It's Day 1 of the Giants Cup for a lot of FFer's today on FTP. With a crumbling pitch on offer in India Spin is the thing to win. But will the FFer's? Let me share my thoughts
Roo Boys! v Kerala Warriors
It's closer than most would think. R&B seems to have the advantage though. Spin is a strength for him.
FF Win?: Yes
The Brat Pack v Super Tigers 11
About a week ago I would've said no chance. But he has sold players since then. His guys are more experiencd definitely and he still should win. But he's not the lay down misere he was. If Roberts can fire....
FF Win?: Unlikely. But not impossible
Hammertown Warriors v John Howard's Coathangers
ML is in the same boat as me really. He's not favored nor is he totally out of it. Lack of a quality spinner to back up Ridge may tip the scales against him
FF Win?: Unlikely
Linkin Park v bombersXI
Already has been played
FF Win?: Uhhhhh.....No
Tickle My Timber v Rebel Spinners
This game is brought to by "No Country for Old Men" and is a knifeedge game. Probably the hardest one to predict. In the end Shaggy's spinners may just push him over the line. But When you rate with in 1.2k of each other. Who knows?
FF Win?: Coin Flip. I'd say yes though.
Now for the FF wars
Hillly's Heroics v Hello
Hilly's getting there. Spin is one of his major plus for his team. Problem is HP's spinners are just as good if not better. But if Hilly can get away to a start (His Top Order just shades HP's). He's a huge show.
Winner: Hello should get the duke. But it won't be easy
DazBurg's Greatness v Frankston XI
The man who's never lost a FF battle against FF's Self Appointed Giant Killer. Daz has made some improvements though and in fact his top order if put together right probably just shades GS's. But Spin is the thing to win. As talented as Anderson is. GS has got the spinners and Daz hasn't
Winners: Frankston XI. But Daz DOES have the knack of pulling an upset when you least expect it.
Golden C v Gunz n Rosez
One that a lot of people on FF will be watching with intrest I'm sure. Both teams have strengths and weaknesses. It's should be closer than the 7k or so rating gap suggests
Winner: Gunz n Rosez. But a crumbling pitch against Barlow's spinners IS probably where BOOMZ is most vulnerable...
Fletch's No Balls v The Matchbox Matadors
Both teams have steadily improved. Both teams should be up for this. Could come down to which spin group performs and which doesn't
Winner Or Who bats first. I'd lean towards Fletch. But it's tight.
Linkin Park v bombersXI
Already has been played
FF Win?: Uhhhhh.....No
to be fair he outrated me by 10k :)
CF and I are currently playing.
End of over 23 (4 runs) - The Matchbox Matadors(104-3) RR 4.52
G. Warwick 7 (16b) , P. Henderson 28 (53b) , D. Boag 2-0-6-0
Nice write up there BP. Surprised I have only lost 3 wickets to be honest
Actually, just want to correct you on one thing BP. 75% chance whoever bowls first on Crumblers/Dry will win. Chasing is easier on spin pitches for some reason.
But very nice write up.
Nice write up BP :)
Kerala Warriors and I rate pretty much EXACTLY the same in friendlies, and with Cloudy and Crumbling it is certainly going to be decided by the bowlers. I am going in with 3 seamers and 2 spinners, 2 seamers with Outs summaries and 2 spinners with Outs summaries, and then Stevenson with an Exp summary, but I think he could really rip through a line-up if he gets lucky.
I have discussed tactics with my captain, and I am set for a big one :)
If Jaseam can hang around with Furlonge/Makinson then I am in for a bit of luck. Furlonge and Makinson both have Spec summaries so they should be something to base my innings around.
Shaggy, I thought that too but my captain said to bat first.
Well shaggy I'm hoping to be part of the 25% of people who win batting first ;)
Hopefully my 2 outstanding spinners can do something on the hot crumbling pitch :)
It's an advantage to bowl first but I don't think it's that big...
Not saying it doesn't happen at all but its more likely to happen as I said.
Who is your captain R&B?
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on February 13, 2011, 01:44:43 PM
Actually, just want to correct you on one thing BP. 75% chance whoever bowls first on Crumblers/Dry will win. Chasing is easier on spin pitches for some reason.
But very nice write up.
+1 That's why I chose to bowl first
Nice write up BP 8).
Should be a bunch of good matches. Mine only starts at 8 though ::).
Oh crap. GS filled his only exploitable weakness in his spin department... No Wrist Spinner.
http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=84732
And he filled it extremely well too with a spec summary o.O!
10 minutes left. :)
The time has come... Good luck to all.
Good luck but really I'm hoping u all fail unless ur on my team ;) :P
Lost the toss and bowling first.
Interesting... Barlow decides to bat first...
Boomz aren't I the only one on your team from FF?
Quote from: CrowsFan on February 13, 2011, 04:25:38 PM
Boomz aren't I the only one on your team from FF?
I think so :)
http://www.fromthepavilion.org/commentary.htm?gameId=997232
Would be good to get an early wicket or 2...
hmm bout 4 from my team said on crumbling better to bat first post a good score and then when u bowl have a few good tight over and it makes it damn near hard to chase down with good spinners
Never bat first on a bowlers pitch. Good luck defending it you spaz.
Quote from: DazBurg on February 13, 2011, 04:37:29 PM
hmm bout 4 from my team said on crumbling better to bat first post a good score and then when u bowl have a few good tight over and it makes it damn near hard to chase down with good spinners
Except if they get a good start you are stuffed, a few tight overs they still have a chance :P
End of over 3 (4 runs) - Hammertown Warriors(11-0) RR 3.67
I. Liddlelow 3 (7b) , D. Waldron 7 (12b) , M. Hussey 2-0-8-0
Either tighter bowling or take some wickets.
Quote from: Alex7089 on February 13, 2011, 04:38:06 PM
Never bat first on a bowlers pitch. Good luck defending it you spaz.
Quote from: DazBurg on February 13, 2011, 04:37:29 PM
hmm bout 4 from my team said on crumbling better to bat first post a good score and then when u bowl have a few good tight over and it makes it damn near hard to chase down with good spinners
Except if they get a good start you are stuffed, a few tight overs they still have a chance :P
thats not nice Ax :( i was told it's good to bat first
I don't think he was aiming that at u ??? I was guessing it was aimed at barlow lol
Quote from: BOOMZ on February 13, 2011, 04:42:36 PM
I don't think he was aiming that at u ??? I was guessing it was aimed at barlow lol
yeah i kinda figured that
but was just intercepting it since i made the same mistake aswell...lol
i.e meaning if he a spaz for batting first i done the same exact thing...lol
;)
End of over 6 (1 run) - Hammertown Warriors(19-1) RR 3.17
R. Martins 0 (3b) , I. Liddlelow 5 (11b) , R. Michael 3-0-9-1
Good over from Michael.
Going to be a close finish between me and fletch
End of over 41 (9 runs) - Fletch's No Balls(170-4). 58 runs required from 9 overs. RR 4.15 RRR 6.44
A. Lindsay 0 (0b) , J. Walker 6 (6b) , W. Orange 6-1-24-2
2 new batters in.
If you want to watch the link is http://www.fromthepavilion.org/commentary.htm?gameId=997198&showall=true (http://www.fromthepavilion.org/commentary.htm?gameId=997198&showall=true)
8.6 W Rudraraju to Ramsamooj : [runout] Wait is the call, Daley misfields and the batters take off. Ramsamooj is well short of his ground and is run out. The lesson here ladies and gents, is never run on a misfield.
S. Ramsamooj run out (K. Daley) 15 (32b 0x4 0x6) SR:46.88
1/28 off 9.4 now :)
End of over 10 (5 runs) - Rebel Spinners(39-0) RR 3.90
J. O'Sullivan 21 (35b) , D. Campbell 16 (25b) , P. Kortlang 5-1-22-0
A tidy first 10 overs, despite a missed run out attempt in the first over. Was expensive early on but they tightened up and closed well. Now on comes the spinners.
gonna be a thrilling finish could go either way now CF or Fletch
Nice going boomz :)
Yes 2 wickets in the next over! Including Lindsay! ;D
8 for 199 now!
9.6 W Sayers to Crook : [catch] Crook has gone for a massive swipe, but has only managed to toe the ball in the air straight to McBourne at mid-on.
F. Crook c S. McBourne b. P. Sayers 20 (29b 2x4 0x6) SR:68.97
ok i'm stuffed now it's over for sure
End of over 10 (4 runs) - DazBurg's Greatness(39-3) RR 3.90
J. Vidur 10 (17b) , T. Bryant 0 (0b) , P. Sayers 5-1-16-1
what else to do now....hmmm
Don't worry daz I was in a similar state except only 2 down. Everyone just contributed a bit and built me up a respectable target. It could happen to you too :)
Quote from: CrowsFan on February 13, 2011, 05:04:21 PM
Don't worry daz I was in a similar state except only 2 down. Everyone just contributed a bit and built me up a respectable target. It could happen to you too :)
could but crook was my best batsmen and well frankston 11 outrates me by bout 15k
so yeah and on a crumbling wicket his spinner is only just starting
edit: plus i only got 1 more recognized batter to come
Well on a crumbling wicket my 2 outstanding spinners picked up 1 wicket between them and went for more runs than anyone else!
