The ongoing risk of rain, the typhoon warning, and an early morning start couldn’t keep Leisure from fielding a full side (and then some) against our worthy opponents – who although were unable to fill a team, managed to post a 98 run total for Leisure to chase.
Fresh off the bus from the Camel, the skipper had put his money on 2 of his best to start the innings – Woodstock and Mouse (me!). Having seen these upstanding Bashers start the day in traditional style (bus beers and some “vapo” action), it left the skipper nothing but the strongest impression that his opening duo were ready to rip through the top-order…
After conceding a few opening boundaries and multiple wides, it seemed that this decision was not the Skippers best, as such after realizing his mistake, retired Mouse to the field after 2 overs. Woodstock got his 3.
Uncertain on the accuracy as to which he (Skipper) was making his decision making on who to bowl, things started to turn Leisure’s way as Ganja, Puberty, Sharapova, Birdshit, Dags and Long Dong took the ball and led Leisure towards a series of “Ultimate Leisure Classic Catches”.
Ganja’s finger splitting catches at Cover (x 2), alongside his own wickets from bowling will be sure to keep him from feeling the pain (as will the band aid he required)…. Birdshit’s break through wicket of Whitestripes, and his one-handed caught & bowled are all testimony to the skills he/Leisure have to burn…. Sharapova’s much promised (and virgin) wicket will ensure she maintains her allegiance to playing with Leisure, whilst Puberty’s clean bowled of the opposition showed his coming of age.
Most memorable, though, goes to Woodstock who at Mid-on and running backwards, took a blinder of a catch behind his head – bloody marvelous! Suffice to say, Woodies pre-game warms ups and thermals were to credit for his field athleticism.
Field results – Leisure bowled the Daredevils out for 98; a grand batting result for a team of only 8! 🙂
Looking for a quick game after leading Leisure to chase of less than 100, our Skipper was certain to not make the wrong choice in his opening batting line up, and sent in his 2 best – Latex and Madein.
Although not entirely right, he was not entirely wrong, with Latex going on to score a series of sixes, fours and singles in his innings (after being dropped), however, with Madein contributing a Duck as a result of a missed timed edge through to the keeper. Standing his ground and questioning Umpire Shrek’s decision, he was given the finger as such sent back to the Leisure Tent.
Coming in at first-drop, Mouse was certain to redeem his now tainted cricket reputation, and decided that he would swing at anything. All guns blazing, his fairytale innings nearly came to a quick end, with the DD’s Cover dropping him off his first ball.
Chuffed about not being sent back to the Leisure Tent, Mouse followed in Latex’s step of smacking-the-granny-out-of-the-ball, any chance he got, or connected. The partnership between these 2 Leisure Titans ticked over faster than a dodgy Shanghai taxi meter, with Latex knocking out a high 20’s score, and Mouse punishing the DD’s with a 48 Not Out (most of which were boundaries). Honorable mention goes to Ganja for his brief support (1 run) and to the Skipper who also found the boundary more than once whilst chasing the tail-end runs.
All in all, a top effort to the Leisure Team who fielded superbly and batted relentlessly to ensure another Win.
3 Cheers to Leisure!
2011 Division Three
Monday 27 June 2011 | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
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Dulwich Knights Seniors | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 947 | 847 | 38.47 |
Pudong Power | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 639 | 576 | 27.59 |
Bashers Leisure | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 620 | 653 | 24.2 |
DPR Hot Dogs | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 924 | 1026 | 23.44 |
Devils DUI | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 436 | 464 | 12.76 |
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great stuff! well done,lads
how many dropped catches? zero. yes, it's true, none at all! Think about that. Try not to think about that. Now get back to work. But you know that thought will still be in your head.
and thanks of course to Basher I for his dodgy umpiring. and that has to be the most punctual lumberjack of all time.
Fantastic report! Storming Norman!
Honestly, we were fielding like a world class cricket side! I think it deserves another team shot next match!!! hahaha
Great stuff Norm, even more impressive considering you left your beautifully written note sheet in the camel soaked in the left overs of many Bashers shots!
Great stuff lads, keep the winning going .
haha...that's why I wrote the report as soon as I got home - was still trying to use whatever remaining memory/brain cells after the Bashers Shots! Latex - make sure we get the receipe right!
Great report... Gr8 win! Latex- some big hitting eh??? I guess partyin with Sinbad did some good after all!
ohhh... i thought he meant..TRIP through the top order. will sort out next time.
Mouse's notes have been found. As you can see they probably wouldn't have helped much anyway.