The Baconator
International Vice-Captain
Last round of the season, lots of important games, post them here.
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Four day Round 10 Match Reports
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Somerset secured their second place in division 3 with an absolute thumping of WA. In a game where a win was compulsary, the Somerset boys were on fire...caps off a great season really...at the start of the season people were predicting Somerset to come in 4th or even 5th in FC, by no!
Great stuff...1st in OD, 2nd in FC...perfect really, so long as we win the crucial playoff game...
Great stuff...1st in OD, 2nd in FC...perfect really, so long as we win the crucial playoff game...
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Mashonaland cling on to Division 5, for now
Mashonaland managed to narrowly steal a fifth place finish in Division 5 from Jamaica after drawing against Guyana in a rollercoaster of a match. Going in to the match needing Jamaica to be beaten and a draw or a win against Guyana, the Mashonaland manager had alledgedly been talking to the groundsman weeks in advance, and it showed as the teams took to a pitch that seemed to offer nothing for the bowlers.
Guyana batted first, and despite the lack of life in the pitch, Sami provided the early breakthrough for the home team as he claimed opener Francis for only 9. At the other end, Khan was toiling away for no luck and spinner Saqlain Mushtaq brought himself on. In his first over, number two Clarkson managed to tread on his stumps as he leant back to late cut Mushtaq, and three runs later Saqlain bowled Lewis for 23. Not content with two quick wickets, Guyana batting star Jenkins was soon on his way back to the pavilion, caught plumb in front by a wrong 'un from the spinner, leaving Guyana reeling at 4/49. This soon became 6/92 with Mushtaq taking Vernon for 19 and de Villiers for a duck. At the other end, however, Jayawardene was toiling away in a hard earned, well played innings that helped the visitors save face. Combining with number 8 Satti, who made 47, the two of them put on a stand of 75 until Ramanayake held on to a simple return catch from Satti and Khan finally got Jayawardene caught behind after 57 gritty runs from 158 balls. The rest of the tail put up no resistance as Khan and Ramanayake one more each, ending the Guyana innings at 180, with Mushtaq collecting 5/33 from 14 overs.
Defending a low total, medium pacer Satti got Guyana off to a stellar start, having Waragoda caught off the first ball of the innings. Eaton was soon to follow after another beauty from Satti, this time a slower ball that trapped the batsman in front. Engineer polished off Burns for 15, and at 3/51, things weren't looking so good for the Zimbabweans. Luckily for the home crowd, however, opener Ul-Haq and veteran Arnold put on 82 runs before Ul-Haq was out to Zulch, five runs short of his fifty. Rogers came in and gritted down with Arnold, the two making 105 runs until Engineer had Arnold caught for a priceless 121. Carver and Mushtaq failed with the bat, while Rogers was clean bowled by Zulch for a hardplayed 61. At 8/301 with only tailenders in, it looked like Mashonaland would be out for less than 320, but Khan, who has surprised with the bat this season, and 40 year old veteran Ramanayake, who looks closer to retirement each day, put on 86 runs in an embarassing stand for Guyana. Khan fell for 30, caught off Vernon, and number eleven Sami blocked his way to 2 from 19 balls whilst at the other end Ramanayake upped the tempo, smashing his way to 56 before falling lbw to Satti for his third wicket. Mashonaland had notched up 394, a lead of 214, while three Guyana bowlers took three wickets.
Needing something special to prevent a loss, Francis and Clarkson failed to give Guyana the start they needed, both falling to Ramanayake, leaving the score on 2/26. No one could have guessed what happened next, however, with Lewis and Jayawardene at the crease. The two consolidated before scoring more freely, putting on 164 until Sami had Jayawardene caught behind for 83, his second fifty of the match. The next wicket didn't fall until 95 runs later, Jenkins making 43, but eventually falling to Arnold. Vernon didn't hang around long, but de Villiers hit 46, and after he fell to Khan, Satti followed up his 43 from the first innings with 53 before Rogers clipped his off-stump. All these innings, however, paled in comparison to that of Lewis's mammoth total of 247*. Coming in at number three, he played a chanceless, breathtaking innings that captivated the crowd. Thanks to Lewis's innings, Guyana had the luxury of declaring at a huge 7/550, somewhat cruelly leaving him three runs short of 250. With a shocking 17 wides sent down, only Ramanayake stood out amongst the bowlers with 3/76 off his 29 overs.
