Crescent Cricket Club Aberdeen participates in the Winter AIPL Indoor Aberdeen Indoor Premier League under Aber-Dreamers from November 23rd to March 24th. There are two groups in total, and Aber-Dreamers is part of group A.
We won all three games we played during the Autumn leg and are currently at the top of the table. We have three more games to play during the Spring leg, and we hope to finish in the top 2 to qualify for the finals on March 23rd.
Stoneywood Dyce Cricket Club vs. Crescent Cricket Club
In a match between Stoneywood Dyce Cricket Club and Crescent Cricket Club, held at Stoneywood Dyce’s home ground, the host won the toss and elected to bat first. Crescent’s aim was to restrict Stoneywood Dyce to a score of under 200, giving them a good fighting chance on a grassy wicket.
Just before the match, Crescent captain Nathan decided to work on his wicketkeeping skills, so regular keeper Alex was asked to run in the outfield. The opening bowlers for Crescent, Ayush and Anjum, started well, with Anjum taking two wickets in his initial spell. Kamal and Rajeveen then took over the bowling attack, with Kamal displaying consistency and picking up two wickets in his first spell.
Crescent managed to keep Stoneywood Dyce’s scoring rate under control, thanks to the bowling efforts of Pankaj Jr, who took two crucial wickets. In the field, Ali impressed with a direct throw run-out. Giby and Rajeevan also bowled tightly and maintained control over the run flow. Towards the end, Kamal and Anjum returned to the attack and each took a wicket.
Overall, Crescent’s skipper made good bowling changes, and the fielders supported the bowlers with excellent catches and fielding displays. Stoneywood Dyce finished their innings with a total of 148 runs.
Chasing the target, Crescent’s batting had a shaky start, with Rajeveen, the reliable batsman, getting out early followed by the quick dismissals of skipper Nathan and Shoaib. Alex was also caught behind the wicket due to poor shot selection. Suddenly, Crescent found themselves at 24 for 4 in 8 overs.
Ali took on the responsibility of anchoring the innings and played a composed knock, scoring 45 runs before getting caught out by their former player Umair Qureshi. Arun, Kamal, and Giby provided valuable support, bringing Crescent close to the target. Ayush also made a quick contribution with the bat. However, it was Anjum who showcased his ability as a fantastic finisher under pressure. With Pankaj as the last wicket standing, Anjum calmly hit the winning boundary.
It was a good game of cricket overall, and this victory took Crescent to the top of the SPCU Division 1 table halfway through the season.
In another game, Crescent Cricket Club were hosted by Master Blasters in a Grade 1 league match. Losing the toss, Crescent was asked to bat first. Captain Ankush experimented with the opening pair and had Jaimin open with himself, but this strategy didn’t work initially. Riyaz, batting at number three, couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity as well . Shubham “Superman” Sharma played a crucial role, holding the batting unit together for quite some time, but he was unfortunate to get run out in his 60s.
Crescent managed to score 154 runs on a low-staying wicket. The Crescent bowlers started well, with Bilal, Shubham, Vineet, and Vardhman giving their best efforts. They took wickets at regular intervals, but Crescent couldn’t turn the game in their favour due to too many extras and drop catches. These issues have been a recurring problem for the team in recent weeks.
With 8 wickets down and 15 runs left to chase for Master Blasters, Crescent still had a chance to win. However, a couple of minor mistakes proved costly, and Master Blasters secured the victory. Although Crescent players may be disappointed with the result, it was an enjoyable match to be a part of.
At the halfway point of the season, Crescent finds themselves in the relegation zone. However, they are determined to improve and have tough matches ahead. The teams higher up on the table should be aware that Crescent will come back stronger and more determined to climb up the ranks.
Crescent 1s travelled to Aberfeldy, which some call the exotic part of Scotland, for their third match of the season against Breadalbane Cricket Club. The weather proved to be surprisingly pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 20 to 22 degrees and plenty of sunshine.
Crescent started well by choosing to bowl first, dismissing the opponents for 109 runs in 38 overs. Ayush took four wickets, while Kamal contributed with three wickets.
However, things went differently for Crescent during their batting innings. Wickets fell rapidly like domino, and Breadalbane stayed in the game despite the low scoring. With only six runs left to chase on the last wicket and 22 overs remaining,
Kamran and Ayush felt the pressure but managed to scrape through 5 runs—unfortunately, a well-executed spell from a Breadalbane bowler eventually caught and bowled Kamran. The match ended in a draw, with both teams earning 14 points each. It was not the desired outcome for Crescent 1s, especially after the long 2.5-hour drive each way. However, the team remains optimistic and looks forward to future matches.
In another match, Crescent’s team in Aberdeen Grade 1 faced off against Abergreen (previously known as SIYAPA) at Harlaw. Once again, it was a low-scoring game, with Crescent scoring 136 runs before being all out. Baba displayed solid defensive batting skills and formed a good partnership with Shubham. A similar scenario played out between Anjum and Jaimin in the lower order.
Crescent’s bowling department was the key to their success in this match. Anjum and Jaimin provided an excellent start in the opening spell, followed by two quick wickets from Dave in his first two overs, shifting the momentum in Crescent’s favour. After that, Zayd delivered an exceptional bowling spell, taking three wickets, while Shubham, a promising all-rounder for Crescent, showcased his skills with figures of 5-3-2-2. Many considered his performance a treat to watch. Anjum, known for his dependability, also contributed by taking a couple of wickets.
