowling saw Grammar take 7 for 34 thanks to Hassann with a determined 4 for 32 and 3 for 48 from Harry Mapplebeck. Hasnain Javaid took some punishment but did get two in the wickets column for his efforts. Salman Bedaar doubled up as wicket keeper and spinner and claimed 1 for 34.
On a ground of long grass, 4s were exceptionally hard to hit but it was no issue for Laghari who belted 14 of Masterblasters 17 maximums in a ridiculous display of clean hitting.
With the bat, Grammar could never get going and despite 38 from Karan Anand, 21 from Beddar and 17 from skipper Haider, FPs were always behind the rate. Some intelligent batting late on did at least ensure maximum batting points were gathered. Next for 1s is a cup tie on Sunday with Knightriders where Grammar will look to try out some different combinations as the players get to know each other better. There is plenty to build on and it is unlikely that Grammar will meet another batsman like Laghari this season.
Man of the Match
Mohammad Hassaan – kept going and got his rewards with 4 wickets.
Champagne Moment
Mapplebeck finally castling Laghari.
Posted in 1st XI Match Reports
Moaz Mullers Gordos
Moaz Waheed had a memorable debut helping 2s turn the game on its head alongside his captain Abdul Saboor. They rescued Grammar 2s from 57 from 6 to post 186 for 6. Their unbeaten partnership of 125 in 95 balls was dominated by Moaz who struck 4 sixes and 4 fours in his unbeaten 77 from 54 balls and his captain paced his inni9ng perfectly with 43 from 47 with 2 sixes and 2 fours.
With the ball Grammar kept the visitors in check with regular wickets as Gordonians slipped behind the rate and eventually closed on 123 for 9. Asif Yousuf was the pick of the bowlers with 5 for 16 but good tight bowling throughout meant Grammar always maintained control.
It makes it 2 wins from 2 after a loss in the inter club opener and 2s are in good shape as the seasons is starting to develop.
Posted in 2nd XI Match Reports
Grampian Too Strong for 3s
3s fell to a heavy defeat against a strong Grampian side at a sunny Inverdee, losing by 179 runs. Grammar did well to claim all 10 Grampian wickets and bag 10 bowling points. Both Maxhar (3-31) and Navaid (3-29) took 3 wickets with Nasseri 2 (2-47) and Hussain with 1-50. Jim Lee also expertly ran out Rathnayake.
Grammar did have Grampian 51 for 3 but a strong 4th wicket stand took things away from them. With the bat it never happened as Grammar were bundled out for 38, no one mustering double figures. This is likely to ne of the toughest tests of the season and 2 wins from 3 is still a strong start to the season.
Posted in 3rd XI Match Reports
