*Official* SERIES DISCUSSION AND REACTIONS

[Tom Halsey]

Adil, learn how to pick a cricket team. :P

485-1d...

Innings and 300 runs...

 

[Armadillo]

Its not my falult I have pretty much the worst bowling attack ever, I've researched and no one ever in the history of india has a bowling average of sess than 27!

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Gameday update complete.

A League for the Ages

 

[Neil Pickup]

10 for Adcock and the points penalty gets cancelled out |

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Scorecards:

Eng in WI

SA in Ind

SL in Aus

Pak in NZ

Standings:
1/ England (38) 21-5-12 : 810 pts
2/ Australia (38) 21-9-8 : 750 pts
3/ West Indies (38) 16-7-15 : 705 pts
4/ Pakistan (38) 17-15-6 : 590 pts
5/ South Africa (38) 12-12-14 : 500 pts
6/ New Zealand (38) 12-19-7 : 455 pts
7/ Sri Lanka (38) 7-21-10 : 350 pts
8/ India (38) 5-23-10 : 245 pts

4 Tests to go...

 

[Tom Halsey]

Why do I always draw against WI?...

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

We're just too good.

That said, I have no doubt that I would have lost on this occasion had a full strength England XI been played.

 

[Tom Halsey]

I thought I had named the team? Oh well...

Sorry, Liam.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Gameday update complete.

A League for the Ages

We're in the final stretch now folks...

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Well the time has come for the final series to begin...

The scorecards...

England in Pakistan

India in the West Indies

New Zealand in Australia

Sri Lanka in South Africa

The standings.

The situation...

As it is now, England must go pointless throughout the remainder of the tournament (2 more Tests) and Australia must win their next two games if they are to emerge clear champions.

If England wins either of their games, they would have secured the trophy.

If England draws a game and loses one and Australia sweeps New Zealand, Australia will be tied with England on top and a 3 Test playoff will ensue.

If England draws both games, they will secure the trophy regardless.

If England loses both games, then Australia will have to win one and draw one to force a playoff, or win both to ensure victory in the tournament.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

H. Sutcliffe                         not out                      29  129  3 0
E. Paynter                                  b Sajjad              21   89  2 0

Chasing 122 off 44 overs, this might not have been the best strike rate...

Shame we fell 87 short, but Chaminda finally played up to his potential. Should have got Boucher or Pollock earlier though...that has to be a tenth-wicket record

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

that has to be a tenth-wicket record

Interestingly the previous record was held by Sri Lanka:-

98 M. Muralitharan & P.A. De Silva SL vs IND Columbo

 

[Tom Halsey]

Is it possible to ask my batsmen to slog?

Laker bowled well, and will keep his place for the rest of the series in place of the injured Lohmann.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

2nd Test results

New Zealand in Australia 2nd Test

England in Pakistan 2nd Test

Sri Lanka in South Africa 2nd Test

India in the West Indies 2nd Test

Standings:

1/ England (41) 21-5-15 : 855 pts
2/ Australia (41) 23-9-9 : 825 pts
3/ West Indies (41) 18-7-16 : 780 pts
4/ Pakistan (41) 18-15-7 : 665 pts
5/ South Africa (41) 12-12-17 : 545 pts
6/ New Zealand (41) 12-22-8 : 455 pts
7/ Sri Lanka (41) 7-21-13 : 395 pts
8/ India (41) 5-24-11 : 275 pts

Simple as this - England must lose and Australia must win to force a 3-Test playoff (in England) between the two countries for the title.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

Heck. Can't even beat a randomised team. Oh, and could somebody tell that idiot captain I've got (de Silva or Atapattu, can't remember) that nightwatchmen really don't work

 

[Tom Halsey]

Right, time to avoid defeat.

11 batsmen coming right up!!

Laker and Barnes (Sydney) will likely be dropped for extra btsmen when it comes to naming my team.

They both turned in horrible performances.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

**Final Day of the Season**

India vs West Indies 3rd Test

England vs Pakistan 3rd Test

Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd Test

New Zealand vs Australia 3rd Test

Well, it's all over. It was fun while it lasted. Congratulations to England for securing the title.

Statistics Index

 

[Tom Halsey]

YAY!!!

Nice win to finish it off.