Chucky - 9.5
The only reason he does not get a 10 is that he did not bring the game home. Did everything right. Bowled very well towards the end to pick up a wicket and be economical despite the short boundaries. Took a great one handed catch and had a stumping to his name. The masterpiece was yet to come. 113 peerless runs. A century studded with sixes and fours. Easily the man of the match, although he ended up on the loosing side.
Dalip - 6.5
The score-book reads 66466. Made 28 in 8 balls. The flying start was just what was needed. By his own admission, he should have come off when his wrist was hurting, instead he tried to force a stroke and got stumped off a pace bowler. With the short boundaries, this should have been his day.
Rakesh - 6
Bowled well on his comeback after an expensive first over. Ended with 6-0-40-1 which is decent for the ground. Dropped a relatively simple chance at short third man. Rakesh had 31 well made runs to his name, but a fifty from him would have sealed the game.
Paul - 4
Unlucky bowler with two drops on his bowling. Started well with a wicket in the first over, but things went downhill from there. Pitched a little too far up at times and got punished. Batting was a disappointment. Made 11 runs, but it was a lengthy stay at the crease giving Chucky support that was required.
Prateek - 1
Took a good low catch in the first over and that was the end of the heroics for the day. Dropped a regulation edge behind the stumps. Was taken for 32 runs off of 3 overs. Seemed to have had the batsmen in trouble sometimes, but there was enough loose stuff to relieve the pressure. Was given caught behind on the second ball he faced.
Ruchir - 4
Seems to have improved his fielding and there were no repeats of the embarrassments of the last game. Gave Chucky some support and had a decent partnership with him. The game was ideally suited for him and should have scored more than 17.
Warren - 7
Bowled a very good spell at 6 an over to pick up 3 wickets. Needs to control his wides. Wazza seems to be one of the safest hands on the boundary and he proved that by accepting a simple chance that came his way. Probably should have gone for another catch that fell short of him at mid-off. Scored 5 runs and lost his wicket by hitting a full toss straight to mid wicket.
Dave - 6
Took a good running catch off Wazza's bowling. Bowled pretty well till he went for some stick during his last over. Ended up going at 7 an over which is decent for St. George Park. Made 18 runs, which is better than the four guys who batted ahead of him. Lost his wicket at a crucial point in the game.
Coach - 7.5
A very good bowling performance as he ended up with 9-1-50-3, best figures of the day. He has rebounded very well from the last game. Batted with some gutso and stoic defense to occupy the crease for a good amount of time, but was eventually bowled for 7 runs.
Dilshan - 5.5
Lived up to expectations and seems to be coming along with his batting, despite the duck he scored. Had a couple of good stops and has become a better fielder over the past couple of months.
Josh - 4.5
Took an easy catch, but dropped a slightly tricky chance. He also had a couple of misfields to his credit, but is still one of the quickest guys in the infield. Was not out at 2 and shows signs of developing into an attacking batsman someday.
Result - Leewards Islands CC defeated Titans CC by 14 runs.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Chucky - 8
55 very well made runs. Brought up his 50 with a sweetly timed six over long off. His consistency and stroke play is an example to every one in the top order. Looked solid in defense and attincking strokeplay. Safely pouched a catch on the boundary. One of the more dependable fielders.
Dalip - 2
Got out for 3 by backing up too much and skying it to cover. Fielding was a touch lackadaisical as he let one through to the boundary from right under him and allowed the batsmen to convert a couple of twos into threes. Regardless his throws are one of the strongest in the team and that did earn us a run out.
Rakesh - 6.5
Played back and across the line to a full delivery to get bowled for 7. He came back extremely well with the ball. Bowled at three an over and picked up two wickets. Rakesh bowled a beautiful line and length, it is good to see him not try too hard and just put the ball on the spot. 2-15, great figures.
Paul - 7.5
Tried to steady the innings with a patient knock. Got 17 runs in about 20 overs that he batted and then threw it away when he had his eye in. Bowled a great opening spell, he started off with a bad over but finished with a figures of 9-0-33-0. Had the batsmen in trouble with the ball moving both ways. Very unlucky to not get a wicket.
Prateek - 6.5
A performance very similar to Rakesh's. Adjudged LBW to one going down leg, needs to learn to keep the pad away from the ball. Bowled with good flight and turn to end up with 2-14. Needs to work on bowling to left handers. Was solid with the gloves, dropped a hard chance after doing the hard work of getting to the ball.
