Let's start from the top down...team leaders/ veterans first.
Tanmay - 3.5 (0 batting, 1.5 fielding, 1.5 bowling, 0.5 discretionary)
Batting was disappointing. Fielding was average. Getting three wickets was good, but giving 40 runs in 6 overs is very poor economy. Picks up a .5 on discretionary due to the guts to bat with an injured albeit an unsuccessful effort...it's good to show courage in front of one's team. In retrospect, he might regret not following his gut and batting first, but listening to his senior teammates was a good option also. Not a good day all in all for Tanmay.
Tiki - 6.0 (0 batting, 3.0 fielding, n/a bowling, 3.0 discretionary)
Got out to a full toss...sheesh. Fielding/ keeping in this case was awesome with a run-out, catch and close stumping opportunities. Picks up a 3.0 on discretionary due to ability to motivate others and constantly trying to lift his teammates all day long.
Wazza - 6.0 (0 batting, 3.0 fielding, 2.0 bowling, 1.0 discretionary)
Duck is only good curried or roasted. Fielding was awesome with a couple catches and some strong throws. Bowling was economical but we expect and need wickets from our big dog. Picks up a 1.0 on discretionary due to his increased verbals support for his younger teammates...we'll need more of that from everyone but especially from guys we all look up to...lol.
Rakesh - 2.0 (0 batting, 2.0 fielding, 0.0 bowling, 0.0 discretionary)
Run out early on in his innings for a duck...need to get faster or call better...player's choice. Fielding was average as he looked a touch slow. Bowling was essentially rubbish as he went for 51 runs with a solitary wicket in his six overs...might be decent in 20/20 stats but not here. Veterans need to pick their teams up when they're down...not contribute to the bleeding. For the record he looked good in the USSC six-a-side the next day...but that is not this blog.
Atif - - 2.5 (0 batting, 2.0 fielding, 0.5 bowling, 0.0 discretionary)
Scored 3 runs battign at #5 with lots of overs to go. Fielding was average as he looked a touch slow. Bowling was troubling the bastmen a bit, but he went wicketless for 42 runs in his six overse. Needs to learn to play his game and be mentally tough for his own sake and his team. Become the spine ofthe team Atif...you can do it and we could use some more spine in our middle order right now.
Umair - 8.5 (2.5 batting, 2.5 fielding, n/a bowling, 3.5 discretionary)
Very good knock given the parade of wickets on the other end...but better strike will be required to boost his score...29 runs in 20+overs at the crease is not ideal. Took a good catch to get rid of S. taylor in the deep...and looked confident in the outfield. Picks up all a bunch of discretionary points due to his resolve and application to put his head down when the ship was sinking and being the only Titan to reach double figures. Hard luck getting out the way he did with the youth mistake and the runner as he was looking set for a 50+.
Bala - 7.0 (0.5 batting, 2.5 fielding, 3.0 bowling, 1.0 discretionary)
Brought some good intent to the crease with the bat but his technical flaws got the better of him Fielding was above average. Bowling was potentially match winning with 4-29 as he turned the game back our way. He gets the discretionary point for turning the bowlign innings in our direction...otherwise they could have easily posted 200+ again on us.
Akhil - 3.0 (1.0 batting, 0.0 fielding, n/a bowling, 2.0 discretionary)
Get used to comign not out...I want to see that all seaosn long if you ever get to bat. Does not belong in Titans XI as a fielder...yet. It's just a lack of catching repetitions and therefore having the self belief/ confidence on completing most catches. 50% on dsicretionary points mainly because he's doing nothign to say he belongs in the first team. Take you catches young man...as they say catches win matches.
Gowtham- 0.5 (0 batting, 0.0 fielding, n/a bowling, 0.5 discretionary)
Duck. Fielding was horrible. Get's .5 discretionary point for turning up on time and being one more body on the field although I think Uvin might have done better. Right now Gowtham is a total liability but he has serious potential...so...it's up to him to sort himself out.
Walt - 2.0 (0.5 batting, 0.5 fielding, n/a bowling, 1.0 discretionary)
Got off the mark and scored his debut run for Titans...unfortunately that was the only run. Fielding was very poor due to fitness, speed and dropped catch. Get's 1.0 discretionary point for almost pouching a tough one at square leg and giving a good effort all round. He knows he needs time and practice to work out his issues and I expect he will make strides this years.
