Chucky - 7.5
Had a good knock of 42 runs and got out completely against the run of the play. Played some nice strokes on both sides of the wickets. Fielding was as good as ever, took a tricky stumping chance on the first ball he took over the gloves. Game would have looked different had he carried on.
Dalip - 2
One ball six, next ball out. The short of a length ball seems to be troubling him. His fielding was slow in parts and could have stopped a couple of boundaries.
Prateek - 8
Got some batting form back with 32 runs and then misjudged the length of a delivery when looking completely set. Started the fall of wickets by stumping the opening batsman. Took a high catch off of Tanmay's bowling after that. Picked up a wicket the first ball he bowled. Needed to carry on with the bat to make a game of it.
Rakesh - 2
Tried one stroke too many to get out for 11 runs. Dropped an early but tough chance at gully and took one later in the game. He seems to be working on his fielding, and there is definitely room for improvement there.
Atif - 1
Got bowled for 1 run when consolidation was needed. Atif was also pretty ineffective with the ball and was not able to step up his game when it was needed. His fielding is getting better, but is still slow enough to give up a double when the opposition expects a single.
Tanmay - 7
Failed with the bat, but came back really strong with the ball. Except for a bad last over there was no respite for he batsmen during his spell. Took three top order wickets to give the team a chance in the game. His intensity in the field was high as usual.
Alan - 3
Not much came from his bat as he was not able to do a repeat of last week. Did not get a chance with the ball. Alan was slow to get down to the ball a couple of times, although his speed in the field might be hard to improve, his form while fielding can definitely be made more effective.
Paul - 1
Nothing with the bat as he got out to a horrid stroke away from the body. Started off proceedings with the ball in an ineffective fashion. His fielding should be an example to others in the team that are out of shape as his effort makes up for it.
Warren - 6
Got bowled for a duck and needs to work on playing spinners. His bowling was fiery, but failed to get wickets. Bowled with a lot of heart and was unlucky on a couple of occasions with a couple of very close shouts. A very good bowling effort that went unrewarded.
Dave - 4
Was not out on 2 at the end of the innings. Showed some decent work in the field. He is going to be an asset going forward as his infield fielding is getting quicker.
Coach - 2
Stuck around with the bat for a little bit and then got out trying to hit over the infield. Bowled one over that was largely ineffective. His fielding is probably better than a couple of much younger guys out on the field.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Titans Vs Leewards
Chucky - 4.5
Got a good start and was looking set for a big score when he hit one straight to cover point. He is one batsman definitely expected to carry on after reaching the 20s. His fielding was sharp as usual.
Dalip - 6.5
Made 36 out of his 44 runs in boundaries. Was well set when he was runout (controversially). Made full use of the slow pitch, waited on the short ones and went down the track to the full ones. Could have made it two 50s in a row, but missed out. His fielding did not have much to write about.
Prateek - 5.5
Bad start to the day, getting out playing away from the body for 3 runs. The day turned much better in the field. Started the collapse for the opposition with some quick work to get the runout. Followed that up with two stumpings off of Coach's bowling. Needs to step up his batting like the rest of the batsmen in the top order.
Rakesh - 5
30 well made runs, but then gave it away when a big score was his for the taking. His fielding was a touch disappointing, seemed to have lost concentration multiple times while fielding, especially after the rain break. There were also a couple of skiers, that he could probably have gotten to and taken.
Atif - 9
Highest scorer on the day. A well paced and stroke filled 73, including 3 big sixes. The lefty looked confident in his strokes but was shaky with his running, hence there is room for improvement. There was more to come as he wrapped up the tail with 2-0-9-3 spell. Kept it much simpler this week as compared to last Sunday and that paid off. Great job.
Alan - 7
Was sent in to keep the high tempo of the scoring going after Dalip fell. Started off perfectly with a 4 and went on to make 34 runs at good pace. Bowled just one over for 6 runs before making way for the spinners. Dropped a simple high chance due to a dip in focus, but held on to another chance later.
Tanmay - 7
Made 21 runs to steady the innings after a couple of quick wickets, without letting the pace drop. Continued his great form with the ball to finish with the figures of 7-1-18-1. Very Miserly indeed. Was his aggressive self int he field and deterred the batsmen from taking quick singles or attempting to convert singles into doubles.
Paul - 6
Got 17 runs with singles and doubles to help carry the innings on. Bowled very well despite the groin injury to end with 3 an over economy rate. Also took a high chance at deep mid on with minimum fuss to get Coach his 3rd wicket.
