I really do not know what to say, and its difficult to speak anyway since I haven't pulled my jaw up off the floor. What the hell happened? The West Indies, who up until now have done squat, absolutely demolished Australia and any hope I had of beating James. They put up 205 runs for Australia to chase with 6 wickets to spare. Gayle alone earned 75 and was not out. He spent the entire game just smacking that ball to the boundaries. Then when Australia got up to bat Watson and Warner fell like matchsticks in the wind. The rest of Australia didn't quite seem to know what to do after that and they all fell in line. The only one who thought maybe he should still be playing cricket was Bailey. He earned a respectable 63 but without the support of the rest of the guys, well, it was just sad.
I also fell like a matchstick to the whiz of a Bazinga. Missy and Bob are both having late tournament surges. Michael is having an "Occupy 5th Street" protest. Finally, Sean made a surprise captain change to Ravi Rampaul who got him 3 wickets!
Finals on Sunday Sri Lanka v. West Indies. Whose coming over to watch?
Friday, October 5, 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
I Cry Foul
Do they have fouls in Cricket? If they don't they should. I KNOW I changed my team in preparation for today's game but I just looked and its the same team as from the day before.........huh? I guess I didn't confirm the change or something. But wait, I know I did because I always write down my team from the green "your current team" box.....hmmmm......... anyway, no points for me today. I guess that just leaves me extra trades for the final. Watch out James here I come.
So today Sri Lanka knocked Pakistan out of the tournament. It didn't seem to be all that exciting of a game but admittedly I did not watch it. Sri Lanka opened strong with the pair of Jayawardene earning 42 and Dilshan 35 but then things became a little lackluster and they only got to 139 for Pakistan to chase - should have been doable for them. Hafeez and Nazir came out strong but then it just all went to pot. They lost by 16 runs.
Personally I was hoping Pakistan would advance - really it would be easier to field of team of Pakistanis because they have fewer A and B players. But, ooh well somehow we will manage. And truth be told I am mostly banking on Australia, if they lose tomorrow I am toast, stick a fork in me I will be done. But if they win, hope is alive. So, go AUSTRALIA!!! They are playing the West Indies who have yet to do anything super impressive.
I will try my hardest to get a worm out of Michael tonight, I mean we need to know where we are right?
So today Sri Lanka knocked Pakistan out of the tournament. It didn't seem to be all that exciting of a game but admittedly I did not watch it. Sri Lanka opened strong with the pair of Jayawardene earning 42 and Dilshan 35 but then things became a little lackluster and they only got to 139 for Pakistan to chase - should have been doable for them. Hafeez and Nazir came out strong but then it just all went to pot. They lost by 16 runs.
Personally I was hoping Pakistan would advance - really it would be easier to field of team of Pakistanis because they have fewer A and B players. But, ooh well somehow we will manage. And truth be told I am mostly banking on Australia, if they lose tomorrow I am toast, stick a fork in me I will be done. But if they win, hope is alive. So, go AUSTRALIA!!! They are playing the West Indies who have yet to do anything super impressive.
I will try my hardest to get a worm out of Michael tonight, I mean we need to know where we are right?
Monday, October 1, 2012
Nearing the end
Well today held some excitement. The West Indies beat knocked New Zealand out of the whole thing in a super over - the second one or of the tournament. Then Malinga's 5 wicket haul helped Sri Lanka to knock out England. This is good for the Thought pads and I am guessing bad for The Fours and Sixes. Its the spin I tell you, its all about the spin.
Tomrrow we have the last two match ups in the Super Eight round. Australia is most certainly through unless they are handed their collective butts on a plate by Pakistan. The second spot in the semis is up for grab with everyone needing a win. It is most likely a battle between India and Pakistan to see who has the best run rate
but if Pakistan loses then South Africa still has a chance. So......... What we do know is that Sri Lanka will play someone on Thursday and then the West Indies willplay someone on Friday.
We also know that there will be a cricket viewing party at the Robinson casa on sunday. Festivities will begin at 11. Missy is bringing coffee cake, I'll make a fritatta and we'll all have lots of fun. I guess I better start cleaning...........
Tomrrow we have the last two match ups in the Super Eight round. Australia is most certainly through unless they are handed their collective butts on a plate by Pakistan. The second spot in the semis is up for grab with everyone needing a win. It is most likely a battle between India and Pakistan to see who has the best run rate
but if Pakistan loses then South Africa still has a chance. So......... What we do know is that Sri Lanka will play someone on Thursday and then the West Indies willplay someone on Friday.
