Round 2: Beijing Blitzers v Manchester Divided @ Neutral (11.11.2009)

[Prithvi]

Why are you waiting for match??
Its the Blitzers, who'll have their second win..

 

[Amiya]

Why are you waiting for match??
Its the Blitzers, who'll have their second win..

Oh boy. You are my inspiration. Even on the verge of defeat, you haven't lost your hope. Keep it up.

 

[shantanu_rooney]

Oh boy. You are my inspiration. Even on the verge of defeat, you haven't lost your hope. Keep it up.

How could you see us losing even before the match has been played? Great do you have some forecasting abilities??

 

[Pranav]

Oh boy. You are my inspiration. Even on the verge of defeat, you haven't lost your hope. Keep it up.

Chamiya don't get exicted.

 

[Amiya]

Chamiya don't get exicted.

Nach meri bulbul tujhe paisa milega...
I can see Man D winning comfortably and Richards scoring 125* in my Magic Mirror.

 

[Pranav]

Nach meri bulbul tujhe paisa milega...
I can see Man D winning comfortably and Richards scoring 125* in my Magic Mirror.

You'll break that magic mirror after the match.

 

[shalin_hitter]

Probably the magic mirror is given to you by VV because it does not work

 

[harrisb]

i'm still waiting to see our margin of victory, hope it comes soon

 

[Funknath]

Waiting for the result...hope my plan works

 

[KBC]

Beijing Blitzers VS Manchester Divided​

Date: 11/11/09​

Pitch Type: Green​

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Manchester Divided Won the Toss and Elected to Bat first.
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0.1 Surendar to Covvy, Hit hard but straight to the fielder, the batsmen scamper through for the single! (1)
0.2 Surendar to KBC, ......what? Why are you looking at me like that? Oh right! The commentary! Umm...looks like that was a dot ball! No run. Now leave me alone. (0)
0.3 Surendar to KBC, Reverse sweep! Cheeky. Only one run though. (1)
0.4 Surendar to Covvy, Good slower ball, the batsman doesn't pick it up. Still gets a single though. (1)
0.5 Surendar to KBC, Yorker full and outside offstump, the batsman just squeezes it away for a quick single to cover. (1)
0.6 Surendar to Covvy, Short ball, cut away for a run. (1)


End of over 1
Manchester Divided 5/0 (RR : 5)
KBC 2 (3b)
Covvy 3 (3b)
Surendar 1-0-5-0


1.1 Shantanu_Rooney to Covvy, Gosh, how unlucky can you be. He's absolutely nailed that, but straight to the fielder. No run. (0)
1.2 Shantanu_Rooney to Covvy, One more to the total. (1)
1.3 Shantanu_Rooney to KBC, That was a very good delivery. (0)
1.4 Shantanu_Rooney to KBC, Gosh, how unlucky can you be. He's absolutely nailed that, but straight to the fielder. No run. (0)
1.5 Shantanu_Rooney to KBC, And it's a DLF Maxix...uhh...six runs! (6)
1.6 Shantanu_Rooney to KBC, Chipped, and lands safe. Two runs in the mean while. (2)


End of over 2
Manchester Divided 14/0 (RR : 7)
KBC 10 (7b)
Covvy 4 (5b)
Shantanu_Rooney 1-0-9-0


2.1 Surendar to Covvy, I'd like to thank the lady in Seat 27 Row D for the fabulous cake she's sent us! Triple Chocolate Fudge with Mint, my favourite! Oh, and no run. (0)
2.2 Surendar to Covvy, Hit straight to long on, and that's caught!

Covvy c Pranav Pathak b Surendar
Runs : 4 Balls : 7 S/R : 57.14

(0)
2.3 Surendar to Viv Richards, , Byes, another 3 run(s) (3)
2.4 Surendar to Viv Richards, AND HE'S OU...noooo! Got back home just in time. Two runs. (2)
2.5 Surendar to Viv Richards, Pitched in line, hitting middle stump, but is it too high? The umpire doesn't think so, and the batsman has to go!

