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Aarhus Cricket Club Cricket history in Denmark dates back to around 1866 representing well over 150 years. Cricket has thus played a role at the school.

The game was brought to the country by English railway engineers and workers, who in that time helped to build the Danish rail network. While walking through our beautiful city, you’ll notice some reliefs that still decorates some of the oldest buildings in Aarhus. At Aarhus Cathedral, one will find a gold leaf-covered relief of two crossed cricket bats, an tennis ketcher and some balls. Looking i

nto the history books you will find that the Aarhus Cathedral School Cricket Association was one of the first clubs in Denmark and even founded long before the Danish Athletic Federation, which was founded in 1896. Cricket came to Aarhus with the English men around 1868. In their spare time they relaxed with their home country’s leading sports – cricket. They nursed good relationship with the local citizens, who in turn took the game to them. Soon they got the cricket in the school and were trained twice weekly. This interest in cricket was maintained at the school for many years and played many tournaments with other clubs. Cricket was, besides the physical part, a means of genuine character education. This way the ideal of English Civilization merged well into the Latin school spirit. The transition to fully independent club with only cricket on the program is difficult to determine exactly. For many years, Aarhus Boldklub was a subsidiary of AGF. However, something new happened on 7 April 1916. Each year we celebrate this day as club’s birthday and the date is considered the official founding date for the ACC – Aarhus Cricket Club.

09/06/2026

Match Summary: Aarhus 2 vs Sønderborg 1

Sønderborg 1: 109/10 (35.4 overs)
Aarhus 2: 110/8 (39.2 overs)
Result: Aarhus 2 won by 2 wickets

Sønderborg won the toss and elected to bat first.
In a tense, low-scoring contest, Aarhus chased down 110 with just 2 wickets remaining, overcoming a determined Sønderborg bowling attack in a match that went down to the final stages.
After being put into bat, Sønderborg never managed to gain full control of the innings. The innings were characterized by regular wickets, low strike rotation, and an inability to capitalize on starts.
Aarhus executed a highly disciplined bowling strategy, combining tight lines with consistent wicket-taking.

Key Performers
• Nishan Prabhu: 2/14 (6 overs, economy 2.33) – exceptional control and pressure
• Syed Nadeem Shah: 2/24 (7 overs) – key breakthroughs early
• Anirudh Roop Rai: 2/16 (5 overs) – effective in middle overs
• Kosuru Narasingha Manav: 2/20 (6 overs) – consistent pressure
• Saranraj Mani: 1/8 (5 overs) – extremely economical
• ⁠Nachiket: 2 catches and 2 stumpings - excellent keeping

Middle Order Stabilization
• Anirudh Roop Rai (30 off 69 balls) played the most crucial innings, anchoring the chase under pressure.
• Sundararajan Balasubramanian (21 off 53 balls) provided stability at the top.
• Saranraj Mani (18 off 45 balls) contributed a steady supporting role.
Despite these efforts, Aarhus continued to lose wickets regularly, leaving the game finely poised.

Nail biting Finish
At 8 wickets down, the match could have gone either way. However:
• Peter Crawford (3 off 7 balls)* and
• Nishan Prabhu (1 off 2 balls)*
held their composure to guide Aarhus over the line.

Special shout out for Pulkit to step up at the last minute to participate and support team in the time of need.

"This was a game where the bowlers really set things up for us. Chasing 109 should have been straightforward, but credit to Sønderborg—they kept it tight and never let us settle. It was good to see the team stay composed under pressure and finish the job."
The team remains motivated, focused on correcting mistakes, strengthening roles, and coming back stronger in the next match.
Win Win Win Aarhus Cricket Club

08/06/2026

Vinoth Kumar’s Six-Star Spell Sinks Tåstrup 1, Århus 1 Secures Victory

Århus 1 beat Tåstrup 1 by 6 Wickets in the 2026 Turnering - 2. Division.

