Commentary Thread

[aussie1st]

Not the greatest start by my form bowler.

End of Over 2: 9-0, runrate=4.50
Clayden 1-0-8-0
Basson* 3 (3 balls)
Richardson 6 (9 balls)

Unexpected wicket through the run out

2.2 W Hitish to Basson
Well that's a suicidal piece of running between the wickets. Basson really had no chance of making that run.

 

[Gilly Fan]

We can tell you that Gillys Demolition Team won the toss and elected to field. The pitch is looking quite cracked! A field day for the seam bowlers I would reckon on this sunny day.

I'm off to a good start.

1.6 W Lisbie to Paki
Full length delivery outside the off stump, Paki slices it away in the air towards cover and Tahir plucks it out of thin air! That's a stunner!

End of Over 5: 22-1, runrate=4.40
Handbury 3-0-15-0
Devins* 6 (9 balls)
Tredgett 12 (18 balls)
Last Wicket: Paki c. Tahir b. Lisbie 2 (FOW: 10/1)

I'm playing WORLD CHAMPIONS.

End of Over 6: 29-1, runrate=4.83
Lisbie 3-0-13-1
Tredgett* 12 (18 balls)
Devins 12 (16 balls)
Last Wicket: Paki c. Tahir b. Lisbie 2 (FOW: 10/1)

Hmm. If I can get another wicket or 2 soon, I can put them on the back foot.

7.1 6 Lisbie to Tredgett
A dreadful ball from Lisbie and Tredgett whallops that one for a maximum.

Ooo, damn!

7.6 4 Lisbie to Tredgett
Shot! When Tredgett gets home tonight he will want to check out today's games highlights because that shot is sure to feature in them.

Didn't need that over. 12 from it.

End of Over 8: 42-1, runrate=5.25
Lisbie 4-0-25-1
Devins* 13 (19 balls)
Tredgett 24 (27 balls)
Last Wicket: Paki c. Tahir b. Lisbie 2 (FOW: 10/1)

9.4 W Lisbie to Devins
A dive to the left with hand outstretched sees a superb catch from Saich in the slips.[/QUOTE]

Just what I needed.

End of Over 10: 47-2, runrate=4.70
Lisbie 5-0-26-2
Tredgett* 24 (29 balls)
Mceverley 0 (2 balls)
Last Wicket: Devins c. Saich b. Lisbie 17 (FOW: 47/2)

2.1 W Tahir to Mceverley
Give me an 'L'! Give me a 'B'! Give me a 'W'! What does that spell? LBW! He's out!

Just what I needed.


End of Over 13: 53-3, runrate=4.08
Tahir 2-0-3-1
Karthikeyan* 1 (5 balls)
Tredgett 26 (33 balls)
Last Wicket: Mceverley lbw b. Tahir 3 (FOW: 52/3)

 

[aussie1st]

Very nice start there Gilly taking down the top team

Can always trust Hamed to get me a wicket.

12.3 W Hamed to Richardson
A bit more pace on that one and it's hit Richardson on his boot. An enormous shout for LB as Hamed, Masibulele and all the fielders go up in synch. The umpire is quick to nod whilst raising his finger.

End of Over 14: 72-2, runrate=5.14
Mohammed 2-0-13-0
Lampard* 29 (24 balls)
Dunn 6 (7 balls)
Last Wicket: Richardson lbw b. Hamed 33 (FOW: 65/2)

 

[Gilly Fan]

End of Over 16: 66-3, runrate=4.13
Lisbie 8-0-37-2
Karthikeyan* 7 (12 balls)
Tredgett 33 (44 balls)
Last Wicket: Mceverley lbw b. Tahir 3 (FOW: 52/3)

Syl, who are you playing?

16.3 6 Tahir to Tredgett
Oh my word, now that is special; pitched up on middle and leg and Tredgett takes half a step to meet it and just flicks it over square leg for six of the best. Pure timing, pure class, pure Tredgett.

Ooh, damn.

 

[aussie1st]

Leftie

End of Over 19: 90-2, runrate=4.74
Hamed 5-0-18-1
Dunn* 11 (20 balls)
Lampard 42 (41 balls)
Last Wicket: Richardson lbw b. Hamed 33 (FOW: 65/2)

 

[Gilly Fan]

Ahh cool. Your match looks pretty even.

Lisbie has bowled a brilliant 10 over spell.

End of Over 20: 84-3, runrate=4.20
Lisbie 10-1-39-2
Karthikeyan* 13 (23 balls)
Tredgett 45 (57 balls)
Last Wicket: Mceverley lbw b. Tahir 3 (FOW: 52/3)

 

[arunj1]

Top Class Kids won the toss and elected to bat. After 20 ovrs, they are 73-2....

I need a couple more wickets fast.

 

[aussie1st]

2 wickets is usually enough to provoke the BT collapse.

22.3 W Sam to Lampard
That one's coming down with snow on it, and held magnificently by Germon. Sam is delighted with that catch and mobs Germon.

