When First We Practice to Up Weave

 There's been much up weaving and down weaving going on around here lately.  Sri Lanka beat the West Indies by 20 runs in a ho hum game it seems (I didn't watch it so maybe it was super exciting) but there was a major blowout going on the other game between Bangladesh and Australia.  Bangladesh went all out after 15 overs, only putting up 73 to chase.  Zampa earned a 5 wicket haul for that inning.  It took Australia a mere 6 overs to run that total down and win with 8 wickets to spare, sending Bangladesh home.

Closer to home, Missy's revenge was not so sweet today as she forgot to confirm her trades, dropping her down to 4 place.  Things are tight, real tight.  Only 150 points separate James to Anna and again to Mom.  Meanwhile Catherine is back on trade game and closing in.  Henry hung on but Michael can smell victory from 70 points away.  We're getting down to the end, so its now or never folks.

Tomorrow New Zealand / Namibia and India / Scotland

Oh What a Tangled Worm We Weave

 

Watch Out Henry!

 Henry overtaking Michael in the worm seems to have been the nudge Michael needed to get his Erasmus in the game.  He's made trades and he's not messing about.

India beat Afghanistan by 66 runs.  Rahul got 69 and 74 for Sharma.  They ended their innings with 210/2.  I could be wrong but I think that is the highest total we've seen so far.  So, well done India.  Afghanistan couldn't match that.

New Zealand meanwhile, beat Scotland by 16 runs.  They opened with 172/5 Guptil narrowly missing out on the century with 93.  Scotland went a full 20 overs but just came up short.

Tomorrow everyone must win, they are battling it out for a chance at that 2nd spot.  Well, not Bangladesh, their pretty much out.  But the rest are all battling.  West Indies is unlikely but still battling.  So most of them are battling for that second spot in group 1.  Make good trades.  

 

Different Day, Same Worm

Pakistan wins and James did the worm

 Pakistan beat Namibia by 45 runs.  Rizwan (79) and Azam (70) did the lions share of the work.  With this win, Pakistan has 8 points, topping group 2.  So, I believe they are guaranteed to go through, who will join them?  Afghanistan?  Or maybe New Zealand will pick up their game.  A lot  may be decided when those two hit the pitch tomorrow.

In Group 1, England sits a top the pack, while South Africa and Australia look to be vying for the 2nd slot.  Nothing decided tomorrow for these guys, we'll have to wait.  SOuth Africa did beat Bangladesh today, but looking at the scorecard it seems Bangladesh went back to bed.  Snooze fest.

There is some fearce competition happening around here as well.  Anna and James are separated by a wicket or two and Missy shouldn't feel to comfortable with her gap.  I think all the jostling between these two should provide Catherine the perfect opportunity to surge on by while they're not looking.  Get on those trades Catherine, you've got plenty.  Try a new captain, then tomorrow, try another.

The Calm Before the Worm

 

A Changing of the Guard - at least temporarily

 Anna has a date with a mouse so James has agreed to reem the worm.  Thanks James for taking on this critical task, try not to fall asleep at the pole.

England sure weren't asleep today as they easily beat Sri Lanka by 26.  England were at the bat first and with Buttler putting up 101 no out they reached a total of 163/4 for Sri Lanka to chase.  3 wicket haul for Hasaranga.  Sri Lanka just could not bat today I'm afraid, Englands bowling was just to strong, they went all out after 19 overs 26 runs short.  Until today only 3 out of 16 games had been won by the side who batted first, so well done England on beating the odds.

I also beat the odds!  I have been having some seriously good luck the last few days and I surged past my entire family.  How's it feel to have the baby in the lead?  Feels pretty good for the baby I'll say.  Will it last?  Who knows, I'm only a golden duck away from doom.  Henry has also had a nice surge, finally taking down his eldest.  Join me at the top Henry, we'll go for ice cream!

Tomorrow its Bangladesh / South Africa and Pakistan / Namibia

Good Luck