And so it begins...the predictable loss # 1 was far from unexpected. With the First XI players not attending practice and the batting scores steadily declining with each game...the latest losing tally of 81 runs was inevitable. What happens next is anyone's guess. Will the Titan's recover or will they continue to stumble.
Please notice the AGAIN AGAIN text in this blog...we need to learn from our mistakes and try to improve guys.
Let's start from the top down...team leaders/ veterans first.
Paul - 8.5 (2.0 batting, 2.5 fielding, 3.0 bowling, 1.0 discretionary)
Fielding was OK. Bowled economically and picked up three timely wickets..with four catches that went begging. Coming not out was predictable.
Tanmay - 4.0 (1.5 batting, 1.5 fielding, 0 bowling, 1.0 discretionary)
Got a rough decision batting. Fielding was a bit slow as he did not get to one early that was in the air for a while. Bowling went for 9 an over with no wickets. A less than ordinary day for the Vice but pciks up the 1.0 discretionary point for playing hurt.
Tiki - 6.0 (0 batting, 3.0 fielding, n/a bowling, 3.0 discretionary)
Batting was poor application AGAIN. Keeping was GREAT . Loses a discretionary point for his batting woes...three innings in a row now without real runs.
Wazza - 6.0 (1.0 batting, 3.0 fielding, 2.0 bowling, 0 discretionary)
Did some hard work at the crease batting to get to double figures and AGAIN gave it away. Fielding was great. Bowling was a bit off as the batsman hit out a bit more than usual and ended with 2 wickets but over 7 economy. No discretionary points earned as the poor batting display is becoming a habit.
Chuck - 5.5 (0 batting, 2.5 fielding, n/a bowling, 3.0 discretionary)
One run from our most decorated batsman...AGAIN a crap score. Fielding was good but he dropped a tough one. Picks up the one less discretionary point for his turning up AGAIN with no practice and no apparent remedy for his batting woes.
Dalip - 5.5 (0 batting, 2.5 fielding, n/a bowling, 3.0 discretionary)
Did nothing of mention on the day...2/5 successes with the bat though is still slightly better than last years 1/3 ratio. He needs to stay focused and hit back for us at the top in upcoming games.
Umair - 8.0 (2.5 batting, 2.5 fielding, n/a bowling, 3.0 discretionary)
Double figures AGAIN this time top scoring though with 20. Fielding was OK. Loses a discretionary point for not carrying his bat a bit further..past the 50 mark after getting a start AGAIN, but on the day easily our best batsman.
Atif - 7.5 (2.0 batting, 2.5 fielding, n/a bowling, 3.0 discretionary)
Finally got some runs but gave it away after getting a start. He should have realized that a longer partnership with the skipper could have been match winning.
Bala - 5.5 (0 batting, 2.5 fielding, n/a bowling, 3.0 discretionary)
Lost his wicket too suddenly AGAIN to a yorker AGAIN. Fielding was good. Loses a full discretionary point for not sticking on a bit longer in the middle as was needed...AGAIN.
Rakesh - 3.5 (.5 batting, 0 fielding, n/a bowling, 3.0 discretionary)
Looked good for his 8 runs but once AGAIN flattered to deceive with the bat. Fielding match losing variety with a straight forward catch dropped and later one landing less than 15 feet away not even attempted nor judged properly.
Gowtham - 4.5 (0 batting, 1.5 fielding, n/a bowling, 3.0 discretionary)
His fielding was still a touch slow. Batting was a huge disappointment after all the talk he inspired to be picked on his batting improvement. Nowhere near ready for game day...lots of issues both physical and mental to work through with this youth, but he still has the potential to turn that around...but when is the question.
Akhil R decent job sub fielding for Wazza.
Walt, Uvin & Dilly great job with the scoring and team support!
Coach - Thanks for the meaningful comments after the match.
4-1...is a very misleading record. The way we have batted for the last 3-4 games we could easily be 1-4.
Next game is this week versus India United at our Miramar Regional - North ground.
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