Highlights of League 2010

IPL, is the only thing which comes to my mind when I talk about cricket these days. It has changed the way cricket is played these days. Not only Indians but entire world is following it. IPL has become more exciting and eye catching event. It was become world cup in itself. 

After 14 matches and Semis final encounters. Two teams have made their way to the finals. Mumbai Indians the group leaders against Chennai Super Kings the experienced finalist in IPL will be battling each other for the pride on sunday. 

Catch all the action on : 

youtube.com/ipl

extracover.net

tvnsports.com/

crictime.com and many more … but do not miss it. 

So, 

MI vs CSK 

Vada Pav vs Idly Sambhar ;) 

Tendulkar vs Dhoni

Bhaji vs Murli 

Malinga vs Bollinger 

Tiwari vs Raina 

and what not … which team can handle the pressure on given day is going to count. 

In semis, Pollard did it for MI and Bollinger for CSK, can we have new Indian talent Anirudha or Tiwari come up in style and finish the game for their teams.

Statistics > Runs Scored 2010

% Runs in 1s	% Runs in 2s	% Runs in 3s	% Runs in 4s	% Runs in 5s	% Runs in 6s	% Runs in Extrast
28.57	9.62	0.78	36.44	0.08	18.60	5.91

4s - MI (235) CSK (190)  --- Diff 45 

6s - MI (63) CSK (85)      ---  Diff 22

Let me get my focus back to TCA League 2010. 

IPL fever has taken over TCA as well. 

Interesting stats in League 2010 so far : 

- Pavan 99(61) and Ramana 96*(40) this league tell all about it. 

- 17 players scoring more than 40 runs in a match.

- Roughly 70 6's. Out of which 10 by Ramana Alone. 

- No penitence to count no.of 4's :) 

- Ram 12 wkts  and for a change Me with 12 wits leading the Bowlers column. 

- 3 bowlers with 5 wkt hauls and 24 bowlers with 4 wits haul.

- 18 teams scoring more 100 runs in a innings, with 151/6 Yorkers is not the top of ladder.

- Lowest score 22/10 1st innings and 28/10 2nd innings 

Highlights :

- New teams like Whackers,Titans, Dark knights, Enthu XI, Chennai Cheetas … and old timers like Warriors, Chennai 94086 and Acers joins League 2010.

- Spanglers forfeiting their first match, still able to get their spot in top 16. 

- Pavan from Chargers scoring 99 runs and getting out on full-toss ball in the last over. 

- Yorkers tied their match with Sanjose Superstar on the last ball.

- Another high scoring tie between Nexus and Chak de.

- Star cc back in action after couple of forfeiting games. 

- Hat-rick by Raj from Warriors.

- Outstanding visiting performance by Rajagopalan from Kings to win match for Kings against Thunderbolts. 

- Ramana scoring 96(41) with 10 6's, 31 runs in an over. 

- Chumma TP and Whackers making their to top 16 for 1st time. 

- Sanjose Superstar defending 33 against Rangers 28, which includes 7 ducks in a innings of Rangers.

- Bhola XI defeating Whackers and once again leading the Event ladder consistently. While Cheenai 94086 has highest DRR just behind them.

- Last but not the least Red ball, has created visibility problems but whoever feels this can be wrong. Totals runs scored in series so far 11,832. 

Group A 2039, B 2005, C 1650, D 2085, E 2066, F 1987

Chargers scoring 458 runs are leaders followed by Catalysters and Yorkers at 415 and 414.

(If I am missing anything, kindly feel free to add in comment section)

Do not forget :

- Kindly start matches on time, to avoid permit issues. 

- Take printout of permits, rule book, scoresheets. 

- Check you ground address well before hand to avoid delays.

- If you are out of Red balls, Have atlas two yellow balls of same kind. 

- If you want to enjoy IPL, take your laptop with wi-fi and iphone's ;) 

Tournament is still open. It could be anyone's day and Ellite, Royal and Imperial cup be yours. 

IPL introducing two new team next year. In TCA we are having two teams joining us  soon. 

Keep Smiling Always 
Dharme 

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 :)

Tol Mol Ke Bol ...

The new season is about to begin by coming weekend.  With Day light switch and changing season, I too have decided to change, new way to write blog and get connected with community members. I wanted more interactive blogging page then just a static page which people read and forget. Your comments, your answers, your interest and your every words counts and motivates bloggers like me at least to write more blogs and give some analysis. 

So get ready with wild guesses or calculated one or more analyzed answers for the below given question … 

1. Which teams have highest no.of matches played ?

2. How many teams have played more than 100 matches ?

3. Which team has highest percentage win and how much ?

4. Which is most preferred day for teams as given on website ?

5. How many new teams are playing in upcoming tournament ?

6. FO 2010 was won by Spartans(Platinum), Immortals(Gold), Cheer cc(Silver),

Do you know who have won most no.of titles ?

I will soon update this blog with more interesting facts. 

