EACA Power 40 Third Round Preview: Unbeaten Liberty Meet Tricky Galaxy

Posted on May 17, 2013 by vellocricket

Liberty SC will face newcomers Galaxy in third round of the EACA Power 40 competition.  Liberty will be brimming with confidence following wins in the two rounds to date.  Galaxy wont be offering many freebies if any as they have showed that they belong, with win in Round I and a narrow defeat in Round II to  Richmond Hill CC.

Round II saw Big Apple open its campaign with a commanding 10 wicket win over Phantoms. Batting first Phantoms were restricted to 76, with only V Murali getting to double figures. Seamer Telston Johnson was in ruthless form with 8-2-12-4, as he had Hemendra Ramdihall for support with 4-0-6-3. For Big Apple openers Francis Mendonca 41and Rex Ramoutar 20 made light work of the target with 12 overs.

MMZ were much of the same vein from the first round as they routed NY Centurion for 68 in 16.3 overs. The new ball pair of Amarnauth Persaud and Rocky Kowchai accounting for the early inroads with 7-1-12-3 and 6-1-18-2 respectively. Richie Sieuchan following up his 196 not out with an unbeaten 53 to complete a nine wicket victory in 10.4 overs.

Hillside scored 296/9 with Z Khan stroking an unbeaten 139 showing no mercy to Long island United. Bowling for LIUCC B Jalal has 4/60, A Khan 2/38 and A Ariz 2/50. LIUCC were never in the hunt as the could only manage 115, B Zia 34 and A Alvi 26 offering little resistance. For Hillside the wickets were shared with R Latcha and K Ramlakhan 2/19 each and G Mangal 2/20.

Following a convincing win on opening day Camelot with struck from orbit by Arsenal. Arsenal posted 242/5  with A Ali 96 and L Chaudhry 71. I Chin ran out of partners as he finished unbeaten on 40, Camelot 136 all out in 35 overs to lose by 106 runs. A Chaudhry 3/32, L Chaudhry 2/17 and R Shahid 2/21 completed the route for Arsenal.

In Zone II Atlantis continued to signal their intent as they posted 302/7, with Ryan Sukhdeo 78 and Alex Amsterdam 77. Allstars surrendered at 131 with only F Matin 38 and Dhaval Patel 37 the significant scorers. Greg Robinson got the wickets rolling early with 3/32 as Hugh Craig 2/17, Keon Lake 2/19 and Prashant Nair 2/24 completed the 171 run victory.
Victory posted a paltry 113 off 30.2 over with K Javaid scoring 39.  Vijendra Singh 8-0-16-4 led the attack as Imtiaz Hassan 8-2-29-3 and Thakur Singh 3-0-12-2 finished off the job. Liberty made certain of no surprises as Mario Persaud 39 and Andy Harricharran 31 remained unbeaten to complete a commanding seven wicket romp.
In the game of the week Richmond Hill batted first posting 224. Former US national Sudesh Dhaniram 62 and skipper Shameer Sadloo 66 led the way. Bowling for Galaxy, Sunesh Wazid had 3/46 and Y Bissnauth 2/46. Ryan Girdharry responded to the challenge as he posted 115. Wickets fell as regular intervals to retard Galxy’s progress as they were 8 runs short in the end. Eleven deliveries unused as Kumar Nandalall strangle Galaxy with 8-1-15-2 and Dhaniram 2/13.

ACS Everest will have to wait till the third round to get into the action, as their second round fixture was unplayable due to a waterlogged outfield.

Round Three Fixtures:

Arsenal v. Big Apple @ Brentwood 1
Camelot v. Hillside Sports Club @ Flushing I
Falcons v. Centurion @ Hecksher II
Phantom v. LIUCC @ Baisley
Enmore v. Atlantis @ Bay Park
ESW v. Richmond Hill @ Brentwood
Liberty v. Galaxy @ Flushing II
Allstars v. Everest @ Lido Beach

EASTERN AMERICAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION
2013 Week 2