Viv Richards lbw Surendar
Runs : 2 Balls : 2 S/R : 100

(0)
2.6 Surendar to Amiya, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad. (0)


End of over 3
Manchester Divided 19/2 (RR : 6.33)
Amiya 0 (1b)
KBC 10 (7b)
Surendar 2-0-7-1


3.1 Shantanu_Rooney to KBC, Hit straight to long on, and that's caught!

KBC c Bladescape b Shantanu_Rooney
Runs : 10 Balls : 8 S/R : 125

(0)
3.2 Shantanu_Rooney to 07harrisb, Slower ball, made the batsman look like a giant moronical half-brained dim wit. No run. (0)
3.3 Shantanu_Rooney to 07harrisb, Edged and through the vacant third slip region. Just after the skipper had removed a man from that region. Don't you just hate that? One run. (1)
3.4 Shantanu_Rooney to Amiya, Rubbish ball, short and on the legs, flicked away with ease. Four more. (4)
3.5 Shantanu_Rooney to Amiya, , Wide, one run (1)
3.5 Shantanu_Rooney to Amiya, I'd like to complement the gentleman in Seat 24 Row A for being so sharply dressed in that Armani Suit. Especially in this heat. Great show...huh? What's that? Oh right, the batsmen took a single, I think. (1)
3.6 Shantanu_Rooney to 07harrisb, One, Two, Three more added to the total. Well run! (3)


End of over 4
Manchester Divided 29/3 (RR : 7.25)
Amiya 5 (3b)
07harrisb 4 (3b)
Shantanu_Rooney 2-0-19-1


4.1 Surendar to 07harrisb, AND HE'S OU...noooo! Got back home just in time. Two runs. (2)
4.2 Surendar to 07harrisb, Very well bowled. (0)
4.3 Surendar to 07harrisb, Tries to late cut that away but misses it, and the ball thuds into the keeper's gloves. No run. (0)
4.4 Surendar to 07harrisb, Shortish delivery on the stumps, the batsman backs away and swats it to cover for a single (1)
4.5 Surendar to Amiya, Ahhh that's poor fielding. The batsman taps it away for a single, and the fielder fires in an over-eager throw well wide of the stumps. No one is backing up and some the batsmen run two more! The captain isn't happy! (3)
4.6 Surendar to 07harrisb, ......what? Why are you looking at me like that? Oh right! The commentary! Umm...looks like that was a dot ball! No run. Now leave me alone. (0)


End of over 5
Manchester Divided 35/3 (RR : 7)
07harrisb 7 (8b)
Amiya 8 (4b)
Surendar 3-0-13-1


5.1 Shantanu_Rooney to Amiya, The batsman calls for a single, but hesitates and nearly gets his partner run out! An effort that would make Owais Shah proud! No run. (0)
5.2 Shantanu_Rooney to Amiya, Hit hard but straight to the fielder, the batsmen scamper through for the single! (1)
5.3 Shantanu_Rooney to 07harrisb, Good slower ball, the batsman doesn't pick it up. Still gets a single though. (1)
5.4 Shantanu_Rooney to Amiya, Good bouncer. The batsman attempts the hooks, and gets a top edge which lands safe. Only one. (1)
5.5 Shantanu_Rooney to 07harrisb, , No Ball. The batsman goes down the track and nails it through the offside! Four more! (4)
5.5 Shantanu_Rooney to 07harrisb, I'd like to thank the lady in Seat 27 Row D for the fabulous cake she's sent us! Triple Chocolate Fudge with Mint, my favourite! Oh, and no run. (0)
5.6 Shantanu_Rooney to 07harrisb, Full delivery outside off-stump, the batsman clears his left leg and swings, and cracks it up and over midwicket for six! Great shot, tremendous power! (6)


End of over 6
Manchester Divided 49/3 (RR : 8.17)
07harrisb 18 (12b)
Amiya 10 (7b)
Shantanu_Rooney 3-0-33-1


