Match Thread: Alok v Sarkar, OD1

[James90]

The game is bound to start in 45 minutes. Alok captain Ehsan spoke to the press last night...here's what they had to say...

Edited on, September 27, 2004, 5:38 AM GMT, by Habibul_fan.

[James90]

Q: How are your preparations going for the double header?
A: Keeping it cool and looking forward to the matches. We would always want to win when we go onto the field but in cricket anything is possible. So I call the boys not to lose confidence if we face a defeat or two because we can always pick our performances back up.

Q: Are you nervous about captaining the team in the inaugaral domestic comp?
A: Not at all, I am confident we can pull off the series. Bring it on!

Q: Does the fact that all performances are assessed by a panel of selectors add extra pressure?
A: Not really! Infact it's a good thing for the team, survival of the fittest. So people will give 100% to fight it out for a place which can only be positive for the team

Edited on, September 26, 2004, 11:35 PM GMT, by Habibul_fan.

[James90]

Looking on the pitch it looks dry and it will bounce more than traditional Dhaka wickets. It looks batsman friendly and there are a few cracks which should open up as the match progresses so it will be a big toss to win. It's really hot and humid out here, I sure hope the players remembered their deoderant

Edited on, September 26, 2004, 11:49 PM GMT, by Habibul_fan.

[James90]

Team Alok have won the toss and elected to bat

Opening the batting in 15 mins will be myself and Unknown
Opening the bowling will by Piranha and Chinaman

[James90]

And we're underway!!!

[Navarene]

...fielding in the gully region...Piranha is on fire with his inswiger, and Chinaman's decent pace and accuracy beat the hell out of Alok team's openers! Oh man habibul_fan and Unknown look soo shaky and nervous...beaten and almost edging, have no clue how to deal with our opening spell! Hope the wicket will have some crack so that my off break will turn out to be a nightmare to the opponents

[Ehsan]

Has drinks been called off yet? James man, update the score for the fans!

[oracle]

Agent was caught on film/audio sledging Unknown. Fielders are also chiping in I see. Given the tense atmosphere seems like the opening pair have successfully negotiated the pitch and the rather innocous balls offered.

[James90]

At drink Alok are 0/56 from 15 overs
The opening bowlers did well to contain the batsman
Unknown is 32* and H_fan is 24*

[200SX]

i think now its time for bowling change...... we guise need a leggi....

[James90]

Naverene has been brought into the attack

[200SX]

ok guyz we need a wicket.....

[Unknown]

Dances down the pitch and thrashes one over to the crowd for a huge six. Next delivery goes for a four but only just as the wicket keeper misses a great chance to see Unknown back in the pavilion after edging it.The run rate picks up as the twentieth over is the best in the innings.

Score stands at 80/0 after 20 overs.

Edited on, September 27, 2004, 1:26 AM GMT, by Unknown.

[James90]

Shhh...you can't make decisions for the opposition captain

[Unknown]

Okay sorry, edited...

[James90]

0/99 after 25 overs (Unknown 56*, Hfan 39*)

[200SX]

well whr is our captain...we need a wicket...wake up pundit bhai

[James90]

Unknown nudges one to cover, a quick single is taken and that's the 100 partnership

[Unknown]

Sloppy fielding by Team Sarkar; 200SX fails to pick the ball up on his first attempt, missing a great run out opportunity as Habibul and Unknown hesitates taking the second run.

Both batsmen have a little chat at the end of the over as a result.

Edited on, September 27, 2004, 1:42 AM GMT, by Unknown.

[200SX]

well our captain is out for date..... so i inharited the captaincy frm him... so can i handle the match...

[James90]

Chinaman's the vice...Pundit at slip is biting his nails

[James90]

0/116 after 30 (Unknown 68*, Hfan 43*)

[Unknown]

Habibul steers the ball square for two. He shows great form by driving another over the boundary rope. Its a good over.

Score is going at a steady rate and both batsmen have established themselves with a solid partnership from a shaky start.

Edited on, September 27, 2004, 1:54 AM GMT, by Unknown.

[James90]

Pundit has brought himself into the attack with strapping on his fingers, the umpire asks him to remove the tape from his fingers as it will help with grip on the ball

I appreciate people's interest and input in the game however I would like the point out that the game has been played out BEFORE the game starts so scores can't be posted as it may contridict with what actually happened, thanks

Edited on, September 27, 2004, 1:56 AM GMT, by Habibul_fan.

[200SX]

i smell cheeting....