PakPassion Premier League Match 1: RB vs LL

[FAM]

Welcome to the first PakPassion Premier League match between Rawalpindi Blasters and Lahore Lightning Leopards. The match is being played in Lahore. Our pitch reporter says that the pitch is excellent for batting, and there is not much help for bowlers.

[FAM]

It's a 50 over a side game. Here are the teams:

RAWALPINDI BLASTERS:
Shaukat Dukanwala
Easa (c/wk)
Big Mac
WasimG
Hash
Napoleon Einstein
Ghoshtbuster
FAM
Sir Farveez Maharoof
Shib Sankar Paul
Dolar Mahmud

Career Averages: http://faraz.frihost.net/ppl/Rawalpindi.txt
LAHORE LIGHTNING LEOPARDS
DM
salmanbutt129
imranahmed_khan
The Blazer (c)
dblock
Kevin Pietersen
Oxy (wk)
Augustus
crazul
Shoaib Akhtar
Brett Lee

Career Averages: http://faraz.frihost.net/ppl/Lahore.txt

[FAM]

I am now going to simulate the match. I want you to be assured that I won't be cheating or anything like that. The match will be played via auto simulation, means that both teams will be controlled by computer, and I will have no part in making the decisions.

[The Blazer]

Bring it. :127:

[Easa]

Updates :127:

[The Blazer]

Updates :127:
Update: We went Rwanda on your team. :127:

[FAM]

RAWALPINDI BLASTERS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST

Match report will follow next.

[The Blazer]

Post one innings at a time dude!

That way we can banter and analyse at the mid-point of the game.

[FAM]

Match Update 1

DM and salmanbutt129 gave a good start to Lahore Leopards on the batting track. DM looked to be in a beastly mood as he kept hitting Maharoof for a 4 in every over, and forced captain Easa to take him out of the bowling attack. He smashed Paul for a six too, while on the other hand salmanbat129 kept playing very cautiously, and gave most of the strike to DM, who looked to be in a great form. They both made 61 runs for the first wicket when a good throw from Big Max ran DM out as Rawalpindi Blasters sighed in relief and celebrated the wicket of dangerous looking DM.

DM 37 (41b X4 1X6) run out (Max)
61/1 (14.2 overs)

[The Blazer]

Excellent concept with the updates!

DM, what a monster. We were looking at a diabolically hideous score if he hadn't been run out!!

[Easa]

Big Mac, our Jonty? :11:

[The Blazer]

Big Mac, our Jonty? :11:
And it was a ***big*** breakthrough for you guys!

[FAM]

Match Update 2

imran'khan joined salmanbutt129, who decided to take revenge from Big Mac for running out his partner DM, so when Big Mac came to bowl to him, salmanbutt129 hit him for a six, followed by a four. Take that! He said. But the second wicket partnership didn't last long as imran'khan got an inside edge off the bowling of Mahmud and got bowled.

imranahmed_khan 7 (14b 1X4)
b. Mahmud
80/2 (18.1 overs)

[The Blazer]

Match Update 1

DM and salmanbutt129 gave a good start to Lahore Leopards on the batting track. DM looked to be in a beastly mood as he kept hitting Maharoof for a 4 in every over, and forced captain Easa to take him out of the bowling attack. He smashed Paul for a six too, while on the other hand salmanbat129 kept playing very cautiously, and gave most of the strike to DM, who looked to be in a great form. They both made 61 runs for the first wicket when a good throw from Big Max ran DM out as Rawalpindi Blasters sighed in relief and celebrated the wicket of dangerous looking DM.

DM 37 (41b X4 1X6) run out (Max)
61/1 (14.2 overs)
Muhahahahaha.

[Easa]

Dolar Mahmud =)

I invested my faith in him and the move really payed dividends :11:

[Easa]

How is it 14.1 overs gone? One ball less than the last update? :|

[The Blazer]

No worries. We're still going very nicely. Unlucky Imran!