11.6 2 Kershler to Phillips : [dropped] Phillips's not got onto that as well as he'd hoped. Taylor is out in the deep and it goes down! Oh dear... and if it could get any worse for Kershler there's 2 runs more to the score
FFS dropped twice now >:(
nice win CF and great match ratings for the both of you ;)
End of over 12 (3 runs) - DazBurg's Greatness(42-3) RR 3.50
T. Bryant 2 (10b) , J. Vidur 11 (19b) , S. McBourne 1-0-3-0
GS is dominating Daz currently.
While I'm doing pretty average.
End of over 13 (5 runs) - Rebel Spinners(62-0) RR 4.77
J. O'Sullivan 32 (43b) , D. Campbell 28 (35b) , S. Rogers 2-0-15-0
The Matchbox Matadors won by 22 runs ;D ;D ;D
Man of the match:
3: Anton Rethans
2: Elliot Ridge
1: Wilhelm Orange
Match Ratings:
The Matchbox Matadors Fletch's No Balls
Batting - Top Order: 7,726 9,207
Batting - Middle Order: 6,425 6,666
Batting - Tail: 4,635 3,355
Bowling - Seam: 8,241 (6) 9,225 (6)
Bowling - Spin: 11,128 (4) 9,847 (4)
Fielding/Keeping: 7,807 8,081
Overall: 140,910 145,171
Out rated by 4.2k and still got the win :)
Look at my spinners rating! :o
13.1 6 McBourne to Vidur : Making swift steps down the pitch Vidur has lofted that so far in the air for 6 that it reminds me of Mark Greatbatch.
cop that!!!
13.2 . Kershler to Phillips : [dropped] A much quicker delivery from Kershler, which catches Phillips by surprise, making him spoon it straight back to the bowler... but wait! Kershler trips, the ball slipping through his fingers, and that goes down as a drop!
flowerING HELL!!!! HOW MUCH DID U PAY MY PLAYERS TO DROP PHILLIPS BARLOW?!?! >:( 3 times now >:(
lol Don't beat on the Shaggy's daz!
Quote from: DazBurg on February 13, 2011, 04:47:47 PM
Quote from: BOOMZ on February 13, 2011, 04:42:36 PM
I don't think he was aiming that at u ??? I was guessing it was aimed at barlow lol
yeah i kinda figured that
but was just intercepting it since i made the same mistake aswell...lol
i.e meaning if he a spaz for batting first i done the same exact thing...lol
;)
Sorry Daz :-\
I didn't mean it like that, and seeing as you weren't the one who thought you should bt first it is OK ;)
Wasn't trying to be mean :(
14.6 W Taylor to Phillips : [catch] An ugly swipe takes the top edge. Taylor tracks the swirling ball and gleefully accepts the catch.
G. Phillips c & b. R. Taylor 25 (42b 0x4 1x6) SR:59.52
FINALLY! ;D I forgive u for dropping him taylor ;)
Quote from: Alex7089 on February 13, 2011, 05:13:48 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on February 13, 2011, 04:47:47 PM
Quote from: BOOMZ on February 13, 2011, 04:42:36 PM
I don't think he was aiming that at u ??? I was guessing it was aimed at barlow lol
yeah i kinda figured that
but was just intercepting it since i made the same mistake aswell...lol
i.e meaning if he a spaz for batting first i done the same exact thing...lol
;)
Sorry Daz :-\
I didn't mean it like that, and seeing as you weren't the one who thought you should bt first it is OK ;)
Wasn't trying to be mean :(
i know Ax i was juat playing with ya is all u should know by now u said yourself alsways up beat and could see the upside in the middle of a warzone
i'm just getting flogged in my ftp game and well was bored to i intercepted the comment hehe ;)
sorry shaggy but was my best over so far 11 off of shaggy mcbourne
End of over 14 (11 runs) - DazBurg's Greatness(60-3) RR 4.29
T. Bryant 3 (11b) , J. Vidur 24 (30b) , S. McBourne 2-0-14-0
15.3 . Kershler to Sweeney : [dropped] Edged and dropped! Nicked to Rudraraju at first slip and it's gone straight through his hands and hit him in the jatz crackers! He's gone straight down and the physio runs onto the field with the magic spray, much to the bemusement of his team mates.
WTF!!!!!!!!!!! >:(
Not nice. Not nice at all Daz.
End of over 16 (1 run) - Rebel Spinners(73-0) RR 4.56
D. Campbell 30 (43b) , J. O'Sullivan 40 (53b) , G. Hart 3-0-11-0
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on February 13, 2011, 05:20:05 PM
Not nice. Not nice at all Daz.
End of over 16 (1 run) - Rebel Spinners(73-0) RR 4.56
D. Campbell 30 (43b) , J. O'Sullivan 40 (53b) , G. Hart 3-0-11-0
i'm sorry shaggy i really am but atm i need to take every single run i can get wherever it comes from
Quote from: DazBurg on February 13, 2011, 05:25:11 PM
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on February 13, 2011, 05:20:05 PM
Not nice. Not nice at all Daz.
End of over 16 (1 run) - Rebel Spinners(73-0) RR 4.56
D. Campbell 30 (43b) , J. O'Sullivan 40 (53b) , G. Hart 3-0-11-0
i'm sorry shaggy i really am but atm i need to take every single run i can get wherever it comes from
No shower, his new WS has been wayyyyyyy tight against you.
End of over 19 (1 run) - DazBurg's Greatness(71-3) RR 3.74
J. Vidur 25 (48b) , T. Bryant 12 (23b) ,
D. Dhanraj 5-2-5-0No wickets but thats incredible bowling stat for a 5 over spell.
End of over 19 (5 runs) - Rebel Spinners(87-0) RR 4.58
D. Campbell 39 (51b) , J. O'Sullivan 42 (63b) , S. Rogers 5-0-31-0
Must say that I am struggling pretty bad right now.
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on February 13, 2011, 05:29:33 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on February 13, 2011, 05:25:11 PM
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on February 13, 2011, 05:20:05 PM
Not nice. Not nice at all Daz.
End of over 16 (1 run) - Rebel Spinners(73-0) RR 4.56
D. Campbell 30 (43b) , J. O'Sullivan 40 (53b) , G. Hart 3-0-11-0
i'm sorry shaggy i really am but atm i need to take every single run i can get wherever it comes from
No shower, his new WS has been wayyyyyyy tight against you.
End of over 19 (1 run) - DazBurg's Greatness(71-3) RR 3.74
J. Vidur 25 (48b) , T. Bryant 12 (23b) , D. Dhanraj 5-2-5-0
No wickets but thats incredible bowling stat for a 5 over spell.
End of over 19 (5 runs) - Rebel Spinners(87-0) RR 4.58
D. Campbell 39 (51b) , J. O'Sullivan 42 (63b) , S. Rogers 5-0-31-0
Must say that I am struggling pretty bad right now.
exactly so hell i need some wides and no balls bowled just to get some runs
End of over 22 (5 runs) - Golden C(71-3) RR 3.23
D. Currie 0 (1b) , D. Sweeney 19 (36b) , R. Taylor 6-1-14-2
Going well atm...
Quote from: Hellopplz on February 13, 2011, 02:42:53 PM
Nice write up BP 8).
Should be a bunch of good matches. Mine only starts at 8 though ::).
well then more people will watch.
End of over 23 (8 runs) - DazBurg's Greatness(83-3) RR 3.61
J. Vidur 29 (58b) , T. Bryant 17 (37b) , H. Dickson 2-0-8-0
better over
End of over 25 (maiden) - Golden C(77-4) RR 3.08
D. Sweeney 21 (46b) , J. Files 0 (0b) , Z. Abdellah 8-1-23-1
Wicket maiden :) Fair to say I'm on top.
That is the 50 partnership (50 runs, 88b, 1x4, 1x6) SR:56.82
yay bout time my team did SOMETHING ::)
End of over 26 (8 runs) - Rebel Spinners(132-0) RR 5.08
J. O'Sullivan 69 (89b) , D. Campbell 54 (69b) , P. Lidgerwood 3-0-22-0
Getting my ass kicked. :x
27.4 6 Kansal to Bryant : Shot! Arches his back and flays a short ball ferociously over deep backward point for six!
come on some more of that stuff right there
edit:
End of over 28 (8 runs) - DazBurg's Greatness(104-3) RR 3.71
T. Bryant 31 (53b) , J. Vidur 35 (72b) , A. Kansal 9-1-39-1
End of over 28 (6 runs) - Rebel Spinners(143-1) RR 5.11
S. Nolan 0 (1b) , J. O'Sullivan 75 (94b) , P. Lidgerwood 4-0-28-1
Finally got a wicket.
27.5 W Lidgerwood to Campbell : Campbell goes across the line and misses, Lidgerwood appeals his heart out and the umpire just had to give that out. Hitting middle and off no doubt.
D. Campbell lbw b. P. Lidgerwood 59 (75b 1x4 1x6) SR:78.67
Could have had him ran out in the first over. Shattered it cost me 59 runs.
End of over 30 (4 runs) - Golden C(90-4) RR 3.00
D. Sweeney 29 (61b) , J. Files 5 (15b) , R. Taylor 10-1-23-2
Good bowling by Taylor usually he gives away a lot for a FS...
29.2 W Lidgerwood to Nolan : Regulation catch for Rogers at first slip - a straight one from Lidgerwood but Nolan has played the wrong line and got the nick.
S. Nolan c S. Rogers b. P. Lidgerwood 1 (5b 0x4 0x6) SR:20.00
And another wicket! Woohoo!
28.3 W Dickson to Vidur : Vidur is gone, turns just a little bit after pitching on middle and leg and he's rooted in the crease. Height wasn't a problem and the umpire sends him on his way.
