A full Vienna CC XI took the field thanks to the hard work of Elijah and Venkat in getting a team together to take on our guests from Holland. The players and travelling companions were on their annual tour, with many players having played for over 40 years. Batting first, openers Tim Simpson and Venkat Musku fell cheaply, but Erwin Grasinger (29 retired) and Simon Birch (18) lead the comeback. Later order runs for Rakib and Abdullah helped push the score up to a very creditable 116 of our alloted 20 overs. Continue reading “Comfortable Win for Vienna CC in first game vs Quick 1888 Nijmegen”
Teams to face Dutch touring side 9-11 May
We welcome a Dutch touring side – based predominantly in Nijmegen, and who are members of the Dutch XL Club (Still Going Strong / SGS CC) for games in Seebarn starting today, many of whom are also affiliated to Quick 1888 CC. Start times are listed in brackets. Continue reading “Teams to face Dutch touring side 9-11 May”
Vienna CC host Danube Benders from Hungary
The Danube Benders – a mixed group of native cricketers from Hungary – were in Seebarn this weekend, playing against Vienna CC. While it was just about dry enough to be able to play without interruption, it was a somewhat windy window for cricket – the ACA T20 match that preceded the fixture on the Sunday saw fielders fielding in hooded tops to keep warm from the wind. Continue reading “Vienna CC host Danube Benders from Hungary”
Team for Sunday T20 game vs Budapest Touring Team
2) Mark Simpson-Parker
3) Venkat Musku
4) Owen Davies
5) Benji Loader
6) Erwin Grasinger
7) Revantha Ramanayake (wk)
8) Alan Rowlands
9) Shakil Khan
10) Abdullah
11) Mike Bailey
Team for Saturday Friendly vs Budapest Touring Team
2) Luke Rogers