From the Pavilion

[CrowsFan]

End of over 9 (maiden) - The Matchbox Matadors(29-1). 147 runs required from 41 overs. RR 3.22 RRR 3.59
G. Warwick 12 (23b) , R. Deem 5 (6b) , N. O'Dwyer 5-1-15-0

Match could still go either way. If he gets a couple of quick wickets the match will be in his favour

[roo boys!]

     End of over 33 (1 run) - Roo Boys!(144-5). 123 runs required from 17 overs. RR 4.36 RRR 7.24
C. Feeqa 29 (34b) , J. Harrison 51 (78b) , D. Larter 7-0-21-1


Jesus Christ, terrible batting innings! Going to need something special from these two to win!

[Alex7089]

End of over 35 (1 run) - The Mighty Midgets(152-7). 106 runs required from 15 overs. RR 4.34 RRR 7.07
W. Elliott 1 (3b) , S. Byrne 8 (20b) , G. Vint 8-0-39-3

This guy is ranked 480 something in the world in SOD. Not sure if he played his full team (a lot of his guys are tired) but if I get this win it will be huge.

2 biggest contributors Shamim Otieno with 99* (I know right :o) and Graeme Vint with his 19* and 3fa. Finally repaying all the money I invested in him ;D

[roo boys!]

35.2   W   Townsend to Feeqa : [Yorker] Now there's no answer to that! Stunning delivery, a late-swinging yorker, and Feeqa's middle stump is out of the ground!
C. Feeqa b. D. Townsend 34 (41b 1x4 0x6) SR:82.93


NOO! Just lost the game because of that trigger talent >:(

[Alex7089]

36.4   W   Vint to S. Byrne : Slightly short and coming in with the angle, too good a delivery for S. Byrne, who fails to get bat on ball and is caught plumb in front of the stumps.
S. Byrne lbw b. G. Vint 15 (30b 1x4 0x6) SR:50.00

VINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

End of over 37 (maiden) - The Mighty Midgets(159-8). 99 runs required from 13 overs. RR 4.30 RRR 7.62
N. Semenya 0 (2b) , W. Elliott 1 (3b) , G. Vint 9-1-39-4

The kid has won me the game, what a performance.

[Alex7089]

That is 5 wickets for Vint!
38.2   W   Vint to Elliott : [catch] Elliott done in by a full toss! He plays it early and lobs back the ball to Vint who accepts it gleefully.
W. Elliott c & b. G. Vint 3 (8b 0x4 0x6) SR:37.50
This kid deserves a medal.

38.6   W   Vint to Chudasama : [catch] On the back foot, Chudasama pokes at the ball outside off stump. Out, and I doubt we'll see a worse shot than that today.
B. Chudasama c A. Collins b. G. Vint 0 (4b 0x4 0x6) SR:0.00
Picks up a lazy 6fa with 19* and a catch...AS a 20 y.o it is a fair effort.

[CrowsFan]

42.5   W   Pennefather to McEvoy : Pennefather's castled him!!! What a peach of a delivery. That's the sort of dismissal you cherish as a bowler. Good length and the ball seams in after pitching, leaving McEvoy for dead and the ball takes out middle stump. Well bowled son!
N. McEvoy b. E. Pennefather 44 (91b 3x4 0x6) SR:48.35

End of over 43 (2 runs) - The Matchbox Matadors(158-8). 18 runs required from 7 overs. RR 3.67 RRR 2.57
E. Ridge 0 (1b) , W. Orange 17 (25b) , E. Pennefather 7-1-25-1

Think that wicket just cost me the game!! Down to my number 9 and 10 batsmen...

43.3   .   O'Dwyer to Orange : [dropped] Hit fiercely back at the bowler, who flings out a hand but fails to grasp the chance.

Game would have certainly been over if he had been caught!