BTW FAM, how many overs was it after the first update? It says 14.2 but that can't be right as it's 14.1 now!

[The Blazer]

Guess who's in now? :127:

[FAM]

Match Update 3

The captain The Blazer joined salmanbutt129, and got dropped on the very first ball by Einstein, who made a mess of the simple chance. The Blazer got lucky twice in the same over again when the umpire denied two lbw appeals on the bowling of Mahmud. The Blazer didn't look comfortable against the spin bowling at all, but got lucky again as his another catch got dropped in the next over, this time by captain Easa.

[FAM]

No worries. We're still going very nicely. Unlucky Imran!

BTW FAM, how many overs was it after the first update? It says 14.2 but that can't be right as it's 14.1 now!

18.1. Sorry, it was a typo. :)

[The Blazer]

:))) :))) :))) :))) :))) :))) :))) :))) :)))

Loving this!!!!

[The Blazer]

18.1. Sorry, it was a typo. :)
No worries dude, keep it up.

[Easa]

The umpire was blind... that was completely plumb

Watch him fluke some runs now :|

[The Blazer]

this time by captain Easa.
And once again:

:))) :))) :))) :))) :))) :))) :))) :)))

[FAM]

Match Update 4

salmanbutt129 looking that his partner was in some trouble went to him and gave him some advice. salmanbutt129 then decided to accelerate his innings as he hit Ghost'ster for a huge six. The Blazer got another chance later when, this time, Paul dropped his catch. The Blazer got furious and decided to play aggressively. The tactic seemed to work as he hit two long sixes that went to the commentary box and scared the commentators away. Both The Blazer and salmanbutt129 made a quick 61 runs partnership, and it seemed that the game might be going away from the hands of Rawalpindi Blasters. Looking at this, the captain Easa decided to bring back Maharoof. The decision paid off as Maharoof bowled salmanbutt129 in the fourth ball of his over, but it was an inside egde, and salmanbutt129 looked very disappointed.

salmanbutt129 55 (82b 2X4 2X6)
b. Maharoof

141/3 (28.4)

[Plasma]

I can't wait for our match!!

Easa how could you drop Blazer! Watch him make a beastly knock now!

[Easa]

KING, YOU ARE A KING SIR

Farveez, he's just so brave :D

[FAM]

A note: If I go poof = loadshedding.

[The Blazer]

Match Update 4

salmanbutt129 looking that his partner was in some trouble went to him and gave him some advice.
salmanbutt129 then decided to accelerate his innings as he hit Ghost'ster for a huge six.
The Blazer got another chance later when, this time, Paul dropped his catch.
The Blazer got furious and decided to play aggressively.
The tactic seemed to work as he hit two long sixes that went to the commentary box and scared the commentators away.
Both The Blazer and salmanbutt129 made a quick 61 runs partnership, and it seemed that the game might be going away from the hands of Rawalpindi Blasters.
Amazing sequence of events!! :))) :))) :))) :)))

[Plasma]

A note: If I go poof = loadshedding.
:))

That would just suck.

[The Blazer]

A note: If I go poof = loadshedding.
I'll ***pray*** for you.

[FAM]

Match Update 5

dblock joined The Blazer and they contined where salmanbutt129 and The Blazer had left off. The Blazer now seemed more comfortable against the spinners as he drove Ghost'ster for a four off a beautiful coverdrive. They both scored runs at a very quick rate, and made a partnership of 60 runs off 52 balls. The Blazer reached his 50 by hitting a six off Mahmud as the crowd cheered for him.

[The Blazer]

The Blazer now seemed more comfortable against the spinners as he drove Ghost'ster for a four off a beautiful coverdrive. They both scored runs at a very quick rate, and made a partnership of 60 runs off 52 balls. The Blazer reached his 50 by hitting a six off Mahmud as the crowd cheered for him.
Phenomenal. :14:

[Plasma]

Match Update 5

dblock joined The Blazer and they contined where salmanbutt129 and The Blazer had left off. The Blazer now seemed more comfortable against the spinners as he drove Ghost'ster for a four off a beautiful coverdrive. They both scored runs at a very quick rate, and made a partnership of 60 runs off 52 balls. The Blazer reached his 50 by hitting a six off Mahmud as the crowd cheered for him.
Easa i told you!