Avinash - 3.5 (1.5 batting, 0.0 fielding, n/a bowling, 2.0 discretionary)
Looked solid with the bat until he got out. Made a huge blunder with the runner situation to run-out the in form batsman Umair. Fielding was very poor due to fitness and speed. Get's 2.0 discretionary point for seemingly being pretty confident, cool and collected. Unlike some of our other youth he looked prepared to play with the big boys and do his best...not sure how to describe the positive vibe I got from him but it was evident.
This BLOG will not count towards the tits...regular season blogs will. Thank goodness for most of you..not our best effort.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Titans Vs USSC
Warren - 5.5
Bowled a great opening spell, but sprinkled in a bunch of wides to end up with 3-33 in 7 overs. Got a lot of swing and troubled every batsman facing him. Was solid in the field. A rare failure with the bat as he got out backing up to a yorker. Needs to practice strokes through the leg side.
Paul - 3
Bowled decently well, but gave up 6 an over for no wickets. Not an ideal bowling performance from the skipper. Dropped a straightforward chance at midoff. Swung at the ball in a rather ungainly manner to make only 4 runs. Might have had a better outing if he had let the strokes come to him rather than trying to cart everything over midwicket.
Rakesh - 6.5
2-36 in 7 overs was a little more expensive than the team would have preferred or expected off an excellent spell of swing bowling. He picked it up after the first over where he bowled 8 wides and got two wickets of two beautiful deliveries. The only batsman to push the bowlers on the back foot. Scored 19 runs but needed to stay on.
Tanmay - 5.5
Looked good with the bat, but could not get going and got out trying to go hard at a spinner. Dropped a catch looking into the sun after he called for it. Bowled as his miserly self and deserved more than one wicket. 7-2-26-1 were pretty good for the day.
Atif - 5.5
Bowled with nice flight and guile to pick up 2-22 in 4 overs. Looked decent with the bat, but got run out shortly after the break. Needs to work on his running between the wickets and calling.
Chucky - 2
Dropped a chance at long on and bowled two overs for no wickets, giving away 14 runs. Made only 8 runs and got out playing an unnecessary lofted stroke while chasing a relatively small target.
Umair - 2
Dropped a chance with the sun being in his eyes. Looked good with the couple of strokes he played, but got out early for just a solitary run.
Prateek - 7
Dropped a chance off Atif after doing the hard part of adjusting to the edge. A smart stumping and two alert run outs added to some decent work to the swing bowlers early on. Batted defensively to get to 22 runs and got run out after having taken the time to settle in. Needs to embrace the "small ball" principles.
Bala - 4
Showed some of his quickness in the outfield while trying to escape the sprinklers. Displayed some batting prowess before he got run out, although he did not get to double figures.
Gowtham - 2
Was absent minded at a couple of occaisions while fielding. Also had trouble with his throws as he kept rushing them. Did not get much opportunity to bat and was 0 not out at the end of the innings.
Akhil - 4
After dropping the oppositions highest scorer, Akhil's day in the field got much better as he affected two runouts and had some sharp stops. Did not bat particularily well and got bowled for 2 runs.
Result - Titans lost by 73 runs.
Bowled a great opening spell, but sprinkled in a bunch of wides to end up with 3-33 in 7 overs. Got a lot of swing and troubled every batsman facing him. Was solid in the field. A rare failure with the bat as he got out backing up to a yorker. Needs to practice strokes through the leg side.
Paul - 3
Bowled decently well, but gave up 6 an over for no wickets. Not an ideal bowling performance from the skipper. Dropped a straightforward chance at midoff. Swung at the ball in a rather ungainly manner to make only 4 runs. Might have had a better outing if he had let the strokes come to him rather than trying to cart everything over midwicket.
Rakesh - 6.5
2-36 in 7 overs was a little more expensive than the team would have preferred or expected off an excellent spell of swing bowling. He picked it up after the first over where he bowled 8 wides and got two wickets of two beautiful deliveries. The only batsman to push the bowlers on the back foot. Scored 19 runs but needed to stay on.
Tanmay - 5.5
Looked good with the bat, but could not get going and got out trying to go hard at a spinner. Dropped a catch looking into the sun after he called for it. Bowled as his miserly self and deserved more than one wicket. 7-2-26-1 were pretty good for the day.