[Alex7089]

There is still hope CF :)

Feeling Sheepish   The Mighty Midgets
Batting - Top Order:   8,053   7,798
Batting - Middle Order:   6,874   8,919
Batting - Tail:   3,283   2,821
Bowling - Seam:   7,975 (6)   7,238 (5)
Bowling - Spin:   8,211 (4)   8,134 (5)
Fielding/Keeping:   8,156   7,458
Overall:   134,367   136,132

Slightly outrated yet a relatively dominant 92 run win on a crumbling. My orders may be improving :)

[roo boys!]

     End of over 40 (5 runs) - Roo Boys!(176-7). 91 runs required from 10 overs. RR 4.40 RRR 9.10
O. Nic Leach 1 (3b) , J. Harrison 64 (93b) , D. Townsend 10-1-53-1

I'm fairly sure I outrate this guy...bloody hell. All the batsman are out the window!

[CrowsFan]

Nice win Alex :)

End of over 45 (4 runs) - The Matchbox Matadors(167-8). 9 runs required from 5 overs. RR 3.71 RRR 1.80
W. Orange 22 (34b) , E. Ridge 3 (4b) , E. Pennefather 8-1-28-1

Still wary of a collapse, especially since one of the bowlers has the bouncer talent. I think I out rate this guy, but not sure to be honest

End of over 46 (6 runs) - The Matchbox Matadors(173-8). 3 runs required from 4 overs. RR 3.76 RRR 0.75
W. Orange 26 (38b) , E. Ridge 4 (6b) , N. O'Dwyer 8-1-29-0

Actually I think I am safe from here :)

[Alex7089]

Yeah I'm now sitting second on the ladder with the green arrow yet I rate the lowest in the league :P 3-2 aint bad given my ratings. Playing the unbeaten ladder leader next week and I'll probably get smashed :\

[roo boys!]

     End of over 44 (14 runs) - Roo Boys!(203-7). 64 runs required from 6 overs. RR 4.61 RRR 10.67
J. Harrison 82 (105b) , O. Nic Leach 10 (15b) , J. Terry 7-0-38-0


nice over, still need a few more of them though...

[CrowsFan]

The Matchbox Matadors won by 1 wicket  ;D

Very close game, was worried it would be a tie when Ridge fell and the scores were level, but Boraston picked up a single on his first ball to win us the game :)
Not a single one of my players scored a 50!

Man of the Match
3. Alex Taufel - his guy
2. Lennox Rowe - also his guy
1. John Boraston - took 3 for 32 from 10, was fitting he scored the winning run ;)

Match Ratings
PE Warriors    The Matchbox Matadors
Batting - Top Order:    9,841    8,100
Batting - Middle Order:    7,005    6,680
Batting - Tail:    3,448    4,899
Bowling - Seam:    8,310 (4)    9,443 (6)
Bowling - Spin:    9,803 (6)    10,986 (4)
Fielding/Keeping:    10,131    8,526
Overall:    154,150    149,690

Out rated by 5k but got the win. Have caused a fair few upsets so far this season in youths and seniors, so I think I am getting pretty good with tactics :)

[BratPack]

	chrisuzz	The Brat Pack
Batting - Top Order:	9,057	9,685
Batting - Middle Order:	6,785	8,173
Batting - Tail:	3,700	3,365
Bowling - Seam:	7,813 (10)	9,334 (8)
Bowling - Spin:	0 (0)	12,043 (2)
Fielding/Keeping:	8,311	9,567
Overall:	138,465	159,605

Pretty easy win in the end. Ryan made a century, Sangster and Roberts took 3 wickets apiece. Fatigue knocked the rating down a showerload though :/

[roo boys!]

46.2   1 W   Chilko to Harrison : Smart work from the fielder there and Harrison is run out comfortably.
J. Harrison run out (B. Eaton) 93 (111b 5x4 1x6) SR:83.78


Noooooooo! He played brilliantly, and was almost looking like guiding me home. Now it's basically over.

     End of over 47 (17 runs) - Roo Boys!(229-8). 38 runs required from 3 overs. RR 4.87 RRR 12.67
O. Nic Leach 24 (26b) , T. Stevenson 1 (1b) , E. Chilko 9-1-54-0