JECC lost to Edison by 127 runs.
ScoreCard: http://www.dreamcricket.com/clnj/scorecarddisplay.aspx?gameid=3416
Batting first, Edison scored 207 for 9 in 40 overs. JECC were all out for 80 and didn't even come close to bat even 25 overs.
Bowling: We Bowled pretty well until their middle of the innings. I and Rushi opened the bowling in windy conditions and bowled 9 overs for 39 runs and took 1 wicket. Then came our pick of the bowlers Asif and Mittal who bowled really well unchanged for 22 overs they were reeling 85 for 5. After changing them no one were able to bowl well and Edison two players started picking the runs easily. After various changes Gana got us the wicket and broke their partnership which was then 145.
After 30 overs they were 133 and last 10 overs with 2 wickets in hand they scored 70 odd runs and ended at 207.
We gave away 45 extras with 26 wides 6 no balls and 13 byes.
Kudos to Asif and Mittal for bowling really well.
Batting: With a nice outfield 200 runs was gettable.
There is not much to write here as again our batting was a disaster with 5 ducks 4 single digits. I and Rushi only went into double digits. Their opening bowlers got 7 wickets for 44 runs in 10 odd overs. I and Dhanu stayed at the wicket and kept Edison at bay for 12 odd overs.
Verdict: I do not mind losing games by showing some fight. But if our batting keeps on continuing this way we shouldnt be in Division1. I do not understand how hard is it to stay at the wicket. I am not asking you to score runs at 6 an over. I only expect 20 odds runs in 40 odd balls. All the batsman irrespective of what position your playing should keep this mind and play a patient innings.
Verdict: I do not mind losing games by showing some fight. But if our batting keeps on continuing this way we shouldnt be in Division1. I do not understand how hard is it to stay at the wicket. I am not asking you to score runs at 6 an over. I only expect 20 odds runs in 40 odd balls. All the batsman irrespective of what position your playing should keep this mind and play a patient innings.
There are minor things we could improve like fielding etc etc but if our batting is like this I dont even want to focus there.
Suneel's batting saved us utter humiliation. He batted wonderfully for his 33 with a six and a four... We should atleast learn to support the set batsman like Dhanu did.
ReplyDeleteRushi and Suneel's batting were the only positives from this game..let us motivate ourselves and try to fight it out..or else we will risk losing the season as tougher oppenents are coming up..
You guys are doomed. Did not expect this kind of performance. You better get your act togather. You need atleast 6-7 wins to survive in Div A. Better start winning some games.
ReplyDeleteDo me a favor. Set the right field for ICC.
ReplyDeleteJoe keeps practcing in the nets at high speed.
Trap him with variation. If possible start a good spinner against him. Ask the spinner to maintain a tight lenght and line. No short balls, flight as much as you can and you will get his wicket.
If you start with fasters then apply the following.
Put a mid-on and mid off, also put a long-on and long-off. Have the fasters ball as full lenght as they can.
Same can be applied for Raj Sundaram.
If possible try to get as many runs as you can in the opening ballers. Specially Bharat and Raghava. Sangwan is a quicky and has to played wisely.
Good luck