It's The much Awaited 50 over format that I've personally been waiting for...
It's my forte afterall, Playing long innings and scoring good runs.
I'm not a natural aggressor when it comes to the sport but my defence is almost perfect and i have confidence in that.
I just had an off day in the first match of the 20 over format.
And as i expected there's a break of
for the next match allowing us to practice defence.
The schedule is as follows
Match 1 VS T22 - 1:30 Pm 13Th
Match 2 Vs T1 - 1:30 Pm 15Th
Match 3 Vs T7 - 1:30 Pm 17Th
Match 4 Vs T40 - 1:30 Pm 19Th
The T20 format ended yesterday that was the 10th and today is the 11th so we have a lot of time for practice.
I'm quite glad i can do some practice since i wasn't expecying to play the opener's role again...
This time with the left hander Y. Justin...
While A. Steven will be dropped to no 3 and S Gull at no 4 and S. Yeverin at 5, Than N. restorian at 6...
Well this is the playing 11 selected for the 50 over format.
Playing 11
Y. Justin (L Bat)
R. Clark (R Wkt)
A. Steven (L AR)
S. Gull (R Bat)
S. Yeverin (Cap)
N. Restorian (R AR)
H. Pluster(R AR)
R. Bennet (R SP)
J. Blumming (R F)
V. Clifton (R S)
M. Saberia (R F)
[L Bat - Left arm Bat, R Bat - Right Arm bat, Wkt - Wicket Keeper, R F - Fast bowler, R S - Spin Bowler, Cap - Captain, AR - All rounder.]
3 batsman, I Wicketkeeper Batsman, 3 All rounders, 2 Spin bowlers and 2 Fast bowlers.
That was our line up for the first match and we were playing simulation batting in the net practice where bowlers bowl to Robotic Batsman and Batsman play Against machines that bowl both fast and spin.
It was a real hassle because the average spin in these pitches could touch 6-7Degrees and swing can also touch 3-4 degrees.
So practicing it is very Important.
Imagin the test pitches where the average spin is 8 degrees and Highest spin is close to 15-16 Degrees.
While the Gighest Swing is 8-10 Degrees.
And it has pace and bounce like... Is this even Possible? To make it such a bowlers pitch?
But well we can't complain since the pitches we played for the 10 over format was a pitch made for toddlers to play in.
It had no Help for the bowlers whatsoever.
Tho, I gadda say... I've gotten quite close to these people... and I'm quite likin it here...
I feel like I'm seriously starting to forget about the Imperial princess...
...
"Princess, Are you really going to waste Most of your break days here? Isn't it about time for you to practice your swordsmanship? It's almost time for the Mid term exams..."
"What do you mean Klara? Do you really think there'll be anyone who can defeat me?"
"Well, i suppose that's true... But isn't it nice to Practice once in a while."
"I'm taking a month off you dumbass... Last time i came here they played pathetically... That team of his making him look like a fool but now... It seems he's found great Companions to play with... So I'm quite glad."
"Aah... I remember the way he played after the end of mid term exams... I was quite surprised he was pretty shit at it... but he seems like he's doing quite well... Being the lead scorer in the tournament. Not to mrntion his skills behind the wickets. He might get Taken away from you princess... He's been gaining quite a lot of attention from the ladies-"
"You think any of these women can make my man look their way? That's funny Klara, And even if he did I'll make him mine again... If i Don than there's no meaning in going so far. I wanna stay with him gorever and ever after i kill those trash..."
"Princess, Control... People are here."
"Ahahaha... I got carried away there."
"Hmm... Ooh look, They are coming out... Looks like it's about to start."
"God finally... I've been waiting forever."
"Ooh, Imperial princess... Back here again today i see."
"Ooh... If it isn't Floue and Nilou... Hi there."
"Klara... You are here too? Nice."
"Yes... I just happened to see the Imperial princess and Decided to sit next to her."
"Hmm... anyway, It's nice seeing Y'all everyday here... So, It's his match again is it?"
"Yes it appears so..."
"Ooh, Looks like His team is going to ball first... I wonder what kind of a pitch it'll be today..."
"Hey Klara... Why is there a 50 written there?"
Asked Floue In confusion...
"Ooh... I see you don't know about the 50 over format... It's as uou can see... a 50 over format rather than a 20 over one."
so she replied to which Floue shouted in an audable voice
"No way... Seriously? Ooh i see they'll play 25/25 each won't they? That's the 50 over format."
She said calming herself down
"Nope both of them will play 50 each..."
but, the next words shocked her...
"... What? There's no way..."
she siad, not able to believe that someone is going to even play 50 overs that's 300 balls...
about 2.5 times More than a 20 over format...
"I mean... If they win the 4 matches and go to the final than there'll be a 5 day format according to me... Each day divided into 3 sessions and each session having 30 overs..."
She pulled her hand out and stretched her 5 fingers
"For 5 DAYS? Impossibe... Do you peopleIntend to watch it?"
"Well... That will depend on If they win their 4 matches or not..."
...
"Well, That's a 2nd win in this group..."
"Well sadly He got 2 Ducks in 2 matches... This doesn't seem to be going well for him..."
"Well... The average swing is quite high when compared to other pitches but i'm quite surprised that the other players are adapting well..."
"I know right... They are all so good, While Revin on the other hand seems to be holding the team bac-"
Suddenly someone caught Floue's shoulder as they glared at her.
"Princess?"
"Ahm... I'd like to Apologize... i got carried away. Anyway, Don't belittle someone based on 2 matches alone... He's done well and he sure as hell isn't holding anyone back... He's done very well with his keeping he's just had 2 off days."
"Ooh, It seems like that came out the wrong way princess... I'm seriously trying too root for him... Seeing how he's played all this time i feel he'll definately shine soon. I didn't mean any disrespect towards him... We all know how hard he's working to make sure he isn't a burden... I just can't help but pity him currently... His eyes... He's depressed..."
"Yaa... He is."
Replied Klara...
"Looks like these 2 matches have taken a toll on him. Will he get better?"
Right now... even after winning the match, Revan had his head down as if in a trance...
Nobody knew the reason why he was like this but everyone knew that this was the reason why he wasn't performing well for the last 2 matches.