We also know that there will be a cricket viewing party at the Robinson casa on sunday. Festivities will begin at 11. Missy is bringing coffee cake, I'll make a fritatta and we'll all have lots of fun. I guess I better start cleaning...........
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Watson, Watson, He's my man.....
No post Saturday - it was date night. We had a lovely time, thanks for asking.
Saturday: England beat New Zealand and Sri Lanka took the West Indies.
Sunday: South Africa v. Australia. South Africa batted first and did not look good. Seems they can't handle the Dohertys spin and he took 3 quick wickets. Levi went out for a duck (I had him), Kallis only got 6. Watson also got 2 wickets and help keep SA to 146 runs. When Australia went in to bat they didn't have to try to hard. Watson got 70 runs and along with Hussey they carried Australia to an easy win with 8 wickets and 14 balls remaining.
Pakistan v. India. Pakistan batted first and went all out after 19.4 overs. They only managed 128 runs. The ghost player Balaji took 3 wickets and there were two a piece for Ashwin and Yuvraj. Once India went in Gambhir went out for a duck (I had him) but then Yuvraj continued his good game with a bunch of runs to add to Kohlis 78 giving India an easy victory with 8 wickets and 18 balls remaining.
Us: James is still in the lead - how does he do that? But I am gaining on him despite some of my poor choices today. Bazinga seems to be bazunk and needs to rethink their pivot. The middle order is, well, still the middle order without much change. There is big news in the bottom pack as Missy is comfortably out of last place! Do you think James took pity on his poor old mother and shared his pivot? Doubtful, but it does raise questions.
Tomorrow the Super Eights continue everyone has played 2 matches with one more to go. Sri Lanka and Australia look good to go through to the next round but its not set in stone. New Zealand needs to win and have England lose, The West Indies need to win and have England lose. England needs to win and have someone else lose. And then it all depends on the net run rate. Cause if you lose but not to badly that could be good but if you win but not by much that could be bad............oooh hell, I can't keep it all straight. 4 teams will progress - shout for whomever you wish.
Saturday: England beat New Zealand and Sri Lanka took the West Indies.
Sunday: South Africa v. Australia. South Africa batted first and did not look good. Seems they can't handle the Dohertys spin and he took 3 quick wickets. Levi went out for a duck (I had him), Kallis only got 6. Watson also got 2 wickets and help keep SA to 146 runs. When Australia went in to bat they didn't have to try to hard. Watson got 70 runs and along with Hussey they carried Australia to an easy win with 8 wickets and 14 balls remaining.
Pakistan v. India. Pakistan batted first and went all out after 19.4 overs. They only managed 128 runs. The ghost player Balaji took 3 wickets and there were two a piece for Ashwin and Yuvraj. Once India went in Gambhir went out for a duck (I had him) but then Yuvraj continued his good game with a bunch of runs to add to Kohlis 78 giving India an easy victory with 8 wickets and 18 balls remaining.
Us: James is still in the lead - how does he do that? But I am gaining on him despite some of my poor choices today. Bazinga seems to be bazunk and needs to rethink their pivot. The middle order is, well, still the middle order without much change. There is big news in the bottom pack as Missy is comfortably out of last place! Do you think James took pity on his poor old mother and shared his pivot? Doubtful, but it does raise questions.
Tomorrow the Super Eights continue everyone has played 2 matches with one more to go. Sri Lanka and Australia look good to go through to the next round but its not set in stone. New Zealand needs to win and have England lose, The West Indies need to win and have England lose. England needs to win and have someone else lose. And then it all depends on the net run rate. Cause if you lose but not to badly that could be good but if you win but not by much that could be bad............oooh hell, I can't keep it all straight. 4 teams will progress - shout for whomever you wish.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Watch out for your windows
cause the Balls are hitting the Walls!
I awoke this morning to discover that my blog post from last night was only half written and not published. So, yeah, there you go.
Ok, down to business. yesterday: Sri lanka and New Zealand tied - yes, tied. I mean really with scores like 170 you would think one team could win outright. But anyway, they tied. So, there was a one over eliminator and Sri Lanka takes home the victory. As for England, they lost to the West Indies.
Today: South Africa faced Pakistan. SA batted first and put up 133 runs for 6. The top 3 of their order fell pretty quickly - they should look into that. Duminy did manage to hang on and log 48 - to bad he just missed a half century. Pakistan was able to answer that with 2 wickets left, giving them a win. The two Umars did most of the work. Akmal scored 45 and Gul got 32. SA of note today was Steyn who racked up 3 wickets and then went off the field with an ankle injury - we will have to watch how that goes.
