Topic: Your 2019 season (Read 57553 times)

mohawks94 · « **Reply #45 on:** April 20, 2019, 09:29:47 PM »

Mixed day on debut at Beaconsfield today.

We played what was listed as Slough 4s, though was more their 2s generally. We got 230/8 with a retirement from our 40 overs. Unfortunately my stay at the crease was one ball, went back to a spinner and the ball skidded low, pinned me plumb in front batting 8. Fielding I took a flat catch early on at mid off, then bowled first change. Took some punishment from some horrendous smears that carried the distance, as did all the others who bowled early on, meaning we were defending 90ish in the last 20. Took another catch, this time at backwards point, before coming back on for the 34th over. Ended up clean bowling one bat, then start of the 38th was defending 5 runs, had the previously not out bat plumb in front to win the game. Nice to contribute to a win, but frustrated because I've been hitting the ball well the last couple of weeks so to get out as I did is really annoying.

strang · « **Reply #46 on:** April 21, 2019, 12:12:07 PM »

Quote from: mohawks94 on April 20, 2019, 09:29:47 PM

Mixed day on debut at Beaconsfield today.

We played what was listed as Slough 4s, though was more their 2s generally. We got 230/8 with a retirement from our 40 overs. Unfortunately my stay at the crease was one ball, went back to a spinner and the ball skidded low, pinned me plumb in front batting 8. Fielding I took a flat catch early on at mid off, then bowled first change. Took some punishment from some horrendous smears that carried the distance, as did all the others who bowled early on, meaning we were defending 90ish in the last 20. Took another catch, this time at backwards point, before coming back on for the 34th over. Ended up clean bowling one bat, then start of the 38th was defending 5 runs, had the previously not out bat plumb in front to win the game. Nice to contribute to a win, but frustrated because I've been hitting the ball well the last couple of weeks so to get out as I did is really annoying.

Sounds like you more than contributed to a good win. Nice to be able to do some damage with the ball if batting doesn't go to plan.

mohawks94 · « **Reply #47 on:** April 21, 2019, 02:42:01 PM »

Agreed, would be nice to have got some runs but did my bit in the field. Hopefully got Sunday off work for first round of the national cup at Banbury.

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #48 on:** April 21, 2019, 09:32:48 PM »

Quote from: SOULMAN1012 on April 20, 2019, 07:27:30 PM

First league game of the season today for us. So we were at home in a new league after 3rd straight promotion last year and played a local rival who have been mid placed in this league for the last few seasons. Lost the toss and we were asked to bat. Pitch was good for time of year, with a little pace and carry (our track is generally a batting pitch with good pace and decent, consistent bounce) we got off to a good start thanks to some loose early bowling being too full and we were 35-0 from 6 overs, they then dragged it back a bit and we went to drinks at 87-2. After drinks I managed to take 16 from the 1st over after drinks but introduction of spin slowed run rate down, I was finally out in the 37th over for 75, cutting to point. We ended 209-5 from our 45.

After what can only be described as early season greed for tea, we just had so much food from sandwiches, to home baked sausage rolls, onion barges, homemade cake pretty much anything you could think of we took to the field. 1st ball if there innings our opener removed middle and off stump from the ground with an unplayable Yorker, not sure if this then set the tone but unfortunately three innings was really poor with the other opener and No3 dead batting for 22 overs to be 42-1 at drinks. We then prized out brigadier block caught behind by yours truly and with and end open our young leggie who had come on leaps and bounds in the last 3 seasons picked up 3 wickets in an over. Some more middle order blocking resulted in us finally getting the last 2 wickets in the 39th over. A good workout for our bowlers but I�ll never understand the mindset of some players and teams in this format of cricket where it�s just win or lose.

Anyway a good start to my season as also conceded 0 byes and glove work felt really good. Finally used my GM kit after thinking I was going to go GN or Surridge this season, I went with the tried and trusted and my Noir Signature was superb so thanks Rob from Six sixes for another lovely GM

Who knows why they blocked but if you�re giving your time and paying to pay.. why should you gift it away if you don�t think you can win? Nothin worse than getting tonked about then surrendering quickly just so the winners can �get in the bar�

Maybe they batted for bonus pts ? Maybe they didn�t have much left ? Maybe out of form ? Maybe they just aren�t hitters ? Maybe they just thought � we aren�t going to win so let�s just bat the overs and see what happens�.. Lots of reasons . Win lose doe t change the fact people generally give up their time, pay money to play (generally wanting to bat) and so they might want to actually .. you know.. bat

AJ2014 · « **Reply #49 on:** April 21, 2019, 10:36:22 PM »

Well done,
think noir is suitable for slow low pitches with it's mid low profile 🙂 that's why you feel comfortable with it

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #50 on:** April 22, 2019, 08:52:40 AM »

I hate cricket!

Fielding at slip yesterday a ball took a dodgy bounce, I had it covered until the keeper dived and got a glove to it, knocking it straight into my nose!

On the bright side we won, with our stand out bowler being a 13 year old who took 3 fer and bowled very well at the death and everyone got a game and enjoyed their day (I think) which is what Sunday cricket is all about

jayralh · « **Reply #51 on:** April 22, 2019, 09:26:23 AM »

Did not have a good day as a team. But i am pleased with my performance. I did not even reach double figure as match was about surviving and keep overs ticking that I did successfully. I went in at no.4 when it was 2 for 15 in 5th over I got out around 28th over. Some might say that was dead slow batting but i am happy about it as I did not give my wicket away playing wrong shot.
I was waiting for someone to stay with me t other end to start some kinda partnership but that never happened.

Northern monkey · « **Reply #52 on:** April 22, 2019, 12:55:23 PM »

You batted 23 overs and didn�t get double figures???
Wow

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #53 on:** April 22, 2019, 01:56:50 PM »

Quote from: jayralh on April 22, 2019, 09:26:23 AM

Did not have a good day as a team. But i am pleased with my performance. I did not even reach double figure as match was about surviving and keep overs ticking that I did successfully. I went in at no.4 when it was 2 for 15 in 5th over I got out around 28th over. Some might say that was dead slow batting but i am happy about it as I did not give my wicket away playing wrong shot.
I was waiting for someone to stay with me t other end to start some kinda partnership but that never happened.

Well done somtimes you just have to hang in there.

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #54 on:** April 22, 2019, 02:08:53 PM »

Team lost on Saturday with 10 players inc 2 13 year olds who did well had a batting tail from 6 to 10 but bowled well as a unit dismissed the opposition with 8 overs to spare but not having 11 cost the team in the field also with another decent bat could have won.

alexhilly1492 · « **Reply #55 on:** April 22, 2019, 02:39:20 PM »

Quote from: jayralh on April 22, 2019, 09:26:23 AM

Did not have a good day as a team. But i am pleased with my performance. I did not even reach double figure as match was about surviving and keep overs ticking that I did successfully. I went in at no.4 when it was 2 for 15 in 5th over I got out around 28th over. Some might say that was dead slow batting but i am happy about it as I did not give my wicket away playing wrong shot.
I was waiting for someone to stay with me t other end to start some kinda partnership but that never happened.

#properbatting

strang · « **Reply #56 on:** April 22, 2019, 03:42:17 PM »

Quote from: jayralh on April 22, 2019, 09:26:23 AM

Did not have a good day as a team. But i am pleased with my performance. I did not even reach double figure as match was about surviving and keep overs ticking that I did successfully. I went in at no.4 when it was 2 for 15 in 5th over I got out around 28th over. Some might say that was dead slow batting but i am happy about it as I did not give my wicket away playing wrong shot.
I was waiting for someone to stay with me t other end to start some kinda partnership but that never happened.

Old Skool selflessness. You're an endangered species.

jayralh · « **Reply #57 on:** April 22, 2019, 06:24:17 PM »

Quote from: Northern monkey on April 22, 2019, 12:55:23 PM

You batted 23 overs and didn�t get double figures???
Wow

It was very green but sticky wicket. Ball was coming slow at you after pitching and I saw people getting caught in slips trying to hit hard. So I didn't play shot but wait for ball to come to me.
But as ball was approaching me it was losing all its pace. If I would have tried to hit or generate power I would have caught as well. So I stayed there waited for partnership so I could risk playing my shots to reach decent total.
Team got bowled out in 34th over. Imagine I or other team mates could have still played another 16 over if there was some kinda partnership was formed.

jayralh · « **Reply #58 on:** April 22, 2019, 06:28:03 PM »

And at end of match opposition said well batted despite knowing I didn't score anything but maybe they understood what situation I batted in.
They didn't sledge or say a single provoking word even in such boring first match and I appreciated them for that when match was over.
Proper cricketing spirit.

Northern monkey · « **Reply #59 on:** April 22, 2019, 06:32:16 PM »

Hey, don�t justify your game to me, what do I know, I wasn�t there
You play the game the way you see fit.

Low slow sticky wickets,,,,play off your back foot, play the ball late and don�t try and hit it too hard
Batters paradise,,,energy sapping for bowlers.

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