Topic: Your 2019 season (Read 57579 times)

rickjames · « **Reply #75 on:** April 27, 2019, 06:31:39 PM »

Another tonking on an awfully cold and windy day. They opened with a slogger, we dropped him early and then he made 80 odd. 241 off 35.

We batted out the overs for 127-7, 10 from yours truly. Only played two games now with my new club but it's rather obvious we don't have anyone explosive with either bat or ball; we have this old bloke at 3 who is clearly good, but he just created pressure on those around him by eating up balls and his inability to run; he gets to around the 15 yard mark then just starts walking back to the crease.

Think I need to step up and improve my bowling anyway, either or suddenly learn how to hit a ball properly...

SOULMAN1012 · « **Reply #76 on:** April 27, 2019, 07:29:07 PM »

Bloody cold and windy day today, 7 of our team fielding in woolly hats.

Anyway we batted first, myself and opening partner putting on a nice 130 partnership for 1st week then I had brain fade and went back to a ball I should have been forward to and was pinned in front for 64. We finished on 253 from 40 overs as we reduced the overs due to the weather.

In reply they started well being 51-0 from 10 then we got 2 wickets in an over and once again the Oppo from that point made no effort to try and score the runs, one of the openers finally out in the 35th over for 42. We had taken wickets at regular intervals around him, even myself called upon to trundle in with a very light seam attack this week, bowled 7-1-1-16 as a very strong spin attack struggled to grip and hold a soggy ball with freezing fingers. They finished on 167/9 and we bowled 2 lads who hardly ever even bowl in the nets for the last 10 overs.

So two wins from 2 following promotion is a great start but they lack of ambition in the 1st two wins is something I struggle to understand. Personally 134runs from my two innings so far is a nice start. Gutted though as I would have had a ton today had I not misjudged a ball.

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #77 on:** April 27, 2019, 07:52:04 PM »

Quote from: SOULMAN1012 on April 27, 2019, 07:29:07 PM

Bloody cold and windy day today, 7 of our team fielding in woolly hats.

Anyway we batted first, myself and opening partner putting on a nice 130 partnership for 1st week then I had brain fade and went back to a ball I should have been forward to and was pinned in front for 64. We finished on 253 from 40 overs as we reduced the overs due to the weather.

In reply they started well being 51-0 from 10 then we got 2 wickets in an over and once again the Oppo from that point made no effort to try and score the runs, one of the openers finally out in the 35th over for 42. We had taken wickets at regular intervals around him, even myself called upon to trundle in with a very light seam attack this week, bowled 7-1-1-16 as a very strong spin attack struggled to grip and hold a soggy ball with freezing fingers. They finished on 167/9 and we bowled 2 lads who hardly ever even bowl in the nets for the last 10 overs.

So two wins from 2 following promotion is a great start but they lack of ambition in the 1st two wins is something I struggle to understand. Personally 134runs from my two innings so far is a nice start. Gutted though as I would have had a ton today had I not misjudged a ball.

So they were miles off the score and 9 down.l sounds more like you scored more than they felt they could chase. Winning draw is still basically a win so just think of it as such.

What do you expect them to do ? �Go for jt� and Be skittled ?? It�s no fun being skittled after all

How does the pts work in your league ? If you keep getting winning draws will it cost you ?? If so, maybe you need to declare earlier or bowl more wicket taking bowlers etc

If people thought about the winning draw is that it�s the same as a win in win lose. The advantage is that the oppo has something to play for ans if you want full pts you need to earn them.

I don�t know your games Chris, only you do fella. Could you declare and get more overs ? Could you declare and tempt a chase ? Could you bowl wicket taking or part timers earlier to tempt shots ?

uknsaunders · « **Reply #78 on:** April 27, 2019, 07:53:59 PM »

Quote from: mohawks94 on April 14, 2019, 07:21:41 AM

Suits me as a spinner! It's local, new coach and some pretty amazing development plans to boot. If I'd gone to Chalfont I'd be playing against their 2s, the goal is definitely promotion this season. I decided against Amersham as my email got a cursory response, Chalfont as I have outgrown the club and don't think I was ever particularly popular there anyway, so I can go and be a big player at a club with potential.

@uknsaunders you're correct, they are in 2b. Does that mean I'll be coming up against yourself at some point?

Nope, I am life member but I don't play at Marlow anymore. But it would of been a good place for you to have considered. I assume you live the other side of the m40 so not as local as becky.

JB · « **Reply #79 on:** April 27, 2019, 08:07:23 PM »

Our seconds were rained off today. As we have 20 players to get into the side we were on rotation and I was asked to play next week so got a day with the kids which is nothing less than a big win

dt-second-hand-cricket · « **Reply #80 on:** April 27, 2019, 08:11:46 PM »

played at Marlow a couple of times when i used to play for North Maidenhead years ago, have to agree one of the nicest places to play cricket with a good wicket and lovely outfield (and the setting/facilities are lovely too)

uknsaunders · « **Reply #81 on:** April 27, 2019, 08:12:37 PM »

Quote from: JB on April 27, 2019, 08:07:23 PM

Our seconds were rained off today. As we have 20 players to get into the side we were on rotation and I was asked to play next week so got a day with the kids which is nothing less than a big win

Bloody hell rotation! Must be some club for players to be happy doing that!

SOULMAN1012 · « **Reply #82 on:** April 27, 2019, 08:37:27 PM »

Quote from: RPC/Blueroom Cricket - Adie on April 27, 2019, 07:52:04 PM

So they were miles off the score and 9 down.l sounds more like you scored more than they felt they could chase. Winning draw is still basically a win so just think of it as such.

What do you expect them to do ? �Go for jt� and Be skittled ?? It�s no fun being skittled after all

How does the pts work in your league ? If you keep getting winning draws will it cost you ?? If so, maybe you need to declare earlier or bowl more wicket taking bowlers etc

If people thought about the winning draw is that it�s the same as a win in win lose. The advantage is that the oppo has something to play for ans if you want full pts you need to earn them.

I don�t know your games Chris, only you do fella. Could you declare and get more overs ? Could you declare and tempt a chase ? Could you bowl wicket taking or part timers earlier to tempt shots ?

No mate

No such things as winnings draws etc in our league. team batting first gets max 3 bonus points if they lose. 1st point at 125, 2nd at 150 and 3rd at 200.

Bowling side gets a Bowling point every 2 wickets. If you bowl them out and win you get 20pts. If batting 2nd you will get your bowling points plus 1pt for every 10runs you get chasing the target score from 100 points away. So like today we score 253 they need to get to 153 before a batting bonus point is scored. That�s my understanding in basic terms.

I don�t expect a team to give wickets away but I would expect to make a effort. Anyway that�s just my view.

Also if you declare your innings your forfeit bonus points.

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #83 on:** April 27, 2019, 08:52:03 PM »

Quote from: SOULMAN1012 on April 27, 2019, 08:37:27 PM

No mate

No such things as winnings draws etc in our league. team batting first gets max 3 bonus points if they lose. 1st point at 125, 2nd at 150 and 3rd at 200.

Bowling side gets a Bowling point every 2 wickets. If you bowl them out and win you get 20pts. If batting 2nd you will get your bowling points plus 1pt for every 10runs you get chasing the target score from 100 points away. So like today we score 253 they need to get to 153 before a batting bonus point is scored. That�s my understanding in basic terms.

I don�t expect a team to give wickets away but I would expect to make a effort. Anyway that�s just my view.

Also if you declare your innings your forfeit bonus points.

Can still see why people might not want to give it away but there also doesn�t seem any point pts wise. Catch 22 I suppose

As long as overall you enjoyed the day that�s all that matters

Manormanic · « **Reply #84 on:** April 28, 2019, 10:35:28 AM »

Having held my annual pre-season "time to retire" much longer than usual this year, I finally made it on the field yesterday. On probably the worst day I've played cricket on - even worse than the day it snowed in Aysgarth. Expectations were limited to not getting a first baller, and maybe optimistically hoping to get off the mark.

So I was delighted when the leggie who was one when I came it gave me two long hops and a full bunger to get my eye in. Ended up retiring on 75. Damn game always draws you back in.

strang · « **Reply #85 on:** April 28, 2019, 10:51:06 AM »

1st game, friendly.
Ran myself out for a duck. Only 12 balls left so it was hit and run, so not so bad.
Dropped a hard catch, but got a stumping with my very variable leg spin.
Not too bad as a warm up.

InternalTraining · « **Reply #86 on:** April 28, 2019, 01:43:36 PM »

First practice game. Got out for a measley 1 , pulled a no-pace ball and was caught on the boundary. Pretty miffed considering it could've been a long day of match batting practice.

Tailendfielder · « **Reply #87 on:** April 28, 2019, 02:23:29 PM »

2 games and 2 wins after promotion last year. @billyb made his debut last week with a very elegent looking 20 odd not out with lots of runs on the posh side.

We knocked oppo out for 145 yesterday in the coldest days cricket i can remember, wore my wooly jumper (with cables) all afternoon to keep and bat. Pleased to get a 50* yesterday but oppo were short of a few bowlers. We won by 9 wickets.

mohawks94 · « **Reply #88 on:** April 28, 2019, 10:04:01 PM »

Lost to Banbury today in national cup first round.

4/0/27/0 from me, bowled well to the right hander but my line meant I got swept a lot by the lefty I was bowling to. The right hander should have been caught at point but it was misjudged and fell about a foot in front of him. I spilled a flat one on the boundary late on, lost it in the last few yards having done the hard work, before being second highest scorer as we were all out for 145 chasing 213. Got 13* from 17.

alexhilly1492 · « **Reply #89 on:** April 29, 2019, 08:08:51 AM »

tough first game yesterday vs @19reading87 and my saturday side, in a memorial game.

got a hammering and but a really good day.

mixed feelings really as the opposition opener (and league team mate) hit his first 100 and the top order all looked in good form going into our league season so pleased in that regard.

First game as full time captain which i think went ok, fielding positioning needs some work but made sure everyone got a go which is what Sundays are about for us.

personally bowled ok and hit a very rusty 15, dodgy lbw decision got me, hit above the knee roll going back to a leg spinner, going over, but thats the game!!

onto next sunday and a team more to our standard!

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