A Tumultuous Encounter Sees Århus 1 Triumph

In a keenly contested match of the 2026 Turnering - 2. Division, played on 06/06/2026, Tåstrup 1 and Århus 1 locked horns in a battle that ultimately saw Århus 1 emerge victorious by six wickets. The toss fell in favour of Tåstrup 1, who elected to bat first, setting the stage for what was expected to be a challenging chase.

Tåstrup 1 Collapses Under Vinoth Kumar’s Barrage

The Tåstrup 1 innings was a story of a dramatic collapse, largely orchestrated by the magnificent bowling of Vinoth Kumar. Opting to bat, Tåstrup 1 struggled to build any significant momentum. The Powerplay overs, usually a period of aggressive scoring, saw wickets tumble. Rajeshwaran Kalaiselvan and Imran Mohammed were the top scorers, managing 12 and 10 runs respectively, but their efforts were in vain as they were dismissed playing attacking shots. The real turning point came in the middle overs, particularly in the 7th over, where Vinoth Kumar ripped through the Tåstrup 1 batting lineup, claiming two crucial wickets. His spell culminated in a sensational six-wicket haul, dismantling Tåstrup 1 for a paltry 54 runs in just 13.1 overs. Devichand Das also contributed significantly with the ball, picking up four wickets, ensuring Tåstrup 1’s innings never got off the ground.

Århus 1 Clinches Victory Despite Early Wobble

Chasing a modest target of 55, Århus 1 faced their own set of challenges, but ultimately managed to cross the finish line with four wickets down in 12.5 overs. The start of their innings saw some aggressive intent, with Piyush Gupta contributing a steady 13 runs, including a couple of boundaries early on. However, Tåstrup 1 fought back, picking up key wickets to keep the pressure on. Amit Tyagi was the highest scorer for Århus 1 with 16 runs, before being dismissed LBW. Imran Mohammed and Anjan Reddy Rach chipped in with a wicket each for Tåstrup 1. Despite the wickets falling at regular intervals, the low target and the composed batting of Piyush Gupta ensured that Århus 1 maintained a steady run rate, eventually securing the win and two crucial points.

Key Performers of the Match

The standout performer of the match was undoubtedly Vinoth Kumar from Århus 1, whose devastating spell of 6 wickets for 38 runs completely altered the course of the game. On the batting front for Århus 1, Amit Tyagi played a vital anchor role with his 16 runs, while Piyush Gupta provided stability at the top of the order. For Tåstrup 1, Rajeshwaran Kalaiselvan and Imran Mohammed showed glimpses of fight but couldn’t convert their starts.

04/06/2026

Tusind tak for alle jer der troppede op til dette arrangement. Det var simpelthen så skønt at se så mange. Skønt at se, at der er så mange tidligere spillere der stadig har kærlighed til klubben og at der også er godt liv i klubben i dag. :-) (Desværre er ikke alle med på billedet)

https://cricclubs.com/AarhusOldBoys/viewScorecard.do?matchId=906&clubId=1121216

A huge thank you to everyone who turned up for this event. It was simply wonderful to see so many people there. It was especially great to see that so many former players still have a strong affection for the club, and that the club is still very much alive and thriving today. :-) (Unfortunately many are not on the photo)

02/06/2026

Match Summary: Odense 1 vs Aarhus 3
30/5/2026
Result:
Aarhus 3 – 114 all out (39.4 overs)
Odense 1 – 116/8 (24.2 overs)

1st Innings:

Odense won the toss and elected to bowl first. Their opening bowlers made excellent use of the new-ball swing, restricting Aarhus's openers and making scoring difficult. Consistent wicket-to-wicket bowling then put further pressure on the middle order, resulting in regular wickets. Rahul A played a crucial innings, remaining at the crease for 17 overs while scoring 22 valuable runs. Vinoth and Peter continued to rotate the strike effectively and looked to maximise the scoring opportunities while staying within the locked-player limit of 25 runs. Towards the end of the innings, Rahul S contributed an excellent unbeaten 19, while Taryn ensured the innings lasted through to the final over.

