England League and Cup Discussion

[spark]

M. Dewer (rfs) 8-0-55-0, D. Ylyett 22 (18b), J. Lord 29 (14b)
End of over 40 (15 runs) - wolfberries(205-8) RR 5.12

Well that's certainly a total our bowlers have a chance of defending.

It took an 49 run unbeaten 8th wicket partnership though to get us to this score.

That's a decent total; I'd take 205 on slow. Not unassailable but should be interesting.

[spark]

Speaking of 205 (well, writing of it anyway).

N. Beatty (rm) 8-0-33-0, S. Clouston 18 (24b), M. Roberson 13 (13b)
End of over 40 (7 runs) - Ruff Royals(205-6) RR 5.12

It's a green pitch so I think that's okay too. I changed the batting order around and I guess it was ok but I wouldn't say it was a complete success. Everyone got into double figures but only Santos got to 50.

M. Roberson (lf) 2-0-10-0, T. McLarty 3 (7b), B. Dodemaide 7 (12b)
End of over 3 (2 runs) - Relegation reprobates(11-0). 195 runs required from 37 overs. RR 3.67 RRR 5.27

Roberson was a bit expensive in his first over but better in his second. Need 4 points in this one to get things up and running in YOD.

[spark]

T. Ball (lws) 1-0-4-0, R. Whitesides 19 (23b), T. McLarty 37 (41b)
End of over 13 (4 runs) - Relegation reprobates(69-1). 137 runs required from 27 overs. RR 5.31 RRR 5.07

Struggling for wickets so it's time to bring on my spinners to see if they can do what the seamers can't on this green pitch.

[wolfberries]

That's a decent total; I'd take 205 on slow. Not unassailable but should be interesting.

D. Ylyett (rm) 6-0-25-1, R. Kodipillie 3 (4b), W. Christie 18 (30b)
End of over 20 (1 run) - Glasgow Roasters(93-4). 113 runs required from 20 overs. RR 4.65 RRR 5.65

I certainly agree and it's 50/50 at the moment.

[wolfberries]

T. Ball (lws) 1-0-4-0, R. Whitesides 19 (23b), T. McLarty 37 (41b)
End of over 13 (4 runs) - Relegation reprobates(69-1). 137 runs required from 27 overs. RR 5.31 RRR 5.07

Struggling for wickets so it's time to bring on my spinners to see if they can do what the seamers can't on this green pitch.

P. Massey (lfs) 4-0-21-0, R. Whitesides 33 (38b), T. McLarty 54 (68b)
End of over 20 (1 run) - Relegation reprobates(100-1). 106 runs required from 20 overs. RR 5.00 RRR 5.30

Yes you certainly need wickets after the break and soon.

[Monsieurflibble]

M. Roberson (lf) 5-0-29-0, R. Whitesides 53 (56b), T. McLarty 69 (86b)
End of over 26 (8 runs) - Relegation reprobates(136-1). 70 runs required from 14 overs. RR 5.23 RRR 5.00

You're dropping catches and we're getting through your seamers.

Wolfies / Englands Whiteside looking good so just waiting for the curse to hit and the sounder of timber falling.

[wolfberries]

M. Roberson (lf) 5-0-29-0, R. Whitesides 53 (56b), T. McLarty 69 (86b)
End of over 26 (8 runs) - Relegation reprobates(136-1). 70 runs required from 14 overs. RR 5.23 RRR 5.00

You're dropping catches and we're getting through your seamers.

Wolfies / Englands Whiteside looking good so just waiting for the curse to hit and the sounder of timber falling.

28.1 W Massey to Whitesides : Full flighted delivery by Massey and Whitesides's indecision sees the ball crash into the stumps.R. Whitesides b. P. Massey 54 (60b 4x4 0x6) SR:90.00

[Monsieurflibble]

Relegation reprobates Ruff Royals
Batting - Top Order 7,290 7,333
Batting - Middle Order 5,119 5,839
Batting - Tail 3,986 3,257
Bowling - Seam 6,144 (32) 6,326 (24)
Bowling - Spin 8,026 (8) 8,616 (16)
Fielding/Keeping 7,952 8,113
Overall 118,055 123,012

Coasted over the line with 8 balls and 6 wickets to spare thanks to 111* from Mclarty.

Cant spare him and Whiteside for England so Wolfie ..... keep clear.

Will be a crucial 4 points later in the season.

[wolfberries]

wolfberries Glasgow Roasters
Batting - Top Order 5,903 4,939
Batting - Middle Order 5,259 4,800
Batting - Tail 3,574 4,288
Bowling - Seam 7,011 (26) 4,235 (24)
Bowling - Spin 5,061 (14) 5,139 (16)
Fielding/Keeping 8,301 7,607
Overall 111,917 97,629

Result: Glasgow Roasters won by 2 wickets

[spark]

Coasted over the line with 8 balls and 6 wickets to spare thanks to 111* from Mclarty.

Well played. We just couldn't get McLarty out despite 3 or 4 chances to do so. I needed Roberson to take early wickets and I could have done with Vaughn being at least economical.

It's early days still but I can easily see us being relegated now. I'd be surprised if I picked up any points in international weeks as I should have at least 2 players away and could, in theory, be 5 (don't know if Massey will be touring but McCall and Roberson almost certainly will be and there's a couple of others depending on conditions, etc).

[eagles123]

South London's Number One CC v gRhyllidae >> Match Ratings
Match Ratings
South London's Number One CC gRhyllidae
Batting - Top Order 12,062 10,493
Batting - Middle Order 8,907 6,308
Batting - Tail 4,550 6,464
Bowling - Seam 9,740 (16) 6,911 (8)
Bowling - Spin 11,091 (4) 10,622 (12)
Fielding/Keeping 14,271 13,357
Overall 190,395 172,355

season now up and running after a 6 wicket victory today. struggling a bit with fatigue and had to rotate a bit, but fortunately my opponent rotated even more still going to be a right slog to try and stay up, but at least it gives us 3 points on the board.

3 points?! Were you docked a point for rotating?!

[wolfberries]

Home wolfberries
Away bluekipper8878
Ground wolfberries CG
League One Day 3.3
Date 01 May 20 10:00
Weather (forecast) Cloudy
Pitch (current) Dry

Toss: bluekipper8878 won the toss and elected to bowl.

Certainly need a win today.

[spark]

Home Ruff Royals
Away Bathaloner
Ground Ruff Royals CG
League One Day 2.2
Date 01 May 20 10:00
Weather (forecast) Cloudy
Pitch (current) Uneven

I've gone for bowling first although I was really tempted to bat first. I guess that means it's a toss that I wouldn't mind if I lost.

[wolfberries]

B. Mumford (rm) 5-0-23-0, C. Branston 13 (15b), M. Herdegen 18 (33b)
End of over 10 (3 runs) - wolfberries(47-1) RR 4.70

Not the worst start.

[spark]

E. Perry (rm) 5-0-21-1, K. Ngidhi 19 (25b), W. Janmaas 0 (6b)
End of over 10 (3 runs) - Bathaloner(38-2) RR 3.80

It's an okay start after we won the toss. We don't want to let them get a partnership going though.