Match Thread Fulmina Qricket Club v the 1997 Australian Test team - Friendly @ Fulmina Rec. Reserve

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So here we are at the penultimate day of this friendly test.

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Fulminia have a 313 run lead with five wickets remaining. I'll be facing Michael Crazy Letters for the first ball with KBLT at the other end. And for no reason whatsoever I shall tag spudmaster as well cos he loves that gear.

Let's qricket!

51.1 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, one run, The misfield by Warne allows yet another run
51.2 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, KBLT was completely deceived
51.3 Kasprowicz to KBLT, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
51.4 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
51.5 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
51.6 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy as KBLT gives Healy the stink eye for being a jerk.

End of over 52 (5 runs)
FULMINA 175/5 (lead 318)
Kasprowicz 12.0-1-38-0
KBLT 4(8b 1X4)
TongaBob 17(30b 3X4)

52.1 Young to TongaBob, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by TongaBob
52.2 Young to TongaBob, no run, Defensively played by TongaBob
52.3 Young to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive
52.4 Young to TongaBob, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
52.5 Young to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob was completely deceived
52.6 Young to TongaBob, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

End of over 53 (4 runs)
FULMINA 179/5 (lead 322)
Young 11.0-0-45-0
TongaBob 21(36b 4X4)
KBLT 4(8b 1X4)

Spin for the first time today. This is more of a request than commentary. Go on, it's fun!

53.1 Warne to KBLT, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
53.2 Warne to KBLT, no run, Defensively played by KBLT
53.3 Warne to KBLT, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
53.4 Warne to KBLT, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy
53.5 Warne to KBLT, no run, Left alone by KBLT
53.6 Warne to KBLT, no run, KBLT playing forward defensive

End of over 54 (0 runs)
FULMINA 179/5 (lead 322)
Warne 11.0-4-33-1
KBLT 4(14b 1X4)
TongaBob 21(36b 4X4)

54.1 MWaugh to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob was completely deceived
54.2 MWaugh to TongaBob, no run, Left alone by TongaBob
54.3 MWaugh to TongaBob, one run, One more to the total
54.4 MWaugh to KBLT, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
54.5 MWaugh to KBLT, no run, Left alone by KBLT
54.6 MWaugh to KBLT, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

End of over 55 (1 runs)
FULMINA 180/5 (lead 323)
MWaugh 10.0-2-28-1
KBLT 4(17b 1X4)
TongaBob 22(39b 4X4)

55.1 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
55.2 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, one run, The misfield by Young allows yet another run
55.3 Kasprowicz to KBLT, one run, One more to the total
55.4 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive
55.5 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, one run, One more to the total
55.6 Kasprowicz to KBLT, FOUR, Kasprowicz is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one

End of over 56 (7 runs)
FULMINA 187/5 (lead 330)
Kasprowicz 13.0-1-45-0
KBLT 9(19b 2X4)
TongaBob 24(43b 4X4)

56.1 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob was completely deceived
56.2 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
56.3 McGrath to TongaBob, FOUR, What a blunder by Ponting. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
56.4 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, Defensively played by TongaBob
56.5 McGrath to TongaBob, one run, The misfield by Young allows yet another run
56.6 McGrath to KBLT, legbye, Defensively played by KBLT

End of over 57 (6 runs)
FULMINA 193/5 (lead 336)
McGrath 12.0-3-37-3
TongaBob 29(48b 5X4)
KBLT 9(20b 2X4)

57.1 MWaugh to KBLT, no run, Left alone by KBLT
57.2 MWaugh to KBLT, one run, Great cooperation between KBLT and TongaBob
57.3 MWaugh to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob was completely deceived
57.4 MWaugh to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive
57.5 MWaugh to TongaBob, no run, Left alone by TongaBob
57.6 MWaugh to TongaBob, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

End of over 58 (1 runs)
FULMINA 194/5 (lead 337)
MWaugh 11.0-2-29-1
TongaBob 29(52b 5X4)
KBLT 10(22b 2X4)

58.1 Young to KBLT, legbye, KBLT playing forward defensive
58.2 Young to TongaBob, no run, Defensively played by TongaBob
58.3 Young to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive
58.4 Young to TongaBob, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
58.5 Young to TongaBob, FOUR, What a blunder by Healy. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
58.6 Young to TongaBob, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

End of over 59 (5 runs)
FULMINA 199/5 (lead 342)
Young 12.0-0-49-0
TongaBob 33(57b 6X4)
KBLT 10(23b 2X4)

59.1 Warne to KBLT, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
59.2 Warne to KBLT, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
59.3 Warne to TongaBob, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
59.4 Warne to TongaBob, no run, Left alone by TongaBob
59.5 Warne to TongaBob, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy
59.6 Warne to TongaBob, no run, Left alone by TongaBob

End of over 60 (1 runs)
FULMINA 200/5 (lead 343)
Warne 12.0-5-33-1
TongaBob 33(61b 6X4)
KBLT 10(25b 2X4)

Steady start from the Fulminian all-rounders, as the 200 comes up.
 
