Story India and the FTP. (First stop - The Carribean) [BLC '99]

[Left_Hander]

Good Work Bala!

 

[surendar]

Lets see if Pathan can play some agrresvive shots!!!!
But there is a lot of improvement in India!!!!
hmmm.....now it depends on Indian bowlers!!!!
lets see wht happens!!!!

 

[Bala]

Pathan blasts 50!

Emerging all-rounder Irfan Pathan lived up to his billing as he hurtled his way to a brilliant half century. Pathan blasted the West Indies bowlers to all parts of the ground in a show of real class. A boisterous hook for four of Bravo was the best shot he played.

India are poised well here and are on target to cross 250. It has really been some sort of dream come true as India were struggling at 137/6.

Giving Pathan excellent company is the rolly-polly all rounder from Mumbai - Romesh Powar.

 

[surendar]

wow...well done Pathan....
Its a great rescue act!!!!!

But u forgot to tell the current score???
whts the score now???

 

[Bala]

Powar and Pathan power India past 250!

The two Indian all-rounders Romesh Powar and Irfan Pathan barrelled India past 250 with some crisp and clean hitting. Powar was merciless on anything pitched up carting 2 sixers. Pathan smacked a couple of his own.

India are currently 254/7 in 49 overs! Chris Gayle has been blasted apart for 44 runs in his 5 overs!

 

[icyman]

Absolutely scintillating.
Must have been a joy to watch these two bat.

 

[surendar]

India in commanding position now!!!!
So bowlers can relax a bit now, but have to take Gayle off soon as he is dangrous!!!!

 

[Bala]

Powar falls as India finish strong

Ramesh Powar was run out of the last ball of the Indian innings as he and Pathan tried to steal a single.

Powar hit 2 sixes and 4 fours as he scored 37 runs of just 21 balls. Along with Pathan he put on the highest stand of the match - 80 runs!

Pathan was a class act himself finishing at 57 Not Out. India head back with a confident position of 268/8 in 50 overs!

West Indies must be hoping for a good start as the required run rate is 5.38 per over!

 

[Cricket_60]

Great batting by Pathan and India.

 

[surendar]

so now bowlers have to do their right job!!! if they can pick few wickets in first 15 overs,India will be in great position!!!!
Lets see what happens!!!!

 

[Bala]

FTP Predicta #2

India vs West Indies (1st ODI @ Jamaica)

Usual rules apply.

Who will be the top scorer in the 1st ODI between India and West Indies?

First 3 correct enteries stand to win reps!

Predicta #2 closes after 25 overs into the West Indies innings. So get your predictions in. Predictions already in are in this post.


Thanks to the following for their support.

Surendar, Iceman, MWaugh, Treva, Cricket_60, Shortleg, Tobes, Madmick96, Hondey ho.

Cheers guys! If I have missed some one, please do remember I am grateful for y'all!

 

[treva]

great first innings bala and great start to this story.
keep it up and reps for you

 

[ZoraxDoom]

Yuvraj for highest scorer.

 

[icyman]

West Indies will lose this one.
269 is a huge ask on a overcast ground.

 

[Left_Hander]

Powaring India to a good total! lol. I'm loving this! Great work Bala.