FanFooty Under 24 World Cup Discussion

[Bazinga]

The drinks cart is now making its way onto the field.

End of over 25 (5 runs) - Fletch's No Balls(89-4) RR 3.56
S. Tikolo 43 (80b) , G. Costanza 3 (11b) , W. McKenzie 8-0-29-1

Fletch won the toss on a uneven/hot and decided to bat first, and was off to the worst possible start losing a wicket on the first ball of the innings. He has lost wickets at regular intervals and his current batsman are trying to steady the ship.

Fletch vs Baz - FF U24 WC playoff for 1st

[CrowsFan]

End of over 28 (9 runs) - The Matchbox Matadors(152-2). 322 runs required from 22 overs. RR 5.43 RRR 14.64
G. Brayshaw 15 (15b) , P. Skinner 8 (9b) , K. Rudraraju 9-0-44-1

What a fun match this is against Sid. Unfortunately Sid played 4 players over the age limit and no youth so I will win even though I am getting smashed!

[CrowsFan]

Suspense in my game against Sid all the way to the finish! Ended up just missing out on picking up the win and losing by 192 runs  ::)

   Feeling Sheepish    The Matchbox Matadors
Batting - Top Order:    11,520    9,723
Batting - Middle Order:    7,425    7,329
Batting - Tail:    4,150    3,023
Bowling - Seam:    11,193 (6)    8,146 (6)
Bowling - Spin:    9,898 (4)    9,819 (4)
Fielding/Keeping:    11,514    9,184
Overall:    176,147    148,907

Well even though I lost I get the points haha.

Oh and congrats to Baz, the inaugural winner of the U24 World Cup :)

[Cicjose]

i don't think i would do this next season

[Fletch74]

Result: Ballpit Chaos won by 3 wickets

Ballpit Chaos Fletch's No Balls
Batting - Top Order: 7,361 8,295
Batting - Middle Order: 9,691 6,838
Batting - Tail: 4,255 4,100
Bowling - Seam: 10,049 (8) 9,824 (8)
Bowling - Spin: 8,611 (2) 13,060 (2)
Fielding/Keeping: 10,454 10,077
Overall: 161,144 155,417

So in the battle for U24 supremecy Baz takes the title ;) I knew as soon as I lost my 2 openers in the first 2 overs that I would lose. No way I could fight back from there with my weakened batting lineup.

Chose to play my > 24yo exceptional summary bowler over my > 24yo spec summary batsman, which probably costs me the game in the end. Well done Baz, you now are officially my bogey team >:( with a 4-0 record over me....

Man of the match: Sheldon Cooper (3 points), Shane Roberts (2), George Costanza (1)

Cooper (Baz) - 3/29, 1 catch & 32* (34)
Roberts (Baz) - 2/28 & 5* (6)
Costanza - 60 (82)

[Bazinga]

Thanks Fletch, it was a lot closer than what it looked at the end. I was very worried when I was 5/102 at drinks, but luckily I have two strong all-rounders and having good batting depth down to number 8 makes a big difference.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this comp, I look forward to holding it again next season with a few minor changes   :)

[Fletch74]

Thanks Fletch, it was a lot closer than what it looked at the end. I was very worried when I was 5/102 at drinks, but luckily I have two strong all-rounders and having good batting depth down to number 8 makes a big difference.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this comp, I look forward to holding it again next season with a few minor changes   :)

I think that's the difference between your side and mine is your batting depth. The closest I have to an AR is Jhappan and he is avg/spec and he comes in at 7. Something for me to look at for EOS.

[Bazinga]

Thanks Fletch, it was a lot closer than what it looked at the end. I was very worried when I was 5/102 at drinks, but luckily I have two strong all-rounders and having good batting depth down to number 8 makes a big difference.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this comp, I look forward to holding it again next season with a few minor changes   :)

I think that's the difference between your side and mine is your batting depth. The closest I have to an AR is Jhappan and he is avg/spec and he comes in at 7. Something for me to look at for EOS.

Both my all-rounders are my highest experienced players. It's amazing how often they consistently score runs down the order when needed. They are like gold in my team. Sheldon Cooper is also my highest summary batsman and he bats at 8   8)

[Maca24]

Congrats Baz!
Can't wait for next season so I can be a part of it  8)