I am waiting for you guys and expecting you guys to give answers. Let see how many people are reading my blog ;) 

Keep Smiling Always
Dharme
Bhavnavho ko samjo ... Grammar mein mat uljo :)

Dream comes true …

Dream comes true …


This blog is not related to any tournament stats or any upcoming matches or talking about any teams or for anyone else. Finally I got something to write about myself.


Cricket is what I breathe and eat on weekends. Amount of energy and time I spend on weekend from almost last two years has fetched me this achievement.
I started playing cricket in Bay area in April 2008. My debut was against Catalysters, which is considered to be one of the top most team in our TCA chapter. Due to someone pulling out at last moment got a chance to play the match. I was amazed to see the organized way people play cricket in US, especially website, uniforms, etc. This was my first experience to play in any professional league. Before this I used to play cricket in the colony that too mostly under arm and box cricket and occasionally play over arm in college by bunking lectures.
I am very passionate about cricket and have always given my best to play and make everyone play the game. I considered myself as bowler who can bat. I have grown up seeing Sachin, Pointing, Lara, Bevan, Jonty, Akram, Waqar, Walsh, Amborse, Srinath, Lee and Akhtar. In TCA, SE11 gave me new opportunity to become batsman as they had lot many bowlers. I think I have done so far good as a batsman too (Just crossed 500+ runs) and due to which got permanent spot in the team. I knew I could bowl better than I could bat. Practice and Practice helped me to start bowling on regular basis. Soon I was considered regularly to ball during the matches.


From last couple of months, I had a feeling I could achieve one of my dream (in cricket obviously) i.e. to get hat-rick. I almost got to hat-rick may be 6-7 times in last few months but was unlucky not to get hold of it.
Finally I got my First professional hat-rick in League 2010 against Chak de and Bhola XI. Interesting right, how come two matches I got a hat-rick.
In Match 1 vs Chak de, I got last two wickets of Chak de to wrap up their innings.
First victim was Deepak, leg cutter and thick edge to the keeper Amol.
Second Victim was Pradipmaya was clean bowled through his gates, knocking the off stumps off the ground.
In Match 2 vs Bhola XI, I got wicket on very 1st ball of my spell.
Third Victim was Sanket, inside edge-bowled and leg stump was off the base.
No one in my team had idea that I was on hat-rick expect me because I did not want people to be over caution and think too much about it.


Practice, Penitence and true passion of cricket have helped me to achieve my dreams. This is my story and my dream. If you have our own story or dream to share please do that because this moments of joy are very rare in your lifetime. Moreover, I believe "People follow stories which they have heard, but it’s important what stories they tell the world to follow them."


I am proud to say dream come true.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cSz2PEck1I by S club 7


Everyday people are achieving milestone, creating history and achieving very different things. Few milestone and interesting things achieved by our fellow TCA cricketers are:
1. Chintan (Bhola XI) achieved milestone of 1000+ runs in TCA history.
2. Pavan Teja (Chargers) scored 99 runs in a match. Highest runs by individual in TCA. He was so nervous on 99 that he end up getting out on the lolly full toss, which in normal situation could have put it outside the park w/o any effort.
3. Geen and Nimesh (Titans XI) ran 5 runs in single ball, w/o hitting any boundary.


What are you hungry for? Ask your Heart not your Stomach :) that will help you achieve your Dreamz.


Keep Smiling Always
Dharme
Bhavnavho ko samjo ... Grammar mein mat uljo :)

2010 Dhamaka ...

TCA - Premium Teams, Quality Players.
The premier Tennis ball Cricket League in San Francisco Bayarea.
Let me justify with some stats. ☺

2010 League in about to begin. Lot of competitions ahead with 5 tournament League 2010, Knock Out 2010, Open 2010, Flood Light 2010 and Winter League 2010, there is lot of cricket ahead in 2010.
You always need milestone when achieving targets are concern whether it may be your job or in your life or it may be cricket.

Here are few milestones of year 2009. Let see who can beat them in coming year.

TEAMS League 2009 Knock out 2009 Open 2009 FLT 2009 WL 2009
Winner Bhola XI Strikers Chennai 94086 Warriors Bhola XI
Runners up Catalyster Catalyster Bhola XI Bhola XI SE11

Top Team Score :
184/6 Chennai Veerans vs Mustang
159/4 Acers vs Mustang
153/9 Rangers vs Chargers

Lowest Team score :
10/10 Wolves vs SE11
5/10 Chennai 94086 vs 99ers
16/10 SE11 vs Acers

Batsman Team Runs Matches
Jimmy Raja Champion cc 538 30
Ambarish More Bhola XI 476 32
Chintan Shah Bhola XI 388 32

Individual top score :
Lokesh (Chennai veerans) 73(41) vs Mustang
Jimmy Raja (Champion cc) 65(30) vs Kasturi Pade
Paritosh Kulkarni (Rangers) 64(58) vs MCC

Most 6s :
Jimmy Raja (Champion cc) - 24
Amol Pai (Warriors) - 11
Praveen S (Packers) - 10

Most 4s :
Ambarish More (Bhola XI) - 37
Chintan Shah (Bhola XI) - 25
Sid (Thunderbolt) - 24