6.1 Giggity Giggity to Amiya, And the camera pans to show a hot chick in Row C. Rumours have it that she is either Zorax's date for the night, or an assasin out to kill him. I guess we'll find out one way or another by tommorrow...oh, right. No run. (0)
6.2 Giggity Giggity to Amiya, No Run, excellent bowling. (0)
6.3 Giggity Giggity to Amiya, Perfect yorker on the leg stump. (0)
6.4 Giggity Giggity to Amiya, Text-book cover drive, four more. (4)
6.5 Giggity Giggity to Amiya, Fired that one in full and on the offstump, the batsman can just squeeze it away to cover. No run. (0)
6.6 Giggity Giggity to Amiya, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call. (0)


End of over 7
Manchester Divided 53/3 (RR : 7.57)
Amiya 14 (13b)
07harrisb 18 (12b)
Giggity Giggity 1-0-4-0


7.1 John Bracewell to 07harrisb, Full, almost yorker-length delivery outside offstump. Th batsman drives it hard and square of the wicket. Two more. (2)
7.2 John Bracewell to 07harrisb, No Run, excellent bowling. (0)
7.3 John Bracewell to 07harrisb, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that. (0)
7.4 John Bracewell to 07harrisb, Yorker full and outside offstump, the batsman just squeezes it away for a quick single to cover. (1)
7.5 John Bracewell to Amiya, That's a single. (1)
7.6 John Bracewell to 07harrisb, Rubbish ball, short and on the legs, flicked away with ease. Four more. (4)


End of over 8
Manchester Divided 61/3 (RR : 7.63)
07harrisb 25 (17b)
Amiya 15 (14b)
John Bracewell 1-0-8-0


8.1 Bladescape to Amiya, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only one. (1)
8.2 Bladescape to 07harrisb, Swing and a miss. No run. (0)
8.3 Bladescape to 07harrisb, BANG! The batsman absolutely nailed that shot! Luckily for the bowler there is a man in the deep, so only two runs. (2)
8.4 Bladescape to 07harrisb, Edged and over the slip fielder! Two runs while third man tidies up. (2)
8.5 Bladescape to 07harrisb, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only one. (1)
8.6 Bladescape to Amiya, Biffed down to long-off, easy single. (1)


End of over 9
Manchester Divided 68/3 (RR : 7.56)
07harrisb 30 (21b)
Amiya 17 (16b)
Bladescape 1-0-7-0


9.1 Ravi Shastri to Amiya, He tried to go over the top but doesn't connect well. However, it's placed in the gap the ball trickles away for four. (4)
9.2 Ravi Shastri to Amiya, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call. (0)
9.3 Ravi Shastri to Amiya, Easy single. (1)
9.4 Ravi Shastri to 07harrisb, Oooh! Good ball, yorker length delivery on the legstump. The batsman just barely gets his bat down on time, and the non striker urges him through for a quick single. (1)
9.5 Ravi Shastri to Amiya, Oooh! Good ball, yorker length delivery on the legstump. The batsman just barely gets his bat down on time, and the non striker urges him through for a quick single. (1)
9.6 Ravi Shastri to 07harrisb, No shot offered. (0)


End of over 10
Manchester Divided 75/3 (RR : 7.5)
07harrisb 31 (23b)
Amiya 23 (20b)
Ravi Shastri 1-0-7-0


10.1 Giggity Giggity to Amiya, We've just recieved a letter here in the commentary box, from an fan who wants us to 'Shut the fuc..' oh dear, um, nevermind. Back to the cricket, and it seems the batsmen ran three! Well done. (3)
10.2 Giggity Giggity to 07harrisb, I'd like to thank the lady in Seat 27 Row D for the fabulous cake she's sent us! Triple Chocolate Fudge with Mint, my favourite! Oh, and no run. (0)
10.3 Giggity Giggity to 07harrisb, Uppercut over the slip fielders and away for four! Cheeky shot! (4)
10.4 Giggity Giggity to 07harrisb, Shortish delivery on the stumps, the batsman backs away and swats it to cover for a single (1)
10.5 Giggity Giggity to Amiya, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment! (0)
10.6 Giggity Giggity to Amiya, He tried to go over the top but doesn't connect well. However, it's placed in the gap the ball trickles away for four. (4)


