India in the finals

India seem to be the golden children of this tournament. They are looking goooooooood. Will England be able to disrupt their run? I think England may be the only team that could. I think both teams have had great tournaments so far, and well deserved their places in the final. I am looking forward to Sundays match.

As for India/ Sri Lanka? What happened to Sri Lanka? They just didn't seem to get anything going on the pitch or off. Sri Lanka batted first and while they hung in for all 50 overs they only put up 181. The highest total was from Mathews with 51. Jayawardene? Sangakkara? Dilshan? Nothing to write here about. 3 wickets a piece for Sharma and Ashwin. But if you were disappointed in Sri Lankas batting you were probably more disappointed in their bowling. India easily surpassed the target in 35 overs with 8 wickets remaining. 68 for Dhawan and 58 for Kohli. No one got near a 3 wicket haul as there weren't 3 wickets to be had!

Red Watch has seen their way back in the top 100, claiming #73 in the world! They have also given themselves a bit of distance from the Red Foxes. 3rd place has been claimed (at least temporarily) by Outhousers 2. But watch out for the Balls of Thunder cause they're knocking at the door (I think they really need to go - to much fruit you know?!) There seems to be Clear Weather ahead but the Rainbow Horses are making a play for rain. If Olga Brietenfoulers kids are planning to fly the coop they should watch out for The Dragons on their tails. They don't want to be crying "My Leg Hurts" like some. Chartham Aces are being held up Henry's sleeve but be careful the ST Stars are trying for a late game shine. Meanwhile, Jr. Siren's Crabs are hoping to make it to the varsity level next year.

Enjoy a few days off and don't forget to watch the big match on Sunday!

Holding Thumbs for the Final

Do you have to hold both thumbs or will one do?

England in the Finals!

England crushed South Africa today. There is really no other word for it. South Africa went all out after 38.4 overs with only 175 to show for it. Well done to the English bowlers and their wicketkeeper (who by the way I had picked early on to be one of my stars and then he proceeded to do NOTHING, so I dropped him in favor of de Villiers who goes out for a duck - such has been my tournament). Anyway 56 was the biggest run total from Miller and 3 wickets a piece to Broad and Tredwell. It only took England 37.3 overs and 3 wickets to take South Africa down. 82 not out for Trott, probably would have gotten a century if they had had a little better target. Anyway, well done England, you guys are looking good.

Tomorrow should be a good match between India and Sri Lanka.

Have you all checked out the worm? If you think the battle for first is tight check out the battle for 3rd. Seems like each day a new person takes over the 3rd spot. 5 people all within 300 points of each other. Who's still got trades???

For those in the area we are planning on watching the game here Sunday afternoon after Ethan's Birthday Party like around 2 or something, we can see how the party goes and play it by ear. So, if you are planning to come here don't spoil it for yourself by checking scores early. If you're watching live from some other part of the world don't spoil it for us by "what's apping" the results. Enjoy the cricket!

Battle On

Into the Semis We GO!

sandwich

Corn Salad

Moira, the above links are the two vegan recipes I made. Our guest liked the corn salad so much he had 3 helpings and asked for the recipe. I thought the sandwich was also very tasty. James, the veggies didn't do anything to me but I'm an equal opportunity kinda gal.

Back to cricket............Sri Lanka beat Australia. I'm assuming you knew that by now. So, tomorrow England will take on South Africa and then on Thursday India will battle Sri Lanka. Have you all made your trades? Don't forget. I for one am planning on really turning on the heat in these last few matches. I might even change my captain. Missy has been overheard boasting about having full teams lined up. Michael is still trying to figure out who is playing. Bob is beside himself that Sri Lanka are going through. James is shaking in his boots watching Katy S rise through ranks. What is up with you?????

Good Luck tomorrow.

Catherines Delight

England moves on! In a limited overs game (due to D/L) Engalnd bested New Zealand and moves on. New Zealand is not totally out of it but it depends on the game today which currently looks like Australia is struggling a bit to catch Sri Lanka. Anyway, back to England. Michael actually saw some of the game while I prepared our vegan lunch - which was quite tasty by the way. Engalnd batted first and their opener Cook got a nice total of 64. No other real batting standouts and the finished their overs with 169 to chase. As for the bowling, hats off to McCleneghan (3 wickets) and Mills (4 wickets) pretty impressive with limited overs. When New Zealand came on to chase they did ok (Williamson with 67) but dropped to many of their early order and just couldn't make it. They fell 10 short. 3 wickets to Anderson and 2 a piece to Broad and Bopara.

There was almost no movement in our competition except Michael who overtook Bob and Moira and Katy S who overtook Henry and I. Whose in for a late surge? Anyone? Anyone? Beuller?

As I said Sri Lanka is currently battling Australia for the last spot in the semis and then we have a rest day tomorrow. The first semi on Wednesday will be South Africa vs. ? (probably England) and semi 2 will be on Thursday with India battling ?