Good knock by Blazer! :))) :)) :afridi :afridi :afridi

[Easa]

Score update?

[FAM]

Match Update 6

But The Blazer didn't last long after that. He tried to hit Ghost'ster for another six, but couldn't get the distance, and Paul, this time, made no mistake and took an easy catch to dismiss The Blazer.

The Blazer 59 (69b 4X4 3X6)
c. Paul b. Ghost'ster
201/4 (37.2)

[The Blazer]

*** Enter the Pietersen ***

[The Blazer]

201 from 37 overs, very healthy! 300 is on the board.

[FAM]

Match Update 7

Pietersen was the next man in. He joined dblock and they both scored at a brisk rate. KP hit FAM for 1 four and a six, almost making him cry because he was turning out to be the most expensive bowler for Rawalpindi, but captain Easa cotinued to persist with him for some reason...

Both batsmen stood till the last over when dblock, who had scored 61 off 61 balls with the help of 6 fours and 1 six, went to slog FAM, but missed the ball and got bowled, and FAM finally got a wicket.

dblock 61 (62b 6X4 1X6)
b. FAM
264/5(49.3)

[Plasma]

Seems like no 300.

Should be a good chase!

[The Blazer]

Hmm, looks like the Blasters did some tight death bowling. Still three balls to go! Let's be having ya!!

[FAM]

Match Update 8

Oxy, the wicket keeper was the next man in, who scored a single on his first ball, giving the strike to KP for him to face the last 2 deliveries. KP missed the first ball, but ended the innings with a beautiful coverdrive for a four.

End of over 50 (10 runs)
LAHORE LEOPARDS 269/5
(R/R: 5.38)

[FAM]

-X-

LAHORE LEOPARDS innings

Player Status Runs Blls 4s 6s S/R
DM run out (Max) 37 41 4 1 90.2%
salmanbutt129 b. Maharoof 55 82 2 2 67.1%
imranahmed_khan b. Mahmud 7 14 1 0 50.0%
The Blazer c. Paul b. Ghost'ster 59 69 4 3 85.5%
dblock b. FAM 61 62 6 1 98.4%
Kevin Pietersen not out 35 34 4 1 102.9%
Oxy not out 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Augustus
crazul
Shoaib Akhtar
Brett Lee

Total: 269/5 Overs: 50.0 Run Rate: 5.38 Extras: 14

-X-

RAWALPINDI BLASTERS Bowling

Player Overs Mdns Runs Wkts E/R Wds NBs
Shib Sankar Paul 7.0 0 45 0 6.43 0 0
Farveez Maharoof 7.0 0 32 1 4.57 0 0
Dolar Mahmud 10.0 0 46 1 4.60 1 0
Big Max 10.0 0 46 0 4.60 0 0
Ghostbuster 10.0 0 45 1 4.50 2 1
FAM 6.0 0 45 1 7.50 0 0


EXTRAS Wides: 3 No Balls: 1 Leg Byes: 10 Byes: 0

Total: 269/5 Overs: 50.0 Run Rate: 5.38 Extras: 14
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LAHORE LEOPARDS Partnerships

Batsmen Runs (Balls)
D DM salma't129 þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ 61 (86)
imran'khan salma't129 þþþþþþþþ 19 (23)
T Blazer salma't129 þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ 61 (63)
T Blazer d dblock þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ 60 (52)
Pietersen d dblock þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ 63 (73)
Pietersen O Oxy þþ 5 (3)


Fall of Wickets 61/1 80/2 141/3 201/4 264/5


Total: 269/5 Overs: 50.0 Run Rate: 5.38 Extras: 14

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[Easa]

Not bad, should be a good chase... well done boys =)

Thanks A LOT FAM, scorecard would also be nice!