End of over 11
Manchester Divided 87/3 (RR : 7.91)
Amiya 30 (23b)
07harrisb 36 (26b)
Giggity Giggity 2-0-16-0


11.1 Ravi Shastri to 07harrisb, Dabbed into the gap for a quick single. The captain decides to shift the field around a little bit. (1)
11.2 Ravi Shastri to Amiya, That's skied, but he's dropped it! Two more runs. (2)
11.3 Ravi Shastri to Amiya, Perfect yorker on the leg stump. (0)
11.4 Ravi Shastri to Amiya, Full and on the toes, the batsman just flicks it past the now-vacant short fine leg region for four runs! The captain is fuming, and it's right after he took the fielder out of there! (4)
11.5 Ravi Shastri to Amiya, Tries to work it off his legs, misses, and the fielders go up in appeal! It has to be out, it HAS to be out! NOOOOO! The umpire is unmoved! Gosh that must have been close. (0)
11.6 Ravi Shastri to Amiya, ......what? Why are you looking at me like that? Oh right! The commentary! Umm...looks like that was a dot ball! No run. Now leave me alone. (0)


End of over 12
Manchester Divided 94/3 (RR : 7.83)
Amiya 36 (28b)
07harrisb 37 (27b)
Ravi Shastri 2-0-14-0


12.1 Giggity Giggity to 07harrisb, The bowlers runs in, the batsman taps his bat, and...oooohhhh! An aeroplane! Huh, what? Oh right, no run it seems. (0)
12.2 Giggity Giggity to 07harrisb, , No Ball. Tries to late cut that away but misses it, and the ball thuds into the keeper's gloves. No run. (0)
12.2 Giggity Giggity to 07harrisb, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call. (0)
12.3 Giggity Giggity to 07harrisb, Short, wide, you know the drill. 4 runs. (4)
12.4 Giggity Giggity to 07harrisb, AND HE'S OU...noooo! Got back home just in time. Two runs. (2)
12.5 Giggity Giggity to 07harrisb, The batsman calls for a single, but hesitates and nearly gets his partner run out! An effort that would make Owais Shah proud! No run. (0)
12.6 Giggity Giggity to 07harrisb, Splendid shot for four! (4)


End of over 13
Manchester Divided 105/3 (RR : 8.08)
07harrisb 47 (34b)
Amiya 36 (28b)
Giggity Giggity 3-0-27-0


13.1 Bladescape to Amiya, The batsman calls for a single, but hesitates and nearly gets his partner run out! An effort that would make Owais Shah proud! No run. (0)
13.2 Bladescape to Amiya, Slower ball, made the batsman look like a giant moronical half-brained dim wit. No run. (0)
13.3 Bladescape to Amiya, The bowlers runs in, the batsman taps his bat, and...oooohhhh! An aeroplane! Huh, what? Oh right, no run it seems. (0)
13.4 Bladescape to Amiya, I'd like to thank the lady in Seat 27 Row D for the fabulous cake she's sent us! Triple Chocolate Fudge with Mint, my favourite! Oh, and no run. (0)
13.5 Bladescape to Amiya, Good ball, he goes for the cut, it's too close to cut, he's inside edged it, and it misses the stumps by a whisker! The keeper tidies up and there is no run. Phew that was close. (0)
13.6 Bladescape to Amiya, Nice yorker! The batsmen gets a thin inside edge and the ball flies past the legstump and the keeper. Fine leg fields to keep it down to two. (2)


End of over 14
Manchester Divided 107/3 (RR : 7.64)
Amiya 38 (34b)
07harrisb 47 (34b)
Bladescape 2-0-9-0