Notable Batting Contributions:

Rahul A - 22 (52)
Rahul S - 19* (39)
Vinoth - 19 (40)

2nd Innings:

Defending a total of 114 on a good batting pitch was always going to be a challenge. However, Aarhus's bowlers responded well, taking wickets at regular intervals and slowing the scoring rate. The bowlers consistently applied pressure, forcing the Odense batters to work hard for their runs. Despite the strong effort in the field, Odense successfully chased down the target, reaching 116/8 in 24.2 overs.

A special mention goes to Annette for her wicketkeeping performance. She did an outstanding job, stopping almost every ball that came her way despite the pace being quicker than what she is normally accustomed to. She also took an excellent catch off Natasha's bowling.

Notable Bowling Contributions:

Rahul A - 3/15 (4 overs)
Nishan - 3/27 (8 overs)
Natasha - 1/7 (2 overs)
Kedar - 1/25 (4 overs)

Final Thoughts:

A big thank you to all the senior players who assisted with field placements, bowling changes, and tactical decisions throughout the match. It was a competitive game that unfortunately did not go our way, but there were plenty of positive performances and contributions across the team. Most importantly, I hope everyone enjoyed the match and had a great time on the field.

01/06/2026

# # 📣🔥 ACC DOMINANT DAY – U13 & U15 CLEAN SWEEP 🔥🏏

🏆🔥 ACC YOUTH TEAMS DOMINATE ESBJERG 🔥🏏

What a fantastic day for Aarhus Cricket Club! 💙💪
Both U13 & U15 teams delivered outstanding performances at home! 🏟️

📅 31 May 2026
Aarhus 🆚 Esbjerg

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🏏 🌟 U13 RESULT 🌟

✅ Aarhus U13: 56 runs
✅ Esbjerg U13: 24 runs

🎉 RESULT: ACC U13 WON by 32 RUNS! 🎉

💥 Highlights:
🔥 Senith – 19 runs (top scorer 👏)
👍 Josh – 11 runs
💪 Strong team bowling effort to restrict Esbjerg

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🏏 💥 U15 RESULT 💥

✅ Aarhus U15: 139/6 (20 overs)
✅ Esbjerg U15: 44/8 (11.1 overs)

🎉 RESULT: ACC U15 WON by 95 RUNS! 🎉

💥 Highlights:
🔥 Samhith – 67 (match-winning innings 💣)
🔥 Sai – 2 wickets, only 2 runs (brilliant spell 💎)
🔥 Kunal – 2 wickets 🎯
💪 Complete team performance in batting, bowling & fielding

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💪 TEAM OF THE DAY 💪

✅ Two matches – TWO wins ✅✅
✅ Strong batting performances
✅ Disciplined bowling units
✅ Great fielding and teamwork

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🙌 Huge thanks to all parents, families & supporters for making it a great day at ACC 💙

💙 PROUD MOMENT FOR AARHUS CRICKET CLUB 💙
Our future stars are shining bright! 🌟🏏

🚀 Let’s keep building this momentum!

🔵🏏🔥

29/05/2026

🏏✨ Match Report 25th May| Aarhus Cricket Club U15 vs Horsens U15 – Complete Team Performance

Aarhus Cricket Club U15 delivered an outstanding all‑round performance 💪🔥 in the Vest U15 tournament, securing a dominant 126‑run victory over Horsens U15 🏆

🔹 Match Summary

🟢 Aarhus U15: 194/8 (19.5 overs)
🔴 Horsens U15: 68/8 (19.0 overs)
👉 🎉 Result: Aarhus U15 won by 126 runs

⭐ Batting Highlights
A strong and disciplined batting performance laid the perfect foundation 👇

🔥 Kedar Alamuru – 62 (39), 10×4, 2×6, SR 158.97 💥
👏 Senith Maithripala – 53 (48), 7×4, SR 110.42 ✅ (retired out)

Support contributions from the full team:

Sai Karthik Reddy
Aadhavan Chandru
Kunal Sharma
Ashrith Mannem (not out)
Shaan Sheerenzoy
Vivan Dabir
Josh Lindsay

✅ Built through strong partnerships
✅ Excellent acceleration in middle overs

🎯 Bowling Highlights – Outstanding Discipline & Control 💥
A clinical bowling performance ensured Horsens never built momentum:
🔥 Top Performers

🔥 Ashrith Mannem – 3.0 overs, 5 runs, 2 wickets (eco 1.67) 🎯
🔥 Shaan Sheerenzoy – 3.0 overs, 4 runs, 2 wickets (eco 1.33) 🔒
🔥 Sai Karthik Reddy – 3.0 overs, 13 runs, 2 wickets (eco 4.33) ✅
👏 Vivan Dabir – 1.0 over, 2 runs, 1 wicket (eco 2.00) 👍

⭐ Maiden Overs & Tight Spells 🚀

✅ Kunal Sharma – 🟡 Maiden over (1 over, 1–0–0–0) 👏
✅ Sai Karthik Reddy – maiden over included ✅

✅ Strong Support Bowling

💪 Kedar Alamuru – 3.0 overs, 7 runs, 0 wickets (eco 2.33)
💪 Senith Maithripala – 2.0 overs, 3 runs, 0 wickets (eco 1.50)
💪 Kunal Sharma – 2.0 overs, 3 runs overall (eco 1.50)
💪 Aadhavan Chandru – 1.0 over, 9 runs
💪 Josh Lindsay – 1.0 over, 9 runs

✅ Overall bowling unit delivered exceptional control, low economy rates, and pressure phases throughout the innings

🤝 Fielding & Team Effort

✅ Brilliant run‑out by Kedar Alamuru & Senith Maithripala 🎯
✅ Disciplined fielding maintained constant pressure
✅ Strong collective team effort throughout 💪

💪 Team Takeaways

✅ Balanced performance across batting, bowling & fielding
✅ Contributions from every player in the squad 👏
✅ Tight bowling with excellent economy rates + maiden overs 🔒
✅ Great teamwork, discipline, and match awareness

🙌 Recognising the Full Squad
👏 Well played by:
Kedar Alamuru, Senith Maithripala, Sai Karthik Reddy, Aadhavan Chandru, Kunal Sharma, Ashrith Mannem, Shaan Sheerenzoy, Vivan Dabir, Josh Lindsay
💥 A true team performance from everyone

🙏 Special Thanks
A big thank you to all the parents and supporters ❤️
Your encouragement makes a huge difference in the players’ confidence and development 👏

👏 Well done to players and coaches for a fantastic performance!

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28/05/2026

ACC1 won against Soranerne 2 this Sunday.

Please look at Amit Tyagi’s bowling figures: 6 for 12 in 8 overs!

Amazing!

28/05/2026

*U11 Miniput matches summary *

Aarhus started U11 team this season, and the team members are first timers to play cricket. With 4 boys and 2 girls, the team mix was perfect to match opposing teams These 10-11 year old kids won 2 out 3 matches and came out as thoroughly professional, well behaved on the field, and excellent running between the wickets. With some new rules by DCF the team got into the groove quickly, adjusted the line and length, specially after rain break. Praised by all coaches, the team was very motivated right from the first match against Odense. Odense team played brilliantly and made 85 although the target set was 76 due to fall of wickets. Although, Aarhus team fought but were unable to capitalise on big boundaries. It was wonderful to observe the cheering for their team members. Arhus lost the first game by 20 runs. Inspite of losing the team’s morale was very and were motivated to fight and win.

Second match was against Esbjerg, where Arhus team showcased good batting performance, and excellent running between the wickets. Scorecard shows that they were really playing like a team and supporting each other. Winning by good margin.

Last match was against Horsens, where team outclassed the kids from Horsens in all departments. Practice and good team spirit will take Arhus U11 team to master the skills of the game.
Hope U11 keeping loving the game of cricket.

Best regards
Aarhus Youth Coches & Parents representatives 🙏

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