Power40 Zone I

Rank

 Team Matches Won Lost Tied N/R Points Net RR

For

Against

1

 Meten Meer Zorg CC

2

2

0

0

0

10

5.48

379/50.4

160/80.0

2

 Hillside SC

2

2

0

0

0

10

2.41

552/80.0

359/80.0

3

 Arsenal CC

2

1

1

0

0

5

1.18

486/80.0

392/80.0

4

 Big Apple CC

1

1

0

0

0

5

0.00

77/12.0

76/40.0

5

 Camelot CC

2

1

1

0

0

5

-1.09

348/71.0

449/75.0

6

 Long Island United CC

2

1

1

0

0

5

-1.98

301/74.4

481/80.0

7

 Falcons CC

1

0

1

0

0

0

-0.74

185/40.0

186/34.4

8

 NY Centurion CC

2

0

2

0

0

0

-3.10

275/75.0

282/41.4

9

 Phantoms CC

2

0

2

0

0

0

-5.34

165/80.0

385/52.0

 

                

 

 

Power40 Zone II

Rank

 Team Matches Won Lost Tied N/R Points Net RR

For

Against

1

 Atlantis CC – NY

2

2

0

0

0

10

4.18

574/80.0

240/80.0

2

 Richmond Hill CC

2

2

0

0

0

10

3.09

535/80.0

288/80.0

3

 Liberty SC

2

2

0

0

0

10

2.73

429/62.2

332/80.0

4

 Galaxy CC

2

1

1

0

0

5

1.71

508/80.0

371/80.0

5

 Everest/ACS

1

0

0

0

1

2

0.00

0/0.0

0/0.0

6

 Enmore CC

2

0

1

0

1

2

-2.35

219/40.0

313/40.0

7

 Victory CC

2

0

2

0

0

0

-3.34

260/80.0

411/62.2

8

 East Side Warriors CC

1

0

1

0

0

0

-4.08

109/40.0

272/40.0

9

 All Star CC

2

0

2

0

0

0

-5.03

211/80.0

613/80.0
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NYCR Interleague Bowls Off May 18

Posted on May 16, 2013 by vellocricket
Promoting the World's Best Game,

Promoting the World’s Best Game,

The New York Region Inter-League bowls off this weekend. NYCR will hosts its premier Tournament with eight teams challenging for supremacy. Seven leagues, namely American, NY Masters, Commonwealth, Eastern American, Brooklyn, New York and Metropolitan in addition to NYCR U-25 will participate in this seasons 40 over competition.

The teams for grouped in two groups of four with the top two advancing to the semifinals. Round one get on the way on May 18th, with Rounds two and three on June 1st and 8th respectively. The semifinals will be contested on June 22nd, with the Championship event on July 6th.  For full tournament schedule: NYCR Interleague 2013

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NYCR U-15 And Women Trials

Posted on May 15, 2013 by vellocricket
Promoting the World's Best Game,

Promoting the World’s Best Game,

The New York Cricket Region following a successful Under-19 trials have invited both Under-15 and Women to open trials on Saturday 18th May, 2013. Youth players born after September 1st, 1998 are cordially invited. NYCR will like to emphasize the importance of students currently involved in the Public School Athletic League (PSAL) making themselves available.

Trials begin from 11 am at Gateway Oval, Brooklyn. For more details and information contact Linden Fraser (646) 235-3243 or Rudy Persaud (917) 682-6142.

 

Player Eligibility Guide:
Born on or after Sept 1, 1998
Residency US Citizen by birth or Naturalization OR
Has resided for a minimum of 183 days in the USA in each of the 7 immediately preceding years OR
Has resided for a minimum of 183 days in the USA in each of the 4 immediately preceding years
Player who do not meet the requirement at this time are urge to attend for future consideration
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Singh, Hassan Led Liberty Over Victory By 7 Wickets

Posted on May 14, 2013 by vellocricket
Vijendra Singh (l) and Imtiaz Hassan combined to paralyze Victory with figures of 8-0-16-4 and 8-2-29-3 respectively

Vijendra Singh (l) and Imtiaz Hassan combined to paralyze Victory with figures of 8-0-16-4 and 8-2-29-3 respectively

Liberty Sports Club’s new ball duo, Vijendra ‘Jay’ Singh and Imtiaz ‘Tizzle’ Hassan delivered a riveting spell of 16 combined overs for 47 runs and scalping 7 batsmen to set up a commanding 7 wicket win for the boys in blue. LSC routed their 2nd round Eastern American Cricket Association opponent, Victory Cricket Club,  for 113 in the 30th over then returned to chase down the target in the 22nd over.

