Not much cricket today as the only game played was Pakistan V. Sri Lanka. It was a significant game none the less as Pakistan won by 33 runs. I have to say that I was surprised. I was thinking that Sri Lanka was on an unstoppable T20 run that would take them all the way to the top - and they may still get there but the Pakistanis proved to be a bump in the road. Pakistan batted first and put up 189 for 6. Jayasuriya may be an A batsman but I think he might be a G bowler as he let in 64 runs and had an economy rating of 16.00. Sorry for all you who placed your hopes in his ability but he earned -5 points for that dismal performance. Then when Sri Lanka took their turn at the bat, Jayasuriya was bowled out after only 5 runs (he made up 1 of the 5 points for you there). His opening partner went out for a duck leaving the middle of the batting order to do all the damage control. In the end Sri Lanka just could not come up with quite enough runs to overtake Pakistan. With their defeat the field is still wide open. Each team in the super 8 has played one game for this round. In tomorrows match ups: Pakistan will play Australia and the winner of the match will most likely make it through to the Semi Finals. Bangladesh and England will need to win their games against Sri Lanka and New Zealand respectively if they want to keep their hopes alive.
As for our little competition: things are starting to spread out and there is beginning to be 3 groups - those battling for the lead, those battling to be the best of the middle, and those hoping to avoid the embarrassment of last place. BUT, nothing is settled yet- DON"T GET COMPLACENT! You must continue to be vigilant in your scouring of the stats, make wise trades, and heckle your neighbor incessantly! I still hold the lead but every time Pakistan plays Mishal threatens to take it from me. Missy, Sandy, Catherine, Karan, and Michael are all right there ready to pounce. Moira and Bob seemed to be firmly entrenched in the middle - but I wouldn't be surprised if they pulled their feet out of the mud. Sandeep needs to wake up his dreamless team and the Gandalf Guys need a good pep talk. So get to it people, bring it on!
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That is stirring talk, Katy. I am all motivated and ready to beat the socks off everyone! It would be interesting to know how many changes everyone has left - I have nine and you'all? It is difficult to know when to change and when to sit tight. I was astounded by the way Pakistan played yesterday - they seemed to suddenly get some real fire in their game - where did that come from? Well done to Katy, Missy and Sandi there at the top - you seem to be maintaining your positions well. Today should be interesting - please can England just win one game - please....
Thank you Michael, the Blog is now behaving itself!
So listen everybody. I am going to win this thing, see. When Pakistan and Sri Lanka have been knocked out, then Moira, she will rush into the lead.
But, dream on while you may.
Moira
Catherine I have 10 trades left. I have been honing my strategy and ready for a big move to leave you all in the dust - Sorry Moira, it may prove to be to big a jump for you to keep up - but try.
I have 12 trades left, so watch out!! I will be unleashing my weapons of mass destruction soon.
Katy, your Mom is so proud of you. I love to read your Blog every day, and to think you can back it up with a solid first place. You used to always chide me in my love of all sports. Well some of it is rubbing off. (How's that for taking some of the credit for your success?)
Where are you Paul? Asleep at the wheel?
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