14.1 John Bracewell to 07harrisb, Dabbed into the gap for a quick single. The captain decides to shift the field around a little bit. (1)
14.2 John Bracewell to Amiya, Very well bowled. (0)
14.3 John Bracewell to Amiya, And that's a slower ball gone horribly wrong. Sits up and begs to be smacked for four, which it promptly is. (4)
14.4 John Bracewell to Amiya, , No Ball. And the camera pans to show a hot chick in Row C. Rumours have it that she is either Zorax's date for the night, or an assasin out to kill him. I guess we'll find out one way or another by tommorrow...oh, right. No run. (0)
14.4 John Bracewell to Amiya, Full, wide, the batsman flails at it and finds the edge! But the ball flies between the keeper and slip, who just stare at each other as the ball runs away for four! Unlucky! (4)
14.5 John Bracewell to Amiya, Good slower ball, the batsman doesn't pick it up. Still gets a single though. (1)
14.6 John Bracewell to 07harrisb, One more to the total. (1)


End of over 15
Manchester Divided 119/3 (RR : 7.93)
Amiya 47 (39b)
07harrisb 49 (36b)
John Bracewell 2-0-20-0


15.1 Ravi Shastri to 07harrisb, That one deviated sharply of the pitch, the batsman had no chance of playing that. Dot ball. (0)
15.2 Ravi Shastri to 07harrisb, Full and on the toes, the batsman tries to flick it away but misses completely! Leg stump is out of the ground, back to the nets for him!

07harrisb b Ravi Shastri
Runs : 49 Balls : 38 S/R : 128.9

(0)
15.3 Ravi Shastri to Don Tallon, Slower ball, made the batsman look like a giant moronical half-brained dim wit. No run. (0)
15.4 Ravi Shastri to Don Tallon, Very well bowled. (0)
15.5 Ravi Shastri to Don Tallon, Splendid shot for four! (4)
15.6 Ravi Shastri to Don Tallon, Ahhh that's poor fielding. The batsman taps it away for a single, and the fielder fires in an over-eager throw well wide of the stumps. No one is backing up and some the batsmen run two more! The captain isn't happy! (3)


End of over 16
Manchester Divided 126/4 (RR : 7.88)
Amiya 47 (39b)
Don Tallon 7 (4b)
Ravi Shastri 3-0-21-1


16.1 John Bracewell to Don Tallon, Placed nicely into the gap. Two runs. (2)
16.2 John Bracewell to Don Tallon, Swing and a miss. No run. (0)
16.3 John Bracewell to Don Tallon, Tucked to off side, one more. (1)
16.4 John Bracewell to Amiya, Slower ball, made the batsman look like a giant moronical half-brained dim wit. No run. (0)
16.5 John Bracewell to Amiya, , No Ball. Short ball, worked off the hips for a single (1)
16.5 John Bracewell to Don Tallon, , Leg Byes, another 2 run(s) (2)
16.6 John Bracewell to Amiya, Good shot, they're running hard, the throw comes in, but they've managed a comfortable two. (2)


End of over 17
Manchester Divided 135/4 (RR : 7.94)
Amiya 50 (42b)
Don Tallon 10 (7b)
John Bracewell 3-0-27-0


17.1 Giggity Giggity to Don Tallon, Clipped off the legs, the batsmen get two. (2)
17.2 Giggity Giggity to Don Tallon, , Wide, one run (1)
17.2 Giggity Giggity to Don Tallon, One, Two, Three more added to the total. Well run! (3)
17.3 Giggity Giggity to Amiya, And that's a slower ball gone horribly wrong. Sits up and begs to be smacked for four, which it promptly is. (4)
17.4 Giggity Giggity to Amiya, Placed nicely into the gap. Two runs. (2)
17.5 Giggity Giggity to Amiya, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that. (0)
17.6 Giggity Giggity to Amiya, Top edge...and gone!