[Easa]

Its Big Mac btw

All the bowlers bowled well, yes, even demonic serial-killer SS :19:

[The Blazer]

Easa.

Why in God's name did you decide to bowl first on a flat pitch? Do you want to get slaughtered?

[The Blazer]

Some very good partnerships there. We have a total on the boards guys, now let's defend it!

[FAM]

Yes, sorry about messing up Big Mac's name. It will be fixed in the later games. 15 minutes break. Phew... And I think I shouldn't play in this tourney, if I am going to simulate the matches, just to avoid any accusations, etc. :)

[Easa]

Don't worry, we trust you FAM and you're doing a fantastic job

Keep it up bro :19:

[The Blazer]

Nah nah, we'll rotate simulating duties.

[The Blazer]

Maybe even The Legend will get to simulate a match.

[FAM]

That's cool then. After this match, I will upload the updated files on my website, and then you guys can download them from there to simulate the matches, and then send me the files back via e-mail to put them back on the site. More on that later...

[FAM]

Match Update 9

Dukanwala and Easa were the openers for Rawalpindi Blasters, who had to chase 270 runs and bat against the pace of Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar. Brett Lee opened the bowling for Lahore Leopards, and went for 11 runs in his first over, cuz of a boundary by Dukanwala and some good running between the wickets.

[Easa]

Pfft, only the two fastest bowlers in the world? Thats nothing for Shaukat :11:

[iZeeshan]

This should be interesting!

That's brilliant stuff right there!

:))) :)))

[FAM]

Match Update 10

Dukanwala seemed to be in a dangerous mood, and had decided to go after everything. He hit Shoaib for two boundaries in his first over, followed by another boundary in Lee’s over, but finally he paid the price for being too aggressive as Akhtar shattered his stumps in his second over.

Shaukat Dukanwala 21 (12b 4X4)
b. Akhtar
31/1(3.2)

[iZeeshan]

AKHTAR! Woot woot.

[Easa]

Some support would be nice :D

We are the underdogs after all..

[FAM]

Match Update 11

Big Mac was the next man in. Both Easa and Big Mac approached their innings very cautiously to see off Akhtar and Lee, but cruzal came into the attack and bowl a great delivery to Big Mac and his off stump was gone.

Big Max 8 (12b)
b. crazul
46/2(6.5)

[FAM]

Match Update 12

WasimG came to join his captain, and they both decided to play their natural game. Easa survived twice in Lee’s over when the umpire denied the lbw appeals from Lee. WasimG, who didn’t bowl in today’s match for some reason, seemed to be in a good nick with the bat as he was striking the ball very nicely. Easa also hit 2 boundaries. Both batsman were playing well and keeping up with the run rate. WasimG hit a four off Lee, and then another four off Akhtar’s bowling, but then got overconfident as he tried to smash Augustus out of the park, but got an outside edge, and imran'khan took an easy catch.

WasimG 21 (31b 2X4)
c. imran'khan b. Augustus
88/3(15.3)

[Easa]

The run-rate is good, we need a stabilizing partnership though

... like now.

[The Blazer]

Looking good! Akhtar, crazul and Augustus!!

[FAM]

Match Update 13

Hash was the next man in, and he made his presence felt by hitting a boundary off his second ball. By now Easa had his eyes set, and he was rotating the strike well. In the next over Akhtar’s ball rapped Hash’s pads, and he went for a strong lbw appeal, but the ball had hit Hash too high, so it was denied, and Akhtar looked frustrated. Hash seemed to be enjoying the situation.

In the next over, cruzal went for an lbw appeal against Easa, but it was denied too. cruzal was getting a lot of movement from the pitch.

