Game 3 versus Southshore

A win that showed a lot of character...simply put. To defend 140 in a 20/20 is a challenge much less a 45 over contest. Hats off to the bowlers and the fielders...we left it all on the field and left with all the hardware (trophies).

Let's start from the top down...team leaders/ veterans first.

Paul - 7.0 (1.5 batting, 2.0 fielding, 2.5 bowling, 1.0 discretionary)
Fielding was slow and tired, but did not get tested too much luckily. Bowled economically and picked up two wickets, but it could be better. Run out with eight overs left to bat left us 20 runs short of a reasonable score.

Tanmay - 6.5 (0.5 batting, 2.5 fielding, 2.5 bowling, 1.0 discretionary)
Batting was sketchy. Bowled brilliant & miserly..unlucky to not get a few more wickets. Fielded as we know he can and motivated others well. Players should take note of his never say die attitude...it's contagious.

Tiki - 6.0 (0 batting, 2.0 fielding, n/a bowling, 4.0 discretionary)
Batting innings was his first disappointment of the season. Keeping was pretty good, but missed a few tough chances. Full discretionary for his consistent leading from the front on energy and will to win.

Wazza - 7.5 (0.5 batting, 3.0 fielding, 3.0 bowling, 1.0 discretionary)
Co-Man of the Match honors. Did the hard work to get some time at the crease batting and then gave it away foolishly. Fielding was solid. Bowling was incredibly effective as he decided to cut down his pace and executed the plan to full effect picking up 4 wickets. Picks up a 1.0 on discretionary for his great field presence in the win.

Chuck - 5.0 (0 batting, 3.0 fielding, 1.0 bowling, 1.0 discretionary)
Yorked like a school boy. Fielding was GREAT earning him Co-Man of the Match honors including that controversial catch. Bowling was sub par. Picks up the full discretionary points for his remarkable display in the field - catching and ground fielding.

Dalip - 5.5 (2.5 batting, 0 fielding, n/a bowling, 3.0 discretionary)
Got a 50...exactly 50, but the only batsman for both teams to do the trick. Dropped a crucial catch and looked like he was heading for the principal's office the rest of the time...slow and passive. Not his best day, but he clearly illustrated the value of an unorthodox aggressive bat at the top of the order.

Umair - 8.5 (2.0 batting, 2.5 fielding, n/a bowling, 4.0 discretionary)
Got a start (27 runs) then decided to ever so gently hit wicket. Fielding was good. He is the real surprise of the off-season and regular season so far...a shoe in for most improved player award if he can keep it up.

Atif - 7.5 (1.0 batting, 2.5 fielding, 3.0 bowling, 1.0 discretionary)
Bad decision given by umpire...bad reaction by player...enough said. Fielding was good as he hustled throughout and took a crucial catch. Bowling was simply brilliant in his second spell and he thoroughly deserved the winning wickets. A good day at the office for Atif.

Bala - 6.0 (0 batting, 2.5 fielding, n/a bowling, 3.5 discretionary)
Lost his wicket too suddenly AGAIN. Fielding was good. Loses half a discretionary point for not sticking on a bit longer in the middle as was needed.

Akhil R. - 3.0 (0 batting, 0 fielding, n/a bowling, 3.0 discretionary)
Running out the Captain due to a non-call...is a sure recipe for a short Titans career. Two dropped crucial sitters of catches has ensured he will get some time to ride the bench and rue his missed opportunities. Minimum discretionary points for appearing like a deer in the headlights throughout the game...wake up kid...yes you were playing for Titans XI...not south bombay preschool B team 3rd division...and no it was not nap time.

Akhil V. - 6.0 (0 batting, 2.0 fielding, n/a bowling, 4.0 discretionary)
As Jake would say...he was "in it to win it". Good energy throughout...not what we wanted from him with the bat though...getting bowled thanks to not knowing the rules. Yes you can kick the ball out after you play it...don't watch it hit slowly roll and hit your stumps. In fact, had I known you had no intention of kicking it out...I would have had time to run down and do the deed for you myself. Once again I say WE NEED BETTER EFFORTS FROM OUR YOUTH PLAYERS.

Walt nice fielding while subbing for the last session...and good overall support for the team.

Uvin great job with the scoring and team support!

Coach - 10.0 - your presence was felt throughout...you make us work harder and want to be better in everything we do. We are lucky to have you with us!

A good test of character that was. Have a beer and celebrate, but first say a prayer and thank God for keeping us undefeated and parting the clouds for bright sunshine after the rain shower.

3-0 & undefeated...what a nice start...yet still we continue to not play up to our potential.

Next game is this Sunday but who and where is still TBD.