NT League Matches

[Philly]

Haven't done any NRR calculations, but I think we have a chance to promote given our win and Scotland's heavy loss.

[spark]

That's a great effort to gain promotion, especially considering how the league was so close. I guess it makes qualification for the next World Cup much more certain.

[rogue]

Glad to be of service.



BG was great in the last two wins...

[rogue]

going by our highest MR of the tour, as well as the rate of decline, we would probably be able to slot into the 3rd or 4th position in div 1. that's only going by ratings, of course.

one positive to consider is that, thanks to BG, we have a strong group of young players just starting to enter their peak years. here's hoping for some long awaited USA success at Nat level...

[spark]

Y. Zhirkov 5-1-27-0, M. Coen 41 (53b), R. van Muiswinkel 26 (33b)
End of over 20 (9 runs) - Netherlands(95-2) RR 4.75

Need to break this partnership; it's 50+ runs so far.

[rogue]

100+ now. I think we've had about 4 missed chances...

[Philly]

It's looking the opposite of good

[spark]

I think it's our turn for a 200+ partnership now. A 261 run partnership would be good.

[rogue]

A 26 run partnership would be good! This tour has been a disaster...

[rogue]

B. Awesome 5-3-6-1, A. Shahanah 35 (65b), G. Mugambi 4 (13b)
End of over 25 (maiden) - Kenya(77-4). 100 runs required from 25 overs. RR 3.08 RRR 4.00

A pretty ordinary performance again by most players, but Bruce has earned his 'awesome' name so far today. His 60 odd runs with the bat were invaluable, and 5-3-6-1 is just, well, AWESOME!

Here's hoping we can snare a victory here...

[spark]

I think we need more players with names such as Awesome in the side.

[rogue]

good thinking. perhaps that's the motivational spark these boys need.




notice to all USA Nat owners - change your player's surname to something like 'fantastic', 'amazing', 'brilliant', etc...

[spark]

C. Francis 2-0-5-0, K. Angle 39 (61b), G. Davis 11 (27b)
End of over 20 (1 run) - USA(72-2) RR 3.60

A decent start so far but we need it to continue.