In the next over, Hash smashed Akhtar for a six, and some words were exchanged. Easa tried to calm Hash down, but he decided to smash cruzal for a six too, who was bowling really well, and paid the price by giving an easy catch to Augustus.

Hash 15 (12b 1X4 1X6)
c. Augustus b. crazul
112/4(19.1)

[Easa]

Hash, you impetuous stroke-maker :(

Napoleon has to save us :*

[The Blazer]

Yessssssssss! Crazul you beast!

[FAM]

Match Update 14

Wickets were tumbling down, but captain Easa didn’t feel any pressure at all it appeared, as he started to play some aggressive shots. He hit a four, followed by a six off crazuls’ bowling, reaching 49, but in the next over, Augustus’ delivery hit his pads, and the umpire raised his finger. Easa wasn’t happy with decision, and rightly so, as the replays showed that the ball was going toward leg, but Easa had to do.

Easa 49 (55b 3X4 1X6)
lbw b. Augustus
124/5 (20.2)

[Easa]

The umpires have been paid off, its quite obvious

BTW why is a wicket falling with each damn update? :|

[iZeeshan]

I dunno if that's supposed to be saracastic or not, but that's how he does the updates.

Btw, do captains get a boost in their averages?

[FAM]

Sorry I am just a bit tired now. That's why I am trying to make it quick. >.< It's almost 5am here.

[FAM]

Match Update 15

Now it’s all on to Einstein, who was the only proper batsman left. Ghostbuster joined him, and tried to give him as much strike as possible. Einstein on the other hand started to play aggressively as he couldn’t afford to give Ghostbuster much strike.

A little partnership was developing, and realizing that, The Blazer decided to bring back Lee. It was a good decision as Lee bowled a quick Yorker to Ghostbuster and struck him right in front of the wickets. It was plumb.

Ghostbuster 16 (26b 1X4)
lbw b. Lee
167/6 (28.2)

[The Blazer]

Can I just say something?

Muahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

P.S. FAM you soldier, great going!

[The Blazer]

I dunno if that's supposed to be saracastic or not, but that's how he does the updates.

Btw, do captains get a boost in their averages?
No, they don't.

[The Blazer]

I repeat:

Easa. Why on earth did you decide to bowl first on a flat pitch?

[Easa]

I didn't decide anything :P

[The Blazer]

"Rawalpindi won the toss and decided to bowl."

Easa trying to make excuses for his virtual alter-ego. :miandad

[FAM]

Match Update 16

FAM was the next man in, and he survived a few times in Lee’s over, but hit him with a boundary too. The Blazer than brought back Augustus and crazul who both had bowled really well, to save up Lee and Akhtar’s overs for the end if needed. Good captaincy that.

Einstein continued to play aggressively while FAM tried to be as much defensive as possible. They just needed below 100 in 21 overs, and still had some batting left, so the game was still even. Einstein was playing well, and was trying to keep up with the run rate. The Blazer brought Akhtar and Lee back into the attack. Lee bowled an outside off stump delivery, and Einstein had a slash at it and missed it by miles, but Oxy did a ridiculous caught behind appeal and got denied.

Einstein drove Akhtar into covers for a single, but a misfiled from the Blazer allowed him another run, and he reached his fifty.

195/6(34.2)
Napoleon Einstein 50(46b 2X4 2X6)

[Easa]

I must be piling on the runs... no updates for a while :D

[Easa]

Napoleon Einstein, such a HERO :11:

we're not out of this boys!

[The Blazer]

Something has to give...

[The Blazer]

I must be piling on the runs... no updates for a while :D
You're already back in the pavilion. :afridi

[FAM]

Match Update 17

Some tight overs from Akhtar and Lee and lots of misses by FAM increased the required runrate from 4.75 to 6. FAM who had scored 14 off 32 balls finally decided to slog, even though he was not a slogger, but he had no choice at all, so he had a bling slog on a delivery by Augustus and it went for a six. He couldn’t believe it, but it gave him some confidence.

