The duckman strikes again

So I said to Michael, "the West Indies could take Sri Lanka" and he replied, "no, they are like South Africa. They always choke." I don't know if you could call todays game a choke, but they will be going home after the game was called and Sri Lanka won on Duckworth Lewis. Sri Lanka batted first and put up 160 to chase. So the West Indies settled into chase. But they settled a little to far in. They didn't have the pace, they were banking on the middle order to close the deal for them, but then the rain came. Sammy had just come into bat and the hail started, game over. So Sri Lanka will go through to the final, and with who?? India or South Africa?? I guess we know Michael's thoughts. What about yours?

As for us, lots of position changes in the lower order. No position changes in the top order. I think Anna is copying me......I'm going dark. See you all tomorrow.

At least we are consistent

Are you ready to rumble???

Come on folks, there is still time. Who are you gunning for? What is your end game? How are your trades? James is not to far gone. Henry need not take home the sweaty teddy. I'm hoping to pass Anna. Ooh the tension.........

And if anyone is crazy enough, you are welcome to sleep here Saturday night and wake up bright and early to catch the final. Who's In? I'm brewing coffee, and there just might be some See's leftover.

Hail Storm and other stuff

We met with the yard guy tonight. So......West Indies beat Pakistan and are through to the semis. Australia beat Bangladesh but other than the social faux pas of handing the hosts their hide, it didn't matter. No cricket tomorrow and then Thursday will be South Africa vs. the West Indies. Coming down to the wire folks. Its time to lay it all out there.......

The men in orange played the men in orange

and it was a battle for orange pride. The men in Orange won!! I mean the real men in orange, Netherlands can certainly hold their heads very high indeed. Netherlands batted first and set a mediocre target of 133. Broad did his best to limit things with a 3 wicket haul. But 133 proved to be enough. With some good bowling and poise on the field the Dutch won by a whopping 45 runs! Both Bukhari and van Beek take home 3 wicket hauls. The English get to take home...well......nothing.

The big match today was New Zealand against Sri Lanka. They were battling for a spot in the semis. Some good bowling by New Zealand kept Sri Lanka's opening inning to a mere 119. 3 wickets a piece for Boult and Neesham. And when New Zealand picked up the bat things started OK, I'm sure they were feeling like 119 wasn't going to be a problem. Then Herath picked up the ball to bowl. He proceeded to retire 5 kiwis on his own! Anyone capitalize on Herath?? New Zealand just couldn't regroup. They were dropping like flies and went all out at 15.3 overs managing only a paltry 60 runs. So Sri Lanka advance to the semis.

One more day of group games. Another pride fest for Australia and Bangladesh and then Pakistan will battle West Indies looking for the last semi slot.

In other news: The Superheros are about to do some slamming of their own. Meanwhile K-Rod is circling Aoife. The Gryllidae have been steadily migrating north. Lord of the Runs has been wiping up lately while the Strikers are in striking distance of some runs of their own.

Enjoy!

Too close for comfort