Atif - 5.5
Bowled with nice flight and guile to pick up 2-22 in 4 overs. Looked decent with the bat, but got run out shortly after the break. Needs to work on his running between the wickets and calling.
Chucky - 2
Dropped a chance at long on and bowled two overs for no wickets, giving away 14 runs. Made only 8 runs and got out playing an unnecessary lofted stroke while chasing a relatively small target.
Umair - 2
Dropped a chance with the sun being in his eyes. Looked good with the couple of strokes he played, but got out early for just a solitary run.
Prateek - 7
Dropped a chance off Atif after doing the hard part of adjusting to the edge. A smart stumping and two alert run outs added to some decent work to the swing bowlers early on. Batted defensively to get to 22 runs and got run out after having taken the time to settle in. Needs to embrace the "small ball" principles.
Bala - 4
Showed some of his quickness in the outfield while trying to escape the sprinklers. Displayed some batting prowess before he got run out, although he did not get to double figures.
Gowtham - 2
Was absent minded at a couple of occaisions while fielding. Also had trouble with his throws as he kept rushing them. Did not get much opportunity to bat and was 0 not out at the end of the innings.
Akhil - 4
After dropping the oppositions highest scorer, Akhil's day in the field got much better as he affected two runouts and had some sharp stops. Did not bat particularily well and got bowled for 2 runs.
Result - Titans lost by 73 runs.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Intra-squad 20/20 - 2 innings.
Chucky - 7.5
Made a terrific 50 not out in the second innings and bowled two excellent overs in the first innings. Got out being too adventurous off Coach's bowling. His bowling dropped considerably after the first two overs and was disappointing after taking the first two wickets. Dropped a hard chance at midwicket also.
Umair - 5
Showed a lot of promise with a well made 35 in the first innings. Two lovely strokes of Wazza over the offside field showed his confidence. Did not show the same form in the second innings. His bowling was way off the mark and number of good deliveries could be counted on one hand. Needs to learn how to adjust to lefty-righty combination.
Dalip - 6
Got outsmarted by Coach in the first innings to score just 18. Hit 40 controlled runs in the second innings. A marked improvement in his temprament as far is pciking the right balls to hit goes. Dropped a straightforward chance that ended up going for four. Needs to start bringing the focus being learnt in batting to his fielding also.
Atif - 2
Dropped a couple of chances, one of shich ended up hitting him in is nither regions. A total of only 10 runs in both innings and just 1 wicket in both innings combined. His bowling does seem to be getting back to its prime. He troubled some batsmen later in the day but the lack of results should push him further.
Paul - 5.5
A very aggressive 21 not out to wrap up the first innings, followed by a dissapointing crossbatted swing that resulted in a duck in the second innings. Terrific bowling performance under 4 an over taking two wickets. Was slow in the field on a few occaisions, but showed his safe hands with a couple of good high catches.
Dilshan - 2
A dissapointing day behind the stumps for Dilchans. Lots of byes and a couple of easy chances missed. A duck in the second innings was preceded by 8 runs in the first innings including a 4. His batting is coming along but keeping still needs a lot of work.
Avinash - 4
No runs in the first inning, got to 6 runs before going down the track to a good ball. Had one expensive over in the second innings and needs to put in some work on that front. His fielding was decent but needs to work on his mobility a little.
Walt - 3.5
Did not bat in the first innings and got 12 runs with a couple of of nice shots in the second. His fielding was below par. Stationed in the outfield, he let a couple go through him for 4. He did have a couple of good throws from the boundary.
Akhil V. - 3
Picked up 2 wickets int he second innings but was expensive at the same time. Was expensive in the first innings also at 10 an over. Scored just 4 runs in his only outing. Needs to practice a lot if he plans to threaten batsmen in the future. Dropped a chance that he should have latched onto after doing the hard work.
Akhil R - 4
Only 1 wicket in the two innings, but a touch expensive. Not as expensive as his namesake, but did give Gowtham some problems. Needs to work on his length as he is bowling too short right now. Only a solitary run before he fell to Asif.
Uvin - 2
Not out without facing a ball in his only outing. Sloppy in the field and inconsistent with the throws as the second was always on during his throws.