End of over 41 (9 runs)
RAWALPINDI BLASTERS 219/6
(R/R: 5.34 R/R Req: 5.67)
Augustus 8.0-0-49-2
Napoleon Einstein 57(65b 2X4 2X6)
FAM 22(36b 1X4 1X6)

[FAM]

Match Update 18

The Blazer decided to bring back imran'khan who bowled a good over to FAM, and the required run rate went up to 6.13.

End of over 42 (2 runs)
RAWALPINDI BLASTERS 221/6
(R/R: 5.26 R/R Req: 6.13)
imranahmed_khan 4.0-0-19-0
FAM 23(41b 1X4 1X6)
Napoleon Einstein 58(66b 2X4 2X6)

[Easa]

This is getting too damn close! Hang in there FAM!

[FAM]

Match Update 19

Augustus bowled the next over, and gave only one run off the misfield of Akhtar. The pressure was on Rawalpindi Blasters.

42.1 Augustus to Einstein, no run, Left alone by Napoleon Einstein
42.2 Augustus to Einstein, no run, Left alone by Napoleon Einstein
42.3 Augustus to Einstein, no run, Defensively played by Napoleon Einstein
42.4 Augustus to Einstein, one run, The misfield by Akhtar allows yet another run
42.5 Augustus to FAM, no run, Defensively played by FAM
42.6 Augustus to FAM, no run, Augustus is getting the ball to turn ferociously

End of over 43 (1 runs)
RAWALPINDI BLASTERS 222/6
(R/R: 5.16 R/R Req: 6.86)
Augustus 9.0-0-50-2
FAM 23(43b 1X4 1X6)
Napoleon Einstein 59(70b 2X4 2X6)

[FAM]

Match Update 20

imran'khan bowled the next over, and it was going great, but Einstein ruined it by hitting a six off the last delivery. He was the only hope for Rawalpindi Blasters.

43.1 imran'khan to Einstein, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.2 imran'khan to Einstein, no run, Defensively played by Napoleon Einstein
43.3 imran'khan to Einstein, one run, One more to the total
43.4 imran'khan to FAM, no run, FAM was completely deceived
43.5 imran'khan to FAM, one run, Great cooperation between FAM and Napoleon Einstein
43.6 imran'khan to Einstein, SIX, What a wonderful player Napoleon Einstein is

End of over 44 (8 runs)
RAWALPINDI BLASTERS 230/6
(R/R: 5.23 R/R Req: 6.67)
imranahmed_khan 5.0-0-27-0
Napoleon Einstein 66(74b 2X4 3X6)
FAM 24(45b 1X4 1X6)

[FAM]

Match Update 21

Augustus came to bowl his final over. He went for a four on his second delivery, but bowled tightly for the rest of the over. The required run rate has risen up to 7.

44.1 Augustus to FAM, no run, Defensively played by FAM
44.2 Augustus to FAM, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got FAM
44.3 Augustus to FAM, no run, Left alone by FAM
44.4 Augustus to FAM, no run, Left alone by FAM
44.5 Augustus to FAM, no run, Defensively played by FAM
44.6 Augustus to FAM, one run, The misfield by Akhtar allows yet another run
Augustusends an uneconomical spell


End of over 45 (5 runs)
RAWALPINDI BLASTERS 235/6
(R/R: 5.22 R/R Req: 7.00)
Augustus 10.0-0-55-2
Napoleon Einstein 66(74b 2X4 3X6)
FAM 29(51b 2X4 1X6)

[The Blazer]

So close!!

[FAM]

imran'khan returned to bowl in the decisive phase of the game. He appealed for an lbw on his first ball, but was denied, and frustrated FAM, who had missed lots of deliveries, decided to go for a blind slog fest, and smashed imran'khan for 3 boundaries in a row on the next 3 deliveries. It turned out to be a very expensive over for Lahore, and the required run rate was now just 5.