While SA v. Pak may have been a close match, India v. Australia was not. India batted first and put up a paltry 140 for 7. This did give Watson a chance to get his whistle wet with 3 wickets. Then Watson and his buddy Warner took care of all but a few of those 140 runs. 72 for Watson and 63 for Warner. SO........ Australia crushed poor India in 14.5 overs with 9 wickets remaining.
As far as our little tourney goes: The big news is......I have overtaken Bazinga and am hot on the heels of the HoG. No, no, the big news is that James is in the lead, well done James. But seriously, I changed my captain and it has made all the difference. So I say, GO AUSTRALIA. Moira, come on, you need to get over your hatred. If we had an updated worm I sure we could more clearly see all the other jostling. Ooh Michael..... I do know Michael is still in 5th going no where fast. I guess his boom stick has a crack. And it appears that while Henry and Richard are on the rise, Bob is faltering. And Missy, OOh Missy, are you still playing? I think maybe Missy secretly has her eye on the sweaty teddy award.
Tomorrow: England v. New Zealand, in a must win for both of them. And, Sri Lanka v. West Indies in a battle for the top of the group.
I awoke this morning to discover that my blog post from last night was only half written and not published. So, yeah, there you go.
Ok, down to business. yesterday: Sri lanka and New Zealand tied - yes, tied. I mean really with scores like 170 you would think one team could win outright. But anyway, they tied. So, there was a one over eliminator and Sri Lanka takes home the victory. As for England, they lost to the West Indies.
Today: South Africa faced Pakistan. SA batted first and put up 133 runs for 6. The top 3 of their order fell pretty quickly - they should look into that. Duminy did manage to hang on and log 48 - to bad he just missed a half century. Pakistan was able to answer that with 2 wickets left, giving them a win. The two Umars did most of the work. Akmal scored 45 and Gul got 32. SA of note today was Steyn who racked up 3 wickets and then went off the field with an ankle injury - we will have to watch how that goes.
While SA v. Pak may have been a close match, India v. Australia was not. India batted first and put up a paltry 140 for 7. This did give Watson a chance to get his whistle wet with 3 wickets. Then Watson and his buddy Warner took care of all but a few of those 140 runs. 72 for Watson and 63 for Warner. SO........ Australia crushed poor India in 14.5 overs with 9 wickets remaining.
As far as our little tourney goes: The big news is......I have overtaken Bazinga and am hot on the heels of the HoG. No, no, the big news is that James is in the lead, well done James. But seriously, I changed my captain and it has made all the difference. So I say, GO AUSTRALIA. Moira, come on, you need to get over your hatred. If we had an updated worm I sure we could more clearly see all the other jostling. Ooh Michael..... I do know Michael is still in 5th going no where fast. I guess his boom stick has a crack. And it appears that while Henry and Richard are on the rise, Bob is faltering. And Missy, OOh Missy, are you still playing? I think maybe Missy secretly has her eye on the sweaty teddy award.
Tomorrow: England v. New Zealand, in a must win for both of them. And, Sri Lanka v. West Indies in a battle for the top of the group.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
wednesday blahs
no cricket today - boo. Anyway, yesterday Pakistan solidified their place in the super eights but I have to say Bangladesh did not go gentle into that good night. The batted first at put up a respectable 175 for Pakistan to chase, and 84 of those were from Al Hasan - anyone have him? Oh yeah, I did! But Pakistan came back in good stead with Nazir countering Al Hasan and scoring 72 - anyone have him? In the end Pakistan won with 8 wickets and 8 balls remaining.
So now we wait, have some coffee, contemplate your super eight team. Who is going to the finals? There have been no real surprises yet, are there upsets yet to come? How many trades do you have? Have you been budgeting them or winging it? Is it time for a captain change? (this is my big question but since my guy has only played one and a half rained shortened games it is hard to know if he is in a slump or ready to unleash some balls to the walls - I think I'll hang onto him) Enjoy your coffee (or tea) and use this time to comment below - let us know what you are contemplating.
So now we wait, have some coffee, contemplate your super eight team. Who is going to the finals? There have been no real surprises yet, are there upsets yet to come? How many trades do you have? Have you been budgeting them or winging it? Is it time for a captain change? (this is my big question but since my guy has only played one and a half rained shortened games it is hard to know if he is in a slump or ready to unleash some balls to the walls - I think I'll hang onto him) Enjoy your coffee (or tea) and use this time to comment below - let us know what you are contemplating.
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