Monday, March 9, 2015
Bangladesh Knock England Out
Now that we have settled the sweaty teddy matter (see post below) back to the cricket. Last night Bangladesh beat England knocking them out of the quarter finals, and ensuring they themselves will move on. So the top 4 from Pool A are set, although what order they finish is not set yet. Moving on from Pool A are New Zealand, Australia, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. A special well done to Bangladesh as this is their first time to move out of the knock out stage in a world cup.
How'd they do it? Well they batted first and it was all about Mahmudullah (103) and Rahim (89). No One else did much but they didn't need to. The put up a total of 275 after the 50 overs. England couldn't get it together, Bell tried (63), Buttler tried(65), but it was not enough. They went all out 15 runs short. And a 4 wicket haul to R. Hossain.
More shuffling in our group, check the worm.
How'd they do it? Well they batted first and it was all about Mahmudullah (103) and Rahim (89). No One else did much but they didn't need to. The put up a total of 275 after the 50 overs. England couldn't get it together, Bell tried (63), Buttler tried(65), but it was not enough. They went all out 15 runs short. And a 4 wicket haul to R. Hossain.
More shuffling in our group, check the worm.
The Sweaty World Cup Teddy Bear of 12th Place-ness
So, this is the original post from back in the day when the bat and the bear first made their appearances. As to why the bear is sweaty? Still a mystery.
"Moira stuck to her guns for a solid 12 place finish and so earns the sweaty world cup teddy bear of 12th place-ness. Paul get the shirt of first place-ness. Missy came in second and has requested the third place prize of the hat coz she doesn't know what a cricket ball is and so, if that is ok with you Sarah, she wins the hat and you win the cricket ball.
Also, we bought a floating trophy of a signature cricket bat that will go to Paul as the winner. I will get his name put on it, and in 4 years time it will go to the next winner of the Robinson World Cup. It shall hence forth (I always wanted to say that) be known as the Sweaty Robinson World Cup Trophy of Winningness. Here is a picture of the bat and the bear."
"Moira stuck to her guns for a solid 12 place finish and so earns the sweaty world cup teddy bear of 12th place-ness. Paul get the shirt of first place-ness. Missy came in second and has requested the third place prize of the hat coz she doesn't know what a cricket ball is and so, if that is ok with you Sarah, she wins the hat and you win the cricket ball.
Also, we bought a floating trophy of a signature cricket bat that will go to Paul as the winner. I will get his name put on it, and in 4 years time it will go to the next winner of the Robinson World Cup. It shall hence forth (I always wanted to say that) be known as the Sweaty Robinson World Cup Trophy of Winningness. Here is a picture of the bat and the bear."
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Things are heating up yet again
we had a lull there for a few days, not much movement. But, no more. Moira continues to soar, Missy and James took me out, Catherine and Henry finally broke through taking out Bob along the way. Paul is not in the hunt and Michael is also on the move taking out Sally. Kathy is still the in the hunt for the Sweaty Teddy, but don't fear Kathy, Moira was the first ever recipient of the Sweaty Teddy and look how far she has come. We have one more week until the quarter finals so the pressure is on all these games as we get down to the end of the group stages.
In yesterdays matches NZ and Australia both took home wins. New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets. Afghanistan batted first and totaled a whopping 186, half centuries to Shenwari and n. Zadran but almost everyone else were in the single digits. They went all out after 47 overs with a 4 wickets haul to Vettori. NZ only used up 4 wickets in the chase with a half century for Guptil.
Australia beat Sri Lanka in what looks like a pretty even match - must have been a good one to watch. Australia started by putting up 376, a fine total. They got there with 102 from Maxwell, 72 from Smith, and 67 from Watson. So Sri Lanka answered with 62 from Dilshan, 104 from Sangakara, and 52 from Chandimal. But Faulkners 3 wicket haul helped Australia get them all out after 46 overs and win by 64 runs.
Today England will take on Bangladesh. This is a must win game for both teams if they want to make it to the quarter finals so it should be a good one. England have been sad, Bangladesh have been happy, lets see what today brings. If Bangladesh make it to the Quarter Finals, it will be their first trip.
In yesterdays matches NZ and Australia both took home wins. New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets. Afghanistan batted first and totaled a whopping 186, half centuries to Shenwari and n. Zadran but almost everyone else were in the single digits. They went all out after 47 overs with a 4 wickets haul to Vettori. NZ only used up 4 wickets in the chase with a half century for Guptil.
Australia beat Sri Lanka in what looks like a pretty even match - must have been a good one to watch. Australia started by putting up 376, a fine total. They got there with 102 from Maxwell, 72 from Smith, and 67 from Watson. So Sri Lanka answered with 62 from Dilshan, 104 from Sangakara, and 52 from Chandimal. But Faulkners 3 wicket haul helped Australia get them all out after 46 overs and win by 64 runs.
Today England will take on Bangladesh. This is a must win game for both teams if they want to make it to the quarter finals so it should be a good one. England have been sad, Bangladesh have been happy, lets see what today brings. If Bangladesh make it to the Quarter Finals, it will be their first trip.
Saturday, March 7, 2015
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