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*Official* Season 9 Discussions Thread
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superkingdave
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liam will post it within the hourcricketboy29 said:
FaaipDeOiad
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Spam?
Great game anyway, one of the best I have witnessed. Nice to see the reds go down too - hopefully we can cap off a good start to the season with a win tomorrow.
Great game anyway, one of the best I have witnessed. Nice to see the reds go down too - hopefully we can cap off a good start to the season with a win tomorrow.
FaaipDeOiad
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I feel I did a service to humanity.steds said:Way to ruin the moment, Sean
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Season 9 Opening Day
Cricket Web Red vs Cricket Web Colts
at the CW Oval
In a match hyped for the predicted scrutiny of rookie performances, it was the senior players who engaged in battle at the very end. Three friends fighting for glory. Colts skipper and former Red seamer, Kyle Wright played the innings of his Dev League career, scoring 20 not out of an unbeaten gamewinning stand of 29 for the last wicket. Not to be overlooked is the contribution of debutant Thomas, who hung in with his captain for 7 not out.
Facing up to fire an brimstone from David Kennett and Dave Watt, Wright was dropped three times in total, twice by opposite number Marc Robbins in the slip cordon. The last of the drops came with 2 runs needed for victory amidst a tense encounter, and it was the ball after Ian Markus missed a simple run out chance.
The game was defined by missed chances at crucial stages as well as crucial performances when hope seemed lost. With just 26 runs separating the teams on first innings, Wright's three wickets helped bowl his team back into contention - Red all out for 152. Then, set 179 for victory, the Colts were startled by Kennett and Watt, as the top order crumbled to 29/4. This was proceeded impressively by a fighting stand of 73 between Malthus-Howell and Jasotharan
Under the immense pressure of a potential pair, Malthus-Howell batted bravely for his team's cause to score a half-century on debut. He was partnered by the boisterous Jasotharan, whose strokeplay looked to be taking the game firmly the way of the Colts, when Kennett intervened once more.
The veteran bowled a double wicket maiden and set the score back from 102/4 to 102/6 in the space of 3 balls. Game on once again. Gary Nayak joined Malthus-Howell and batted positively in a stand of 48, as the Colts appeared to be pushing on toward victory. On cue, another burst from Watt and Kennett did the trick and it looked all over when Wright was made to come to the crease at 150/9.
Indeed, the fat lady was just warming up...
Cricket Web Red 1st Innings 252 all out
Cricket Web Colts 1st Innings 226 all out
Cricket Web Red 2nd Innings 152 all out
Cricket Web Colts 2nd Innings 179 for 9
Cricket Web Colts won by 1 wkt.
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Cricket Web Black vs Cricket Web Green
at the SCG
Stunned silence. The packed house at the SCG could scarcely believe the sight, as trophy-holders Cricket Web Black crumbled for just 86 in its first innings in front of the home fans. Responding to an innings of 278 by Green, there was nowhere to hide from the blushes caused by the spin of Tarick Weber.
The youngster left the Blacks utterly shamefaced as he snared a career-best 6-wicket haul amidst the debacle. Green found itself with a stunning lead of 193 on first innings and set about to consolidate the position. Middle order stutters left Black with a sniff and Green at 138/4. However, the strokeplay of Verghese, Cunningham and the playmaker Weber set up an impressive declaration.
The eight bowlers used by Black in the second innings were not enough, and 380/7 declared was the end score. Set a target of 573 for victory, the instructions from Neil Pickup were clear - "defend for your life".
Easier said than done, as the dismal form of Josy and Butler continued - 44/2 in the 22nd over. Simon Jones tried his best to get an innings built, but was undone by a reverse-swinging beauty from Nathan Hoy. The middle order crumbled and it looked like much of the same as the first innings for Black.
Finally, backbone was recognizable. Promoted to number six in the order, vice-captain Dave Richards played beautifully alongside the attacking Mike Wilson, for a partnership of 127, which infused some pride, if not hope into the hearts of Black supporters and players alike. The game made the unlikely turn into the final day, but Rose quickly eliminated any suggestions of a miracle, dismissing the two batsmen within the first half-an-hour on day five.
The end was hardly tardy, and Green rolled on from last seasons form...
Cricket Web Green 1st Innings 278 all out
Cricket Web Black 1st Innings 86 all out
Cricket Web Green 2nd Innings 380 for 7 dec.
Cricket Web Black 2nd Innings 239 all out
Cricket Web Green won by 333 runs.