Team blue won the toss and chose to field following overnight rain and immediately went to work with Jay picking up his first wicket in the first over. He went on to pick up his second in his second over as Victory found themselves in early trouble at 26 for 2 in the 4th over. Tizzle took a while to get going at the other end but joined the party in his 4th over when he struck twice. Jay then responded with 2 more wickets to finish with his LSC career best figures of 8 overs 4 wickets for 16 runs. Tizzle complemented the skiddy medium pace of Jay with 8 overs 2 maidens 3 for 29 runs. 

Kabir Javaid staged some resistance for Victory. He struck 5 fours as he patiently fended off LSC’s first change pair of Yogeshwar Ganesh (4 overs for 20) & Tooneshwar Kristona (4 overs for 19). The introduction of spin into the attack along with a direct hit run out by Terrence ‘Coolie Bai’ Madramootoo brought a swift end to the Victory innings. Offspinner, Thakur Singh picked up 2 for 11 to wrap up innings. Madramootoo had 2 overs to 11 runs at the other end. 

Needing to chase a moderate total, LSC got off to a poor start when first game centurion, Dilly Khilawan, was run out in the first over for just 3 runs. Captain Danesh Deonarain came out and struck 3 boundaries but played on looking to drive through the offside. At the other end opening batsman, Marlon Persaud, played watchfully and was keen to gather the singles and rotate the strike. Hassan joined him and the pair added 43 before Hassan was also bowled. Hassan contributed 20 which was accented by one four and a six.   

Flashy stroke maker, Andy Harricharran, joined Marlon and the pair built a solid partnership to bring Team Blue home. Marlon finished as the top scorer in the inning with 4 fours in his unbeaten 39. Harricharran ended on 31 not out which included five fours and one six. Bowling for Victory Sumish Khadka & Kabir Javaid picked up 1 wicket each. Liberty will like to keep up their form when they meet tricky opponents in Galaxy at Flushing on May 19th, Victory are inactive during round three. 

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Liberty SC to host Washington Metro CB on Memorial Day

Posted on May 12, 2013 by vellocricket
Liberty Sports Club’s cricket team will host the Washington Metropolitan Cricket Board during the Memorial Day weekend in May at the popular Baisley Cricket Cage.
WMCB President, Garnet Lalputan, & LSC Vice-President, Danesh Deonarain

WMCB President, Garnet Lalputan, & LSC Vice-President, Danesh Deonarain

The Queens, NY based club will host the League from the nation’s capital for two matches. On Saturday, May 25th the two teams will compete in a 40 over encounter which will begin at 1 PM. On Sunday May 26th, the tour will conclude with a Twenty20 game beginning at 12 PM.

WMCB’s tour to New York will be the second successive year the league and Liberty Sports Club will engage in competitions. LSC was hosted by the WMCB during the 2012 Memorial Day weekend. The competitive trip included two games in which WMCB won the first and LSC scoring a win in the second.

LSC’s playing XI will be taken for players currently registered for the club’s Eastern American Cricket Association Power40 competition in addition to good friends of the team.

LSC is extending an invitation to the all cricket loving patrons in the New York area to come out and enjoy two exciting days of cricket during the holiday weekend.

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Sieuchan 196 Highlights EACA Power 40 Opening Day

Posted on May 10, 2013 by vellocricket
Richie Sieuchan 196 not out against Phantoms

Richie Sieuchan 196 not out against Phantoms

The EACA Power 40 season began with a run-fest as Richie Sieuchan signalled his intent. Sieuchan opening the batting for MMZ blazed an unbeaten 196, as MMZ posted 308/4. US National batsmen Azurdeen Mohammed contributed 56. Phantoms CC were never in the hunt as they folded for 92 in 28.5 overs. only F. Desai 28 and Nicshal 24 offered any resistance. Saumil Gandhi 3/12 and Rocky Kowchai 3/14 were the pick for the bowlers for MMZ.

Camelot CC bowled newcomers Centurions for 207 in 35 overs. The chase was completed in 31 over for a comfortable four wicket victory. Falcons scored 185, but it was not enough as Long Island United completed a three wicket victory. Hillside scored 256 which seemed to be an imposing total. But Arsenal took it to the wire to fall short by a mere 12 runs.

In Zone II Richmond Hill posted 317, Shameer Sadloo 72 (42) with Balgrim Datt picking up 6/45. Allstars like Phantoms were no match for such a mammoth total as they could only manage 79 off  23 overs. Seamer Deryck McDonald scalped 5 for 22 while left arm orthodox bowler Kumar Nandalall grabbed 3 for 10 to end the Allstars’ misery.

