Today's first match saw Scotland continue their domination of group B, beating PNG by 17runs. Scotland batted first ans put up a formidable 165/9. Berrington passed the half century mark and was cruising toward a full century but went out at 70. He had the most help by Cross with 45. PNG did manage a few wickets though, 4 credited to Morea and a 3 wicket haul for Cross. So PNG was chasing 165, PNG was playing no good and may just end up as personas no gratas if they are booted from this tournament with nothing to show. Vanua managed 47 but was caught out while trying to hit a boundary for his half century, other than that, meh, they went all out with 3 balls remaining. 4 wickets to Davey. Scotland top group B with 4 points, PNG 0
Bangladesh also seem to have shrugged off the sleep and beat Oman by 26 runs. Bangladesh put up 153 for Oman to chase. 64 coming from Naim and 42 from Al Hasan. 3 wickets a piece to B Khan and Butt. Heee heeee, I typed Butt, hee hee. Come on, a little giggle with your cricket news is good. I know Anna was chuckling. Anyway, I'm sure its a fine upstanding Omani name. Speaking of Oman, they tried to chase that 153 but couldn't. The only Omani of note in the batting department was J. Singh with 40. But 4 wicket haul to my captain Rahman. I was really excited about that till I realised everyone else was soaring past my with the captain choice of Al Hasan - he had a great day, 3 wickets to add to his 42 runs.
Tomorrow its back to group A action with a losers table (Namibia and the Netherlands) and a winners table (Sri Lanka and Ireland)
As for use, in addition to the Al Hasan crowd doing quite well, Sean's Chuddley Cannons have overtaken Henry's Chartham Strikers. Lots of cricket left to play.
Go Sean! There's still time to catch Grandma!
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