Crescent 2nd emerged victorious in the game, winning by 20 odd runs. This victory highlighted the team’s never-give-up attitude, particularly against the strong Abergreeners.
Overall, it was a satisfactory day for Crescent, with a win and a draw. The team demonstrated their resilience and determination, showing that it was not a bad day in the office.
In the SPCU Division 1 League, the match between Crescent Cricket Club 1st Team and Largo Cricket Club was called off this morning due to foggy conditions and a wet outfield, as decided by the ground officials. Fortunately, this decision was made to prevent a wasted journey to Brechin.
Meanwhile, in Grade 1, the cricket match between Crescent Cricket Club 2nd Team did commence at 1 pm as scheduled. However, it was called off after just 12 overs due to low visibility caused by foggy conditions. The team captains decided to prioritize the safety of the players and call off the match. While it may have disappointed the players, it was the best decision for everyone involved.
Crescent Cricket Club Aberdeen vs DHSFPCC Dundee On 29th April 2023, Crescent Cricket Club Aberdeen faced off against DHSFPCC Dundee at Guthrie Park, Brechin home ground of Crescent Cricket Club. Due to bad weather conditions, the match started at 1 pm with 35 overs per innings. DHSFPCC Dundee won the toss and elected to ball first.
Crescent Cricket Club Aberdeen’s batting effort was commendable as Rajeevan scored 48 runs, Arun contributed 34 runs not out, and Vineet scored 21 runs not out, bringing their total to 163 for 5 at the end of 35 overs.
In response, DHSFPCC Dundee got off to a great start, scoring 45 runs in the first 10 overs without losing a wicket, thanks to their opening batsmen. However, Crescent bowlers made a comeback as Bilal took two, and Kamal took one wicket and kept the run rate in check.
The match’s turning point was when Rajeevan took two wickets, while Vineet, Anjum and Ayush took one wicket each; also, ever-agile Sohaib and Nathan executed three run-outs with their brilliant fielding on the wet outfield.
As a result, DHSFPCC Dundee was all out for 86 runs and lost the match by 77 runs.
Overall, it was an exciting match where both teams showed their skills, but Crescent Cricket Club Aberdeen emerged victorious with their fantastic batting and bowling effort.
Crescent Cricket Club are proud to announce that Streamline Shipping Group will be one of the associate sponsors in the upcoming 2023 season. Streamline Shipping Group recognises the importance of supporting local sports and fostering community engagement.
The partnership with Crescent Cricket Club aligns with Streamline Group’s commitment to promoting healthy and active lifestyles while providing valuable resources for developing and maintaining sports facilities. Crescent Cricket Club looks forward to a successful partnership with Streamline Shipping Group in the 2023 season and beyond.
Who are Streamline Shipping Group?
Streamline Shipping Group is an international logistics company headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. Streamline Shipping Group was established in 1981 to offer liner services between Scotland and the west coast of Norway as the oil sector around the northern North Sea expanded rapidly. In 1984 the company commenced a scheduled container freight service from Aberdeen to Shetland, with services to Orkney from 1987. The company has continued strengthening its position and enhancing services with a nationwide transport and distribution network and international forwarding connections. It now operates 11 locations across the UK and Norway.
Integrating services and utilising the latest technology has transformed the company into a strong 3PL / 4PL contender with project management services – making Streamline a key partner in the supply chain. Today Streamline provides integrated shipping, haulage, distribution, warehousing storage, import/export, forwarding, stevedoring, ships agency and chartering services.
Streamline Shipping Group are specialists in complex and ‘difficult’ jobs and have a wealth of experience handling and moving project cargo. As a privately-owned company, founder Stuart Roberts remains an active chairman within the business, with the Roberts family playing critical roles throughout. In addition, the Streamline team is strengthened by a long-serving and loyal workforce, with 40% of staff in the business for ten years or more.
For more information and contacts, check out the link below.
Crescent Cricket Club Aberdeen proudly announces that IDI Services has become the official prime sponsor for the 2023 cricket season.
The partnership is expected to benefit both Crescent Cricket Club and IDI Services significantly.
For Crescent Cricket Club, this is a valuable source of revenue, which will help the club to invest in all required team expenses for this year. For IDI, this partnership with Crescent Cricket Club is an excellent opportunity to promote its brand and support the growth of cricket in the North East and Central Belt of Scotland.
The partnership is a testament to Crescent Cricket Club’s growing influence and reputation within this cricketing sport and highlights IDI’s commitment to supporting the development of cricket at all levels.
Who are IDI Services?
Please check out the below link
http://www.idiservices.co.uk/
IDI Services are highly experienced crane managers with over 37 years of experience managing mobile telescopic cranes from 5t to 1500t capacity. IDI Services are proficient in all aspects of surveying, planning, drawing, repairs, and successfully carrying out all types of lifts, including compound and complex lifts of various dimensions and weights, and also in composing, compiling and presenting all the relevant paperwork, including risk assessments, method statements, detailed lifting plans complete with drawings.
IDI Services also provide sales and lifting operations training at a practical, theoretical and safety-awareness level and in developing and implementing safe and sound working practices within the Crane and Lifting Operations working environment.
IDI Services are experienced in Crane Services Management and Business Development, Sales and Customer Liaison.
*In the picture IDI Services Management team and the Captain of Crescent Cricket Club.
Unfortunately, this week’s Cricket match away at Freuchie has been called off due to poor weather.
