“As per our EPCL Intelligence Bureau, Knight RiderZ team is a sort of a average team who can upset any team on a given day. So we need to make sure that we don't give them any chances. Our top order was a failure in second match, so i hope they give some rest to our lower order batsman this time :) Bowlers – No Extras, Tight fielding” – A clear and concise message from the skipper. The team in itself looked much more serious given the mishaps from the last match. The game started off without the neutral umpires (They should be fined for being late !) and paused in the very first over with both teams crying foul. BB’s WK Mr. Namjoshi had taken a brilliant catch to Asif’s ball. But the umpire (filling in from Knight Riderz wasn’t convinced). And wicket or no-wicket, the match got stalled till the neutral umpire finally joined.
The match recommenced with the benefit–of-doubt being given to the batsmen but they had it coming. A cool catch by Aadha Kadam, another brilliant one by the other Kadam, a blink-and-its-over runouts by Ketan/Arun; there was even one where Mr. Kadam threw the ball at the stumps in mid-flight, a nice dive by Mr. Komanur, a great catch by Asif Bhai, 2 nice ones by Suresh Natesan too (BTW, Mr. Nattu was replacing MultiGopal Nambiar in this match who injured his hand during cricket practice with Mr. Nattu ahem ahem !!) Literally collapsing like a pack of cards, Knight Riderz were out for a measly 51 !
For the bowlers - You have to see the stats to believe it ! It was a total team effort !
As far as batting goes, the team proved their skipper’s statement right, the lower batsmen got their fill of rest this time !!! Well, it wasn’t entirely due to the top order tho !! 42% of the target came through extras !! J
Nitesh pitched in with 4 runs, Rajib got out to a sad run-out. Monty’s strokes came off strongly with 2 fours ( of a sad 3 in the entire match – cant help – the grounds are so full of grass, the ball just doesn’t travel !!) Mr. Dependable was there as always (9) and Monty ended off the match in style with the winning 4 coming off his bat.
Point to be noted : This was easy. Just shouldn’t make us complacent. Keep in mind the law of averages. Every team stands a chance to upset any team on any given day.
I did happen to joyfully mention that this was a boring match, and got hit with the fact (serves me right) that we complained that the last “exciting” match was totally unneeded. Excitement hua to bhi problem, nahi to bhi. Ha ha ! That’s us fans ! Either-way, watching and rooting for the Bombay Boys has always been fun, and regardless of whether there’s excitement or not, here’s wishing the Boys the best of luck to take on their opponents in every match and reach the very top ! Great going and Good Luck ! Dad enjoyed a lot and wishes you all the very best. So do Arunesh and Sunil.
For pictures and videos : Check out Ketan’s Orkut albums. A big thanks to - Feroz and Nagraj – our official photographers of the event; Feroz had a great time roller skating too !
For detailed scores : Check out www.cricketmn.com (Bhavin’s our official score keeper !)
Last but not the least – thanks to Sumera, Sunaina, Chakra’s friends (J), Feroz, Nagraj, Bhavin, Vikas, Jerome, Ashish, Nitin ( I know a few of you are in the team and are players – so we look forward to you in there !) - Thanks for yelling your heart out ! Keep up the volume ! It makes me proud to think we might be the only team where’s there atleast half the number of people outside the field as inside !!! My apologies if I missed anyone.
GO Bombay Boys !!!
Thanks,
Deepa