J. Vidur lbw b. H. Dickson 35 (75b 1x4 1x6) SR:46.67
noooooooooooooooooooooo :'( :'(
End of over 29 (maiden) - DazBurg's Greatness(104-4) RR 3.59
D. Manou 0 (3b) , T. Bryant 31 (53b) , H. Dickson 5-1-15-1
really stuffed now my last 2 recognized batsmen in so totally over now
29.4 W Lidgerwood to O'Sullivan : [catch] Poor shot from O'Sullivan. Just short of a length outside off and he attempts to drive well away from his body, but only succeeds in feathering one through to Johnstone for a regulation catch.
J. O'Sullivan c J. Johnstone b. P. Lidgerwood 80 (99b 5x4 2x6) SR:80.81
And a 3rd wicket!
34.1 W Kershler to Sweeney : [catch] A lofted drive goes straight into the hands of mid-off. Rudraraju takes the catch comfortably and that's the end for Sweeney. He is quite unhappy with himself.
D. Sweeney c K. Rudraraju b. A. Kershler 31 (76b 1x4 0x6) SR:40.79
5/99 now off 34.1 ;D
End of over 33 (2 runs) - Rebel Spinners(167-3) RR 5.06
O. Fitzpatrick 9 (14b) , A. Pragalsingh 8 (8b) , D. Paritosh 7-0-24-0
My exceptional summary FS Rogers, has done absolutely nothing but get smashed around the park... Not good.
End of over 35 (6 runs) - Golden C(105-6) RR 3.00
L. Abraham 2 (2b) , J. Files 12 (25b) , A. Kershler 8-1-32-2
35.2 4 Daley to Files : [dropped] Chudasama misjudges the skier at long-on and allows a boundary.
Bad fielding today... if I wasn't doing well I'd be pissed off about all these drops >:(
32.6 W McBourne to Bryant : [stumped] Swish! Flick! Bails off! Allen and McBourne celebrate while Bryant stomps off with a contemptuous expression on his face.
T. Bryant st D. Allen b. S. McBourne 40 (66b 0x4 1x6) SR:60.61
i'm dead at least next over saotoi hit a 4
but then followed by another maiden
End of over 35 (maiden) - DazBurg's Greatness(126-5) RR 3.60
D. Manou 7 (21b) , D. Saitoti 6 (5b) , S. McBourne 8-2-28-1
End of over 40 (1 run) - Golden C(125-6) RR 3.12
J. Files 23 (37b) , L. Abraham 11 (20b) , K. Daley 5-0-20-0
Daley & Rudraraju to finish off the last 10... hopefully they can keep it tight or clean them up quick...
End of over 40 (2 runs) - Hammertown Warriors(170-3) RR 4.25
D. Potter 54 (88b) , P. Noble 48 (54b) , M. Francese 10-1-37-1
Anything more than 220 will be hard to chase.
End of over 40 (8 runs) - DazBurg's Greatness(155-5) RR 3.88
D. Saitoti 22 (23b) , D. Manou 19 (34b) , P. Sayers 10-1-53-1
bloody hell saitoti is batting better then my recognized batsmen his hit three 4's in that 22
the reasonable power helps with that i reckons ;)
End of over 41 (9 runs) - Hammertown Warriors(179-4) RR 4.37
A. Hammersley 8 (5b) , D. Potter 54 (88b) , H. Deware 6-0-23-2
Need more wickets.
End of over 42 (2 runs) - Golden C(132-8) RR 3.14
M. De Groot 2 (1b) , J. Files 24 (38b) , K. Daley 6-0-22-1
:D
41.2 W Dhanraj to Manou : [catch] That's very full from Dhanraj, it's just about waist height and Manou has absolutely creamed that down to deep extra cover where he picks out Callaway. The umpires are checking with each other here, there seems to be some confusion, and it seems it is NOT a no ball. Manou is on his way, and he is fuming with that decision.
D. Manou c E. Callaway b. D. Dhanraj 20 (37b 2x4 0x6) SR:54.05
thats gonna hurt should be a quick collapse from here for me
edit:
42.3 W Dickson to Anderson : Looping flight from Dickson, but Anderson reads it early, dances down the track to get to the pitch. His attempt to slam it straight back over the bowler's head only results in a simple catch for long on.
E. Anderson c S. McBourne b. H. Dickson 0 (5b 0x4 0x6) SR:0.00
End of over 43 (2 runs) - DazBurg's Greatness(160-8) RR 3.72
D. Rahmann 0 (1b) , D. Saitoti 26 (31b) , H. Dickson 7-1-20-3
yup quick wrap up like i said
Crumbling + Ronald Ring + Hamza salah = GOLD!
Quote from: HillHero13 on February 13, 2011, 06:44:04 PM
Crumbling + Ronald Ring + Hamza salah = GOLD!
HILLY FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!
the wizards sure could use it ;)
End of over 44 (6 runs) - Hammertown Warriors(195-4) RR 4.43
A. Hammersley 15 (11b) , D. Potter 62 (100b) , A. Ridge 7-1-36-0
Gonna be tough now. :(
Quote from: DazBurg on February 13, 2011, 06:47:01 PM
Quote from: HillHero13 on February 13, 2011, 06:44:04 PM
Crumbling + Ronald Ring + Hamza salah = GOLD!
HILLY FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!
the wizards sure could use it ;)
if only i still had Clifford and Voros - abosloute domination!
End of over 45 (3 runs) - Golden C(143-10) RR 3.18
G. Vautin 2 (2b) , K. Rudraraju 8-0-26-3
Now I'm going to stop watching coz I don't wanna jinx my batsmen... :x
End of over 45 (maiden) - DazBurg's Greatness(161-10) RR 3.58
E. Taufel 0 (2b) , H. Dickson 7.2-1-20-4
dammit my tail sucks once Manou my last recognized batsmen went out my tail went out 4 wickets for 2 runs :'(
45.3 W Naved to Thomson : [catch] Nicked and gone. Goodbye Thomson, well done Cullen.
M. Thomson c A. Cullen b. R. Naved 14 (17b 0x4 0x6) SR:82.35
YEAAH!
End of over 46 (8 runs) - Kerala Warriors(186-6) RR 4.04
I. Miheso 7 (13b) , J. Living 5 (3b) , R. Naved 8-1-32-3
Happy with that position, they should make a bit over 200. Going to be very close.
Chiba bowled well as expected on the crumbler, took 2/47 from his 10. Naved has been the star of the show though, with 3/32 from 8. Legendary exp FTW! lol
Stevenson ended with 1/34.
End of over 47 (8 runs) - Kerala Warriors(194-6) RR 4.13
J. Living 13 (9b) , I. Miheso 7 (13b) , R. Ali 9-0-39-0
46.6 4 Ali to Living : [misfield] Pushed into the covers, where it runs through, rather than past the fielder. Pathetic effort from McLaughlin.
46.5 4 Ali to Living : Ali bounces him, but down leg, and Living confidently hooks that down to fine leg for four. That's a great cricketing shot
Terrible end to what was otherwise a good over.
End of over 48 (3 runs) - The Brat Pack(208-10) RR 4.33
P. Joubert 15 (14b) , F. Flannagan 8.4-0-55-1
Blah :(
Quote from: BratPack on February 13, 2011, 07:02:16 PM
End of over 48 (3 runs) - The Brat Pack(208-10) RR 4.33
P. Joubert 15 (14b) , F. Flannagan 8.4-0-55-1
Blah :(
That's not that bad on a crumbling ::)
2.5 W Taufel to Parsonage : A hint of swing, a hint of an edge, a hint to the umpire and a hint of an index finger.
S. Parsonage c J. Vidur b. E. Taufel 4 (12b 0x4 0x6) SR:33.33
thats what i need come on get a few more
Ali to Living : [dropped] van den Hof never got his hands in the right position for that chance, and an easy slip catch goes begging.
Flowering hell Hof. He just hit a six and then you drop him. Damn Dutch.
End of over 49 (10 runs) - Kerala Warriors(206-6) RR 4.20
I. Miheso 15 (18b) , J. Living 16 (17b) , R. Ali 10-0-49-0
Ali played like crap. Disappointed as he is one of my best bowlers statistically.
End of over 46 (1 run) - Rebel Spinners(207-10) RR 4.50
D. Foley 2 (3b) , G. Hart 7.4-1-30-1
Lidgerwood picked up 5 wickets... Woohoo!
End of over 2 (2 runs) - Tickle My Timber(11-0). 197 runs required from 48 overs. RR 5.50 RRR 4.10
C. Miller 6 (4b) , H. Ingall 4 (9b) , R. O'Connor 1-0-2-0
Rawr!
End of over 50 (4 runs) - Hammertown Warriors(235-6) RR 4.70
U. Gomez 4 (6b) , R. Symes 13 (11b) , A. Ridge 10-1-53-0
Ridge didn't take a wicket. :(
End of over 5 (1 run) - Gunz n Rozez(16-1). 128 runs required from 45 overs. RR 3.20 RRR 2.84
E. Lucas 0 (1b) , S. Manohari 8 (11b) , K. Armstrong 3-0-8-1
:x
End of over 1 (4 runs) - Roo Boys!(4-0). 213 runs required from 49 overs. RR 4.00 RRR 4.35
G. McLaughlin 1 (2b) , K. Jaseam 2 (4b) , A. Madhana 1-0-4-0
Happy if these two can hang around for a while...
2.1 W Madhana to McLaughlin : A straight ball hits him in line, the finger is slowly raised.
G. McLaughlin lbw b. A. Madhana 3 (5b 0x4 0x6) SR:60.00
I hate you so much Gilbert...
End of over 4 (8 runs) - John Howard's Coathangers(16-2). 220 runs required from 46 overs. RR 4.00 RRR 4.78
C. Greene 7 (4b) , W. Msipha 0 (5b) , U. Gomez 2-0-13-0
It'll be over soon. :'(
Quote from: MajorLazer on February 13, 2011, 07:23:43 PM
End of over 4 (8 runs) - John Howard's Coathangers(16-2). 220 runs required from 46 overs. RR 4.00 RRR 4.78
C. Greene 7 (4b) , W. Msipha 0 (5b) , U. Gomez 2-0-13-0
It'll be over soon. :'(
don't worry ML i'm in the same boat
End of over 9 (maiden) - Frankston XI(32-1). 130 runs required from 41 overs. RR 3.56 RRR 3.17
S. Mushangazike 17 (27b) , D. Campbell 8 (15b) , E. Taufel 5-1-11-1
End of over 4 (3 runs) - Roo Boys!(13-1). 204 runs required from 46 overs. RR 3.25 RRR 4.43
R. Furlonge 1 (9b) , K. Jaseam 6 (10b) , J. Living 2-0-7-0
RRR not too much of a concern IMO, keep it under 5.5 and she'll be right.
4.4 6 Madhana to Furlonge : That's a big one! Furlonge has advanced down the pitch and hit it straight over Madhana for six. The ball has landed 20 rows back! Cracking shot!
Spec summary ;D haha
10.6 4 Saitoti to Mushangazike : Goes for the big expansive cover drive, but edges it past his stumps instead! Four runs, Saitoti and Vidur cannot believe it!
come on even the luck going against me
End of over 6 (5 runs) - Roo Boys!(27-1). 190 runs required from 44 overs. RR 4.50 RRR 4.32
K. Jaseam 12 (14b) , R. Furlonge 8 (18b) , J. Living 3-0-12-0
Better not lose wickets...
11.5 1 W Rahmann to Campbell : Ooh, a close call for the run out and some great work from Taufel. The ball was down leg and turned round to fine leg where Taufel flung it back in and Vidur whipped the bails off. Despite a huge dive, Campbell was out by millimetres, but it took several camera replays to confirm this.
D. Campbell run out (E. Taufel) 16 (25b 0x4 0x6) SR:64.00
come on get some more
End of over 7 (2 runs) - John Howard's Coathangers(30-3). 206 runs required from 43 overs. RR 4.29 RRR 4.79
L. Rahmann 2 (4b) , C. Greene 8 (10b) , S. Goffet 4-1-14-3
Oh God. :(
Up to you RB.
Jeez, no pressure :P
End of over 10 (9 runs) - Roo Boys!(47-1). 170 runs required from 40 overs. RR 4.70 RRR 4.25
K. Jaseam 18 (22b) , R. Furlonge 20 (35b) , J. Living 5-0-23-0
Happy with that start. McLaughlin was bound to go out, was just trying to use him as protection for Furlonge.
End of over 12 (4 runs) - John Howard's Coathangers(44-3). 192 runs required from 38 overs. RR 3.67 RRR 5.05
C. Greene 15 (25b) , L. Rahmann 9 (19b) , C. Rice 1-0-4-0
Need these 2 to stay in and form a big partnership.
End of over 11 (5 runs) - Roo Boys!(52-1). 165 runs required from 39 overs. RR 4.73 RRR 4.23
K. Jaseam 19 (25b) , R. Furlonge 22 (39b) , A. Garner 1-0-5-0
Same here.
17.1 W Rahmann to Mushangazike : This my friends is what we call a fruit salad. A peach of a delivery from Rahmann that cut back onto the stumps, the batsman appearing to play his shot like he'd stepped on a banana skin and was obviously plum(b) before Mushangazike walked back to the pavilion looking redder than a watermelon.
S. Mushangazike lbw b. D. Rahmann 26 (47b 1x4 0x6) SR:55.32
i got Mushi !!!!!!
wicket maiden
End of over 18 (maiden) - Frankston XI(57-3). 105 runs required from 32 overs. RR 3.17 RRR 3.28
P. Sayers 0 (5b) , M. Jayawardene 8 (19b) , D. Rahmann 4-2-8-1
come on boys keep it up
End of over 14 (4 runs) - John Howard's Coathangers(50-3). 186 runs required from 36 overs. RR 3.57 RRR 5.17
C. Greene 19 (31b) , L. Rahmann 11 (25b) , C. Rice 2-0-8-0
Luckily I got a 4 off the last ball.
End of over 13 (7 runs) - Roo Boys!(63-1). 154 runs required from 37 overs. RR 4.85 RRR 4.16
R. Furlonge 27 (47b) , K. Jaseam 25 (29b) , A. Garner 2-0-12-0
50 partnership up...c'mon boys.
14.1 4 Garner to Jaseam : An edge by Jaseam races through the empty slip cordon down to the boundary. A regulation catch for 2nd slip, had there been one.
Ahead of the RRR so just need these two to hang around...
better have a good game against cic as i would be playing now and not bored :(
End of over 15 (5 runs) - Roo Boys!(71-1). 146 runs required from 35 overs. RR 4.73 RRR 4.17
K. Jaseam 31 (37b) , R. Furlonge 28 (51b) , A. Garner 3-0-17-0
Keep going.
21.4 W Taufel to Sayers : Taufel musters up all the effort he can and fires in a toe crusher. Sayers obliges by getting himself in line with the stumps and the umpire raises his finger.
P. Sayers lbw b. E. Taufel 11 (17b 1x4 0x6) SR:64.71
nice first over back in for Taufel ;D
couple more now
End of over 22 (4 runs) - Frankston XI(81-4). 81 runs required from 28 overs. RR 3.68 RRR 2.89
M. Jayawardene 17 (31b) , E. Callaway 1 (1b) , E. Taufel 6-1-15-2
End of over 16 (3 runs) - Roo Boys!(74-1). 143 runs required from 34 overs. RR 4.62 RRR 4.21
R. Furlonge 29 (54b) , K. Jaseam 32 (40b) , G. Shundu 3-0-10-0
...
Quote from: roo boys! on February 13, 2011, 08:04:53 PM
End of over 16 (3 runs) - Roo Boys!(74-1). 143 runs required from 34 overs. RR 4.62 RRR 4.21
R. Furlonge 29 (54b) , K. Jaseam 32 (40b) , G. Shundu 3-0-10-0
...
...
oh i thought it was a new trend
...
:P
22.2 . Saitoti to Callaway : Loud shout for LBW. Umpire says it was missing off. Saitoti is stunned and replies: "Yeah it was missing off, but it was scaring the hell out of middle!"
come on!
my luck really not there today
End of over 19 (10 runs) - John Howard's Coathangers(70-3). 166 runs required from 31 overs. RR 3.68 RRR 5.35
L. Rahmann 20 (37b) , C. Greene 27 (49b) , R. Steele 5-1-15-0
More like these.
Quote from: MajorLazer on February 13, 2011, 08:08:05 PM
End of over 19 (10 runs) - John Howard's Coathangers(70-3). 166 runs required from 31 overs. RR 3.68 RRR 5.35
L. Rahmann 20 (37b) , C. Greene 27 (49b) , R. Steele 5-1-15-0
More like these.
The Sparks need you to pull off a win. Cmon ML!
BBoy, I thought it was fitting :P
End of over 20 (1 run) - John Howard's Coathangers(71-3). 165 runs required from 30 overs. RR 3.55 RRR 5.50
L. Rahmann 20 (41b) , C. Greene 28 (51b) , C. Rice 5-0-13-0
I'll try. We're already 1-0 down. :(
23.2 W Taufel to Jayawardene : Bouncer, and hooked straight to the man in the deep! Out!
M. Jayawardene c T. Bryant b. E. Taufel 17 (33b 2x4 0x6) SR:51.52
Taufel with another!!!!
god his bowling good his paid back his 32k price and i remember when ppl said might of overpayed but i've built him into a gun
End of over 24 (1 run) - Frankston XI(83-5). 79 runs required from 26 overs. RR 3.46 RRR 3.04
D. Allen 0 (1b) , E. Callaway 2 (10b) , E. Taufel 7-1-16-3
look at those figures ;D
and then Saitoti
24.4 W Saitoti to Allen : Gone! Clean bowled. Full toss from Saitoti and Allen had no idea how to play that.
D. Allen b. D. Saitoti 0 (4b 0x4 0x6) SR:0.00
The drinks cart is now making its way onto the field.
E. Taufel, D. Saitoti, L. De Blaauw are tired.
End of over 25 (4 runs) - Frankston XI(87-6). 75 runs required from 25 overs. RR 3.48 RRR 3.00
A. Kansal 0 (3b) , E. Callaway 5 (11b) , D. Saitoti 8-1-33-1
26.6 . Saitoti to Kansal : Cries for LBW here as it raps Kansal on the knee roll. Not out says the umpire. This has caused an uproar in the crowd, much like the aftermath of the election results for Bermuda season 11
oh come on not again
End of over 24 (3 runs) - John Howard's Coathangers(83-4). 153 runs required from 26 overs. RR 3.46 RRR 5.88
S. Gecko 2 (5b) , L. Rahmann 27 (52b) , S. Goffet 7-1-20-4
Now have to hope for Gecko to save my ass.
End of over 25 (3 runs) - John Howard's Coathangers(86-4). 150 runs required from 25 overs. RR 3.44 RRR 6.00
S. Gecko 4 (6b) , L. Rahmann 28 (57b) , R. Symes 3-0-11-0
Going to be very tough.
That is the 100 partnership (101 runs, 129b, 7x4, 1x6) SR:78.29
That is 50 runs for Jaseam (52 runs, 68b 6x4 0x6) SR:76.47
YES!
In an awesome position, these two are flowering legends :-* YES YES YES!
Last ball before drinks....
The drinks cart is now making its way onto the field.
End of over 25 (3 runs) - Roo Boys!(112-2). 105 runs required from 25 overs. RR 4.48 RRR 4.20
W. Makinson 0 (0b) , R. Furlonge 43 (73b) , M. Thomson 3-0-7-1
24.6 W Thomson to Jaseam : Charges down the track and sends this one high up into the sky. Living settles under it at long on and takes a comfortable catch.
K. Jaseam c J. Living b. M. Thomson 53 (75b 6x4 0x6) SR:70.67
FLOWER NO! Had one flowering ball to get through -.- Grrr, now I bet the collapse will start and I will lose :'(
my match starts in a little while against HP.
End of over 26 (1 run) - John Howard's Coathangers(87-5). 149 runs required from 24 overs. RR 3.35 RRR 6.21
L. Rahmann 29 (61b) , M. Hussey 0 (0b) , S. Goffet 8-1-21-5
Goffet has killed me. :'(
I was bloody unlucky that wicket fell last ball before drinks :'(
End of over 26 (4 runs) - Roo Boys!(116-2). 101 runs required from 24 overs. RR 4.46 RRR 4.21
R. Furlonge 47 (79b) , W. Makinson 0 (0b) , J. Living 8-0-36-0
Makinson off the mark next ball :)
End of over 32 (1 run) - Frankston XI(113-7). 49 runs required from 18 overs. RR 3.53 RRR 2.72
A. Kansal 8 (19b) , D. Dhanraj 1 (4b) , L. De Blaauw 6-0-25-0
32.2 W Anderson to Dhanraj : Dhanraj has gone for a massive swipe, but has only managed to toe the ball in the air straight to Ritula at mid-on.
D. Dhanraj c S. Ritula b. E. Anderson 1 (6b 0x4 0x6) SR:16.67
The wagons are circling....
anderson has come on in the 31st over with the old ball bowler talent and takes a wicket in his first over then in his 2nd over he took another
End of over 33 (1 run) - Frankston XI(114-8). 48 runs required from 17 overs. RR 3.45 RRR 2.82
H. Dickson 0 (1b) , A. Kansal 9 (22b) , E. Anderson 2-0-2-2
Go Daz! :o
End of over 28 (5 runs) - Roo Boys!(124-2). 93 runs required from 22 overs. RR 4.43 RRR 4.23
R. Furlonge 51 (84b) , W. Makinson 4 (7b) , J. Living 9-0-41-0
End of over 30 (13 runs) - super tigers 11(146-2). 63 runs required from 20 overs. RR 4.87 RRR 3.15
F. Jones 77 (90b) , J. McFarland 1 (1b) , G. McGregor 10-0-63-0
Nice Spell Flowerwit ::)
The weather for the match is expected to be Windy and the groundsmen have prepared a Crumbling pitch. Conditions look ideal for the spinners.
A crowd of 1,044 has arrived at Hillly's Heroics CG today for the One Day Friendly match between Hillly's Heroics and Hello.
34.5 W Anderson to Dickson : Good length delivery pitched on the off stump and going straight on. Dickson looks to work through the on side, misses the line and it strikes him on the pad in line with the stumps.
H. Dickson lbw b. E. Anderson 1 (8b 0x4 0x6) SR:12.50
End of over 35 (maiden) - Frankston XI(118-9). 44 runs required from 15 overs. RR 3.37 RRR 2.93
S. McBourne 0 (1b) , A. Kansal 12 (26b) , E. Anderson 3-1-2-3
End of over 30 (8 runs) - John Howard's Coathangers(104-7). 132 runs required from 20 overs. RR 3.47 RRR 6.60
H. Deware 1 (1b) , M. Hussey 6 (14b) , S. Goffet 10-1-33-6
Sorry RB. This one's over.
Shaggy McBourne - The Last Chance
Allen has called tails correctly and has decided to bowl. Hillly's Heroics will start their innings shortly.
damn it!
Quote from: HillHero13 on February 13, 2011, 08:51:05 PM
Allen has called tails correctly and has decided to bowl. Hillly's Heroics will start their innings shortly.
damn it!
HILLY FTW!!!!!
<---
Golden C Gunz n Rozez
Batting - Top Order: 10.120 10.387
Batting - Middle Order: 7.258 8.460
Batting - Tail: 2.597 3.534
Bowling - Seam: 8.909 (6) 11.296 (4)
Bowling - Spin: 11.954 (4) 11.009 (6)
Fielding/Keeping: 8.219 9.934
Overall: 152.596 171.409
8 wicket win...
Barlow, u have nothing to back up all the talk... thats all u r :P
Quote from: DazBurg on February 13, 2011, 08:52:24 PM
Quote from: HillHero13 on February 13, 2011, 08:51:05 PM
Allen has called tails correctly and has decided to bowl. Hillly's Heroics will start their innings shortly.
damn it!
HILLY FTW!!!!!
The Wizards FTW!!
HILLY FTW!
Quote from: HillHero13 on February 13, 2011, 08:53:37 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on February 13, 2011, 08:52:24 PM
Quote from: HillHero13 on February 13, 2011, 08:51:05 PM
Allen has called tails correctly and has decided to bowl. Hillly's Heroics will start their innings shortly.
damn it!
HILLY FTW!!!!!
The Wizards FTW!!
HILLY FTW!
yeah
exactly
lol BOOMZ ;D
End of over 32 (2 runs) - Roo Boys!(140-2). 77 runs required from 18 overs. RR 4.38 RRR 4.28
W. Makinson 15 (19b) , R. Furlonge 55 (97b) , G. Shundu 6-0-21-0
GO GO GO! :D
Quote from: BOOMZ on February 13, 2011, 08:52:40 PM
<---
Golden C Gunz n Rozez
Batting - Top Order: 10.120 10.387
Batting - Middle Order: 7.258 8.460
Batting - Tail: 2.597 3.534
Bowling - Seam: 8.909 (6) 11.296 (4)
Bowling - Spin: 11.954 (4) 11.009 (6)
Fielding/Keeping: 8.219 9.934
Overall: 152.596 171.409
8 wicket win...
Barlow, u have nothing to back up all the talk... thats all u r :P
171k :O
0.1 4 Flanagan to Ngilu : Classy extra cover drive. Full in length, outside the off stump, Ngilu glided forward and drove through the line.
Ngily FTW!
DazBurg's Greatness won by 29 runs
the GIANT KILLER BABY!!!!
Frankston XI DazBurg's Greatness
Batting - Top Order: 9,846 9,809
Batting - Middle Order: 7,166 6,329
Batting - Tail: 3,588 2,531
Bowling - Seam: 8,998 (4) 8,227 (8)
Bowling - Spin: 11,091 (6) 9,208 (2)
Fielding/Keeping: 8,796 9,071
Overall: 156,471 141,470
MOM
Edmund Taufel 108 3
Hunter Dickson 94 2
Derick Dhanraj 78 1
End of over 1 (7 runs) - Hillly's Heroics(7-0) RR 7.00
Q. Bruce 0 (1b) , S. Ngilu 7 (5b) , J. Flanagan 1-0-7-0
good start!
GO DAZ BEAT THAT LUCKY GREEK!
End of over 1 (5 runs) - Feeling Sheepish(5-0) RR 5.00
D. Daryapurkar 1 (3b) , D. Vincent 4 (3b) , K. Stam 1-0-5-0
Decent start.
http://fromthepavilion.org/commentary.htm?gameId=997285
watch!
going to be a cracker.
http://fromthepavilion.org/commentary.htm?gameId=997223
me and cic, doesnt belong here but this is the only thread people are looking at :P
FTP is slooooooooooooooooooooooooooow.
Quote from: Alex7089 on February 13, 2011, 09:06:02 PM
FTP is slooooooooooooooooooooooooooow.
Its driving me insane ::)
like BP posted in the opening post
"the self appointed Giant KIller of FF"
but that proves why baby
Wizards FTW!!!!!!!!
yes Daz, Wizards FTP!
also FTP is annoying now :(
End of over 3 (2 runs) - Hillly's Heroics(13-0) RR 4.33
Q. Bruce 3 (10b) , S. Ngilu 9 (8b) , J. Flanagan 2-0-8-0
good Ngiis and Brucey!
Holy shower! :o
Went from this:
End of over 33 (maiden) - Roo Boys!(140-2). 77 runs required from 17 overs. RR 4.24 RRR 4.53
R. Furlonge 55 (103b) , W. Makinson 15 (19b) , A. Madhana 7-2-26-1
To this:
End of over 37 (3 runs) - Roo Boys!(149-5). 68 runs required from 13 overs. RR 4.03 RRR 5.23
A. Cullen 2 (5b) , R. Naved 5 (9b) , A. Madhana 9-2-32-2
Naved has to do it for me....
End of over 38 (6 runs) - Roo Boys!(155-5). 62 runs required from 12 overs. RR 4.08 RRR 5.17
R. Naved 9 (13b) , A. Cullen 4 (7b) , G. Shundu 9-0-30-2
37.6 1 Shundu to Cullen : [dropped] Edged down the leg side and Miheso is unable to gather it cleanly.
Lucky...
Hammertown Warriors won by 104 runs
End of over 38 (1 run) - John Howard's Coathangers(131-10). 105 runs required from 12 overs. RR 3.45 RRR 8.75
M. Hussey 17 (31b) , C. Rice 8.5-0-22-2
Sorry RB and the Sparks. :'(
Hammertown Warriors John Howard's Coathangers
Batting - Top Order: 9,749 8,528
Batting - Middle Order: 8,163 7,493
Batting - Tail: 4,322 3,696
Bowling - Seam: 9,152 (4) 7,781 (4)
Bowling - Spin: 9,175 (6) 9,018 (6)
Fielding/Keeping: 10,162 8,130
Overall: 160,928 142,175
Was heavily outrated though.
Super Tigers 11 win by 5 wickets
super tigers 11 The Brat Pack
Batting - Top Order: 12,039 9,929
Batting - Middle Order: 8,969 7,654
Batting - Tail: 3,238 3,889
Bowling - Seam: 11,349 (4) 8,587 (6)
Bowling - Spin: 11,812 (6) 9,799 (4)
Fielding/Keeping: 7,974 8,660
Overall: 175,801 153,336
Is it too late to petition for a change of team, My captain needs to be shot
NOOO! Now Cullen out....c'mon Naved, I need you!
Quote from: BratPack on February 13, 2011, 09:16:24 PM
Super Tigers 11 win by 5 wickets
super tigers 11 The Brat Pack
Batting - Top Order: 12,039 9,929
Batting - Middle Order: 8,969 7,654
Batting - Tail: 3,238 3,889
Bowling - Seam: 11,349 (4) 8,587 (6)
Bowling - Spin: 11,812 (6) 9,799 (4)
Fielding/Keeping: 7,974 8,660
Overall: 175,801 153,336
Is it too late to petition for a change of team, My captain needs to be shot
its never too late to riot :D
Go BOOMZ and Daz :o. BOOMZ's team is old but who'll argue with ratings like that :o. Daz proves once again why he is the giant killer. Just not against me :P.
Shaggy playing out a close one. 16 runs needed, 1 wicket in hand :-\.
End of over 6 (8 runs) - Hillly's Heroics(29-0) RR 4.83
S. Ngilu 13 (15b) , Q. Bruce 15 (21b) , P. Tilyard 3-0-16-0
i may prove a giant killer against you hp.
your opening with your spinner aswel.
39.4 W Shundu to Chiba : [catch] A loose delivery from Shundu pitched wide outside the off stump. Chiba leans back and cuts hard, ending up with a feather touch and Miheso holds on well to a fairly hard chance.
S. Chiba c I. Miheso b. G. Shundu 2 (3b 0x4 0x6) SR:66.67
FLOWER! Now I am going to lose :( Went from 2/141 to 7/162 :'(
End of over 41 (7 runs) - Roo Boys!(169-7). 48 runs required from 9 overs. RR 4.12 RRR 5.33
R. Ali 0 (5b) , R. Naved 17 (18b) , A. Garner 6-0-33-0
Going to need a mighty effort from Naved here :'(
End of over 8 (11 runs) - Feeling Sheepish(48-0) RR 6.00
D. Daryapurkar 17 (18b) , D. Vincent 31 (30b) , C. Pilliani 4-0-28-0
Keep going!
End of over 8 (3 runs) - Hillly's Heroics(36-0) RR 4.50
Q. Bruce 19 (29b) , S. Ngilu 16 (19b) , P. Tilyard 4-0-19-0
Playing 3 Spinners and the worst (out of all of them) is almost finished ;). Tiyard isn't horrible, just needs work :P.
wrong thread alex.
End of over 8 (3 runs) - Hillly's Heroics(36-0) RR 4.50
Q. Bruce 19 (29b) , S. Ngilu 16 (19b) , P. Tilyard 4-0-19-0
good boys!
Yeah I know Hilly I'm getting very confused.
End of over 42 (7 runs) - Roo Boys!(176-7). 41 runs required from 8 overs. RR 4.19 RRR 5.12
R. Ali 3 (9b) , R. Naved 21 (20b) , M. Thomson 6-0-23-1
Still in trouble.
Your batting is much stronger than mine Hilly. But this is all due to the majority of my players being in the 22-25 category with great fielding behind them :D.
Need to hope Bowling can topple you guys ;D.
In trouble RB but could make a comeback if lucky :-\.
Quote from: Hellopplz on February 13, 2011, 09:27:32 PM
Your batting is much stronger than mine Hilly. But this is all due to the majority of my players being in the 22-25 category with great fielding behind them :D.
Need to hope Bowling can topple you guys ;D.
In trouble RB but could make a comeback if lucky :-\.
if it was green i would dominate, or SALAH would dominate.
End of over 42 (7 runs) - Roo Boys!(176-7). 41 runs required from 8 overs. RR 4.19 RRR 5.12
R. Ali 3 (9b) , R. Naved 21 (20b) , M. Thomson 6-0-23-1
C'mon, get Naved back on strike.
43.3 1 Thomson to Ali : [dropped] A big nick from an attempted off drive. Sira jumped for it, but it bounced out of his hand. A tough chance, but a missed opportunity nonetheless. The batsmen run a single.
That would have been the game....
Lucky though as it gets Naved back on strike.
Go RB!!!
Quote from: HillHero13 on February 13, 2011, 09:28:10 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on February 13, 2011, 09:27:32 PM
Your batting is much stronger than mine Hilly. But this is all due to the majority of my players being in the 22-25 category with great fielding behind them :D.
Need to hope Bowling can topple you guys ;D.
In trouble RB but could make a comeback if lucky :-\.
if it was green i would dominate, or SALAH would dominate.
Besides Ring, you haven't played any other spinner :o. I'm quite surprised about that!! Don't have any or didn't choose to play them?
End of over 44 (4 runs) - Roo Boys!(186-7). 31 runs required from 6 overs. RR 4.23 RRR 5.17
R. Ali 7 (15b) , R. Naved 27 (26b) , M. Thomson 7-0-27-1
43.6 . Thomson to Ali : [dropped] Half volley outside off stump, Ali throws the bat at it and Madhana drops it at cover! It was a hard catch, but you've got to take those opportunities.
Riding your luck Ali...
don't have any, i used to have Clifford and Voros but i sold them.
That is the 50 partnership (50 runs, 68b, 2x4, 0x6) SR:73.53
good Bruce and Ngilu!
End of over 45 (5 runs) - Roo Boys!(191-7). 26 runs required from 5 overs. RR 4.24 RRR 5.20
R. Ali 10 (18b) , R. Naved 29 (29b) , A. Garner 8-0-44-0
26 more runs...
I use to have only one but bought 3 this season and sold that other one!! So Crumbling/Dry pitches suit me and are my preferred pitch :).
But have a Fasty and a FM lurking in the dark incase they are needed 8).
It's a good partnership. Need to crack it soon though!!! GET THEM MORGAN/KONINGS!!!!!!!!!
Cmon RB. ;D ;D
End of over 46 (9 runs) - Roo Boys!(200-7). 17 runs required from 4 overs. RR 4.35 RRR 4.25
R. Ali 11 (20b) , R. Naved 37 (33b) , M. Thomson 8-0-36-1
Good over.. 17 more.
46.1 4 Garner to Naved : Full length, looking for some swing, but it's overpitched and Naved leans into a graceful cover drive that bisects the infield and races away for four.
Gets a single next ball, Ali better just get a single here..
Yes! Single to ALi, and then:
46.4 4 Garner to Naved : [misfield] An extra fielding session wouldn't go astray for Jabir next week. 4 added to the score.
Naved you animal.
Quote from: roo boys! on February 13, 2011, 09:37:13 PM
End of over 46 (9 runs) - Roo Boys!(200-7). 17 runs required from 4 overs. RR 4.35 RRR 4.25
R. Ali 11 (20b) , R. Naved 37 (33b) , M. Thomson 8-0-36-1
Good over.. 17 more.
Let's go RB, let's go! *clap clap clap*
which team are u guys in?
Go dom! Go dom!
Chargers drew with Daredevils :-\
Well me & CF did our part :)
End of over 13 (5 runs) - Hillly's Heroics(57-0) RR 4.38
Q. Bruce 28 (45b) , S. Ngilu 24 (33b) , J. Konings 2-0-7-0
8 of 3 balls in the next over :)
Looks like Wizards v Gladiators could come down to Hilly and HP
46.5 . Garner to Naved : [dropped] Oh my God - I can't believe it's not butter on Busbridge's fingers. That was a simple catch and Busbridge grassed it. Garner doesn't look very impressed.
Phew!
End of over 47 (10 runs) - Roo Boys!(210-7). 7 runs required from 3 overs. RR 4.47 RRR 2.33
R. Naved 46 (38b) , R. Ali 12 (21b) , A. Garner 9-0-54-0
50 partnership...
Thanks ML ;D
http://fromthepavilion.org/commentary.htm?gameId=997285
take a look :)
gladiators will win!
cmon dom!
47.3 W Thomson to Naved : [catch] Perfect spinning delivery! Naved thrusts out his blade, the ball spins, catches the edge and is caught by Burns at first slip.