45.1 imran'khan to FAM, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
45.2 imran'khan to FAM, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on imranahmed_khan, giving that a wide
45.2 imran'khan to FAM, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by imranahmed_khan, deserving this punishment
45.3 imran'khan to FAM, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by FAM
45.4 imran'khan to FAM, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by FAM
45.5 imran'khan to FAM, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by imran'khan
45.6 imran'khan to FAM, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

End of over 46 (15 runs)
RAWALPINDI BLASTERS 250/6
(R/R: 5.43 R/R Req: 5.00)
imranahmed_khan 6.0-0-42-0
FAM 43(58b 5X4 1X6)
Napoleon Einstein 66(74b 2X4 3X6)

[FAM]

Match Update 23

The Blazer decided to introduce salmanbutt129 into the attack, who hadn’t bowled a single over in the match, but he had no choice, because his main bowlers had already finished off their quota.

The first ball from salmanbutt129 got a lot of moment off the pitch, but Einstein hit his second ball for a six, bringing the smiles back in the Rawalpindi dressing room.

46.1 salma't129 to Einstein, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by salma't129
46.2 salma't129 to Einstein, SIX, What a wonderful player Napoleon Einstein is
46.3 salma't129 to Einstein, one run, Great cooperation between Napoleon Einstein and FAM
46.4 salma't129 to FAM, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.5 salma't129 to FAM, one run, The misfield by dblock allows yet another run
46.6 salma't129 to Einstein, one run, One more to the total

End of over 47 (9 runs)
RAWALPINDI BLASTERS 259/6
(R/R: 5.51 R/R Req: 3.67)
salmanbutt129 1.0-0-9-0
FAM 44(60b 5X4 1X6)
Napoleon Einstein 74(78b 2X4 4X6)

[The Blazer]

Imran!!!!!!1

I want blood! Do you hear me? I will not let this get away from me!

[The Blazer]

No no no no no no no

[FAM]

Match Update 24

imran'khan, who had gone for 15 runs in his last over, came to bowl again, and gave away only 3 runs this time, but it might be too late for his team.

47.1 imran'khan to Einstein, one run, One more to the total
47.2 imran'khan to FAM, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Oxy
47.3 imran'khan to FAM, legbye, Left alone by FAM
47.4 imran'khan to Einstein, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.5 imran'khan to Einstein, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by imran'khan
47.6 imran'khan to Einstein, one run, That was a very risky single.

End of over 48 (3 runs)
RAWALPINDI BLASTERS 262/6
(R/R: 5.46 R/R Req: 4.00)
imranahmed_khan 7.0-0-44-0
FAM 44(62b 5X4 1X6)
Napoleon Einstein 76(82b 2X4 4X6)

[Easa]

Get in :D

8 runs to win

[The Blazer]

:6:

[FAM]

Match Update 25

Only 8 needed off 2 overs now, and salma't129, who was the only bowler left for Lahore, was back into the attack. First ball to Einstein went for a four, and the winner of the match seemed very clear now. Einstein then left the second delivery alone, because there was no need to take any risks now. Good batting that.

Some chat between Lahore players, new field was set, and everyone came inside the circle, salma't129 bowled the next delivery, it pitched outside off, and Einstein smacked it toward covers for a 4! And his team won by 4 wickets. What a finish.

48.1 salma't129 to Einstein, FOUR, salmanbutt129 cant belive it
48.2 salma't129 to Einstein, no run, Left alone by Napoleon Einstein
48.3 salma't129 to Einstein, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Napoleon Einstein

End of innings (48.3 overs)
RAWALPINDI BLASTERS 270/6 (RR: 5.65)
salmanbutt129 1.3-0-17-0
Napoleon Einstein 84(85b 4X4 4X6)
FAM 44(62b 5X4 1X6)




That will be the match
A very close match indeed but in the end the RAWALPINDI BLASTERS batsmen managed to overtake the total
They made it with just 9 balls to spare
Thats all the cricket from Lahore