Cricket Web Red vs Cricket Web Colts
at the CW Oval
In a match hyped for the predicted scrutiny of rookie performances, it was the senior players who engaged in battle at the very end. Three friends fighting for glory. Colts skipper and former Red seamer, Kyle Wright played the innings of his Dev League career, scoring 20 not out of an unbeaten gamewinning stand of 29 for the last wicket. Not to be overlooked is the contribution of debutant Thomas, who hung in with his captain for 7 not out.
Facing up to fire an brimstone from David Kennett and Dave Watt, Wright was dropped three times in total, twice by opposite number Marc Robbins in the slip cordon. The last of the drops came with 2 runs needed for victory amidst a tense encounter, and it was the ball after Ian Markus missed a simple run out chance.
The game was defined by missed chances at crucial stages as well as crucial performances when hope seemed lost. With just 26 runs separating the teams on first innings, Wright's three wickets helped bowl his team back into contention - Red all out for 152. Then, set 179 for victory, the Colts were startled by Kennett and Watt, as the top order crumbled to 29/4. This was proceeded impressively by a fighting stand of 73 between Malthus-Howell and Jasotharan
Under the immense pressure of a potential pair, Malthus-Howell batted bravely for his team's cause to score a half-century on debut. He was partnered by the boisterous Jasotharan, whose strokeplay looked to be taking the game firmly the way of the Colts, when Kennett intervened once more.
The veteran bowled a double wicket maiden and set the score back from 102/4 to 102/6 in the space of 3 balls. Game on once again. Gary Nayak joined Malthus-Howell and batted positively in a stand of 48, as the Colts appeared to be pushing on toward victory. On cue, another burst from Watt and Kennett did the trick and it looked all over when Wright was made to come to the crease at 150/9.
Indeed, the fat lady was just warming up...
Cricket Web Red 1st Innings 252 all out
Cricket Web Colts 1st Innings 226 all out
Cricket Web Red 2nd Innings 152 all out
Cricket Web Colts 2nd Innings 179 for 9
Cricket Web Colts won by 1 wkt.
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Cricket Web Black vs Cricket Web Green
at the SCG
Stunned silence. The packed house at the SCG could scarcely believe the sight, as trophy-holders Cricket Web Black crumbled for just 86 in its first innings in front of the home fans. Responding to an innings of 278 by Green, there was nowhere to hide from the blushes caused by the spin of Tarick Weber.
The youngster left the Blacks utterly shamefaced as he snared a career-best 6-wicket haul amidst the debacle. Green found itself with a stunning lead of 193 on first innings and set about to consolidate the position. Middle order stutters left Black with a sniff and Green at 138/4. However, the strokeplay of Verghese, Cunningham and the playmaker Weber set up an impressive declaration.
The eight bowlers used by Black in the second innings were not enough, and 380/7 declared was the end score. Set a target of 573 for victory, the instructions from Neil Pickup were clear - "defend for your life".
Easier said than done, as the dismal form of Josy and Butler continued - 44/2 in the 22nd over. Simon Jones tried his best to get an innings built, but was undone by a reverse-swinging beauty from Nathan Hoy. The middle order crumbled and it looked like much of the same as the first innings for Black.
Finally, backbone was recognizable. Promoted to number six in the order, vice-captain Dave Richards played beautifully alongside the attacking Mike Wilson, for a partnership of 127, which infused some pride, if not hope into the hearts of Black supporters and players alike. The game made the unlikely turn into the final day, but Rose quickly eliminated any suggestions of a miracle, dismissing the two batsmen within the first half-an-hour on day five.
The end was hardly tardy, and Green rolled on from last seasons form...
Cricket Web Green 1st Innings 278 all out
Cricket Web Black 1st Innings 86 all out
Cricket Web Green 2nd Innings 380 for 7 dec.
Cricket Web Black 2nd Innings 239 all out
Cricket Web Green won by 333 runs.
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Injury Woes Continue For Red
More injury worries for Cricket Web Red as, with Sean Bennett due to return in a few days, Rob Dauth will miss the next 6 game days with strained knee ligaments. The top order batsman was diagnosed with the condition following Reds dramatic loss to the Cricket Web Colts, and was unable to field for most of the final innings of the match.
Dauth's targetted date of return is the 18th of September, for the OD match against Cricket Web Green at the CWBCC Stadium.
More injury worries for Cricket Web Red as, with Sean Bennett due to return in a few days, Rob Dauth will miss the next 6 game days with strained knee ligaments. The top order batsman was diagnosed with the condition following Reds dramatic loss to the Cricket Web Colts, and was unable to field for most of the final innings of the match.
Dauth's targetted date of return is the 18th of September, for the OD match against Cricket Web Green at the CWBCC Stadium.