Mashonaland had originally been hoping to bat only once, but were suddenly faced with a target of 336. Again, Waragoda failed at the start, as did Ul-Haq, as they both were caught off Clarkson, leaving the score on 2/58. Thankfully for Mashonaland, Eaton and Burns redeemed their first innings failures with a 162 run partnership which saw both batsmen cross fifty before Burns was out to Engineer for 80, edging a slower out-swinger. With the game soon approaching a draw, and the score at 3/220, it looked as though the Zimbabs had successfully taken 5th place, and Arnold and Eaton kept playing sensibly, but Arnold still couldn't stop being caught in the slips off Perrera for 22. Eaton followed the next over for 188, caught behind off Clarkson. With the game all but over, Rogers and Carver successfully blocked out the remaining overs to secure a draw, leaving the home team on 285/5.
In the post-match press conference, Mashonaland manager Andyc was full of praise for all the players, "The boys have had, frankly, a really bad season, but they've been able to put that behind them and play some excellent cricket. Eaton, Arnold, Ramanayake and Mushtaq all had great games. Jayawardene and Satti from Guyana also both excellent games, and Lewis played possibly the best innings I've seen. If we can play like we did today, we should be able to hang on in Division 5."
Guyana 180
Jayawardene 57, Satti 47, Lewis 23
Mushtaq 5/33, Ramanayake 2/37
Mashonaland 394
Arnold 121, Rogers 61, Ramanayake 56
Zulch 3/70, Engineer 3/71
Guyana 550/7 dec.
Lewis 247*, Jayawardene 83, Satti 53
Ramanayake 3/76, Arnold 1/30
Mashonaland 285/5
Eaton 118, Burns 80, Arnold 22
Clarkson 3/27, Engineer 1/52
Mashonaland managed to narrowly steal a fifth place finish in Division 5 from Jamaica after drawing against Guyana in a rollercoaster of a match. Going in to the match needing Jamaica to be beaten and a draw or a win against Guyana, the Mashonaland manager had alledgedly been talking to the groundsman weeks in advance, and it showed as the teams took to a pitch that seemed to offer nothing for the bowlers.
Guyana batted first, and despite the lack of life in the pitch, Sami provided the early breakthrough for the home team as he claimed opener Francis for only 9. At the other end, Khan was toiling away for no luck and spinner Saqlain Mushtaq brought himself on. In his first over, number two Clarkson managed to tread on his stumps as he leant back to late cut Mushtaq, and three runs later Saqlain bowled Lewis for 23. Not content with two quick wickets, Guyana batting star Jenkins was soon on his way back to the pavilion, caught plumb in front by a wrong 'un from the spinner, leaving Guyana reeling at 4/49. This soon became 6/92 with Mushtaq taking Vernon for 19 and de Villiers for a duck. At the other end, however, Jayawardene was toiling away in a hard earned, well played innings that helped the visitors save face. Combining with number 8 Satti, who made 47, the two of them put on a stand of 75 until Ramanayake held on to a simple return catch from Satti and Khan finally got Jayawardene caught behind after 57 gritty runs from 158 balls. The rest of the tail put up no resistance as Khan and Ramanayake one more each, ending the Guyana innings at 180, with Mushtaq collecting 5/33 from 14 overs.
