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GCC-ODI, Game # 9, 2000
Edmonton and District Cricket League - First Division
Greenfield v Victoria Park Cricket Club
Victoria Park, Edmonton
Saturday, July 29, 2000 (45-over match)

Result : Greenfield won by 5 wickets.

Toss : Greenfield
Umpires : Roy Thomas & Grant Hurcules
Greenfield MoM : Geoff Fraser
Scorer: Mahasri Weerasooriya

Victoria Park Innings

How Out

Bowler

 Runs 4's 6's
B Samaratunga   b V Muttoo 18 0 0
+F Aziz c R Nair b J Boyce 8 0 0
E Mahabir c J Jeppe b S Barran 11 1 0
J Punnin   b J Boyce 11 1 0
J Mahajan c P Arumugam b V Muttoo 52 9 0
*I Qureshy c *+A Rauf b S Barran 0 0 0
D Dutchin c H Kumar b S Barran 13 2 0
H Patel st +R Nair b *A Rauf 23 1 0
K Persaud not out   0 0 0
R Charatagoon c P Arumugam b *A Rauf 0 0 0
EXTRAS : b 2, lb 6, w 8, nb 0 16
TOTAL : (for 9 wickets, in 36.3 overs) 152 RR: 4.11
 
Bowler O M R W wd nb
Joe Boyce 9 1 26 2 2 0
Vijay Muttoo 8 0 31 2 3 0
Sunil Barran 7 0 42 3 0 0
Prashan Arumugam 6 0 22 0 3 0
Maurice De-Zoysa 3 0 13 0 0 0
*Arees Rauf 3.3 0 10 2 0 0


Greenfield Innings

 How Out

Bowler

 Runs 4's 6's
G Fraser not out   73 5 0
P Arumugam   b *I Quereshy 0 0 0
R Nair c *I Quereshy b B Samaratunga 11 0 0
J Boyce   b K Persaud 21 2 0
H Kumar   b D Dutchin 6 0 0
*A Rauf c *I Quereshy b D Dutchin 10 0 1
V Muttoo not out   18 0 2
EXTRAS : b 9, lb 1, w 6, nb 0 16
TOTAL : (for 5 wickets, in 37.4 overs) 155 RR: 4.08
 
Bowler O M R W wd nb
*Imran Quereshy 8.4 2 47 1 2 0
Ken Persaud 9 3 31 1 0 0
Jasvinder Punnin 7 0 19 0 4 0
Ben Samaratunga 7 0 32 1 0 0
Desmond Dutchin 6 0 16 2 0 0
             
Match Report by Geoff Fraser:

Greenfield consolidated their position as challengers to Scona CC by grinding out another win on Saturday, this time against Victoria Park. The toss was conceded by Victoria Park, since they did not have the required number of players at the ground at 11.50 am. This put us in the unfamiliar position of having to decide whether to bat first. After some team discussion it was eventually agreed that we would continue with the method that has been working so well for us, and bowl first.

We were missing Ram from the team this week, so Joe and Muttoo opened the bowling. Victoria Park made a solid start but then lost both of their openers, one to a neat catch by Rajeev at square leg, and the other falling to a lightning-fast yorker from Muttoo. Greenfield had the chance to really turn the screws but several catches were put down allowing Victoria Park to recover and pass fifty with the loss of only two wickets. Johann then stopped the catching rot by pulling off a blinder at first slip, diving low to his left and snagging the ball in his finger tips. This inspirational piece of fielding was the catalyst for a mini-batting collapse, with three wickets falling in quick succession and Greenfield began to sniff another early victory. But Victoria Park did well to regroup again, and pushed the score on to a competitive total of 152, largely thanks to a partnership of almost 70 for the seventh wicket. The wickets were shared amongst the bowlers this week, Sunil taking three, and Joe, Vijay and Arees each picking up two.

It was perhaps slightly disappointing that we allowed the opposition to build a total of over 150 after having them on the ropes midway through their innings, but it also provided a good challenge for our batsmen on a clear, warm day, on a fast outfield – perfect batting conditions. The regular opening pair of Prashan and Geoff walked out with approximately half an hour to bat before the tea break. This was not to be Prashan’s day with the bat, being bowled by an inswinger in the first over, bringing Rajeev to the wicket with an opportunity to build a big innings. Geoff and Rajeev played themselves in, and importantly survived through to the break while keeping the run rate at around the required three per over. After making a solid start to his innings, it was unfortunate that Rajeev couldn’t stick around longer – he fell to a skied catch at mid-wicket. Arees then altered the batting order giving Joe an opportunity to add to his bowling contribution, which he did by playing a useful knock worth 21 runs. When Victoria Park brought back their very slow spinner, Ken Persaud, Joe licked his lips in anticipation of some big hitting. In this he was moderately successful before getting carried away and being bowled, giving Ken the last laugh. Hemant lasted only a short time before also having his woodwork rearranged which finally brought Arees to the wicket. He immediately set about hitting Ken out of the attack, starting with a big six into the parking lot. But once again Arees could not curb his aggressive instincts sufficiently to play a substantial innings, and was caught overplaying a ball, which deserved more respect. This left Greenfield in a slightly tenuous position at 5/121, and without the batting services of Johann who had an injured foot. Muttoo, in typical style, was not intimidated by the situation and he and Geoff brought the score up to within ten runs of the target, whereupon Muttoo opened his shoulders and finished the game with two big sixes.

But it was Geoff who steered Greenfield to victory. It was his batting that scaled new heights. He has never known to be a slugger but someone who cleverly chooses his shots and plays with confidence. He means serious business when he comes into bat and he has proved this game after game that he is a batsman of class and character.

Another useful win for Greenfield. It is important that we maintain intensity in the field throughout an innings, and try to avoid letting teams recover. This includes tight bowling, aggressive ground fielding, and especially taking all our catches. The top order batting also still appears slightly brittle – it would be good to see a couple of other batsmen play a long innings. But all in all, a good day for Greenfield. Let’s concentrate hard on improving as much as we can over the next couple of games.

It is sad to see Geoff leaving Greenfield to return to Australia in two weeks and we would wish nothing but the best in his future endeavors. Geoff, we know that you are leaving to take up a new job and it is a career opportunity for you and an opportunity you cannot miss. All of us here at Greenfield will miss you not only as a cricketer, but also as a friend and a good BLOKE. You are very much loved and have been a big part of Greenfield Cricket Club. We will miss you dearly. On a positive note, you can always be a part of Greenfield through our web page. We would like to hear from you regularly, your input would be greatly appreciated. So please take care and may God bless you!