vs Grorud-Spektra
A thrilling summary of our latest exploits
When: 01 May, 2026
Where:
Oslo Aliens 160/3 (20)
Grorud 165/5 (20)
Grorud won by 5 wickets
Some new faces and a new captain set the stage for Aliens' first practise match of 2026 against Grorud-Spektra Cricket Club. Captain Pratik started his Aliens Captaincy solidly by winning the toss and electing to bat first.
Oslo Aliens posted a strong total of 160/3 from their 20 overs, built on two retired-not-out contributions at the top of the order. Pratik led the charge with an aggressive 55 off 35 balls, striking 5 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 157.14. He later called it the worst 50 ever made in the world of fifties, on the background of him not hitting it well. The performance was well supported by David , who anchored the innings with a composed 50 off 53 deliveries, timing the ball quite well from ball 1. Matt added late momentum with a quickfire 24* from just 15 balls, ensuring the innings finished on a high note.
In response with the ball, Marcus Lyon was the standout performer, delivering a highly economical spell of 1/10 from his 3 overs, maintaining control throughout. Sudesh Adhana picked up 2 wickets and when the opposition needed 4 of the last over, Sudesh delivered a gem of a last over that saw Aliens losing on the last ball of the match. Sindre Ottesen and Nilojan Gnana chipped in with a wicket each.
Overall, the match was defined by controlled aggression and solid partnerships, while the bowling side found its rhythm after a while. A solid performance for the start of the season and a lot of positives to build a season upon!