For some reason, seeing Marsh play reminds me of Grand Uncle Horace.

Bob will get it.
Don't know about you but sometime yesterday afternoon I heard an ethereal voice say "Told you so".
 
60.1 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
60.2 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, Left alone by KBLT
60.3 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, KBLT was completely deceived
60.4 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, Left alone by KBLT
60.5 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, KBLT playing forward defensive
60.6 Kasprowicz to KBLT, one run, One more to the total

End of over 61 (1 runs)
FULMINA 201/5 (lead 344)
Kasprowicz 14.0-1-46-0
TongaBob 33(61b 6X4)
KBLT 11(31b 2X4)

61.1 McGrath to KBLT, one run, The misfield by Healy allows yet another run
61.2 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, Left alone by TongaBob
61.3 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy
61.4 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive
61.5 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive
61.6 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

End of over 62 (1 runs)
FULMINA 202/5 (lead 345)
McGrath 13.0-3-38-3
TongaBob 33(66b 6X4)
KBLT 12(32b 2X4)

62.1 Young to KBLT, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
62.2 Young to KBLT, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
62.3 Young to KBLT, no run, KBLT was completely deceived
62.4 Young to KBLT, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
62.5 Young to KBLT, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
62.6 Young to KBLT, one run, One more to the total

End of over 63 (1 runs)
FULMINA 203/5 (lead 346)
Young 13.0-0-50-0
TongaBob 33(66b 6X4)
KBLT 13(38b 2X4)

63.1 MWaugh to KBLT, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
63.2 MWaugh to KBLT, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
63.3 MWaugh to KBLT, no run, Left alone by KBLT
63.4 MWaugh to KBLT, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
63.5 MWaugh to KBLT, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
63.6 MWaugh to KBLT, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

End of over 64 (0 runs)
FULMINA 203/5 (lead 346)
MWaugh 12.0-2-29-1
KBLT 13(44b 2X4)
TongaBob 33(66b 6X4)

64.1 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
64.2 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
64.3 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
64.4 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
64.5 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
64.6 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob was completely deceived

End of over 65 (0 runs)
FULMINA 203/5 (lead 346)
Kasprowicz 15.0-1-46-0
TongaBob 33(72b 6X4)
KBLT 13(44b 2X4)

65.1 Warne to KBLT, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
65.2 Warne to KBLT, no run, Defensively played by KBLT
65.3 Warne to KBLT, no run, Left alone by KBLT
65.4 Warne to KBLT, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
65.5 Warne to KBLT, no run, Defensively played by KBLT
65.6 Warne to KBLT, no run, KBLT was completely deceived

End of over 66 (0 runs)
FULMINA 203/5 (lead 346)
Warne 13.0-5-33-1
KBLT 13(50b 2X4)
TongaBob 33(72b 6X4)

Three maidens in a row to follow four overs of one run. Tight bowling by the '97ers, and that's drinks.

 
Aah, that's better. Let's continue.

66.1 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, one run, That is very well run by KBLT
66.2 Kasprowicz to KBLT, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Kasprowicz
66.3 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
66.4 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, one run, Great cooperation between TongaBob and KBLT
66.5 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, Defensively played by KBLT
66.6 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

End of over 67 (3 runs)
FULMINA 206/5 (lead 349)
Kasprowicz 16.0-2-49-0
KBLT 14(53b 2X4)
TongaBob 35(75b 6X4)

67.1 McGrath to TongaBob, FOUR, TongaBob is going haywire! The lead has now passed 350.
67.2 McGrath to TongaBob, one run, Great cooperation between TongaBob and KBLT
67.3 McGrath to KBLT, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
67.4 McGrath to KBLT, no run, Defensively played by KBLT
67.5 McGrath to KBLT, no run, Defensively played by KBLT
67.6 McGrath to KBLT, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

End of over 68 (5 runs)
FULMINA 211/5 (lead 354)
McGrath 14.0-3-43-3
KBLT 14(57b 2X4)
TongaBob 40(77b 7X4)

68.1 Warne to TongaBob, no run, Defensively played by TongaBob
68.2 Warne to TongaBob, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
68.3 Warne to TongaBob, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy
68.4 Warne to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob was completely deceived
68.5 Warne to TongaBob, one run, That is very well run by KBLT
68.6 Warne to KBLT, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by KBLT

End of over 69 (5 runs)
FULMINA 216/5 (lead 359)
Warne 14.0-6-38-1
KBLT 18(58b 3X4)
TongaBob 41(82b 7X4)

