[John_Harkes_6]

Wow - was my schedule ever front loaded. I got the crap kicked out of me the first three games and I was thinking about mailing it in by selling some of the players and banking the cash to rebuild in Div IV. Then - I get the three minows and run off three straight. Now I am sitting in fourth (likely bounce back down to fifth this week) and things are looking pretty good for staying up.

I am still selling one of my better batsman. However, he is 29 and has crap for Stamina and Conc. I know the rule changes would make it easier to boost him up soon but I really need the help with the bowling and this guy has fallen to be my sixth best batsman as the youngins have passed him by.

Pretty good stats - Batting, bowling, and WK all above Med.

Ken Gould (74763)
RH Batsman, RM Bowler, proficient batting form, superb bowling form, energetic
A steady player with strong leadership skills and feeble experience.

Plays For: DCUnited
Nationality: Australia
Age: 29 Years Old
Battrick Rating: 13,381
Wages: £3,390 p/w

Stamina: feeble Wicket Keeping: respectable
Batting: strong Concentration: feeble
Bowling: mediocre Consistency: woeful
Fielding: feeble

[NoodlesMacintosh]

I whomped a bot 391-130. This was the first time I had the time to stay up until past one to see how these games unfold. I liked what I saw. I'd been having troubles figuring out who to lead off with, but the two I put up didn't get out over 50 overs, so I guess I've found a solution. I chose to bat first and my net run rate took a big, healthy jump forward as a result.

It's been a good day

[Bluto11]

End of Over 29: 79-10, runrate=2.72
Gardner 4-0-7-2
Ardley* 15 (31 balls)


won the toss, elected to field. my spinner doesn't like to take wickets, but he only gave up 6 runs from 5 overs.

[johno]

Good bowling performance to bowl out my opponent for 163, although they got those runs VERY quickly.

The batting has been poor thus far though

End of Over 17: 79-3, runrate=4.65, reqrunrate=2.58 (163-10)

only just recovering from losing 3 wickets relatively quickly.

I think I'm going to rest several key players in my cup match because I don't think I've got any chance whatsoever.

[romagol10]

End of Over 31: 178-4, runrate=5.74, reqrunrate=1.68 (209-10)

Looks like I'll win. I am a bit disappointed that my strong/prof 18yo batter only scored 4 runs though.

[AAGunner3]

Tight one for my Mosquitos
howzzat v Atlanta Mosquitos (209807)
End of Over 40: 175-5, runrate=4.38, reqrunrate=4.40 (218-10)

I'm chasing.

[johno]

managed to win it and cemented my position in 2nd. I next play 1st place at the end of the season, I am confident I'll be the better team then. I guess if things go right and the other DII leaders don't all go undefeated I'll have a shot at promotion.

[PirateJohn]

Woohoo! I pulled an upset victory over a very tough team by playing a GFI. I had set my top two batsmen to bat aggressively and they combined for 220 runs and gave my top order a strong rating. My first strong rating ever.

[AAGunner3]

Originally Posted by AAGunner3

Tight one for my Mosquitos
howzzat v Atlanta Mosquitos (209807)
End of Over 40: 175-5, runrate=4.38, reqrunrate=4.40 (218-10)

I'm chasing.

Managed a win in the 46th over by 5 wickets. Might not have happened if they'd have gotten one of those last two batters out.

[Craig P]

A second straight thriller for Norse ends in... a tie! Both teams finished with 292 runs in 50 completed overs. Another great club appearance for Seargeant, going for 150+ not out for the second consecutive match.