Liberty SC were led by a maiden ton from Dilly Khilawan, along with Terrence Madramootoo 75 and Danesh Deonarain 70 to post a club record 313 for 7 off 40 overs. Enmore with restricted to 219 for 9 off 40 overs. Marlon Persaud led Team Blue’s bowling attack with 4 for 41 off 7 overs. Imtiaz Hassan also contributed with 2 for 32 off 7. Safraz Alli stroked a solid 86 following up his form from the 2012 season as New York Region U-19’s Nicholas Harripersaud finished 45 not out to add to his two wickets earlier in the day.

Other Results:

Atlantis 272 beat ESW 109 by  163 runs
Galaxy 295 beat Victory 147  by 148 runs
Round 2 Fixtures May 12th :
Centurion v. Meten-Meer-Zorg @ Flushing I
Hillside Sports Club v. LIUCC @ Bay Park
Big Apple v. Phantom @ Flushing II
Arsenal v. Camelot @ Brentwood I
Atlantis v.  Allstars @ Hecksher II
Victory v. Liberty @ Brentwood II
Everest v. Enmore @ Lido Beach
Galaxy v. RHCC @ Baisley

EASTERN AMERICAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION
2013 Week 1

Power40 Zone I

Rank

 Team Matches Won Lost Tied N/R Points Net RR

For

Against

1

 MMZ CC

1

1

0

0

0

5

5.40

308/40.0

92/40.0

2

 Camelot CC

1

1

0

0

0

5

0.92

212/31.0

207/35.0

5

 LIU CC

1

1

0

0

0

5

0.74

186/34.4

185/40.0

3

 Hillside SC

1

1

0

0

0

5

0.30

256/40.0

244/40.0

4

 Big Apple CC

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.00

0/0.0

0/0.0

7

 Arsenal CC

1

0

1

0

0

0

-0.30

244/40.0

256/40.0

6

 Falcons CC

1

0

1

0

0

0

-0.74

185/40.0

186/34.4

8

 NY Centurion CC

1

0

1

0

0

0

-0.89

207/35.0

211/31.0

9

 Phantoms CC

1

0

1

0

0

0

-5.40

92/40.0

308/40.0

 

                

 

 

Power40 Zone II

Rank

 Team Matches Won Lost Tied N/R Points Net RR

For

Against

1

 Richmond Hill CC

1

1

0

0

0

5

5.90

311/40.0

75/40.0

2

 Atlantis CC – NY

1

1

0

0

0

5

4.08

272/40.0

109/40.0

3

 Galaxy CC

1

1

0

0

0

5

3.70

295/40.0

147/40.0

4

 Liberty SC

1

1

0

0

0

5

2.35

313/40.0

219/40.0

5

 Everest/ACS

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.00

0/0.0

0/0.0

6

 Enmore CC

1

0

1

0

0

0

-2.35

219/40.0

313/40.0

7

 Victory CC

1

0

1

0

0

0

-3.70

147/40.0

295/40.0

8

 ESW CC

1

0

1

0

0

0

-4.08

109/40.0

272/40.0

9

 All Star CC

1

0

1

0

0

0

-5.90

75/40.0

311/40.0
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Brooklyn League Welcomes Three New Clubs

Posted on May 8, 2013 by vellocricket
Trinson Carmichael makes a return to the Brooklyn League after a season's Hiatus

Trinson Carmichael makes a return to the Brooklyn League after a season’s Hiatus

Brooklyn Cricket League (BCL) has increased its membership to a dozen clubs for the 2013 season. Set to make their BCL debut this season are New York Youth Cricket Club, Pak Stallions,  and St. Catherine CSC all making the move from American. The BCL list is completed with Cavaliers, Diplomats, Imperial, Middlesex, Panthers, Queensbury, Sheffield, Travel Treat and Wanderers all returning from the 2012 season. The 2013 season commences on May 11 with the annual curtain-raiser when the President’s XI tackle 2012 Treble winners Panthers. The match will be followed by the 2012 Presentation ceremony, to recognize all the highlights of the 2012 season.

