Glenpark XI start season on a winning note

Inverclyde v Glenpark XI
Friendly
Saturday 25th April 2026

Glenpark XI 135   U Mansoor 31
Inverclyde 100   

Glenpark XI defeated Inverclyde by 35 runs

In a friendly fixture played at Gourock Park in excellent spirit, Inverclyde CC faced Glenpark XI, with both sides using the opportunity to assess players and build momentum ahead of the new season.

Glenpark XI opened with Usman Mansoor and Moiz Mansoor, but the innings got off to a difficult start when Moiz was dismissed for a golden duck from the very first ball by former Glenpark player Mo Anwar.

With the match being a friendly, captain Ahmad took the opportunity to promote younger players. Mahmoud Mansoor was sent in at number three but was unable to make an impact, falling early to Paul Singh.

Despite early setbacks, Usman Mansoor held the innings together with a composed 31 runs. Support came from Muhammad Ahmad (29) and Arun Nair (20), both contributing valuable runs to stabilise the innings.

Other contributions included A. Wakily (10) and S. Safi (8), but regular wickets meant Glenpark were unable to build sustained partnerships.

Batting Summary – Glenpark XI

* U. Mansoor – 31
* Moiz Mansoor – 0 (golden duck)
* Ma. Ahmadzai – 3
* Mahmoud Mansoor – 0
* A. Wakily – 10
* R. Safi – 4
* M. Ahmad – 29
* Z. Dilsoz – 1
* R. Kumar – 1
* K. Thapa – DNB / Not recorded
* A. Nair – 20
* S. Safi – 8

When Inverclyde batted, Glenpark produced a strong collective bowling effort, with wickets shared across the team:

* Rakesh Kumar – 2 wickets
* M. Ahmad – 2 wickets
* M. Ahmadzai – 1 wicket
* R. Safi – 1 wicket
* Moiz Mansoor – 1 wicket
* Z. Dilsoz – 1 wicket

While there were many positives, Glenpark will reflect on a few missed opportunities in the field. Several catches were dropped at crucial moments, which allowed Inverclyde to build partnerships and add extra runs. Improving fielding consistency — particularly catching — will be an important focus moving forward.

Overall, the match served its purpose as a valuable and competitive friendly. Glenpark XI showed promising signs, especially in giving opportunities to younger players.