Amiya c Dean Jones b Giggity Giggity
Runs : 56 Balls : 46 S/R : 121.7

(0)


End of over 18
Manchester Divided 147/5 (RR : 8.17)
The Spin 0 (0b)
Don Tallon 15 (9b)
Giggity Giggity 4-0-39-0


18.1 Surendar to Don Tallon, Short ball, cut away for a run. (1)
18.2 Surendar to The Spin, Sharp reflexes, excellent catch! That's certainly going to be on the highlight reel.

The Spin c John Bracewell b Surendar
Runs : 0 Balls : 1 S/R : 0

(0)
18.3 Surendar to Zorax Doom, He's skied it, too high, there's a fielder coming under it, takes it comfortably!

Zorax Doom c Shalin Hitter b Surendar
Runs : 0 Balls : 1 S/R : 0

(0)
18.4 Surendar to Sydney Barnes, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, and the batsman slips and falls! The throw is in, he tries to get back in time, but it's in vain and he's out runout! Oh that's just bad luck.

Sydney Barnes run out Binnu
Runs : 0 Balls : 1 S/R : 0

(0)
18.5 Surendar to Dr. Pepper, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single. (1)
18.6 Surendar to Don Tallon, Lofted drive, falls into the gap. The ball gets stuck in the outfield meaning the batsmen get only two. (2)


End of over 19
Manchester Divided 151/8 (RR : 7.95)
Don Tallon 18 (11b)
Dr. Pepper 1 (1b)
Surendar 4-0-17-3


19.1 Shantanu_Rooney to Dr. Pepper, Slower ball, made the batsman look like a giant moronical half-brained dim wit. No run. (0)
19.2 Shantanu_Rooney to Dr. Pepper, Great stop! Saved a run there he did! (3)
19.3 Shantanu_Rooney to Don Tallon, Played to deep cover. Two runs. (2)
19.4 Shantanu_Rooney to Don Tallon, Neat little late cut, beats the slip and short third man. The batsmen get two. (2)
19.5 Shantanu_Rooney to Don Tallon, Buffet bowling, the batsman helps himself to four more. (4)
19.6 Shantanu_Rooney to Don Tallon, Down the track, and BOOM! Six Runs! Great batting! (6)


End of over 20
Manchester Divided 168/8 (RR : 8.4)
Don Tallon 32 (15b)
Dr. Pepper 4 (3b)
Shantanu_Rooney 4-0-50-1



The final scorecard for first innings was :
Score: 168
Wickets : 8
Overs : 20.0

The second innings begins now

Innings end analysis

The Match instantly turned out interesting with Manchester Divided Choosing to bat first on a green, fast wicket with unending array of clouds, presenting a perfect day for the bowlers. As interesting was the toss, the MAN D Openers followed up with a superb start but crumbled their 3 wickets down to Beijing Blitzers in space of 5 balls. However Amiya and Harris managed to lift up the momentum and allow no chances to BB. But soon enough, the wickets kept falling thanks to some fine bowling by Surender, the lead bowler of BB, followed by Binnu, Ravi Shastri and Giggity Giggity. It was almost a virtual hat-trick when Surender struck down 2 batsmen in 2 balls, and a run out 3rd ball. But Manchester Divided however survived the scare and went on to post a good total of 168 on this track. The Beijing Blitzers will come out shortly after this break. Stay tuned, this is one tremendous match for both teams.

 

[shantanu_rooney]

Well we scored more than 168 in the last match but that was on a flat wicket, hope our batsman score the required target on this green pitch.

Personally I have a match to forget going for over 10 runs per over in my 4 overs and taking just one wicket.

 

[Kshitiz_Indian]

168 is a decent total on a green pitch I think. The match is in the hands of MD fast bowling attack now.

 

[Funknath]

We need an aggressive start and shouldn't loose wickets quickly.

 

[Pranav]

Watch out for me.

 

[ZoraxDoom]

I feel that 168 should be plenty. Myself, Barnes and Dr. P need to click here.