Match Thread: Alok v Sarkar, OD2

[James90]

Hello and welcome to sunny Dhaka for the second one-day match between Team Sarkar and Team Alok. The game will start in 45 minutes. Team Alok will be desperately looking for a win here today after their disappointing result in the last game. I spoke to their captain Ehsan about it yesterday...

[James90]

What an exciting match I bet you're disappointed...
Yes, I am. The batting just didn't click today. I am very happy for the bowlers; they put up a real brave fight defending the mere total of 224. Next time I hope they will put up a much greater score to defend.

What things did you say to Unknown after he was unfortunately dismissed for 91?
He certainly looked disappointed. I told him not to lose his focus on the match when reaching the critical stage. His strike rate was around 68 and Habibul_fan's was around 60 aswell, so I suggested to both of them to pick up the run rate during the first ten overs without losing their wickets. We have to play as a team, so if the openers get us off to a good start then the middle order and lower order can see it off.

What was your reason for bowling Zephaniah at the death?
He was bowling pretty well; he grabbed three vital wickets of Nasif, AgentSmith and Navarene. So, me and the vice-captain Habibul_fan had discussed before putting him on. We gave him the chance to finish off the tail but unfortunately it proved rather expensive. He definitely has to work on his line and length and I hope he would be firing it in the next match. Our opening bowlers were pretty disappointed to not get any wickets, but I am hopeful they will make a difference in the next match.

Personally you had a pretty good day hitting a quickfire 14 and taking 2-30, how do you feel?
I am pretty satisfied with my bowling, batting could have been better if we had more balls remaining. With the bat I went for the kind of play that the situation demanded. I can’t really feel good about it today; the feelings would have come if we had won the match. I urge the Team Alok fans not to get disappointed, we will come back strong in the next match. We’re going to have the same batting line-up and the same positioning for the next match and I expect a decent score from the batsman.

[Unknown]

Looking forwards to the match and especially batting. I hope we can score quickly in the early overs and surmount a decent total for our bowlers to defend. I am hoping I will be given the chance to bowl a few overs as well:cool:

[James90]

Only the one change for Team Sarkar, AsifTheManRahman coming in for the suspended AgentSmith
No changes for Team Alok, SS will be playing today with a broken finger

[Ehsan]

Originally posted by Habibul_fan
Only the one change for Team Sarkar, AsifTheManRahman coming in for the suspended AgentSmith
No changes for Team Alok, SS will be playing today with a broken finger

The only change in Alok Team is that I'm coming at number 4 instead of 5.

[James90]

Looking at the pitch, lots of cracks have formed from yesterday and it is expected to crack up more throughout the duration of the match. The pitch is a lot flatter than it was yesterday and it will be difficult to bat on. I wouldn't like to be batting second as the cracks are already starting to widen

[Unknown]

I hope I get the chance to bowl a few overs of my spin...:info:

[James90]

Originally posted by ehsan
Originally posted by Habibul_fan
Only the one change for Team Sarkar, AsifTheManRahman coming in for the suspended AgentSmith
No changes for Team Alok, SS will be playing today with a broken finger

The only change in Alok Team is that I'm coming at number 4 instead of 5.

You came in at 4 yesterday

[Ehsan]

Originally posted by Habibul_fan
Originally posted by ehsan
Originally posted by Habibul_fan
Only the one change for Team Sarkar, AsifTheManRahman coming in for the suspended AgentSmith
No changes for Team Alok, SS will be playing today with a broken finger

The only change in Alok Team is that I'm coming at number 4 instead of 5.

You came in at 4 yesterday

Opps, my bad! I take it back folks. :)

When is the toss?

[James90]

Pundit has won the toss and not surprisingly elected to bat

[Unknown]

Ehsan bhai, I beseech that you let me bowl today, I was disappointed in not given the chance in the last match. Hopefully we can go out on the field and win :karate:

[James90]

I can't see the side batting second chasing anything over 220 on this pitch

[Unknown]

Whatever the case we must go for a win, good luck to the team :clap:

[Ehsan]

Originally posted by Unknown
Ehsan bhai, I beseech that you let me bowl today, I was disappointed in not given the chance in the last match. Hopefully we can go out on the field and win :karate:

Yes, you will get the chance. I would go for more spin today but I need you to prove the worth of your bowling in the first 2-3 overs if you are to continue the full quota of 10.