R. Naved c L. Burns b. M. Thomson 46 (39b 5x4 0x6) SR:117.95
Aw.
47.4 3 Thomson to van den Hof : van den Hof gets in position early for the slog sweep, but cannot get hold of it properly. Burns rushes around to tidy up.
Hoffy!
Roo Boys! won by 2 wickets
R. Naved is tired.
End of over 48 (10 runs) - Roo Boys!(220-8) RR 4.58
R. Ali 19 (24b) , J. van den Hof 3 (1b) , M. Thomson 8.5-0-46-2
47.5 4 Thomson to Ali : The ball tantalizes Shundu right to the boundary. Four runs to the total.
YEEEEEEESSS!
WOOHOO! I LOVE YOU NAVED AND ALI!
Nice R&B.
Morgan!
tut tut tut!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
SPARKS!
nice rb :)
Wizards just took the game they needed. Hilly can rest easy
yeap, but i still want to win.
End of over 18 (2 runs) - Hillly's Heroics(88-0) RR 4.89
Q. Bruce 33 (58b) , S. Ngilu 48 (52b) , D. Morgan 4-0-31-0
keep it going boys!
That is 50 runs for Ngilu (50 runs, 54b 4x4 0x6) SR:92.59
good Ngilu!
That is the 100 partnership (101 runs, 125b, 6x4, 0x6) SR:80.80
good guys.
were is everyone?
20.6 W Sreedhar to Sanders : A straight ball hits him in line, the finger is slowly raised.
S. Sanders lbw b. K. Sreedhar 0 (2b 0x4 0x6) SR:0.00
20.4 W Sreedhar to Bruce : Bruce is gone, turns just a little bit after pitching on middle and leg and he's rooted in the crease. Height wasn't a problem and the umpire sends him on his way.
Q. Bruce lbw b. K. Sreedhar 37 (67b 1x4 0x6) SR:55.22
gaaaaaay
Sreed! :)
Go the Sparks!
End of over 28 (1 run) - Hillly's Heroics(141-2) RR 5.04
S. Ngilu 78 (80b) , J. Frost 19 (21b) , J. Flanagan 9-0-37-0
thats the only wickets for the match.
oh that hurts!
35.3 1 Konings to Thiagarajan : Thiagarajan turns down the appeal from Ngilu for an easy second run. The licensed section of the crowd start a chant, "He's big, He's round, He weighs 300 pounds. Thiagarajan, Thiagarajan". Might be a hint of truth to that.
that'd be hard.
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Kerala Warriors v Roo Boys!
Roo Boys! won the toss and elected to field under cloudy skies and put in a spirited bowling performance to restrict Kerala to 6/216 off their 50 overs. Byron Busbridge top scored with 68, ably supported by Gramakuta Sira with 41. A good spell of bowling from Captain Rana Naved who took 3/44 resricting the Warriors.
The run chase started well as both Kumara Jaseam and Renelle Furlonge helped themselves to half centuries but a middle order collapse in which Roo Boys! lost 6/50 left them on the brink at 7/162. Enter Naved again, ably supported by Rehmat Ali he belted 46 off just 39 balls to lead his side to the brink of victory. Ali and van den Hof knocked off the remaining runs as Roo Boys! escaped with a 2 wicket win with 13 balls to spare
The Brat Pack v Super Tigers 11
The Brat Pack faced a daunting task as they went on the road to take on the highly fancied Super Tigers 11. Captain Shane Gorman had no hesitation in batting first and openers Selwyn Bartrim and Samuel Ryan got the Pack off to a solid start, putting on an 81 run opening stand but when Bartrim was stumped on 41 the rot set in. The Brat Pack lost wickets at regular intervals and were eventually bowled out for 208 in the 48th over. Super Tigers were let down by an embarrassing 33 extras but were ably led in their attack by Elaine Anderton who took 3/35 off 9 overs.
The run chase was never really in doubt as opener Frederick Jones controlled the tempo on his way to an innings high of 88, only a stutter towards the end caused by three quick Freedom Mabothe wickets gave the home side any cause for concern and they duly wrapped up a five wicket win with 10 overs to spare.
Hammertown Warriors v John Howard's Coathangers
The Coathangers fielded first after Hammertown won the toss and couldn't capitalize on a good early start that had Hammertown struggling at 2/37. Keeper-Batsmen Derrick Potter carried a good bulk of the innings on his back as he hit 75, although he was well supported by Phil Noble's 48 as Hammertown went on to post a competitive 6/235 off their 50 overs. Hunter Deware was the only bowler to really get anything going for the Coathangers as he took 4/49 off his 10 overs.
The Coathangers were never in the hunt after Steve Goffet had them slumping to 3/28 in the 7th over. Cameron Greene and Lewis Rahmann tried to right the ship but when Goffet returned to remove Greene it was only a matter of time. The Coathangers lost their last 7 wickets for just 51 as they crashed to be all out for just 131 in the 38th over. Goffet finishing with figures of 6/33 as Hammertown lowered the boom on the Coathangers by 104 runs
Frankston XI v DazBurg's Greatness
A eager crowd turned up to Bayside Cricket Ground as Frankston hosted the Greatness. Frankston, undefeated against all FF challengers were in the field as Greatness Captain Jamshed Vidur elected to bat first, a decision that appeared to have backfired when their star Frank Crook fell cheaply to leave them 3/39 after 10 overs. A fightback from Vidur and Tony Bryant added some respectably, Vidur made 35 and Bryant 40 and a Demessie Saitoti cameo of 27 was also memorable, however a late order collapse where the Greatness lost their last 5 wickets for just 4 runs saw them bowled out for just 161, a total that didn't seem like it would be enough.
The Greatness bowlers were tight but luckless early as Shaggy Mushangazike controlled the pace of the Frankston run chase but when he fell LBW to Darren Rahmann for 26 Frankston lost their way. Edmund Taufel came back to take key wickets to leave Frankston on the ropes 6/86 before Eric Anderson was introduced into the attack at just the right moment to clean up the tail as Frankston were bowled out for 132 in the 40th over. Taufel finished with figures of 3/30 and was a deserving man of the match as "Fan Footy's Self Appointed Giant Killers" took another scalp for their growing collection.
Rebel Spinners v Tickle My Timber
Tickle My Timber won the toss and elected to field, a decision that seemed to be the wrong one as Spinners openers James O'Sullivan and David Campbell kept the TMT bowlers at bay as well as keeping the scoreboard ticking over. Both made half centuries, O'Sullivan top scored with 80 and Campbell helped himself to 59 as the two put on an opening stand of 143. The Fall of Campbell's wicket however changed the game as the Spinners collapsed in a heap, losing 10/64 tp be bowled out for 207 in the 46th over. Phillip Lidgerwood was the chief destroyer, taking 5/40 off 8 overs.
The TMT run chase started fairly enough but they would soon find themselves in huge trouble at 5/65. Captain Jack Hogan set about a one man rescue mission as he hit 67 but in the end he was left with too much responsibily as noone seemed willing to make runs with him. When he fell the TMT hopes ended and they were bowled out for 194 in the 44th over. Wickets were spread but it was Jack Kavanagh who posted the best figures of 4/36 as well as taking the vital scalp of Hogan to lead the Spinners to victory.
Golden C v Gunz n Rozez
Golden C won the toss and elected to bat and that soon proved to be a disastrous move. Golden C lost wickets at regular intervals as no batsmen seemed to want to take advantage of their good starts as they slumped to be bowled for just 143 in the 45th over. Krishnamurthy Rudraraju led a great all round bowling performance for Gunz n Rozez, posting figures of 3/26 off 8 overs.
Any hopes Golden C had of a fightback were soon dashed as Sanjay Manohari and Eric Lucas put on 103 for the second wicket. Lucas eventually fell for 41, Manohari continued all the way through to finish 68* as Gunz and Rozez cruised to an 8 wicket win with just under 14 overs to spare.
The Matchbox Matadors v Fletch's No Balls
The Matadors won the toss and elected to bat and while no one batsmen went on to post a huge innings for them. Enough Matadors got a start to enable them to post a very competitive total. The Matadors were eventually bowled out in the final over for 227, their top score of 33 shared by Robert Deem and Atul Suriyaprakash a testament to just how many Matadors got starts, Samuel Breman was the pick of the bowlers, posting figures of 3/40
After a shaky start the No Balls looked well in control as Anton Rethans and Peter Nye both fought to half centuries, Rethans with 87, Nye with 52. However the Matadors did well to hold them to close to the run rate and you always sensed that one breakthough would change things and when Nye fell panic set in to the No Balls side, triggering a collapse that would see them lost their final 8 wickets for 54 runs as they were bowled out for 205 in 48th over. Wilhelm Orange did the bulk of the damage, picking up 4/38 as the Matadors soon performed the tercio de muerte to run out 22 run winners.
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Kerala Warriors v Roo Boys!
Roo Boys! won the toss and elected to field under cloudy skies and put in a spirited bowling performance to restrict Kerala to 6/216 off their 50 overs. Byron Busbridge top scored with 68, ably supported by Gramakuta Sira with 41. A good spell of bowling from Captain Rana Naved who took 3/44 resricting the Warriors.