League play gets on the way on May 19th with three matches at Marine Park; Wanderers host Imperial at ground A, St Catherine face Queensbury at B, and Sheffield battle Diplomats at C. League 40 over play will continue through the months of June, and July. League 20/20 Knockout begins on August 3rd, with the draws to be determined. On Sunday August 11 the top eight League 40 team will contest the quarterfinal round. League 35 Over Knockout begins on August 25th. League 40 Championship will be held on September 8th, followed by 35  Over Knockout on the 15th and T20 final a week later on the 22nd. Complete BCL 2013 Schedule: BKLYN_LEAGUE_SCH_2013_001[1]

BCL President’s XI Squad to Face Panthers on May 11th:

1. Akeem Dodson – Wicket Keeper/Batsman-Sheffield (Captain)
2. Trinson Carmichael – Batsman/Med Pacer-Diplomats S.C. (V.C.)
3. Himalaya Darji – Batsman New York Youth Cricket Club
4. Alvaro Crawford – Batsman/Med Pacer- Diplomats S.C.
5. Rawle Jackman – Wicket Keeper/ Batsman- Wanderers C.C
6. Leon Hyde – Med Pacer- Wanderers C.C.
7.Hanza Rana – Batsman/Offspinner – Pak Stallions C.C
8. Jazed Tariq – Batsman/ Med Pacer- Pak Stallions C.C
9. Wakar ShHw – Batsman/ Med Pacer- Pak Stallions C.C
10. Imran Mahzar – Wicket Keeper/ Batsman- Pak Stallions C.C
11. Ariaz Abar – Opening Batsman/Off spinner Pak Stallions C.C
12. Randall Wilson – Opening Batsman – New York Youth
13. Ian Sealey – All rounder- St. Catherine C.C
14. Bruce Bledman – All rounder- St. Catherine C.C
15. Bjron Brown – Batsman/ Med Pacer- Imperial C.C
16. Keshan Das – Med Pacer- New York Youth C.C.
17. Phil Persaud – Fast Bowler – New York Youth C.C
18. Ryan Persaud – Off spinner – New York Youth C.C.

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Caribbean Heritage 6-a-Side on June 15th

Posted on May 7, 2013 by vellocricket

CaribMixxCarib Mixx Sports in collaboration with velloCricket invites you to be part of the Caribbean Heritage Sixes, June 15th at Westbury High School, ·2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568

Enter your team for a chance at the $1,800 cash prize plus awards, Entry Fee $350

Register Today! Register NOW! call 917/266-5395

 

Match Rules
• Matches are played between two teams of six players, and each game consists of   a maximum of five six-ball overs bowled by each side.
• Each member of the fielding side bowls one over, with the exception of the wicket-keeper who remains unchanged during match. 
• Wides and no-ball count as two runs.
• If five wickets fall before 5 overs are completed, the last remaining batsman bats on with the fifth batsman acting as a runner. He always takes strike. The innings is complete when the sixth wicket falls.
• Batsmen retire not out on reaching 36 runs. A retired batsman can return to the crease after lower-order batsmen either retire or are out.

The tournament is based on a knock-out format and a single elimination blind draw. Teams to register 7 players, registration deadline 12 am May 27th.

You got six? Are you the best six? Test you artillery at Caribbean Heritage Sixes!

Register Today! Register NOW! call 917/266-5395

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EACA Power 40 First Round Preview

Posted on May 4, 2013 by vellocricket

by Dyon Ravello,

Nicholas Stanford looks to continue his purple patch in EACA Power 40. Photo by John Aaron

Nicholas Stanford looks to continue his purple patch in EACA Power 40. Photo by John Aaron

Following a successful 2012 season the Eastern American Cricket Association will bowl off the League Power 40 with eight fixtures. In zone I Phantom host 2011 Power 40 Champs Meten-Meer-Zorg (MMZ) at Bay Park. MMZl welcomes three changes to its 2012 roster with Richie Sieuchan formerly of United Sports of the Commonwealth Cricket League being the super signing. Saumil Gandhi returns after a season with Aresenal as the list is completed by Neel Patel. For Phantom Anuhbhav Chopra completes the move from Division II Champions Victory. Long Island United (LIUCC) welcome 2013 Division II runners-up Falcons to Brentwood. LIUCC look to strength their bowling department with seamer Tahir Khan who campaigned with Victory in 2012 as Falcons maintain an unchanged squad.  NY Centurion will make their Power 40 debut against Camelot at Flushing Meadow. Camelot have acquired the services of Timothy Rodney from Atlantis and Imdad Khan (CCL). Hillside Sport journey to Hecksher State Park where they face Arsenal to complete the Zone I schedule. Big Apple CC are inactive this week. Zone I Week I roster: EACA_Zone_1_-_Week_1_Squads[1]