Defending a low total, medium pacer Satti got Guyana off to a stellar start, having Waragoda caught off the first ball of the innings. Eaton was soon to follow after another beauty from Satti, this time a slower ball that trapped the batsman in front. Engineer polished off Burns for 15, and at 3/51, things weren't looking so good for the Zimbabweans. Luckily for the home crowd, however, opener Ul-Haq and veteran Arnold put on 82 runs before Ul-Haq was out to Zulch, five runs short of his fifty. Rogers came in and gritted down with Arnold, the two making 105 runs until Engineer had Arnold caught for a priceless 121. Carver and Mushtaq failed with the bat, while Rogers was clean bowled by Zulch for a hardplayed 61. At 8/301 with only tailenders in, it looked like Mashonaland would be out for less than 320, but Khan, who has surprised with the bat this season, and 40 year old veteran Ramanayake, who looks closer to retirement each day, put on 86 runs in an embarassing stand for Guyana. Khan fell for 30, caught off Vernon, and number eleven Sami blocked his way to 2 from 19 balls whilst at the other end Ramanayake upped the tempo, smashing his way to 56 before falling lbw to Satti for his third wicket. Mashonaland had notched up 394, a lead of 214, while three Guyana bowlers took three wickets.
Needing something special to prevent a loss, Francis and Clarkson failed to give Guyana the start they needed, both falling to Ramanayake, leaving the score on 2/26. No one could have guessed what happened next, however, with Lewis and Jayawardene at the crease. The two consolidated before scoring more freely, putting on 164 until Sami had Jayawardene caught behind for 83, his second fifty of the match. The next wicket didn't fall until 95 runs later, Jenkins making 43, but eventually falling to Arnold. Vernon didn't hang around long, but de Villiers hit 46, and after he fell to Khan, Satti followed up his 43 from the first innings with 53 before Rogers clipped his off-stump. All these innings, however, paled in comparison to that of Lewis's mammoth total of 247*. Coming in at number three, he played a chanceless, breathtaking innings that captivated the crowd. Thanks to Lewis's innings, Guyana had the luxury of declaring at a huge 7/550, somewhat cruelly leaving him three runs short of 250. With a shocking 17 wides sent down, only Ramanayake stood out amongst the bowlers with 3/76 off his 29 overs.
Mashonaland had originally been hoping to bat only once, but were suddenly faced with a target of 336. Again, Waragoda failed at the start, as did Ul-Haq, as they both were caught off Clarkson, leaving the score on 2/58. Thankfully for Mashonaland, Eaton and Burns redeemed their first innings failures with a 162 run partnership which saw both batsmen cross fifty before Burns was out to Engineer for 80, edging a slower out-swinger. With the game soon approaching a draw, and the score at 3/220, it looked as though the Zimbabs had successfully taken 5th place, and Arnold and Eaton kept playing sensibly, but Arnold still couldn't stop being caught in the slips off Perrera for 22. Eaton followed the next over for 188, caught behind off Clarkson. With the game all but over, Rogers and Carver successfully blocked out the remaining overs to secure a draw, leaving the home team on 285/5.
In the post-match press conference, Mashonaland manager Andyc was full of praise for all the players, "The boys have had, frankly, a really bad season, but they've been able to put that behind them and play some excellent cricket. Eaton, Arnold, Ramanayake and Mushtaq all had great games. Jayawardene and Satti from Guyana also both excellent games, and Lewis played possibly the best innings I've seen. If we can play like we did today, we should be able to hang on in Division 5."
Guyana 180
Jayawardene 57, Satti 47, Lewis 23
Mushtaq 5/33, Ramanayake 2/37
Mashonaland 394
Arnold 121, Rogers 61, Ramanayake 56
Zulch 3/70, Engineer 3/71
Guyana 550/7 dec.
Lewis 247*, Jayawardene 83, Satti 53
Ramanayake 3/76, Arnold 1/30
Mashonaland 285/5
Eaton 118, Burns 80, Arnold 22
Clarkson 3/27, Engineer 1/52