So we have begun and what a start it was, for some at least. Anna? That is some pivot girl! More on that later. For those of you who are new to my commentary let me fill you in on some history. I have no real knowledge of the sport. I had never seen a game until Michael dragged me to the West Indies to see the World Cup a few years back. With two kids running around and strange start times I don't see many of the games in the tournament. I try and follow the commentary on cricinfo when I can. So, when I sit down to write my recap of the day I look over the score card and make shit up. Frequently I use vocabulary that I know I've seen somewhere but I may or may not know what it means or if I am using it appropriately. My Mom thinks I'm brilliant, but then again she knows less than I do and, well, she's my Mom. My Mother-in-Law tells me I do a great job but frankly I think its more likely that she and Henry are just having a good laugh each evening. So, with that said, let me dazzle you with my witty banter, and you can ignore me if you like.
The opening match saw India trounce South Africa by 26 runs. India batted first and their openers must have been something to see - not me, I didn't see them, I was snoring at the time. But, I am sure no one in the right time zone could have slept through the openers. Sharma got 65 and the first century of the tournament went to Dhawan with 114. That set up India pretty nicely and after 50 overs they had posted a respectable 331 with 3 wickets to spare. Of note in the bowling arena, R. McLaren got 3 wickets! Well done Anna for choosing him as your captain. How do you do that? I mean no one has heard of this guy! How did he figure into your pivot?
So with 331 to chase South Africa took the field, or went out, or came up to bat, or something. Anyway, it was their turn to hit the ball. It started out rocky but then Peterson and de Villiers started to put up a fight. Neither one reached a century but they can at least hold their heads up. Then my man Faf comes in, or out or whatever. He was partnered with Miller for all of 3 minutes and he pulled a classic du Plessis. He hits the ball, screws up the hand signals, then when they are run out he lets Miller take the golden duck for him! Michael was not pleased with me for that one as Miller earned him -20. Its all part of the plan my love, all part of the plan. Enter McLaren who rallied late to 71 but SA still came up short. So well done India.
As for us: Anna is the news of day, her brilliant captain choice propelled her to the top of the worm and #4 overall in the world! Let me also take this opportunity to thank Anna for taking up worm detail, Michael is distracted with outdoor tables, pocket hole jigs, and sketch-up. And we love a good worm! Catherine and Katy S should also be congratulated on jobs well done followed not to far behind by Moira and James. Moira! take a screen shot cause I think this might be your highest placement yet. It may not be the sweaty teddy for you after-all!
Tomorrow is West Indies v. Pakistan. Should be a good one, enjoy!
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Katy, I love your commentary and you do it brilliantly - Henry and I only laugh at ourselves for choosing all the wrong players (well sometimes we cry). 'Took the field' is good; 'went out' means they go out before they come in which takes us back to that lovely story about cricket - do we still have that? Well done, Anna - 4th in the world is no mean feat!
ReplyDeleteYou have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man that's in the side that's in goes out, and when he's out he comes in and the next man goes in until he's out.
ReplyDeleteWhen they are all out, the side that's out comes in and the side thats been in goes out and tries to get those coming in, out. Sometimes you get men still in and not out.
When a man goes out to go in, the men who are out try to get him out, and when he is out he goes in and the next man in goes out and goes in. There are two men called umpires who stay out all the time and they decide when the men who are in are out.
When both sides have been in and all the men have gone out, and both sides have been out twice after all the men have been in, including those who are not out, that is the end of the game!
Wow, Anna! Amazing. You go, girl!!! Er, what is a pivot. And aren't I pleased at my position? Haven't the foggiest idea how I did it. No. What I mean is: I have a secret formula...
ReplyDeleteKaty you are brilliant, and so is Anna. James, where does that leave you?
ReplyDeleteI was a little let down about myself, but than I didn't have a full team playing. Strategy everyone, Strategy.
I'm starting to like this competition!
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