The run chase started well as both Kumara Jaseam and Renelle Furlonge helped themselves to half centuries but a middle order collapse in which Roo Boys! lost 6/50 left them on the brink at 7/162. Enter Naved again, ably supported by Rehmat Ali he belted 46 off just 39 balls to lead his side to the brink of victory. Ali and van den Hof knocked off the remaining runs as Roo Boys! escaped with a 2 wicket win with 13 balls to spare
The Brat Pack v Super Tigers 11
The Brat Pack faced a daunting task as they went on the road to take on the highly fancied Super Tigers 11. Captain Shane Gorman had no hesitation in batting first and openers Selwyn Bartrim and Samuel Ryan got the Pack off to a solid start, putting on an 81 run opening stand but when Bartrim was stumped on 41 the rot set in. The Brat Pack lost wickets at regular intervals and were eventually bowled out for 208 in the 48th over. Super Tigers were let down by an embarrassing 33 extras but were ably led in their attack by Elaine Anderton who took 3/35 off 9 overs.
The run chase was never really in doubt as opener Frederick Jones controlled the tempo on his way to an innings high of 88, only a stutter towards the end caused by three quick Freedom Mabothe wickets gave the home side any cause for concern and they duly wrapped up a five wicket win with 10 overs to spare.
Hammertown Warriors v John Howard's Coathangers
The Coathangers fielded first after Hammertown won the toss and couldn't capitalize on a good early start that had Hammertown struggling at 2/37. Keeper-Batsmen Derrick Potter carried a good bulk of the innings on his back as he hit 75, although he was well supported by Phil Noble's 48 as Hammertown went on to post a competitive 6/235 off their 50 overs. Hunter Deware was the only bowler to really get anything going for the Coathangers as he took 4/49 off his 10 overs.
The Coathangers were never in the hunt after Steve Goffet had them slumping to 3/28 in the 7th over. Cameron Greene and Lewis Rahmann tried to right the ship but when Goffet returned to remove Greene it was only a matter of time. The Coathangers lost their last 7 wickets for just 51 as they crashed to be all out for just 131 in the 38th over. Goffet finishing with figures of 6/33 as Hammertown lowered the boom on the Coathangers by 104 runs
Frankston XI v DazBurg's Greatness
A eager crowd turned up to Bayside Cricket Ground as Frankston hosted the Greatness. Frankston, undefeated against all FF challengers were in the field as Greatness Captain Jamshed Vidur elected to bat first, a decision that appeared to have backfired when their star Frank Crook fell cheaply to leave them 3/39 after 10 overs. A fightback from Vidur and Tony Bryant added some respectably, Vidur made 35 and Bryant 40 and a Demessie Saitoti cameo of 27 was also memorable, however a late order collapse where the Greatness lost their last 5 wickets for just 4 runs saw them bowled out for just 161, a total that didn't seem like it would be enough.
The Greatness bowlers were tight but luckless early as Shaggy Mushangazike controlled the pace of the Frankston run chase but when he fell LBW to Darren Rahmann for 26 Frankston lost their way. Edmund Taufel came back to take key wickets to leave Frankston on the ropes 6/86 before Eric Anderson was introduced into the attack at just the right moment to clean up the tail as Frankston were bowled out for 132 in the 40th over. Taufel finished with figures of 3/30 and was a deserving man of the match as "Fan Footy's Self Appointed Giant Killers" took another scalp for their growing collection.
Rebel Spinners v Tickle My Timber
Tickle My Timber won the toss and elected to field, a decision that seemed to be the wrong one as Spinners openers James O'Sullivan and David Campbell kept the TMT bowlers at bay as well as keeping the scoreboard ticking over. Both made half centuries, O'Sullivan top scored with 80 and Campbell helped himself to 59 as the two put on an opening stand of 143. The Fall of Campbell's wicket however changed the game as the Spinners collapsed in a heap, losing 10/64 tp be bowled out for 207 in the 46th over. Phillip Lidgerwood was the chief destroyer, taking 5/40 off 8 overs.
The TMT run chase started fairly enough but they would soon find themselves in huge trouble at 5/65. Captain Jack Hogan set about a one man rescue mission as he hit 67 but in the end he was left with too much responsibily as noone seemed willing to make runs with him. When he fell the TMT hopes ended and they were bowled out for 194 in the 44th over. Wickets were spread but it was Jack Kavanagh who posted the best figures of 4/36 as well as taking the vital scalp of Hogan to lead the Spinners to victory.
Golden C v Gunz n Rozez
Golden C won the toss and elected to bat and that soon proved to be a disastrous move. Golden C lost wickets at regular intervals as no batsmen seemed to want to take advantage of their good starts as they slumped to be bowled for just 143 in the 45th over. Krishnamurthy Rudraraju led a great all round bowling performance for Gunz n Rozez, posting figures of 3/26 off 8 overs.
Any hopes Golden C had of a fightback were soon dashed as Sanjay Manohari and Eric Lucas put on 103 for the second wicket. Lucas eventually fell for 41, Manohari continued all the way through to finish 68* as Gunz and Rozez cruised to an 8 wicket win with just under 14 overs to spare.
The Matchbox Matadors v Fletch's No Balls
The Matadors won the toss and elected to bat and while no one batsmen went on to post a huge innings for them. Enough Matadors got a start to enable them to post a very competitive total. The Matadors were eventually bowled out in the final over for 227, their top score of 33 shared by Robert Deem and Atul Suriyaprakash a testament to just how many Matadors got starts, Samuel Breman was the pick of the bowlers, posting figures of 3/40
After a shaky start the No Balls looked well in control as Anton Rethans and Peter Nye both fought to half centuries, Rethans with 87, Nye with 52. However the Matadors did well to hold them to close to the run rate and you always sensed that one breakthough would change things and when Nye fell panic set in to the No Balls side, triggering a collapse that would see them lost their final 8 wickets for 54 runs as they were bowled out for 205 in 48th over. Wilhelm Orange did the bulk of the damage, picking up 4/38 as the Matadors soon performed the tercio de muerte to run out 22 run winners.
Great write up ;)
Awesome write up BP. ;D
Disappointed with my result, but did play someone rating 160k.
Love the write ups BP!!! :D. Now I need some of that round-up me thinks :P.
End of over 9 (6 runs) - Hello(40-2). 191 runs required from 41 overs. RR 4.44 RRR 4.66
C. Jeffers 0 (1b) , R. Carney 11 (11b) , H. Salah 5-0-26-2
The second of my openers just got out. Looks close but Batting not a strong point for me.
nice win Hilly ;)
go the Wizards
leaders after round 1 ;D
no round up for my game BP :(
yes Go Wizards!
Hillly's Heroics Hello
Batting - Top Order: 9,730 9,107
Batting - Middle Order: 6,251 6,457
Batting - Tail: 3,012 3,485
Bowling - Seam: 8,124 (8) 8,850 (4)
Bowling - Spin: 9,720 (2) 9,736 (6)
Fielding/Keeping: 8,624 9,927
Overall: 141,048 149,394
Nice write up BP ;)
Must have taken some time...
Disappointed with my result considering I dominated the ratings.... I need an AR to help down the order with my batting.
You weren't finished at the time Hilly :p but just for you
Hillly's Heroics v Hello
The Heroics were sent in and began well with a 101 opening stand between Shaggy Ngilu and Quintin Bruce. Bruce was eventually dismissed for 37 while Ngilu continued to punish the Hello attack, finding an willing partner in Avindhya Thiagarajan along the way. Ngilu eventually fell for 92 and will kick himself for a loose shot with a century looming. From there wickets fell regularly and only some late over hitting from Thiagarajan, who would eventually fall for 51 got the Heroics up to a very competitive total of 230. Karmarkar Sreedhar doing the bulk of the damage with 5/44.
Hello's run chase was in trouble early and too much was left to Robert Carney to try and save Hello from defeat, Carney's innings of 90 was mastery at its finest but unlike the Heroics he had no support with only Collie Jeffers providing token resistance to the Heroics attack. When Carney's innings finally came to an end with the score on 185 it was only a matter of time for the Heroics and they duly wrapped things a short time later, bowling Hello out for 198. Hamza Salah was dangerous with his spell of fast bowling and ripped the heart out of the Hello top order on route to figures of 5/42, making him a deserving man of the match.
thanks BP
I need better Batsman :'(. Nice win Hilly.
But McFarlane and Habib have been out of serious form recently.
Quote from: Hellopplz on February 14, 2011, 05:32:22 PM
I need better Batsman :'(. Nice win Hilly.
But McFarlane and Habib have been out of serious form recently.
I need a better team.
Nice write up BP. Makes it very entertaining :)
Also fletch I wouldn't say 5k is dominating the ratings ;) I did out rate you in the spinning department and the batting tail, which helped me to a respectable score. Good game though. Hopefully I can win next week in the GC too :)
CF, I meant dominating in the sense that your spinners only took 1 wicket between them, and yet your Seam bowlers took the rest, and yet were beaten easily by mine, plus my batsmen who hung around for ages, but didn't score >:( outrated you too...
I aslo did a fielding check today for both of us, I excluded catches though. You were up 14-12, I was down 8-13, yet we were basically even with fielding.
I just can't explain the ME sometimes, that was all. The better team won on the day ;)
Yeah fair enough fletch, got no clue what my spinners were doing since I did set them on aggressive for one spell each yet they were easily my worst bowlers.
Hmm the ME does seem a little random at times, but I must be doing something right with my tactics because the last 3 friendlies I have played I have been out rated yet won all three. That also includes my qualifier for the world cup :)
I reckon 9 times out of 10 with the same tactics by both teams you would win and I just got lucky :)
Sometimes ratings mean absolutely nothing. Tactics play a very important role. I was probably too aggressive with my spinners, thus Kimber let in too many runs, etc.