Baba Ka Gyan ...

April has been happening month for me, as far as I am connected to Cricket. 19th April 2008, I played my first match against Catalysters @ Thomas Russel, it was last match for League 2008 . 12th April 2009, I wrote my first blog on TCA - Sabse Bada Khiladi (http://www.tennisballcricket.org/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=Sabse-Bada-Khiladi-126.html&Itemid=165).

Today 12th April 2010, I am back again with blog about League 2010. 

It shows how consistent is TCA in scheduling matches and tournament round the year and non stop delivering fun, excitement and competitive cricket away from our home lands. 

(Copy Paste from my first blog :)

It will be last week for League 2009. In League 2009 we have already seen lots of ups and down. Few matches really close while few ended up in tie. Time has come to start talking about who will be the upcoming Champions. This is last chance for teams to hold on their fort before entering into play off. Few teams have already completed their round robin matches , but yet they will be still interested in the score of the other teams because equations may change. 

Good, better, best; never let it rest

till your good is better and your better is best.

The idea behind this blog came from few of my friends. They are best in giving Gyan/advice ;) and predicting outcome of problems, by seeing people or action inactions  :). We call them Baba. I think everyone have such Baba's in ourself, So here are my predictions in their style - I call it as  Baba ka Gyan :D

Catalysters (54) vs Chennai Cheetahs (34)

Must win for : Cheenai Cheetahs

If they win closely they earn 34+16 = 50, this will give them hope to be in the  top 16.  Yes, but they need to wait for games for other teams to decide about their final ranking. 

On other hand, for Catalysters its just practice game. Loss wont throw them out of top 16, as they have already collected enough bonus points to be in the race. More bonus points will definitely help them to move top of the ladder. 

My prediction : As per recent form and past records of teams. It going to be tough for Chennai Cheetahs unless they have any catalyst formula to boost themselves against mighty Catalysters. 

Catalysters are in (1)

Rangers (35) vs San Jose superstars (24)

Must win for : Rangers

If Rangers plan to play in top group, they need to win 35+16=51, again to have advantage over other competitive teams they need bonus points. 

On other hand, win for SanJose Superstar will not be good enough to play in top 16.  Win is a win, no one does not mind wining at whatever level they are playing. 

My prediction : Rangers will win the match but getting bonus points wont be so easy as San Jose Superstars have good batting line up and have already tied a game with mighty Yorkers. So Rangers need from someone to deilver superstar performance in their team to guide them to top 16. 

Rangers are almost in (2)

Star cc (-3) vs Yorkers (57)

Starcc have recently forfeited couple of last games, so not sure they will play this week as well or not. 

Considering, if they again forfeit this week. Yorkers are 100% in top 16 with 57+16=73

Yorkers are 100% in (3)

Dazzlers (33) vs Warriors (56)

Must win for : Dazzlers 

Dazzlers are new to tournament and have done so far good to hold on their forts. If they want to play in top 16 they need to win and win with bonus points to have advantage over other teams with 3 wins. 

For Warriors, result wont affect their place in top 16. 

My prediction : Dazzlers will give great competition but will fall short against Warriors. Let see who controls whom, will Dazzler control the Warrior or Warrior control the Dazzler. It war between weapon and solider ;) 

Warriors are in 100% (4)

Chargers (51) vs Peacock11 (34)

Must win for : Peacock11

For Peacock11 it 100% must win and getting bonus points is must as they have poor DRR. 

Chargers win they are 100% in, but if they loose they have to make sure they get bonus points. 

My predictions : Both teams are very unpredictable. Team with more Charge will enter in top 16 with flying colors. 

Chargers are almost in (5)

Kasturi Pade (35) vs Spanglers (39)

Must win for : Both

If Spanglers win 39+16=55 they are in for sure and if they loose sorry to say you are 100% out of the race. 

While for Kasturi Pade win with bonus is must 35+16=51 to be in the queue to enter the race of top 16. 

If game is close enough and Kasturi Pade just manages to win. There are high chances both teams will be out of the race. 

My predictions : Spanglers wins and enter the race of top16. Unless Kasturi Pade has something in their mind to prove me wrong :) 

Spanglers almost in (6)

Mega Blasters (8) vs Packers (13)

Must win for : Packers 

If Packers win they are in otherwise they are out for sure. 

My predictions : This could be one side game. Mega Blaster though not wining single game have 8 points they have capability to reach close. Can they blast out Packers and pack their hopes to reach to top 16, will be interesting to see. 

Packers are in (7)

Panthers (20) vs Mavericks (0)

This just a practice game for both team before play off begins. Win to Panther will give them confidence for Royal cup play off. 

While win for Mavericks will take them from Imperial cup to Royal cup. 

My predictions : Panthers are going to attack Mavericks a part and rule the Royal cup race. 

 

MCC (45) vs Centurions (53)

Must win for : MCC 

Win for MCC 45+16=61 will book their seat in top 16 and loss puts them in Royal cup driving seat. 

For centurions, loss with bonus points 100% confirms the spot. 

My prediction : Both teams will be in. Match fixing is good options for them ;) 

MCC (8) and Centurions (9) are in

Enthu11 (43) vs Strikers (55)

Must win for : Enthu11

Enthu11 so far have played with lot of Enthu and standing at border of the top 16 spots. Win here will confirm their spot in the race. 

For, Strikers its another practice game before play off.  Win will give them lot of confidence. 

My prediction : Strikers strikes out Enthu of Enthu11. 

Strikers in (10)

Chumma TP (36) vs Mustangs (4)

Must win for : Chumma TP

Best chance for Chumma Tp to enter top 16 with win 36+16=52. To confirm their spot for 100% they need extra effort to win with bonus points. 

Win for Mustang will get them to Royal cup race. 

My prediction : Chumma TP simply knocks out power house of Mustang to enter the Ellite group. 

Chumma TP almost in (11)

Rhinos (54) vs Beamers (39)

Must win for : Beamers

Beamers need to win this one 39+16=55 to make sure they are in top 16. Bonus points will increase their chances. 

For Rhinos to be in top 16, win is easy option but if they loose they have to loose closely to get hold of bonus points. 

My prediction : Beamers injures Rhinos and closes door for Rhinos to top 16. 

Beamers are almost in (12)

Thunderbolts (26) vs TitansXI (1)

This is again a practice game for Thunderbolt before their Royal cup play off. 

While for TitansXI is must win to see themselves in Royal cup. 

My prediction : TitansXI will tight up their bolts to show time has changed and ready for Royal cup challenge. 

99ers(33) vs Kings(53) 

Dark Knights (17) vs Chennai 94086(67)

Scorecards between 99ers vs Dark Knights not yet entered after the deadline time. 

So can not comment about these games. Let see who has won and who gets penalty for not entering the brief score on time.

But pretty sure Kings (13) and Chennai 94086(14) are in

For Group A teams, they have completed all their matches. 

Bhola XI(15) and SE11(16)  are 100% in 

While Whackers(55) are almost in but need to wait for the results of the other games.

Nothing personal to any teams. These are views. I would love to see teams prove me wrong. 

Good luck for the games, while finally I will take rest from Cricket :) 

Keep Smiling Always 

Dharme

2 years of cricket @ Bayarea - TCA Rocks

Bhavnavho ko samjo ... Grammar mein mat uljo :)