Btw, you can call me Ehsan. I'm one of the young member of this board, still 19 will turn to 20 this october ;). Ah getting old eh :).

Edited on, September 27, 2004, 11:48 PM GMT, by ehsan.

[Ehsan]

Originally posted by Unknown
Whatever the case we must go for a win, good luck to the team :clap:

Definitely our aim is to win today! It would be great if we can end the OD series 4-1 :D.

[James90]

Everyone waiting to see who will emerge from the dressing room...Team Sarkar have 3 openers playing today

[Navarene]

On behalf of our Cappo, I request all my team mates not to be complacent after thrashing team Alok in ODI1. Go for the win, guys!

[James90]

Umpires come onto the field, followed by the Alok players and following them is Pundit and AsifTheManRahman meaning that Amit has been dropped down the order

[Ehsan]

I have lot of expectations from the opening bowlers today. Go boys!

[James90]

Bourny3 to start off to Pundit

[Zephaniah]

I smell blood. Couldn't forgive myself for that disasterous last over. It was so surreal. I hope to rip them apart today. Bring them on!

[oracle]

maybe a few spells with our part time spinners will provide some quick wickets as I fear their batsmen really can hold on.:(

[Zephaniah]

btw, Is there any CricInfo style live text commentary available for my hugh fan base abroad?

[James90]

Conservative start by the batsmen, just getting used to the pitch

[Ehsan]

James, beisde your commentary..plz update the score too.

[James90]

Maiden over by TAIF...well bowled

[James90]

After 6 overs Team Sarkar are 0/14

[Unknown]

We have restricted Team Sarkar to 2.33 runs per over, kudos to our bowlers.

[James90]

Another maiden by TAIF...this is good bowling

[Ehsan]

How far are we from the drinks?

[James90]

0/24 after 10...drinks will be taken on the hour

[James90]

Pundit and AsifTheManRahman are both not out 10

[Unknown]

We need to get a wicket now and put the pressure on Team Sarkar... :fire:

[Ehsan]

James, why are you getting like cricinfo? Your update server is too slow, don't frustrate the fans.

[James90]

0/39 after 15 (Asif 21* Pundit 12*)

[bd_cricket]

James,
Is there anyway, that we can see the live commentary except your update?

[oracle]

0/39 after 15 (Asif 21* Pundit 12*)


Asif and Pundit must be Australians. I should have known all along.

Ehsan- ehh... pls accept some senior advice here, change the bowler, Mona or Rassel, maybe even your part time spin.:)

[Ehsan]

Yes, bowling change is underway. Introduce spin into the attack!

[Ehsan]

Unkown is given a chance to prove himself. Bring unknown into the attack.

[James90]

Ian W and Unknown are bowling

[Unknown]

I hope I can get wicket.. :tiger:

[Ehsan]

Originally posted by Unknown
I hope I can get wicket.. :tiger:

Looking forward to your maiden wicket. Just some tips: bowl tight, try not to let the batsman read your spin, surprise the batsman with different deliveris.

[James90]

0/58 after 20 (AsifTheManRahman 35* Pundit 16*)

[oracle]

Just as I feared ;they are upping the run rate now.
Ok how about our field placings? Let them have the singles and try to get catches? Pundit has been eyeing SS and some of the boundary fielders. we cant drop those catches guys!

[James90]

GONE! Great move skipper. Ehsan brings Bourny back on who strikes first ball, Asif tries to chip it over midwicket put the ball goes straight into the hands of IanW...soft dismissal

AsifTheManRahman c:Ian W b:Bourny 38(76)

It's 1/71

Edited on, September 28, 2004, 1:33 AM GMT, by Habibul_fan.

[Unknown]

Nice one Bourny and great change captain :o

[Ehsan]

I told you bourny has the potential! :clap:

[James90]

Amit is the new man in :-/

[bd_cricket]

so who is the new batsman?

[Ehsan]

How many overs has been bowled?

[James90]

1/73 after 25 (Pundit 22* Bourny 1/21)

Edited on, September 28, 2004, 1:42 AM GMT, by Habibul_fan.
Reason: Small error

[James90]

1/90 after 30 (Pundit 29* Amit 9*)

[Ehsan]

Good going boys! Looks like it was a hard luck for unknown. :o

[Unknown]

Originally posted by ehsan
Good going boys! Looks like it was a hard luck for unknown. :o

Maybe, but I am sure I can get a wicket sooner or later... :saint:

[Rubu]

Originally posted by Habibul_fan
Only the one change for Team Sarkar, AsifTheManRahman coming in for the suspended AgentSmith
No changes for Team Alok, SS will be playing today with a broken finger

WHAT THE HECK!

who suspended me and why?

