CCR Cricket Cup 2018
Commonwealth embassies in Rome battled it out for the Rome Ashes.
The Australian, Bangladesh, British, Indian & Pakistan embassy teams played our Commonwealth Club Rome team.
Supported by the Italian Cricket Federation.
A half day friendly format - 6 players / 5 overs per side.
The Bangladesh Embassy team won the Cup.
2nd - Pakistani embassy team
Equal 3rd - Australian, British, Indian embassies and Commonwealth Club teams
Awards
Best bowler - Ambassador Nadeem Riyaz from Pakistan embassy team
Best Fielder - Laura from UK Embassy team
Best batter - Bappy from Bangladesh Embassy team
Best food - Pakistan embassy team
Best Host - Alfonso Jayarajah RCCC
The Australian, Bangladesh, British, Indian & Pakistan embassy teams played our Commonwealth Club Rome team.
Supported by the Italian Cricket Federation.
A half day friendly format - 6 players / 5 overs per side.
The Bangladesh Embassy team won the Cup.
2nd - Pakistani embassy team
Equal 3rd - Australian, British, Indian embassies and Commonwealth Club teams
Awards
Best bowler - Ambassador Nadeem Riyaz from Pakistan embassy team
Best Fielder - Laura from UK Embassy team
Best batter - Bappy from Bangladesh Embassy team
Best food - Pakistan embassy team
Best Host - Alfonso Jayarajah RCCC
This year’s Commonwealth Club Cricket Cup, organised together with the Italian Cricket Federation, was won by newcomers Bangladesh. In a tense final, they edged out defending champions Pakistan by just four runs.
The tournament was organized into 2 round robins of 3 teams, with the winner of each group advancing to the final.
Group A was made up of the Bangladesh, Indian and British Embassy teams.
Group B was made up of the Australian and Pakistan embassy teams and the Commonwealth Club team.
In Group A the first match between the Bangladesh and Indian teams was declared a draw. The next match in this group was between the Bangladesh and British teams, with the Bangladesh team securing a 28-run win over the British team thanks to 30 runs from the tournament's top batsman Bappy. The last match in this group was between the Indian and British teams and, despite winning, the Indian team bowed out because they won by less runs against the British team than the Bangladesh team did.
The Italian Insider reported "Reigning champions Pakistan had fewer troubles advancing out of Group B with comfortable wins over Australia and the Commonwealth Club. Pakistan required just ten balls to chase down Australia's total of 34 before the Commonwealth Club, featuring New Zealand ambassador Patrick Rata, set up a winner-takes-all group qualifier by seeing off the Aussies for the loss of two wickets. Special mention in this group must go to Australian captain and ambassador Greg French, who literally shed blood in pursuit of victory, twice diving to gain an extra run, the second occasion unfortunately leading to his dismissal. Such commitment embodies everything cricket stands for. "It’s not about the result, it’s about how you play the game,” he commented. Despite losing both of their group games, Mr French was very happy to be a part of the event, seeing it as “a great opportunity to gather people from various embassies in a social context.” The camaraderie was clear to see, as he and his counterpart from Pakistan, Nadeem Riyaz, shared a hug on the pitch after Mr French’s dismissal.
Reaching the final with a win against the Commonwealth Club, Pakistan started brightly against Bangladesh and took a few quick wickets. Samir’s power-hitting then took over, scoring 50 of his side’s 65 runs – a competitive total. The holders, featuring Mr Riyaz, responded well, as opener Naqeeb scored a lovely 31, but they began to run out of steam and were bowled out for 61 runs, just five short of their target.
The cricket was accompanied by a wonderful lunch of various foods from all over the Commonwealth, provided by each of the teams, and was extremely well received by players and supporters alike.
Huge thanks must go to Ed Mura from the Commonwealth Club of Rome for all his effort in organising the event, as well as Roma Capannelle Cricket Club for hosting what was a brilliant day for cricket in Rome."
The tournament was organized into 2 round robins of 3 teams, with the winner of each group advancing to the final.
Group A was made up of the Bangladesh, Indian and British Embassy teams.
Group B was made up of the Australian and Pakistan embassy teams and the Commonwealth Club team.
In Group A the first match between the Bangladesh and Indian teams was declared a draw. The next match in this group was between the Bangladesh and British teams, with the Bangladesh team securing a 28-run win over the British team thanks to 30 runs from the tournament's top batsman Bappy. The last match in this group was between the Indian and British teams and, despite winning, the Indian team bowed out because they won by less runs against the British team than the Bangladesh team did.
The Italian Insider reported "Reigning champions Pakistan had fewer troubles advancing out of Group B with comfortable wins over Australia and the Commonwealth Club. Pakistan required just ten balls to chase down Australia's total of 34 before the Commonwealth Club, featuring New Zealand ambassador Patrick Rata, set up a winner-takes-all group qualifier by seeing off the Aussies for the loss of two wickets. Special mention in this group must go to Australian captain and ambassador Greg French, who literally shed blood in pursuit of victory, twice diving to gain an extra run, the second occasion unfortunately leading to his dismissal. Such commitment embodies everything cricket stands for. "It’s not about the result, it’s about how you play the game,” he commented. Despite losing both of their group games, Mr French was very happy to be a part of the event, seeing it as “a great opportunity to gather people from various embassies in a social context.” The camaraderie was clear to see, as he and his counterpart from Pakistan, Nadeem Riyaz, shared a hug on the pitch after Mr French’s dismissal.
Reaching the final with a win against the Commonwealth Club, Pakistan started brightly against Bangladesh and took a few quick wickets. Samir’s power-hitting then took over, scoring 50 of his side’s 65 runs – a competitive total. The holders, featuring Mr Riyaz, responded well, as opener Naqeeb scored a lovely 31, but they began to run out of steam and were bowled out for 61 runs, just five short of their target.
The cricket was accompanied by a wonderful lunch of various foods from all over the Commonwealth, provided by each of the teams, and was extremely well received by players and supporters alike.
Huge thanks must go to Ed Mura from the Commonwealth Club of Rome for all his effort in organising the event, as well as Roma Capannelle Cricket Club for hosting what was a brilliant day for cricket in Rome."
29 September at 9.15 (all day event)
Roma Capannelle Cricket Ground
Via della Stazione delle Capannelle
http://www.rccc.it/campo.asp
Organized in collaboration with the Italian Cricket Federation.
Back again after last year's tournament, the Pakistan, Indian, British and Australian embassy teams, as well as our Commonwealth Club Rome team, will be playing.
This year there will also be a team from the Bangladesh embassy playing.
All day friendly format - 6 players / 5 overs per side.
Roma Capannelle Cricket Ground
Via della Stazione delle Capannelle
http://www.rccc.it/campo.asp
Organized in collaboration with the Italian Cricket Federation.
Back again after last year's tournament, the Pakistan, Indian, British and Australian embassy teams, as well as our Commonwealth Club Rome team, will be playing.
This year there will also be a team from the Bangladesh embassy playing.
All day friendly format - 6 players / 5 overs per side.
