Certainly wasn't a day for football! :/
While England was busy creeping across the line to beat Australia, and the other England team was slouching towards defeat, a decent little contest was brewing on Lower Willow between two 4-man sides. This day, England consisted of Barrie, Bhima, Eric and Zak, while the USA gave Neel Patel his debut in support of Peter, Chris and John Paul. Batters were given two wickets apiece.
The USA won the toss and put England in to bat, and Neel opened the bowling.
Barrie was bowled first ball, but it for some reason seemed unfair, so he was given a do-over. Barrie then proceeded to nick the next ball to slip and that had to be that. What a start!
Eric then came in, and after sandwiching a four between two dot balls, fell to Neel on his 5th delivery. Zak survived the last ball of the over and Neel's first over went 4 for 2. Sweet.
Bhima finally got on strike and negotiated his way to 27 before being bowled (quite happily, I might add) by John Paul in the 10th over. England finished on 65/5.
The USA's reply began with Bhima bowling Peter for one in the first over, and the game appeared to be on. But once Chris arrived at the crease, he unleashed a batting display of such devastating ferocity that he was almost banned from ever batting again. Seven fours, three sixes and one lost ball later, the USA won the game in the 8th over with 12 balls to spare.
Thanks again to everyone who came out, and especially Peter for mowing the wicket. It was a great day out, and I know we had a LOT more fun than those who stayed home to watch England.
At least there will be no more conflicts for anyone for the rest of the Cup, unless we pick up a young Argentinian leg spinner...
See you on the pitch!
Chris
Scorecard
ENGLAND
Barrie 1 - 0
Bhima - 27
Eric - 4
Zak - 0
Barrie 2 - 14
Eric 2 - 3*
Zak 2 - 3*
Extras - 14
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TOTAL - 65
USA
Peter - 1
Neel - 8
Chris - 51*
John Paul - 0
Peter 2 - 3*
Extras - 4
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TOTAL - 67
While England was busy creeping across the line to beat Australia, and the other England team was slouching towards defeat, a decent little contest was brewing on Lower Willow between two 4-man sides. This day, England consisted of Barrie, Bhima, Eric and Zak, while the USA gave Neel Patel his debut in support of Peter, Chris and John Paul. Batters were given two wickets apiece.
The USA won the toss and put England in to bat, and Neel opened the bowling.
Barrie was bowled first ball, but it for some reason seemed unfair, so he was given a do-over. Barrie then proceeded to nick the next ball to slip and that had to be that. What a start!
Eric then came in, and after sandwiching a four between two dot balls, fell to Neel on his 5th delivery. Zak survived the last ball of the over and Neel's first over went 4 for 2. Sweet.
Bhima finally got on strike and negotiated his way to 27 before being bowled (quite happily, I might add) by John Paul in the 10th over. England finished on 65/5.
The USA's reply began with Bhima bowling Peter for one in the first over, and the game appeared to be on. But once Chris arrived at the crease, he unleashed a batting display of such devastating ferocity that he was almost banned from ever batting again. Seven fours, three sixes and one lost ball later, the USA won the game in the 8th over with 12 balls to spare.
Thanks again to everyone who came out, and especially Peter for mowing the wicket. It was a great day out, and I know we had a LOT more fun than those who stayed home to watch England.
At least there will be no more conflicts for anyone for the rest of the Cup, unless we pick up a young Argentinian leg spinner...
See you on the pitch!
Chris
Scorecard
ENGLAND
Barrie 1 - 0
Bhima - 27
Eric - 4
Zak - 0
Barrie 2 - 14
Eric 2 - 3*
Zak 2 - 3*
Extras - 14
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TOTAL - 65
USA
Peter - 1
Neel - 8
Chris - 51*
John Paul - 0
Peter 2 - 3*
Extras - 4
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TOTAL - 67