LAHORE LEOPARDS 269/5 50.0 overs
RAWALPINDI BLASTERS 270/6 48.3 overs

RAWALPINDI BLASTERS won by 4 wickets

Man of the match: Napoleon Einstein

[FAM]

Complete Scorecard: http://faraz.frihost.net/ppl/r1m1s.TXT
Complete Cricsim Commentary: http://faraz.frihost.net/ppl/r1m1c.TXT

[The Blazer]

:6: :6: :6: :6: :6: :6: :6: :6: :6:

[Easa]

Napoleon Einstein, what an inspired pick by me, what expert positioning in the line-up :11:

Amazing game, well done to Lahore as well, but great work boys :D

[WasimG]

Can someone post the scorecard

[WasimG]

10.3 Lee to WasimG, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got WasimG

Comment of the match :D

[FAM]

It was just a coincidence that my player scored runs, but I don't want such coincedence to happen everytime I simulate my match. So that's why I think the person who is simulating shouldn't simulate their own matches. :P Just to avoid any suspicions (That's why I said in the beginning that I shouldn't play in the tourney if I am going to simulate all the matches. :)) )

[FAM]

Averages updated after today's match. Check the main thread for the links, and tell me if there are any any mistakes.

[WasimG]

Post the scorecard please, someone.

[FAM]

Please follow the links on the last page, or click here: http://faraz.frihost.net/ppl/r1m1s.TXT

[McBoom]

I'll be damned, I got out to frickin Dolar ?!?!?!

[McBoom]

I blame FAM for the loss, he did not follow the bowling order ! :P

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showpost.php?p=1532262&postcount=50

I have alerted the ICC anti-corruption unit for possible match fixing by FAM.

[FAM]

Haha. I did tell that I have nothing to do with the decisions. :) It's up to the computer to decide the bowling order, and If there are more than 5 bowlers, then it's likely that not everyone will get to bowl. Like WasimG didn't bowl a single over in the match, and when I played a tryout match against Australia after making our team, he bowled in the match. So yeah, it's not possible to follow the bowling orders unless you are controlling a team, which would be cheating, and you can only control only one team, so it's just not possible, but I think AI has done a decent job of selecting bowlers.

[McBoom]

Haha. I did tell that I have nothing to do with the decisions. :) It's up to the computer to decide the bowling order, and If there are more than 5 bowlers, then it's likely that not everyone will get to bowl. Like WasimG didn't bowl a single over in the match, and when I played a tryout match against Australia after making our team, he bowled in the match. So yeah, it's not possible to follow the bowling orders unless you are controlling a team, which would be cheating, and you can only control only one team, so it's just not possible, but I think AI has done a decent job of selecting bowlers.i know man, i was just pulling your leg. You have done a very good job.

So who is playing who today ?

[FAM]

I know, but I thought I do owe an explaination. :)

Karachi Khanjars and Punjab Panthers are playing today. Check this thread out for the complete info: http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?t=58228

[iZeeshan]

:)) Just went over the match commentary, because I thought Leopards had lost!

WOW! Easa...who would've thought that Einstein of all would be amazing! Good stuff.

Can't wait for my game.

[Geordie Ahmed]

Congrats to Easa and Rawalpindi BUT dont get carried away cos Punjab are gonna kick everyone's butt :batman: :batman:

[Boi]

Congrats to Easa and Rawalpindi BUT dont get carried away cos Punjab are gonna kick everyone's butt :batman: :batman:


yeh man let the panthers destroy!!! :wasim :moyo

[Plasma]

yeh man let the panthers destroy!!! :wasim :moyo
:))

We are the champions!

But since its Easa, we wont destroy his team too hard. :afridi :afridi

[Big Mac]

Yes, sorry about messing up Big Mac's name. It will be fixed in the later games. 15 minutes break.

The only way to truly apologise for the heinous crime of misspelling my name would be to swap my bowling and batting averages around :21:

[FAM]

:))