69.1 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, Defensively played by TongaBob
69.2 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive
69.3 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
69.4 McGrath to TongaBob, no ball , no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
69.4 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
69.5 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
69.6 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, Defensively played by TongaBob

End of over 70 (1 runs)
FULMINA 217/5 (lead 360)
McGrath 15.0-3-44-3
TongaBob 41(88b 7X4)
KBLT 18(58b 3X4)

70.1 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
70.2 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
70.3 Kasprowicz to KBLT, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by KBLT
70.4 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
70.5 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, Left alone by KBLT

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70.6 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

End of over 71 (4 runs)
FULMINA 221/5 (lead 364)
Kasprowicz 17.0-2-53-0
KBLT 22(64b 4X4)
TongaBob 41(88b 7X4)

71.1 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob was completely deceived
71.2 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
71.3 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
71.4 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive
71.5 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, Left alone by TongaBob
71.6 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

End of over 72 (0 runs)
FULMINA 221/5 (lead 364)
McGrath 16.0-3-44-3
TongaBob 41(94b 7X4)
KBLT 22(64b 4X4)

72.1 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, KBLT was completely deceived
72.2 Kasprowicz to KBLT, one run, One more to the total
72.3 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
72.4 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
72.5 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
72.6 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive

End of over 73 (5 runs)
FULMINA 226/5 (lead 369)
Kasprowicz 18.0-2-58-0
TongaBob 45(98b 8X4)
KBLT 23(66b 4X4)

73.1 McGrath to KBLT, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
73.2 McGrath to KBLT, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
73.3 McGrath to KBLT, FOUR, What a blunder by SWaugh. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
73.4 McGrath to KBLT, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
73.5 McGrath to KBLT, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
73.6 McGrath to KBLT, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

End of over 74 (4 runs)
FULMINA 230/5 (lead 373)
McGrath 17.0-4-48-3
KBLT 27(72b 5X4)
TongaBob 45(98b 8X4)
 
74.1 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, Left alone by TongaBob
74.2 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
74.3 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy
74.4 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, Left alone by TongaBob
74.5 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive
74.6 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive

End of over 75 (0 runs)
FULMINA 230/5 (lead 373)
Kasprowicz 19.0-2-58-0
TongaBob 45(104b 8X4)
KBLT 27(72b 5X4)

75.1 MWaugh to KBLT, no run, Left alone by KBLT
75.2 MWaugh to KBLT, no run, Left alone by KBLT
75.3 MWaugh to KBLT, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
75.4 MWaugh to KBLT, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
75.5 MWaugh to KBLT, one run, The misfield by Ponting allows yet another run
75.6 MWaugh to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive

End of over 76 (1 runs)
FULMINA 231/5 (lead 374)
MWaugh 13.0-3-30-1
TongaBob 45(105b 8X4)
KBLT 28(77b 5X4)

76.1 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
76.2 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
76.3 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
76.4 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, KBLT playing forward defensive
76.5 Kasprowicz to KBLT, no run, KBLT playing forward defensive
76.6 Kasprowicz to KBLT, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire gives it out LBW. Looks like umpire Hugh Jarse is back on his bullshit again. Gralin joins oldmate out in the middle, they have a chat and a laugh, and then decide to continue batting.

KBLT 28 (83b 5X4)
lbw b. Kasprowicz


End of over 77 (0 runs)
FULMINA 231/6 (lead 374)
Kasprowicz 20.0-3-58-1
Gralin 0(0b)
TongaBob 45(105b 8X4)
 
Oh sorry I forgot to mention that Gralin is the lunchwatchman given there's four overs remaining until we chow down.

77.1 Warne to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob was completely deceived
77.2 Warne to TongaBob, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
77.3 Warne to TongaBob, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy
77.4 Warne to TongaBob, FOUR, What a blunder by Taylor. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield and Bobby's on the cusp of a fiddy.
77.5 Warne to TongaBob, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy
77.6 Warne to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive

End of over 78 (4 runs)
FULMINA 235/6 (lead 378)
Warne 15.0-6-42-1
TongaBob 49(111b 9X4)
Gralin 0(0b)

78.1 MWaugh to Gralin, no run, Left alone by Gralin
78.2 MWaugh to Gralin, no run, Left alone by Gralin
78.3 MWaugh to Gralin, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Gralin
78.4 MWaugh to Gralin, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
78.5 MWaugh to Gralin, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
78.6 MWaugh to Gralin, no run, Defensively played by Gralin

End of over 79 (4 runs)
FULMINA 239/6 (lead 382)
MWaugh 14.0-3-34-1
Gralin 4(6b 1X4)
TongaBob 49(111b 9X4)

79.1 Young to TongaBob, FOUR, TongaBob is going haywire!
Fifty for TongaBob and the crowd goes mild.

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79.2 Young to TongaBob, no ball , no run, Left alone by TongaBob
79.2 Young to TongaBob, no run, Left alone by TongaBob
79.3 Young to TongaBob, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Healy
79.4 Young to Gralin, no run, Gralin playing forward defensive
79.5 Young to Gralin, no run, Left alone by Gralin
79.6 Young to Gralin, one run, Great cooperation between Gralin and TongaBob

End of over 80 (7 runs)
FULMINA 246/6 (lead 389)
Young 14.0-0-57-0
TongaBob 54(114b 10X4)
Gralin 5(9b 1X4)

Final over before lunch and it's Shane Warne to do the needful.

