Well the tournament is officially underway and some of us took full advantage! Zimbabwe beat Hong Kong by 14 runs and takes one step toward a berth in the next round. Zimbabwe were the opening batsmen and Sibanda put up a half century to get things going. Chigumbura only faced 13 balls but managed to score 30 runs from them. But it wasn't a walk in the park. They dropped 8 wickets with 2 a piece to Afzal and Khan. KHAAAAAANNN!!!!!!!!! anyone? anyone? ok, I digress. So at the end of 20 overs they had put up 158 for Hong Kong to chase. Hong Kong stayed strong for all 20 overs but fell 14 runs short. Half Century for Atkinson and Afzal had a good day with 31 not out. Bowling props to Tiripana and Chatara with 2 each.
The second match was Afghanistan v. Scotland. The Afghanies batted first and put up 170. Half centuries for both Shazhad and Stanikzai. Not much to note in Scotlands bowling. Lets see how they batted? They hung in for all 20 overs and started strong with their opening pair earning 40/41. But after that they never really seemed to get much going. And fell 14 runs short. 2 wickets to Rashid Khan. KHAAAAANNNN!!!! I am sensing a theme.
One day of play has me in the lead, yeah!! Mom is hot on my heels with Moira right behind her. So much more to play, so much more. Rumors abound that Kathy and Sally will be joining us soon, very soon.
Get your trades done, tomorrow is Bangladesh / Netherlands, and Ireland / Oman.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Who's Ready?
Do you have your team ready?? Only a few days left. First match is Hong Kong v. Zimbabwe and Afghanistan V. Scotland on March 8th. For us US folks we will need to make our trades on the night of the 7th (that's Monday night). Don't be caught out! I am busy plotting my strategy. Seems that if I can't make trades in between matches, which I can't, then I can pretty much make full team trades for each day. Oh the possibilities....
DON"T FORGET to make 2 teams, yes, TWO. One for Qualifying and one for the main event.
DON"T FORGET to make 2 teams, yes, TWO. One for Qualifying and one for the main event.
Monday, February 29, 2016
ICC World Twenty20 2016
Hi all, welcome back! Please read this entire post as there has been a few changes and some weird things in this tournament. First, let me break down the format for this tournament. Remember, this is a Twenty20 tournament. So, they will be playing 20 overs a side. Its a short game. Players who excel in Twenty20 are not always the same as those that do better in the longer versions. The tournament has been broken into 2 different sections. There are the qualifying rounds, and then the main tournament.
Qualifying: Starts March 8th
Group A: Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands, Oman
Group B: Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Scotland, Zimbabwe
Main Tourney: Starts March 15th
Group 1: England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and Group B winner
Group 2: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Group A winner
So, you'll see that the main teams do not play in the initial rounds. Cricketweb has broken the fantasy game into 2 tournaments. So, I have created a separate User Competition for each. You will need to create 2 teams and join BOTH competitions. You can give your teams the same name and since the two parts of the tournament aren't concurrent you will only be managing one at a time. I am assuming that Anna will agree to help out with a worm, and maybe she can carry the qualifying worm over so that we can see how we all do with both parts combined.
Other changes: When you create your team you will notice that you only have 3 batsmen, 1 wicket keeper, and 3 bowlers. The last 4 slots are designated as "mixed". Once you fill your 7 required spots, the last 4 players can be from any of the player types. So you can add 4 extra batsmen if you think they will be racking up major runs. Or, if you like both wicket keepers, you won't have to choose. Use them both. I think it will make it a little more interesting and opens up way more team options in the later games when we all tend to have the same players.
So, go now to cricket web. Log on, and make 2 teams. Add one to the World Cup T20 2016 Qualifying and one to World Cup T20 2016. Cricket web will be emailing you an invite into our competition but you can also use the following keys: For Qualifying use 1456787952 and for the main tourney use 1456788101.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Katy
Qualifying: Starts March 8th
Group A: Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands, Oman
Group B: Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Scotland, Zimbabwe
Main Tourney: Starts March 15th
Group 1: England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and Group B winner
Group 2: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Group A winner
So, you'll see that the main teams do not play in the initial rounds. Cricketweb has broken the fantasy game into 2 tournaments. So, I have created a separate User Competition for each. You will need to create 2 teams and join BOTH competitions. You can give your teams the same name and since the two parts of the tournament aren't concurrent you will only be managing one at a time. I am assuming that Anna will agree to help out with a worm, and maybe she can carry the qualifying worm over so that we can see how we all do with both parts combined.
Other changes: When you create your team you will notice that you only have 3 batsmen, 1 wicket keeper, and 3 bowlers. The last 4 slots are designated as "mixed". Once you fill your 7 required spots, the last 4 players can be from any of the player types. So you can add 4 extra batsmen if you think they will be racking up major runs. Or, if you like both wicket keepers, you won't have to choose. Use them both. I think it will make it a little more interesting and opens up way more team options in the later games when we all tend to have the same players.
So, go now to cricket web. Log on, and make 2 teams. Add one to the World Cup T20 2016 Qualifying and one to World Cup T20 2016. Cricket web will be emailing you an invite into our competition but you can also use the following keys: For Qualifying use 1456787952 and for the main tourney use 1456788101.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Katy
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Like picking Dead Man's Cherries
Of course I want the bat - or more precisely the Sweaty Robinson World Cup Trophy of Winningness! Its been fun playing with all of you. Looking forward to the next one!