[James90]

100 up

[Unknown]

Originally posted by AgentSmith
Originally posted by Habibul_fan
Only the one change for Team Sarkar, AsifTheManRahman coming in for the suspended AgentSmith
No changes for Team Alok, SS will be playing today with a broken finger

WHAT THE HECK!

who suspended me and why?

I complained to the match referee.... :P

[James90]

Sledging...it's only for one match

[James90]

1/109 after 35 (Pundit 38* Amit 14*)

[James90]

Very slow over rate

[James90]

1/135 after 40 (Pundit 53* Amit 23*)

[James90]

Wicket maiden by bdmoderator! Amit departs for 23 and Team Sarkar are 2/135 after 41

[Carte Blanche]

Why are we batting at a snail's rate? We got 9 frapping wickets in hand... grrrrrr!!

[Unknown]

Originally posted by Carte Blanche
Why are we batting at a snail's rate? We got 9 frapping wickets in hand... grrrrrr!!

The pitch is not suited for batting...

[Ehsan]

Originally posted by Habibul_fan
Wicket maiden by bdmoderator! Amit departs for 23 and Team Sarkar are 2/135 after 41

If we can restrict them below 200, the game is definitely ours. What's the latest?

Edited on, September 28, 2004, 2:41 AM GMT, by ehsan.

[James90]

3/161 after 45 (Pundit 61, Amith 23, bdmoderator 1/6)

[James90]

Nasif is on fire! He's hitting his runs in boundaries!

[Unknown]

Who took the previous wicket?

Edited on, September 28, 2004, 2:45 AM GMT, by Unknown.

[Ehsan]

Is the first innings done?

[James90]

GONE! Nasif if out for 32 from 25...there's an over to go at CarteBlanche strolls to the crease

[Unknown]

Originally posted by Habibul_fan
GONE! Nasif if out for 32 from 25...there's an over to go at CarteBlanche strolls to the crease

He scored one more than yesterday, unlucky to get out though ;)

Ehsan check your U2U

Edited on, September 28, 2004, 2:57 AM GMT, by Unknown.

[James90]

Ehsan ran out Nasif, a brilliant piece of fielding, came across from cover picked it up and threw in the one action hit the middle of middle

[James90]

That's the end of the innings. Team Sarkar finished with 4/195...not a bad total considering how they were looking at one stage.

Pundit 61
Asif 38
Amit 23
Nasif 32
200SX 20*
Carte Blanche 0*

Bourny 1-34 (10)
TAIF 0-25 (10)
Ian W 0-40 (10)
Unknown 0-20 (5)
Zephaniah 1-47 (10)
Bdmoderator 1-20 (5)

[James90]

We'll be back at 1.30 for the Team Alok run chase. The game will go in fast forward as i have to be outta here by 2.20

[Hasib]

hmm... an interesting thing u hav started James... r u gonna hav more teams in the future?

[James90]

You can be Team Sarkar's 13th man if you really want Hasib

[James90]

Welcome back to Dhaka for the run chase...Team Alok need 196 to win. Unknown and Hfan are opening the batting for Alok and Piranha is opening the bowling for Sarkar.

[Unknown]

Here we go, lets win this match... :cool:

[James90]

0/12 after 5 overs (Unknown 8* Hfan 3*)

[Unknown]

Originally posted by Habibul_fan
0/12 after 5 overs (Unknown 8* Hfan 3*) Another slow start, we need to aim for atleast three an over. Try to pick out the bad deleveries with a few boundaries and we should be fine.

[James90]

0/29 after 10 (Unknown 18* Hfan 6*)

After 10 overs:
Sarkar 0/24
Alok 0/29

[James90]

0/43 after 15 (Unknown 25* Hfan 13*)

After 15:
Sarkar 0/39
Alok 0/43

Edited on, September 28, 2004, 3:47 AM GMT, by Habibul_fan.

[James90]

0/70 after 20 (Unknown 35* Hfan 29*)

[James90]

Sarkar 0/58
Alok 0/70

[James90]

0/86 after 25 (Unknown 43*, Hfan 36*)

Sarkar 1/73
Alok 0/86

[James90]

0/99 after 30 (Unknown 54* Hfan 38*)

Sarkar 1/90
Alok 0/99

[Unknown]

Now that I have my fifty, lets try and pick up the run rate. :cool:

[James90]

1/119 after 35 (Unknown 65* Hfan 45)

76 needed from 90

Sarkar 1/109
Alok 1/119

Edited on, September 28, 2004, 4:12 AM GMT, by Habibul_fan.