In Zone II 2012 Power 40 runners-up Atlantis look to begin with a strong campaign as they host Eastside Warriors (ESW) at Hecksher State. Atlantis will be buoyed by the success of Nicholas Stanford with Team USA in the recently ICC Americas T20 tournament. So too Alex Amsterdam should have a significant impact following strong showing at the Maq T20 tournament last December with Bedessee Destroyers. ESW will look to spring a surprise against the giants will a similar squad from last term. Liberty SC host Enmore at Flushing Meadow in what should be a competitive encounter. Liberty like Altantis have register Amsterdam, so it remains to be determined whether the all-rounder will turn out in the Liberty blue or the yellow and green. Liberty have made a number of additions with Mario Persaud, Marlon Persaud, Steve St Clair and Kerwin Sirju the most significant on the roster. For Enmore pacer Charlton Senior has joined from Big Apple along with Mark Gomes. Marlon Kallicharran will face is 2012 teammates as he joins from Liberty.

Amsterdam was consistent with the Bat and Ball for Atlantis on the opening day of Play in the EACA 2012 T20 Blitz

Amsterdam was consistent with the Bat and Ball for Atlantis on the opening day of Play in the EACA 2012 T20 Blitz

Allstars host Richmond Hill at Foch Boulevard. Allstars will be without all-rounders, Dhaval Patel and Yogesh Ganesh both of were key member during the 2012 season. For Richmond Hill they will be keen to build on their end of season form  which saw them reach the EACA Blitz T20 final in 2012. Richmond Hill will welcome the father-son pair of Sudesh and Sanjay Dhaniram, additionally Khaleem Bux is listed again with Kumar Nandlal making switch from Big Apple. The weekend’s card is completed with newcomers Galaxy, who visit Victory at Brentwood. Victory maintain a relatively similar squad barring Tahir Khan and Anubhav Chopra. For Galaxy they will be banking on the talents on Bedessee Destroyers’  Ryan Girdharry, Daryl Roopchand, Jameel Khan who has moved from Camelot and Rafeek Nazeer formerly of NY Youths CC. Reigning Power 40 and Blitz T20 champions ACS Everest will sit out the first round. All matches begin at 1pm, Zone II :EACA Zone 2 – Week 1 Squads

EACA 2013 Playing Conditions : 2013_EACA_Special_Playing_Rules_&_Regulations[2]

 

Zone I

Phantom Meten-Meer-Zorg Bay Park
LIUCC Falcons Brentwood I
Centurion Camelot Flushing I
Hillside Sports Club Arsenal Hecksher I

Zone II

Atlantis ESW Hecksher II
Liberty Enmore Flushing II
Allstars RHCC Baisley
Victory Galaxy Brentwood II
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American Cricket League Opens On May 4th

Posted on May 4, 2013 by vellocricket

by Dyon Ravello

American Cricket League (ACL) will open its 2013 seaon on May 4th. Seventeen teams will contest three competitions, namely the League 40 Over, 35 Over  Knockout and T20 KO. The ACL which boast of the New York’s best cricket grounds welcomes the Brooklyn five of Jazba, Warriors, Challengers, Punjab and Pak Kashmir. The league is complemented by Cambridge, Kingsgrove, Queens United, Somerset, Kings XI, Pakistan, Arsdley, Casablanca, Melbourne NY Alliance, West Indian, MVP’s, and Victorian.

Following an untimely end to the 2012 season ACL expects its best season yet. For the League 40 teams are grouped into two zones of nine and eight teams respectively. The top four from each zone will advance to the playoffs to contest quarterfinals for berth in the semifinal and finals. Action commences with matches on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm.

Saturday, May 4th:

Jazba vs Cambridge @ Somerset (80th St.)
Kingsgrove vs Warriors @ Kingsgrove (88th St.)
Kings XI vs Pakistan @ Baisley
Pak Kashmir vs Challengers @ Queens United (223rd)
Ardsley vs Punjab @ Casablanca (108th St.)

Sunday, May 5th:

Queens United vs Victorian @ Queens United (223rd)
Somerset vs MVP’s @ Kingsgrove (88th St.)
Melbourne NY Alliance vs West Indian @ Baisley
Worriors vs Cambridge @ Far Rockaway
Casablanca vs Jazba @ Casablanca (108th St.)
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