Warren - 3
Not a great outing for Wazza. Made eight runs, including an incredible straight drive for 4. His bowling was off today, primarily as his approach to the crease was hindered by the depression just behind the wicket. went at over 6 an over, but picked up the important wicket of Trevor.
Yasir - 1
Terrible outing, but will have a chance to redeem himself next game. Got runout after skying the ball and surviving the drop catch. Bowling left a lot to be desired, 23 runs in 2 overs are not magical figures by far. Seemed out of match practice, but hopefully will bring better results next game.
Coach - 8
Ended the innings not out. Bowled an excellent spell of spin bowling to break the back of the middle order. Got 3 wickets of numbers 4,5 and 6 including Yankee the opposing captain. Bowled a good variety, fooling batsmen with both flight and turn. A good spell of spin bowling that was a joy to watch.
Got a good start and was looking set for a big score when he hit one straight to cover point. He is one batsman definitely expected to carry on after reaching the 20s. His fielding was sharp as usual.
Dalip - 6.5
Made 36 out of his 44 runs in boundaries. Was well set when he was runout (controversially). Made full use of the slow pitch, waited on the short ones and went down the track to the full ones. Could have made it two 50s in a row, but missed out. His fielding did not have much to write about.
Prateek - 5.5
Bad start to the day, getting out playing away from the body for 3 runs. The day turned much better in the field. Started the collapse for the opposition with some quick work to get the runout. Followed that up with two stumpings off of Coach's bowling. Needs to step up his batting like the rest of the batsmen in the top order.
Rakesh - 5
30 well made runs, but then gave it away when a big score was his for the taking. His fielding was a touch disappointing, seemed to have lost concentration multiple times while fielding, especially after the rain break. There were also a couple of skiers, that he could probably have gotten to and taken.
Atif - 9
Highest scorer on the day. A well paced and stroke filled 73, including 3 big sixes. The lefty looked confident in his strokes but was shaky with his running, hence there is room for improvement. There was more to come as he wrapped up the tail with 2-0-9-3 spell. Kept it much simpler this week as compared to last Sunday and that paid off. Great job.
Alan - 7
Was sent in to keep the high tempo of the scoring going after Dalip fell. Started off perfectly with a 4 and went on to make 34 runs at good pace. Bowled just one over for 6 runs before making way for the spinners. Dropped a simple high chance due to a dip in focus, but held on to another chance later.
Tanmay - 7
Made 21 runs to steady the innings after a couple of quick wickets, without letting the pace drop. Continued his great form with the ball to finish with the figures of 7-1-18-1. Very Miserly indeed. Was his aggressive self int he field and deterred the batsmen from taking quick singles or attempting to convert singles into doubles.
Paul - 6
Got 17 runs with singles and doubles to help carry the innings on. Bowled very well despite the groin injury to end with 3 an over economy rate. Also took a high chance at deep mid on with minimum fuss to get Coach his 3rd wicket.
Warren - 3
Not a great outing for Wazza. Made eight runs, including an incredible straight drive for 4. His bowling was off today, primarily as his approach to the crease was hindered by the depression just behind the wicket. went at over 6 an over, but picked up the important wicket of Trevor.
Yasir - 1
Terrible outing, but will have a chance to redeem himself next game. Got runout after skying the ball and surviving the drop catch. Bowling left a lot to be desired, 23 runs in 2 overs are not magical figures by far. Seemed out of match practice, but hopefully will bring better results next game.
Coach - 8
Ended the innings not out. Bowled an excellent spell of spin bowling to break the back of the middle order. Got 3 wickets of numbers 4,5 and 6 including Yankee the opposing captain. Bowled a good variety, fooling batsmen with both flight and turn. A good spell of spin bowling that was a joy to watch.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Titans Vs Ambassadors
Chucky - 6.5
Decent in the field, his presence at slip and short mid wicket contributed to the pressure. Batting was solid as ever, 28 not out to carry his bat and see the game through.
Dalip - 8
Took a skier of a catch and made it look easy. Played a gem of an innings, under no pressure, to deflate all hopes of the opposition. Played a good mix of conventional and original strokes to make 53. Should try to carry through, especially when chasing small targets.
Prateek - 6
Keeping was decent, although concentration started to flag later in the innings. Seemed like a fitness issue. Batting was decent. Made 12 not out to keep Chucky company at the end and finished the game off with a four.
Rakesh - 5
Did not get to display his wares, as the batsmen ahead of him chased down an easy target. Fielding was decent. He seems to be becoming a better fielder with each game and the captain can trust him with more responsibility in that area.