Wazza - 7
Made the most runs on the day with 37 in innings one and 44 not out in innings 2 to see the team through. The dissapointment came with the ball. 7 overs for 45 runs for no wickets is not Wazza-like and is obviously a blip in the performance of the most consistent Titan bowler. He also dropped an easy catch although looking straight into the sun.
Prateek - 8
Did the hard working of playing himself in and threw it away after that in the first innings. Made good on the promise in the second innings with a 51. Had a good day behind the stumps with 4 stumpings. He dropped a simple chance which was just too painful for everyone to watch.
Richie - 6
35 well made runs in his only outing. Had a rough time with the ball despite a decent bowling style giving up 25 runs in 3 overs without a wicket. Decent in the field and an example to the youngsters.
Tanmay - 4
19 runs in the first innings followed by a dissapointing 5 in the second. Bowled well at 4 an over to pick up one wicket, could have had more but had a few chances dropped. Dropped a regulation chance at mid wicket, but was otherwise good in the field.
Jacob - 3.5
Not out in both the innings with just 2 runs to his name. Was not able to push the rate when needed in the first innings, but showed good temprament by plating straight. Dropped an easy chance, but took a good running catch to make up for it.
Gowtham - 3
looked impressive with the ball till Dalip took a liking to him. Dropped 3 to 4 chances in the field. His batting looked shaky in his only outing. Playing out a maiden from Akhil Reddy to get to just 7 runs during his stay.
Antoine - 8
After an 8 an over spell for no wickets in the first innings, Antoine turned it on in the second innings to pick up 4-15 from his second innings spell. He should have had at least 2 more wickets with the safest fielders in the side dropping two simple catches. Batting never clicked as he struggled against the pace bowlers to score a duck in his only outing.
Coach - 7
2-15 off 4 overs in a first inning spell that accounted for Chucky and Dalip. Coach was at his sharpest in the first inning. Did not get a chance to bat. his bowling fell off a biut in the second innnings when both Chucky and Dalip were able to counter him.
Asif - 6.5
Had little luck with the bat and fielded decently taking a nice catch to get rid of Dalip. Asif's most impressive facet was his bowling in the death that accounted for 3 wickets in total. Able to generate some rip and swing off a short runup, Asif showed the potential to be a strike bowler for the side.
Bhavin - 3.5
Bowled very inconsistently to pick up two wickets. His bowling went from horrible to great within a matter of deliveries. Needs a lot of practice in order to become a regular. Had no clue when got bowled by a simple off break from Atif. Fielding was ok, but throws seem to be a problem.
Ray - 2
Did not bat in innings 1 and opened the second innings to score a duck, getting out in the first over. Fielding was ok with no marked problems on the ground.
Akaash - 7.5
Did not get a chance to bat, but was probably the most consistent fielder on the skipper's side. Lots of enthusiasm in getting to the ball and some impressive and unexpectedly good throws. Showed up some of the senior members in the side in terms of fielding. Showed signs of a bright future ahead.
Made a terrific 50 not out in the second innings and bowled two excellent overs in the first innings. Got out being too adventurous off Coach's bowling. His bowling dropped considerably after the first two overs and was disappointing after taking the first two wickets. Dropped a hard chance at midwicket also.
Umair - 5
Showed a lot of promise with a well made 35 in the first innings. Two lovely strokes of Wazza over the offside field showed his confidence. Did not show the same form in the second innings. His bowling was way off the mark and number of good deliveries could be counted on one hand. Needs to learn how to adjust to lefty-righty combination.
Dalip - 6
Got outsmarted by Coach in the first innings to score just 18. Hit 40 controlled runs in the second innings. A marked improvement in his temprament as far is pciking the right balls to hit goes. Dropped a straightforward chance that ended up going for four. Needs to start bringing the focus being learnt in batting to his fielding also.
Atif - 2
Dropped a couple of chances, one of shich ended up hitting him in is nither regions. A total of only 10 runs in both innings and just 1 wicket in both innings combined. His bowling does seem to be getting back to its prime. He troubled some batsmen later in the day but the lack of results should push him further.
Paul - 5.5
A very aggressive 21 not out to wrap up the first innings, followed by a dissapointing crossbatted swing that resulted in a duck in the second innings. Terrific bowling performance under 4 an over taking two wickets. Was slow in the field on a few occaisions, but showed his safe hands with a couple of good high catches.