Ruchir - 2
Looked good for a little bit but then was runout in a mix up with Paul. Two drops of relatively easy catches in the field were a disappointment. Those could have been game changing. He is agile in the field and will surely redeem himself.
Atif - 2
Got hurt early in his innings and scored 4 runs before throwing his wicket away. He was not able to repeat of last week's bowling performance. Just got one over to bowl and made no impact with the ball.
Sahel - 2
Lived up to 3-ball reputation by being bowled off the pads on the third ball he faced. Hogged Atif's catch and took it. He was getting great swing but had some problem controlling it. Bowled a decent spell till he bowled a costly last over. 5-0-45-0, not ideal send off figures.
Coach - 3
8 runs not out, and looked to play the entire set of overs out, but ran out of partners. His bowling was off today. Dragged a couple balls short and was taken for a few runs. 3-0-25-0. He was a shadow of himself, expect a much better performance in the upcoming games.
Dilshan - 3
Played down the wrong line to get bowled for a duck. Seems to be bringing the bat down straight though. Had a couple of bad moments in the field and at the same time a couple of good saves. Needs to work on his fielding.
Gowtham - 3
He was bowled for a duck, playing across the line. Needs to get closer to the ball, rather than backing up. His fielding was a little disappointing, primarily the getting to the ball part, it can result in him giving up a few extra runs in the field. His throws are strong though, and had a direct hit to his credit too.
Result - Ambassador SC (150 for 5) beat Titans CC(149 all out) by 5 wickets.
55 very well made runs. Brought up his 50 with a sweetly timed six over long off. His consistency and stroke play is an example to every one in the top order. Looked solid in defense and attincking strokeplay. Safely pouched a catch on the boundary. One of the more dependable fielders.
Dalip - 2
Got out for 3 by backing up too much and skying it to cover. Fielding was a touch lackadaisical as he let one through to the boundary from right under him and allowed the batsmen to convert a couple of twos into threes. Regardless his throws are one of the strongest in the team and that did earn us a run out.
Rakesh - 6.5
Played back and across the line to a full delivery to get bowled for 7. He came back extremely well with the ball. Bowled at three an over and picked up two wickets. Rakesh bowled a beautiful line and length, it is good to see him not try too hard and just put the ball on the spot. 2-15, great figures.
Paul - 7.5
Tried to steady the innings with a patient knock. Got 17 runs in about 20 overs that he batted and then threw it away when he had his eye in. Bowled a great opening spell, he started off with a bad over but finished with a figures of 9-0-33-0. Had the batsmen in trouble with the ball moving both ways. Very unlucky to not get a wicket.
Prateek - 6.5
A performance very similar to Rakesh's. Adjudged LBW to one going down leg, needs to learn to keep the pad away from the ball. Bowled with good flight and turn to end up with 2-14. Needs to work on bowling to left handers. Was solid with the gloves, dropped a hard chance after doing the hard work of getting to the ball.
Ruchir - 2
Looked good for a little bit but then was runout in a mix up with Paul. Two drops of relatively easy catches in the field were a disappointment. Those could have been game changing. He is agile in the field and will surely redeem himself.
Atif - 2
Got hurt early in his innings and scored 4 runs before throwing his wicket away. He was not able to repeat of last week's bowling performance. Just got one over to bowl and made no impact with the ball.
Sahel - 2
Lived up to 3-ball reputation by being bowled off the pads on the third ball he faced. Hogged Atif's catch and took it. He was getting great swing but had some problem controlling it. Bowled a decent spell till he bowled a costly last over. 5-0-45-0, not ideal send off figures.
Coach - 3
8 runs not out, and looked to play the entire set of overs out, but ran out of partners. His bowling was off today. Dragged a couple balls short and was taken for a few runs. 3-0-25-0. He was a shadow of himself, expect a much better performance in the upcoming games.
Dilshan - 3
Played down the wrong line to get bowled for a duck. Seems to be bringing the bat down straight though. Had a couple of bad moments in the field and at the same time a couple of good saves. Needs to work on his fielding.
Gowtham - 3
He was bowled for a duck, playing across the line. Needs to get closer to the ball, rather than backing up. His fielding was a little disappointing, primarily the getting to the ball part, it can result in him giving up a few extra runs in the field. His throws are strong though, and had a direct hit to his credit too.
Result - Ambassador SC (150 for 5) beat Titans CC(149 all out) by 5 wickets.
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