Vienna CC to play United Nations CC in friendly for the Brian Lewis Trophy

There will be a touch of sadness about Vienna CC’s next friendly vs United Nations CC this coming weekend in Seebarn (on 24 April), with the match being played for the Brian Lewis Trophy, named after United Nations CC’s founder and President, who recently died after a lengthy illness aged 70. United Nations CC are, after Vienna Cricket Club, Austria’s oldest continuously existing cricket club, with Brian having been a founder of the club. Continue reading “Vienna CC to play United Nations CC in friendly for the Brian Lewis Trophy”

Champions in Seebarn at last!

After two decades as the home of cricket in Austria and home to Vienna CC, Vienna CC finally managed to win Austria’s ACA Open League, with victory over Pakistan CC in the final. After so many near misses down the years – from seasons where we fell in the semi-final after brushing all opponents away with ease in the preliminary round, or being caught tantalisingly close the title, 2015 was the year the luck changed, and Vienna CC were able to celebrate a third Open League Title, the first since 2004, and also a maiden Open League title in Seebarn. The club’s only previous trophy win at Seebarn had been in the old ACA Trophy – played as a 40 over straight knock-out – in 2000.

1 September 2001 – A memorable Vienna derby win

With Vienna Cricket Club approaching its 40th anniversary it is time to take a look at some of the events down the years that have been part of the Club’s history. This article was originally sent out by e-mail in September 2011 to the members of the club – ten years on from the victory in Seebarn that was overshadowed by England beating Germany 5-1. Continue reading “1 September 2001 – A memorable Vienna derby win”

2014 End of Season Dinner – Award Winners

Thanks to Yoshan Moodley for compèring last night’s End of Season dinner and awards ceremony. The winners are as follows:

Wolfgang Tesar Medal – Player of the Year Award:
Daniel Ali
(runner-up) Abdullah Akbar

Kerry Tattersall Medal – Man of the Year Award:
Simon Birch

Duck Cup:
shared by Daniel Ali and Abdullah Akbar

Benji Loader Golden Box award:
Venkat Musku (defended).

Pictures

Comfortable Win for Vienna CC in first game vs Quick 1888 Nijmegen

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”

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”