Dilshan - 2
A dissapointing day behind the stumps for Dilchans. Lots of byes and a couple of easy chances missed. A duck in the second innings was preceded by 8 runs in the first innings including a 4. His batting is coming along but keeping still needs a lot of work.
Avinash - 4
No runs in the first inning, got to 6 runs before going down the track to a good ball. Had one expensive over in the second innings and needs to put in some work on that front. His fielding was decent but needs to work on his mobility a little.
Walt - 3.5
Did not bat in the first innings and got 12 runs with a couple of of nice shots in the second. His fielding was below par. Stationed in the outfield, he let a couple go through him for 4. He did have a couple of good throws from the boundary.
Akhil V. - 3
Picked up 2 wickets int he second innings but was expensive at the same time. Was expensive in the first innings also at 10 an over. Scored just 4 runs in his only outing. Needs to practice a lot if he plans to threaten batsmen in the future. Dropped a chance that he should have latched onto after doing the hard work.
Akhil R - 4
Only 1 wicket in the two innings, but a touch expensive. Not as expensive as his namesake, but did give Gowtham some problems. Needs to work on his length as he is bowling too short right now. Only a solitary run before he fell to Asif.
Uvin - 2
Not out without facing a ball in his only outing. Sloppy in the field and inconsistent with the throws as the second was always on during his throws.
Wazza - 7
Made the most runs on the day with 37 in innings one and 44 not out in innings 2 to see the team through. The dissapointment came with the ball. 7 overs for 45 runs for no wickets is not Wazza-like and is obviously a blip in the performance of the most consistent Titan bowler. He also dropped an easy catch although looking straight into the sun.
Prateek - 8
Did the hard working of playing himself in and threw it away after that in the first innings. Made good on the promise in the second innings with a 51. Had a good day behind the stumps with 4 stumpings. He dropped a simple chance which was just too painful for everyone to watch.
Richie - 6
35 well made runs in his only outing. Had a rough time with the ball despite a decent bowling style giving up 25 runs in 3 overs without a wicket. Decent in the field and an example to the youngsters.
Tanmay - 4
19 runs in the first innings followed by a dissapointing 5 in the second. Bowled well at 4 an over to pick up one wicket, could have had more but had a few chances dropped. Dropped a regulation chance at mid wicket, but was otherwise good in the field.
Jacob - 3.5
Not out in both the innings with just 2 runs to his name. Was not able to push the rate when needed in the first innings, but showed good temprament by plating straight. Dropped an easy chance, but took a good running catch to make up for it.
Gowtham - 3
looked impressive with the ball till Dalip took a liking to him. Dropped 3 to 4 chances in the field. His batting looked shaky in his only outing. Playing out a maiden from Akhil Reddy to get to just 7 runs during his stay.
Antoine - 8
After an 8 an over spell for no wickets in the first innings, Antoine turned it on in the second innings to pick up 4-15 from his second innings spell. He should have had at least 2 more wickets with the safest fielders in the side dropping two simple catches. Batting never clicked as he struggled against the pace bowlers to score a duck in his only outing.
Coach - 7
2-15 off 4 overs in a first inning spell that accounted for Chucky and Dalip. Coach was at his sharpest in the first inning. Did not get a chance to bat. his bowling fell off a biut in the second innnings when both Chucky and Dalip were able to counter him.
Asif - 6.5
Had little luck with the bat and fielded decently taking a nice catch to get rid of Dalip. Asif's most impressive facet was his bowling in the death that accounted for 3 wickets in total. Able to generate some rip and swing off a short runup, Asif showed the potential to be a strike bowler for the side.
Bhavin - 3.5
Bowled very inconsistently to pick up two wickets. His bowling went from horrible to great within a matter of deliveries. Needs a lot of practice in order to become a regular. Had no clue when got bowled by a simple off break from Atif. Fielding was ok, but throws seem to be a problem.
Ray - 2
Did not bat in innings 1 and opened the second innings to score a duck, getting out in the first over. Fielding was ok with no marked problems on the ground.
Akaash - 7.5
Did not get a chance to bat, but was probably the most consistent fielder on the skipper's side. Lots of enthusiasm in getting to the ball and some impressive and unexpectedly good throws. Showed up some of the senior members in the side in terms of fielding. Showed signs of a bright future ahead.
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