Most Ducks :
Kiran P (Royal XI) - 12
Ravi T (Sharks) - 9
Ram (Chennai veerans) - 8

Bolwers Team Wickets Matches
Chirag Patel Bhola XI 61 38
Sridhar Reddy SE11 39 28
Ambarish More Bhola XI 37 32

Best Figures :
Jignesh Patel (Bhola XI) - 1.5O 1M 1R 5W vs Panthers
Ankur Jain (Strikers) - 4O 3M 1R 5W vs Royal XI
Vivek Prabhu (Yorkers) - 2O 1M 2R 5W

Most Expensive Bowling :
Jimmy Raja (Champion cc) - 4O 37R
Mithunjoy (Yorkers) - 4O 37R
Udit Budhia (Chumma TP XI) - 4O 37R

WicketKeepers Team Catches Stumps Total
Parthan SE11 37 5 42
Amit B Champion cc 38 1 39
Ajit Sane Packers 28 0 28

Top Fielders :
Sujan (Packers) - 36 21C 15R
Chiranjibi (Catalysters) - 26 18C 8R
Sanket (Bhola XI) - 26 16C 9R

Star Players Team Runs Wickets Matches Runout/Catches
Ambarish More Bhola XI 476 37 32 18
Hardik Thakkar Bhola XI 375 30 38 23
Jimmy Raja Champion cc 538 29 30 25


MOM :
Jimmy Raja (Champion cc) - 8 of 30
Ambarish More (Bhola XI) - 7 of 32
Himesh Patel (Warriors) - 6 of 34

Most matches played :
Chirag Patel (Bhola XI) - 38
Hardik Thakkar (Bhola XI) - 38
Himesh Patel (Warriors) - 34






Keep Smiling Always
Dharme
Bhavnavho ko samjo ... Grammar mein mat uljo :)

Will Rulers Rule or Soldiers Revolt

Spartans are traditional soldiers while Kings are traditional rulers. Will Kings rule over Spartans to capture the championship or will soldiers take command over Kings to prove that they are real heroes of the war.

With famous Soldiers of the King song running in background let the war begin between Kings and Spartans.

Platinum Finals: Spartans vs Kings

Gold Finals: Immortals vs TCC

More details: http://cricbay.com/article.asp?id=430

Spartans and Kings, who does not know about these teams. Their name itself says lot about their fighting character. There is no way this match is going to be easy piece of cake for either side. o­n Head to Head encounters they are 1-1 each. o­nly difference o­n both sides could be change in team composition since their last match played.

Browsing to their recent performance in Fall open i.e. last 10 matches o­nly thing you can say clearly is Spartans power is all rounder performance from top 5 match winning players well supported by other team mates in the team. While for Kings every player is a match winner. Both teams have great team chemistry but they vary wrt to their game plan. Spartans are more like Tall Tree structure with roots being really strong while Kings are like Dense Forest well distributed.

Finals

Here are my findings or you can say these are my assumptions, which can be wrong J But still will like to state.

Spartans :They have very good and stable team with not many new or guest players coming to play for their team. Everyone knows or rather assigned a role, in short they have done their homework well and they have perfect game plan for their matches.Their strength is their Batting line up, which has good combination of power hitting and strike rotation.They have very discipline bowling attack well supported by their outstanding fielding. In short they have their wining Mantra and everything is perfectly perfect placed in the team.

From the above table its quite evident that they have capability to score big. Their team wining lot depends upon top performers like Rajat, Dilip, Imran, Anal. The added bonus they have is same players can Bat as well as Bowl really well. Number of bowled taken clearly indicates their bowling is right o­n target and they aim your stumps all the times and nothing given to batsman to free their arms. They have almost bowled the opponents out expect for 2 matches.

They usually played o­n their home ground, so playing o­n new ground will be a challenge.

Kings : They have lot of people with different number or matches as well as lot of new or guest players during the tournament. Best thing to note is everyone has chipped in and score evenly between them. So you never know which player is going to score today against you.They do not have standard batting line up nor have fix plan.They are yet successful in setting up the big score. They have great skills of placing the balls in gaps and clearing the boundaries along the ground as no. of 4s suggest. They are good in running between the wickets.

Similar goes with their bowling attack. Bowlers too have distributed wickets evenly among themselves.They always use either 6 or 7 bowlers; so do not wait for 5 th bowler to target at.

With lot many dismissals taken behind stumps, you can imagine with line and length they are bowling the opponents. Number of Maidens bowled is another thing to be considered. There is no way I can say take Wickets of Ashish, Parag or See off Trini or Chirag. Man everyone is match winner.

They have played their matches o­n various grounds during the entire tournament.

Whatever I say or you say, its going to be how these team play o­n given day.So please come for the match and support each and everyone.I am sure cricket ground will be full of energy, cricketing skills, lot of runs and actions all around the ground. So what are you waiting for kindly do RSVP and enjoy the day and make Cricket as biggest winner for the day.

Keep Smiling Always

Dharme

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