Effin' Worm

 

Um, Scotland?

 Remember when Scotland was knocking it out of the park, surprising the world with their World Cup play?  Yeah that was short lived.  Afghanistan just got taken over by the Taliban and still managed to take the piss out of Scotland.  Afghanistan batted first and they reached an impressive total of 190/4.  59 to Zadran, and both Zazai and Gurbaz were in the 40s.  But then Scoland had a chance at the bat and they didn't want to restrict it to 3 or 4 guys, they wanted everyone to have a chance.  Those Scots just like to share.  Problem was they shared a little to freely and went all out in the 11 over 130 runs short!  Yep, they were short by a total most teams hope to total.  5 wicket haul to Ur Rahman and 4 for Khan.  So, well done in the cricket Afghanistan, now if you could just sort that Taliban problem out.

Tomorrow we get a chance to see what the Kiwis have been up to, they take on Pakistan.  And South Africa will be hoping to knock the wind out of the Windies.  Im hoping to put another little dent in Anna's lead over me.  What are your goals?

Another Day Another Worm

 

Yo India! You have to play BOTH innings.

 2 Games today.  First up Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, yeah yeah, we've seen these guys.  Ban opened with 171/4 not bad at all, looking good Bangladesh.  1/2 century for both Naim and M. Rahim.  But then SL managed to chase it down with 5 wickets to spare in the 19th over.  80 for Asalanka and 53 for Rajapakja.  

Next up, the big cricket rivals, India and Pakistan!  This should be one huge match, can't wait to see it.  Caught the first inning.  India at bat and Kohli leads the team with 57 getting the Indian side to 151/7.  Ok, good outing, they can defend this right?  Right!  I mean its beatable but its also defendable.  Made breakfast during the innings break, Michael got distracted by "Name this movie from one still shot" quizzes on YouTube, and well, we never saw the 2nd inning.  But I mean, it was all business as usual.  So....no big deal.  Checks cricinfo.........WTF!?  Pakistan won, ok cool, but they won BY 10 WICKETS!!!  WTF just happened, that we missed watching "Fool Penn and Teller" on YouTube?  Apparently all the Indian bowlers got stuck in line for the loo, cause they lost the match without getting one single wicket, not one.  Rizwan and Azam just went out there and ran back and forth a bunch of times and won the game for Pakistan.   So, well done Pakistan

Tomorrow only one match, Scotland and Afghanistan.  My advice, pee before the match starts.

Its Raining Cats and Dogs and Worms

Early Bird Gets The

 

Umm, was that a game?

 Anyone catch the Netherlands / Sri Lanka game?  If you blinked or stopped for coffee you probably missed it.  The Netherlands were dessimated, it was bad, real bad.  The batted first and went all out after a measly 10 overs, they only put up a total of 44 to chase.  Well done to the Sri Lankan bowlers, they made it look like they belonged in the Super 12s all along.  So, Sri Lanka goes through.  Then Namibia earned their place in the Super 12s by knocking out Ireland.  Eramsus wasn't dragging as he got himself a half century.

SO, tomrrow begins the Super 12s round.  Two groups again, top two teams in each group will move onto the semifinals.  Group 1 Eng, Aust, SA, WI, Ban, and SL - tough group that one.  Group 2 Afg, Pak, India, NZ, Sco, and Nam

Tomorrows matches are Australia v. SA and Eng v. WI.  All new teams so you'll have to expand your research beyond the point totals.  Have fun making trades.