4 runs off the last 4 overs including 2 maidens

End of Over 24: 99-3, runrate=4.13
Clayden 7-1-28-0
Sayce* 0 (3 balls)
Dunn 16 (35 balls)
Last Wicket: Lampard c. Germon b. Sam 45 (FOW: 99/3)

 

[Gilly Fan]

Got a wicket a couple of overs ago.

22.2 W Caskey to Tredgett
Great delivery, perfect length, Tredgett went for the cover drive off the back foot, ball got the inside edge and crashed into the stumps.

End of Over 25: 104-4, runrate=4.16
Caskey 3-0-14-1
Karthikeyan* 24 (34 balls)
Luvoyo 8 (12 balls)
Last Wicket: Tredgett b. Caskey 45 (FOW: 93/4)

 

[arunj1]

2 wickets is usually enough to provoke the BT collapse.



4 runs off the last 4 overs including 2 maidens

I hope so

Nice going ...

My bowlers are failing me yet again .....A good partnership for the 3rd wicket...After 25 they are 90-2 ...

Yes yes.....My bowler just striked as I speak :happy

 

[Gilly Fan]

End of Over 29: 108-4, runrate=3.72
Caskey 5-0-18-1
Karthikeyan* 26 (51 balls)
Luvoyo 10 (19 balls)
Last Wicket: Tredgett b. Caskey 45 (FOW: 93/4)

His run rate has really slowed down... I'm happy about that.

End of Over 30: 110-4, runrate=3.67
Longrigg 5-3-8-0
Luvoyo* 11 (20 balls)
Karthikeyan 27 (56 balls)
Last Wicket: Tredgett b. Caskey 45 (FOW: 93/4)

Only 8 runs in the past 6 overs!

 

[aussie1st]

Looks like a total well under 300 so as long as my batters do their usual I should be able to get home.

End of Over 30: 116-3, runrate=3.87
Clayden 10-1-37-0
Sayce* 12 (23 balls)
Dunn 20 (52 balls)
Last Wicket: Lampard c. Germon b. Sam 45 (FOW: 99/3)

 

[Gilly Fan]

End of Over 31: 118-4, runrate=3.81
Tahir 6-0-32-1
Luvoyo* 18 (26 balls)
Karthikeyan 27 (56 balls)
Last Wicket: Tredgett b. Caskey 45 (FOW: 93/4)

And, the pressure has been released. 8 from the over.

End of Over 32: 121-4, runrate=3.78
Handbury 6-0-22-0
Luvoyo* 21 (31 balls)
Karthikeyan 27 (57 balls)
Last Wicket: Tredgett b. Caskey 45 (FOW: 93/4)

3 from that over.

36.3 W Tahir to Karthikeyan
After some obvious confusion by Karthikeyan, he realizes its the death rattle and the umpire sends him off. Now we wait for Riley to find the bails..

AND HES BOWLED IM!

Collapse time!!!!

End of Over 37: 138-5, runrate=3.73
Tahir 9-0-41-2
Luvoyo* 31 (49 balls)
Alshaun 0 (3 balls)
Last Wicket: Karthikeyan b. Tahir 34 (FOW: 138/5)

End of Over 40: 148-5, runrate=3.70
Handbury 10-0-39-0
Luvoyo* 37 (56 balls)
Alshaun 3 (14 balls)
Last Wicket: Karthikeyan b. Tahir 34 (FOW: 138/5)

Good spell of bowling there.

End of Over 42: 161-5, runrate=3.83
Longrigg 6-3-14-0
Alshaun* 10 (20 balls)
Luvoyo 43 (62 balls)
Last Wicket: Karthikeyan b. Tahir 34 (FOW: 138/5)

Where's the collapse?

 

[aussie1st]

Last 2 overs really have been costly

End of Over 42: 175-3, runrate=4.17
Sam 6-2-20-1
Sayce* 46 (58 balls)
Dunn 42 (90 balls)
Last Wicket: Lampard c. Germon b. Sam 45 (FOW: 99/3)

 

[Gilly Fan]

43.2 4 Longrigg to Alshaun
Short and wide outside off stump. Alshaun cuts and times it well enough to beat Saich at third man.
43.1 4 Longrigg to Alshaun
Lots of width and driven away for four between point and cover.
43.1 nb. Longrigg to Alshaun
no ball, Short of a length ball, Alshaun pushes and misses at the outswinger.

Syl, is BT screwed today?

End of Over 44: 176-5, runrate=4.00
Longrigg 7-3-24-0
Alshaun* 21 (30 balls)
Luvoyo 46 (65 balls)
Last Wicket: Karthikeyan b. Tahir 34 (FOW: 138/5)

3 maidens there. So from hisother 4 overs, he's been going at 6 an over.

44.3 W Caskey to Alshaun
Forward defensive, beats the bat, on the pads, huge appeal, the umpire is thinking hard on this one, and given!

Collapse time!!!!!!

End of Over 45: 183-6, runrate=4.07
Caskey 8-0-37-2
Coleman* 4 (2 balls)
Luvoyo 48 (67 balls)
Last Wicket: Alshaun lbw b. Caskey 22 (FOW: 178/6)

The collapse shall start soon!