[Unknown]

Correctiong it should be 76 needed from 90 (15x6) unlucky :(

[James90]

1/136 from 40 (Unknown 75* SS 6*)

60 needed from 60

[James90]

Good over from Piranha a maiden!

[James90]

Only 9 runs were scored between Over 40 and over 44! The game is surely in Team Sarkar's favour now

[Unknown]

Come on SS we can do this lets go buddy and thrash the ball....:karate:

[James90]

GONE! Unknown comes down the pitch looking to lift the run rate, Navarene sees him coming deliberately fires it down the leg side and Carte Blanche whips off the bails. Stumped off a wide

[James90]

2/150 after 45 (Unknown 79, Navarene 2/38)

46 needed from 30 and the pitch is really looking bad now

[James90]

Ehsan hits consecutive boundaries off Chinaman...the required run rate however still getting larger

[James90]

GONE! Ehsan departs for 18, Navarene gets his third, a fantastic spell this and Rassel comes in as a pinch hitting

[Unknown]

This is looking bad... our middle order needs to come good... disappointed again; silly outing :(

[James90]

25 needed from the last over! Navarene to bowl to Rassel!!!

[James90]

MAGNIFICENT OVER!!! ONLY 4 OFF IT! Navarene has had a wonderful game, Rassel gave it all he had but only connected with one ball. Team Sarkar win it by 21 runs and go 2-0 up in the series

[Unknown]

Unlucky guys we lost.. :-/

[James90]

Unknown 79
H-fan 45
SS 16*
Ehsan 18
Rassel 4*

Piranha 0-16 (10)
Chinaman 0-36 (10)
Amit 0-37 (10)
Navarene 3-46 (10)
Zunaid 0-26 (8)
AsifTheManRahman 0-8 (2)

For the full scorecard look at the freewebs website

[James90]

Hardly the batsman's fault, the pitch was almost unplayable towards the end and Navarene took advantage of it

[Rubu]

Originally posted by Habibul_fan
Sledging...it's only for one match

u've no idea what sledging is. want me to start?????????? ;)

anyway, this fun, even though i don't understand how u are getting all these from? just imagination or somekind of cricket game simulation?

[AsifTheManRahman]

wow! i didn't know i was playing!

kool! i scored 38 runs...guess i should be given another chance, keeping in mind the fact that Bangladeshi batsmen are remembered for their 30's and 40's for a long long time...:)

and the best part is...we won! :fanflag:

am i in the next game captain? or do i have to make way for agent? :(

[AsifTheManRahman]

i was disappointed with the way i got out though...surely was looking at at least a 50...

anyways, no oracle i'm not an aussie...:)

[Unknown]

Originally posted by AgentSmith
Originally posted by Habibul_fan
Sledging...it's only for one match

u've no idea what sledging is. want me to start?????????? ;)

anyway, this fun, even though i don't understand how u are getting all these from? just imagination or somekind of cricket game simulation?

EA Sports Cricket 2004 is used for the simulation :)

[bourny3]

Originally posted by Habibul_fan
What an exciting match I bet you're disappointed...
Yes, I am. The batting just didn't click today. I am very happy for the bowlers; they put up a real brave fight defending the mere total of 224. Next time I hope they will put up a much greater score to defend.

What things did you say to Unknown after he was unfortunately dismissed for 91?
He certainly looked disappointed. I told him not to lose his focus on the match when reaching the critical stage. His strike rate was around 68 and Habibul_fan's was around 60 aswell, so I suggested to both of them to pick up the run rate during the first ten overs without losing their wickets. We have to play as a team, so if the openers get us off to a good start then the middle order and lower order can see it off.

What was your reason for bowling Zephaniah at the death?
He was bowling pretty well; he grabbed three vital wickets of Nasif, AgentSmith and Navarene. So, me and the vice-captain Habibul_fan had discussed before putting him on. We gave him the chance to finish off the tail but unfortunately it proved rather expensive. He definitely has to work on his line and length and I hope he would be firing it in the next match. Our opening bowlers were pretty disappointed to not get any wickets, but I am hopeful they will make a difference in the next match.

