Go SE11 Go ... is working for us.
After two weeks break I have decided to write a blog on our win against Cheenai Veerans. I have decided lets not think about our negatives or looses and just move ahead with Positive and Wining frame of mind.
Two back to back wins against Mustang and Cheenai Veerans proofs our bowling power where we restricted then under 31 and 24 respectively. Bowling has been amazing and well supported by fielding and catching.
"Catches win Matches"
Detail score card against Mustang is updated on site
http://www.tennisballcricket.org/cricket_module/preview_score_card.php?match_id=2115&cID=&tID=&rURL=&mode=view
MOM - Sridhar
Pre-Match against Cheenai Veerans
As the ground was nearer as expected everyone was late to the ground but we all reached before cheenai veerans reached the field ;) . Rahul and Parthan were given punishment ;) to set up the outfield, but was of no use as none of the ball reached near those fence during the match.
I had highly rated this team in my blogs so was expecting really nice cricket all round. Temperature was going to touch around 95 during the day and I too had to go back early so as our Umpire Srinivas - TCA President and Our old friend Subrish :).
Rightly said " Your wish is my command "
Toss
Finally both teams were ready and after Wining the toss Cheenai never hesitated to taking batting. So loosing toss continues, but who cares untill we are wining the matches.
1st innings
Cheenai looked really confident and their body language was looking dangerous. Maki turn the tables on second ball of the match, while Rahul took his first victim of the match. For a moment there was pin drop silence as if we are going to loose the wicket. Lokesh looked stedy and was timing the ball on both off and leg side. Best to note was the pitch which looked really dangerous and Mr. Parthan seemed to be still in asleep. To be frank it was not his fault he hardly had any space to stand behind the stumps. After some slower ones and fast bowling by Maki and Mr. Mgr, it was time for some spin. After 4 overs score reached 10/1. Ketanbhai was right on target and was unpickable. He picked up his first wicket, Wicket of Lokesh seemed to be important for me as he was playing really well or rather say only player who played on merits of the ball. Sridhar was next change and he did not waste time in settling down and started picking up wickets. With great bowling and good catching from Rahul, Many and Mr. Mgr :D (yes he took 2 of them for a change).
Cheenai veerans were 14/6 in 10 ;) Yes just 4 runs in last 6 overs.
Only Batsman who was in the crease was Kishore, who tried each and everything he could try before he got out in bowling of Sridhar. He played roughly around 30 balls. In Matter of time their inning was packed. How can I forget direct hit from Rahul right at the base of the stumps form covers was added cherry on the easy piece of wining cake.
Bowling was right on stop. KK was unlucky but like always he was dangerous. Many was unplayable though he bowled short balls, one of which beat the batsman and bowled him out right between his legs. Ketan bhai had one of his best spinning spell. Sridhar was MOM for his 4-2-2-4 best bowling stats as far has Eco concerned and proved by he is one the Best bowler in TCA. Pitch played an important role but it was poor batting performance by Cheenai who never looked comfortable and just went for cross bat shoots and targeting huge 4s and 6s made our task more easy.
2nd Innings
Shekhar and Mr. Mgr started the innings. Cheenai veerans consider their strength as bowling. Mr.Mgr had decide to go after bowling but poor shot selection gave chance to pick their first wicket but failed to grab the opportunity. Jana and Sarvanan bowled a good opening spell. Beating the edges and exploiting the pitch condition. At one time I felt, good we are not chasing a score of 50+ or so, things would have been different. Shekhar and Mr. Mgr keept their heads down and started picking up singles with ease on the loose balls. Once the balling was changed It was easy pick and completed the chase in style with really quick singles and couple of double. To be frank pitch was difficult to bat on and bowling seemed to be good and on target. So some credits to batsman as well :) at the end of the day it was 10 wicket win.
Match got over roughly around 10:45 am, everyone was happy including umpires. Great job by umpires, who had nice time on the field.
Scorecard coming up soon ...
What a way to go ... winning back to back in style.
In fact this was the biggest win in SE11 history.
Lets have practice ... bcoz " Practice make Men Women and Others Perfect ".
KeepSmilingAlways
Dharme
