Commentary Thread

[FreddieFan]

That happened on Monday, along with his Strong batting

36.6 W Burdett to Gilroy
The ball hits him on the pads, the umpire thinks about it for a moment and yes, up goes the finger. Good decision there by the umpire

Basson in, more than capable with that bat. The result really depends on whether I get a battrick collapse or not, without one I should win fairly comfortably.

Partnership of 209 between Gilroy and Stiles.

 

[ZoraxDoom]

Yup, you are gonna collapse.
He got 110 right?
Stiles is not going to last much longer.

 

[FreddieFan]

37.5 4 Storer to Basson
Too full on the legs and Storer is punished in fitting style. Super drive through mid wicket, Moodley forced to collect it from over the rope.
37.4 4 Storer to Basson
Edged through the slip cordon for four.

Basson thinks otherwise. Come on lads, finish it off!

38.1 W Burdett to Stiles
My dear old thing, Stiles has rather fluffed that and Burdett has bowled him.

Still, 110 isn't bad at all on an uneven pitch.

 

[ZoraxDoom]

Ahaha! Just like I said.
Last 10, you are gone.

 

[FreddieFan]

You predicted first that he would be dismissed 40 runs ago Not exactly 'just like you said'.

Briggsey didn't have a collapse and they often come in two's, so I'm still hopeful. I wouldn't describe myself as confident though.

 

[ZoraxDoom]

I didn't know he had Superb stamina then
But I did predict after:
110 for Gilroy
101 for Stiles
Collapse in the last 10

First was dot on, second was very close, I expect the third to come true.

 

[FreddieFan]

No, Gilroy got 105.

Last Wicket: Gilroy lbw b. Burdett 105 (FOW: 245/3)

 

[ZoraxDoom]

Sorry, I was generous
What's the score now?

 

[FreddieFan]

74 off the last 10, 6 wickets in hand.

EDIT - 260/4 after 40.

 

[ZoraxDoom]

74 only...hmm...
Close. Very close.
Again, 41st and 42nd over. You lose a wicket or two in those, it's all over. If you don't, it's all over for Briggs.

 

[FreddieFan]

I agree to the first statement, not to the second. We'll see.

40.6 W Lisbie to Fieldwick
That's clipped Fieldwick's pad as it goes down the leg side. Fieldwick can't believe it. He's been given out, caught behind by Archibald. What a poor decision.

Muir now in, actually a better bat than Fieldwick. Capable.

 

[ZoraxDoom]

Yup, now it's tilted to Briggs.

So far, 12 balls into the last ten overs, you've only scored 9 runs. You need 65 off 48. I'm saying Briggs is gonna win. A collapse seems around the corner.

End of Over 42: 269-5, runrate=6.40, reqrunrate=8.12 (333-5)
Burdett 9-0-50-2
Basson* 17 (17 balls)
Muir 2 (2 balls)

Last Wicket: Fieldwick c. Archibald b. Lisbie 4 (FOW: 264/5)

 

[FreddieFan]

End of Over 42: 269-5, runrate=6.40, reqrunrate=8.12 (333-5)
Burdett 9-0-50-2
Basson* 17 (17 balls)
Muir 2 (2 balls)

Survived the 42nd over with no more wickets down. I think it'll be close, but Briggsey'll win unless these two play some awesome cricket.

 

[ZoraxDoom]

Oops, Basson gets a four. 61 off 47...
65% Briggs 45% Wulfs

 

[FreddieFan]

Good over runs-wise, but Muir gone. Probably all over now.