Personally you had a pretty good day hitting a quickfire 14 and taking 2-30, how do you feel?
I am pretty satisfied with my bowling, batting could have been better if we had more balls remaining. With the bat I went for the kind of play that the situation demanded. I can’t really feel good about it today; the feelings would have come if we had won the match. I urge the Team Alok fans not to get disappointed, we will come back strong in the next match. We’re going to have the same batting line-up and the same positioning for the next match and I expect a decent score from the batsman.

The opening batsmans strike rate went down to around 50 even after Ehsan had a word to them about picking up the run rate. Yes i was dissapointed at not getting a wicket but i got one today. I cant wait for the 4 dayers as that will be when the big hauls come in.

[bourny3]

Originally posted by ehsan

Btw, you can call me Ehsan. I'm one of the young member of this board, still 19 will turn to 20 this october ;). Ah getting old eh :).

Edited on, September 27, 2004, 11:48 PM GMT, by ehsan.

How are you a Banglacricket staff member when you are 19. Hfan is also a staff member and he is 14 or 15 im not sure. I am 18. Go the younger people :joy:

[bourny3]

Originally posted by ehsan
I told you bourny has the potential! :clap:

yay i got potential hahhahahah :lol:

[bourny3]

Originally posted by ehsan
James, beisde your commentary..plz update the score too.

Isnt his commentary made up as the game is simulated in cricket 2004. So the updated score must also be made up.

[James90]

Autoplay 5 overs at a time so once or twice the score has been made up but the commentary is based around the score

Big selection dilemma's going on here. Asif has shown his worth and will only get better, AgentSmith will definately be back as he's number one keeper and averages over fifty. Where the hell is Pundit?

Team Alok I think needs to make a few changes. Rafiq is one of the best spinners around. I think we can move Rassel up the order as a pinch hitter, drop a batsman and play Rafiq and/or Mona

[bourny3]

Fair call just dont drop me please. I promise i will perform in the next match. Like Khaled Mahmud and Dav Whatmore having a whinge. :lol:

[James90]

Well man you do average 74 with a strike rate of 120...but fair dunkum you're the only opening bowler so far to take a wicket

I advise SS to rest his broken finger and pave way for new blood in the team...it's a tough break for the guy but I think it's the right thing. Don't want to aggrivate the injury

[Piranha]

I'm pretty satisfied with the bowling today. In the last match, my rhythm was a bit off. This time around, I made sure that I pitched in the right areas - and I was rewarded with a good economy rate. I think we bowled superbly as a team and back up each other's bowling by keeping the pressure on.

[Zunaid]

Originally posted by Habibul_fan
Autoplay 5 overs at a time so once or twice the score has been made up but the commentary is based around the score

Big selection dilemma's going on here. Asif has shown his worth and will only get better, AgentSmith will definately be back as he's number one keeper and averages over fifty. Where the hell is Pundit?

Team Alok I think needs to make a few changes. Rafiq is one of the best spinners around. I think we can move Rassel up the order as a pinch hitter, drop a batsman and play Rafiq and/or Mona

Let me know when I am getting dropped. I may switch to playing AFL.

[Carte Blanche]

Yayyy, we won again! Is this a 5 match series?

[Unknown]

Originally posted by Carte Blanche
Yayyy, we won again! Is this a 5 match series?

We will come good in teh remaining matches. 3-2 will be the outcome of the series and I hope we will win.

[bourny3]

Zunaid AFL is awesome i suggest you do give it a try. But wait for this series to be completed.

[rafiq]

H_fan: what do I have to do to get a match around here, promise to stay out of Fantasy cricket for a year? Please shuffle Team Alok as things are not working. I am tired of sitting on the bench, and if I am not in the next match I am going straight to the press as well as the Prime Minister's office. :mad:

[Navarene]

Is Chacha's whining habit contagious? Can't blame Rafiq much :)

[James90]

Rafiq you were already in...we kept SS home with his broken thumb and you were brought into the XI and most likely will stay

[SS]

NOooooo way no way i am loosing my seat mannn
I got chance ...ok you kick me out I will call my Uncle(Major General HOMO Ershard) he will arrange something just see it...
I urge the dropped players to come under my hood..and we will make a seperate team...anyone with me..I promise I will take you to final and you will be rewarded atleast the runner-up prizes :lol:

[bourny3]

I can tell Khaled Mahmud has changed Bangla cricket players into whiners. :lol: