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^You see clapping icon and the facepalm icon side by side?
So in a hurry I mistakenly clicked on it instead of the clapping icon.
So in a hurry I mistakenly clicked on it instead of the clapping icon.
treva
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Can't believe this has almost run it's course! It's nice to see you using a few of my materials and layout. Incredible story using the best game out there.
The Eagles are in the driving seat at the moment. Sachin and Styris will be the key batsmen.
The Eagles are in the driving seat at the moment. Sachin and Styris will be the key batsmen.
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In no way.
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Who said that. C04 rocks..
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It is by FAR the best game there is for gameplay. Everything else is just shocking in comparison.
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yeah that's true. games like C02 and c04 are the best
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Eagles Innings: Overs 11-15
Oceania Premier League
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Grand Final
Southern Stallions v Northern Eagles
AMI Stadium, Christchurch
Oceania Premier League
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Grand Final
Southern Stallions v Northern Eagles
AMI Stadium, Christchurch
Overs 11-15: Tendulkar and Styris Crank it Up despite struggling Vincent
Vincent finds it difficult to force the pace
Vincent can't get bat on ball; is rapt on the back pad by McCullum; Is given out and doesn't refer - plumb
Vincent finds it difficult to force the pace
Vincent can't get bat on ball; is rapt on the back pad by McCullum; Is given out and doesn't refer - plumb
Amit Mishra continued after a promising first over, and immediately had Vincent in trouble. After a few wild swipes across the line which failed to connect, Vincent could only scrape a french cut two, and two other streaky singles.
Tendulkar looked markedly more comfortable against the persistent but relatively gentlre spin of McCullum, but soon he lost the strike and subsequently lost his partner. Vincent went to the slog sweep to try to release some pressure but was hit on the back pad and it looked dead. Sensibly he didn't even blink before walking off to the pavilion - Hawkeye confirmed that it was as plumb as you get.
However, the departure of Vincent seemed to reinvigorate the innings as Styris joined Tendulkar, and together they began an assault on the Stallions' spinners. Several powerful blows down the ground and over cover - often against the spin - not only demonstrated their expert skill but more importantly allowed the Eagles to take the ascendancy.
It was quite some tribute to Styris that he was able to outshine Tendulkar for a brief couple of overs - the little master was content with taking singles and feeding his partner the strike, as Styris used the depth of his crease both ways to manufacture boundaries. McCullum continued to leak runs and Mishra ended his spell somewhat worse than he began it, as the score moved smoothly over the 100 mark and well beyond. The Eagles now need to go at 10 an over, but with the pair at the crease going as they are, anything is possible.
After 7 Overs
Northern Eagles: 116/3
Tendulkar 38 off 33, Styris 19 off 14
Mishra 4-0-25-1, McCullum 3-0-26-1
The Northern Eagles require 51 runs from 5 overs with 7 wickets in hand
Tendulkar looked markedly more comfortable against the persistent but relatively gentlre spin of McCullum, but soon he lost the strike and subsequently lost his partner. Vincent went to the slog sweep to try to release some pressure but was hit on the back pad and it looked dead. Sensibly he didn't even blink before walking off to the pavilion - Hawkeye confirmed that it was as plumb as you get.
Tendulkar and Styris rebuild in style
Tendulkar blasts Mishra for six; Styris follows suit over long off; McCullum is given the same treatment from the little master
Tendulkar blasts Mishra for six; Styris follows suit over long off; McCullum is given the same treatment from the little master
However, the departure of Vincent seemed to reinvigorate the innings as Styris joined Tendulkar, and together they began an assault on the Stallions' spinners. Several powerful blows down the ground and over cover - often against the spin - not only demonstrated their expert skill but more importantly allowed the Eagles to take the ascendancy.
Styris takes command
Styris lifts McCullum over the top; hits inside out over cover for another boundary; both batsmen used their feet to great effect
Styris lifts McCullum over the top; hits inside out over cover for another boundary; both batsmen used their feet to great effect
It was quite some tribute to Styris that he was able to outshine Tendulkar for a brief couple of overs - the little master was content with taking singles and feeding his partner the strike, as Styris used the depth of his crease both ways to manufacture boundaries. McCullum continued to leak runs and Mishra ended his spell somewhat worse than he began it, as the score moved smoothly over the 100 mark and well beyond. The Eagles now need to go at 10 an over, but with the pair at the crease going as they are, anything is possible.
After 7 Overs
Northern Eagles: 116/3
Tendulkar 38 off 33, Styris 19 off 14
Mishra 4-0-25-1, McCullum 3-0-26-1
The Northern Eagles require 51 runs from 5 overs with 7 wickets in hand
Aditya
ICC Board Member
I guess you mean after 15 overs?
Can't really pick the winner at the moment, Northern Eagles certainly have the upper hand but then in t20, we never know, just 2 or 3 wickets can change the match.
Excellent update as usual.
AkshayS
Chairman of Selectors
I would back Eagles to win it with those two on the crease, but anything can happen.
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