Congratulations Anna
Just like your namesake, you may have been knocked out early but you made a miraculous recovery!! In stead of the bat I did find this lovely Cricket Seagull we could have inscribed:
Of course if you would rather have the bat, James said he'll get the plaque updated and pass it on.
The Brown Sugar Squares held onto second while the 4Bs, much like the Kiwis, did in fact get Doosrahed! If you want to check out the final standings, log into cricket web and look on the right. Click on "World Cup 2015" under "Recently Archived Teams", then scroll ALL the way to the very bottom and you will see a link to "Robinson Cricketers Rout"
New Zealand did not show themselves like they had for the rest of the tournament, a bit disapointing. McCullum went out for a duck on the fifth ball and that kinda set the stage. Elliot hung in for 83 but no one else could get anything of note going. 3 wicket hauls to both Johnson and Faulkner running New Zealand all out after 45 overs with only 183 runs to show for it. When Finch went out for a duck in the second over I am sure that New Zealnd thought maybe they could pull it out but no. Australia chased them down in 33.1 overs using up only 3 wickets. Well Done Australia
Thank you all for playing with me, its always a lot of fun. Next March the World Twenty20 tournament will be in India, who's in??
Of course if you would rather have the bat, James said he'll get the plaque updated and pass it on. The Brown Sugar Squares held onto second while the 4Bs, much like the Kiwis, did in fact get Doosrahed! If you want to check out the final standings, log into cricket web and look on the right. Click on "World Cup 2015" under "Recently Archived Teams", then scroll ALL the way to the very bottom and you will see a link to "Robinson Cricketers Rout"
New Zealand did not show themselves like they had for the rest of the tournament, a bit disapointing. McCullum went out for a duck on the fifth ball and that kinda set the stage. Elliot hung in for 83 but no one else could get anything of note going. 3 wicket hauls to both Johnson and Faulkner running New Zealand all out after 45 overs with only 183 runs to show for it. When Finch went out for a duck in the second over I am sure that New Zealnd thought maybe they could pull it out but no. Australia chased them down in 33.1 overs using up only 3 wickets. Well Done Australia
Thank you all for playing with me, its always a lot of fun. Next March the World Twenty20 tournament will be in India, who's in??
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Its Finals Time
If you haven't been paying attention Australia managed to beat India ruining my bowler plans. Australia batted first and put up 328, 105 coming from Smith, with a 4 wicket haul to Yadav. India just couldn't get a good partnership going. Kohli went out with only 1 run, and Raina only got 7. Dohni had the highest with 65 but in the end they went all out after 46.5 overs and 95 runs short. Well done Australia.
So it will be New Zealand and Australia in the finals tonight. Can the little brothers show the big brothers up? Will Australia remind New Zealand why they are considered the little brothers in the first place? I am hoping for a nail-biter that goes down to the wire, even though I won't be able to watch I will be checking in with the commentary on cricinfo.
So how about us? Cricketing Seagull is in first but the Brown Sugar Squares have gone dark. Word of caution mother - eating See's in the dark is not a good idea, I've tried, it doesn't make for a very good movie snack. But, best of luck to you in hunting down your oldest. Barnett's Ball Breaking Batsmen had better watch out, my bowlers are using the Doosra, you will be left confused. The HooNus partook in to much reveling to soon, its hard to sustain that kind of revel, will they be caught by the Kailua Katchers? The Anit-Pivots have also gone dark. I'm not sure their political statements will shine through the dark but The Chartham Stikers just might be carrying a flashlight. Hartless has no hart for the Nagelators, meanwhile the Nagelators have gone dark constructing an eliminator to scrape the dark PaulpaulpaulpaulTeamPaul from their shoe. HAve you every noticed that the more you write the name Paul the funnier it looks? And Team? Well, Team is just boring so they belong on the bottom - Sweaty Teddy to them.
Good Luck tonight folks.
So it will be New Zealand and Australia in the finals tonight. Can the little brothers show the big brothers up? Will Australia remind New Zealand why they are considered the little brothers in the first place? I am hoping for a nail-biter that goes down to the wire, even though I won't be able to watch I will be checking in with the commentary on cricinfo.
So how about us? Cricketing Seagull is in first but the Brown Sugar Squares have gone dark. Word of caution mother - eating See's in the dark is not a good idea, I've tried, it doesn't make for a very good movie snack. But, best of luck to you in hunting down your oldest. Barnett's Ball Breaking Batsmen had better watch out, my bowlers are using the Doosra, you will be left confused. The HooNus partook in to much reveling to soon, its hard to sustain that kind of revel, will they be caught by the Kailua Katchers? The Anit-Pivots have also gone dark. I'm not sure their political statements will shine through the dark but The Chartham Stikers just might be carrying a flashlight. Hartless has no hart for the Nagelators, meanwhile the Nagelators have gone dark constructing an eliminator to scrape the dark PaulpaulpaulpaulTeamPaul from their shoe. HAve you every noticed that the more you write the name Paul the funnier it looks? And Team? Well, Team is just boring so they belong on the bottom - Sweaty Teddy to them.
Good Luck tonight folks.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
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