Atif - 7
Two wickets in the first over he bowled, including a first ball wicket. He has proven that he is a consistent enough bowler to confound the tailenders. Finished with 3 for 22 off 3 overs. Fielding had nothing much to complain about, but needs to get a little quicker in the field.
Paul - 7
An excellent opening spell, that went unnoticed because of the effort at the other end. 6-0-14-1 are pretty good figures while bowling with field restrictions. Did not relieve the pressure to complement Wazza's spell. Also took the last catch to finish the innings off. Would have had another wicket had Warren not dropped a catch he got to.
Tanmay - 6
Another decent bowling effort, 5-0-21-1. His two-face bowling persona, is commendable for its accuracy and will surely bring him wickets. His fielding also helped keep the pressure on.
Warren - 9.5
Took 5 wickets - all bowled in a devastating opening spell. Left the batsmen wafting at thin air with his pace and swing. Clipped the off-mid bail twice, but the coup-de-grace was the yorker that took the middle stump off and sent it flying 10 yards. The opposition had no coming back form there. Took a good running catch in the outfield. Would have had another wicket had Paul not dropped a catch he got to.
Dave - 5
Did not get to dol much, but his fielding in the covers area kept the batsmen on thier toes and there were very few quick singles taken. Keep up the good work.
Alan - 6.5
A fruitless albiet consistent spell from him. The unlcukiest bowler of the day. went past the outside edge umpteen times and the one he did get was not given by the umpire. Still finished with an economy of 2.6. Better luck next time Al.
Coach - 5
Even though he did not have any major active contributions on the field, but his presence helped a lot. He had a lot of posetive input and advice to offer to the captain and the bowlers. On field, he did stop sverything that came to him, did not get a chacne to bowl or bat and he hopes it stays that way.
Result - Titans CC beat Ambassador CC by 9 wickets
Decent in the field, his presence at slip and short mid wicket contributed to the pressure. Batting was solid as ever, 28 not out to carry his bat and see the game through.
Dalip - 8
Took a skier of a catch and made it look easy. Played a gem of an innings, under no pressure, to deflate all hopes of the opposition. Played a good mix of conventional and original strokes to make 53. Should try to carry through, especially when chasing small targets.
Prateek - 6
Keeping was decent, although concentration started to flag later in the innings. Seemed like a fitness issue. Batting was decent. Made 12 not out to keep Chucky company at the end and finished the game off with a four.
Rakesh - 5
Did not get to display his wares, as the batsmen ahead of him chased down an easy target. Fielding was decent. He seems to be becoming a better fielder with each game and the captain can trust him with more responsibility in that area.
Atif - 7
Two wickets in the first over he bowled, including a first ball wicket. He has proven that he is a consistent enough bowler to confound the tailenders. Finished with 3 for 22 off 3 overs. Fielding had nothing much to complain about, but needs to get a little quicker in the field.
Paul - 7
An excellent opening spell, that went unnoticed because of the effort at the other end. 6-0-14-1 are pretty good figures while bowling with field restrictions. Did not relieve the pressure to complement Wazza's spell. Also took the last catch to finish the innings off. Would have had another wicket had Warren not dropped a catch he got to.
Tanmay - 6
Another decent bowling effort, 5-0-21-1. His two-face bowling persona, is commendable for its accuracy and will surely bring him wickets. His fielding also helped keep the pressure on.
Warren - 9.5
Took 5 wickets - all bowled in a devastating opening spell. Left the batsmen wafting at thin air with his pace and swing. Clipped the off-mid bail twice, but the coup-de-grace was the yorker that took the middle stump off and sent it flying 10 yards. The opposition had no coming back form there. Took a good running catch in the outfield. Would have had another wicket had Paul not dropped a catch he got to.
Dave - 5
Did not get to dol much, but his fielding in the covers area kept the batsmen on thier toes and there were very few quick singles taken. Keep up the good work.
Alan - 6.5
A fruitless albiet consistent spell from him. The unlcukiest bowler of the day. went past the outside edge umpteen times and the one he did get was not given by the umpire. Still finished with an economy of 2.6. Better luck next time Al.
Coach - 5
Even though he did not have any major active contributions on the field, but his presence helped a lot. He had a lot of posetive input and advice to offer to the captain and the bowlers. On field, he did stop sverything that came to him, did not get a chacne to bowl or bat and he hopes it stays that way.
Result - Titans CC beat Ambassador CC by 9 wickets
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