80.1 Warne to Gralin, no run, Gralin playing forward defensive
80.2 Warne to Gralin, no run, Left alone by Gralin
80.3 Warne to Gralin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
80.4 Warne to Gralin, no run, Gralin playing forward defensive
80.5 Warne to Gralin, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
80.6 Warne to Gralin, no run, Left alone by Gralin

End of over 81 (0 runs)

LUNCH: DAY 4 of 0 (what the hell is day 4 of 0? I know time is an abstract concept but come on now).
Time: 12:03 PM
FULMINA 246/6 (lead 389)
Warne 16.0-6-42-1
Gralin 5(15b 1X4)
TongaBob 54(114b 10X4)

76 runs scored in the morning session at just over 2.5 an over for the loss of only KBLT, while I brought up a pineapple. Time to put the feed bag on, back in a bit.
 

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Oh sorry I forgot to mention that Gralin is the lunchwatchman given there's four overs remaining until we chow down.

77.1 Warne to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob was completely deceived
77.2 Warne to TongaBob, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
77.3 Warne to TongaBob, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy
77.4 Warne to TongaBob, FOUR, What a blunder by Taylor. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield and Bobby's on the cusp of a fiddy.
77.5 Warne to TongaBob, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy
77.6 Warne to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive

End of over 78 (4 runs)
FULMINA 235/6 (lead 378)
Warne 15.0-6-42-1
TongaBob 49(111b 9X4)
Gralin 0(0b)

78.1 MWaugh to Gralin, no run, Left alone by Gralin
78.2 MWaugh to Gralin, no run, Left alone by Gralin
78.3 MWaugh to Gralin, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Gralin
78.4 MWaugh to Gralin, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
78.5 MWaugh to Gralin, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
78.6 MWaugh to Gralin, no run, Defensively played by Gralin

End of over 79 (4 runs)
FULMINA 239/6 (lead 382)
MWaugh 14.0-3-34-1
Gralin 4(6b 1X4)
TongaBob 49(111b 9X4)

79.1 Young to TongaBob, FOUR, TongaBob is going haywire!
Fifty for TongaBob and the crowd goes mild.

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79.2 Young to TongaBob, no ball , no run, Left alone by TongaBob
79.2 Young to TongaBob, no run, Left alone by TongaBob
79.3 Young to TongaBob, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Healy
79.4 Young to Gralin, no run, Gralin playing forward defensive
79.5 Young to Gralin, no run, Left alone by Gralin
79.6 Young to Gralin, one run, Great cooperation between Gralin and TongaBob

End of over 80 (7 runs)
FULMINA 246/6 (lead 389)
Young 14.0-0-57-0
TongaBob 54(114b 10X4)
Gralin 5(9b 1X4)

Final over before lunch and it's Shane Warne to do the needful.

80.1 Warne to Gralin, no run, Gralin playing forward defensive
80.2 Warne to Gralin, no run, Left alone by Gralin
80.3 Warne to Gralin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
80.4 Warne to Gralin, no run, Gralin playing forward defensive
80.5 Warne to Gralin, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
80.6 Warne to Gralin, no run, Left alone by Gralin

End of over 81 (0 runs)

LUNCH: DAY 4 of 0 (what the hell is day 4 of 0? I know time is an abstract concept but come on now).
Time: 12:03 PM
FULMINA 246/6 (lead 389)
Warne 16.0-6-42-1
Gralin 5(15b 1X4)
TongaBob 54(114b 10X4)

76 runs scored in the morning session at just over 2.5 an over for the loss of only KBLT, while I brought up a pineapple. Time to put the feed bag on, back in a bit.
500% improvement on my first innings
 
Geez, I don't think much of this Taylor bloke as a captain.
As a captain he makes a good air conditioner salesperson.
 
As a captain he makes a good air conditioner salesperson.
It's funny how many ex-Australian captains have been used in advertising campaigns.

The notable exception is Kim Hughes. I'm sure there are reasons for that.
 
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That's lunch done. Some were upset about it, but it's people's livelihoods we're talking about here!

The '97ers have returned to the field, and Gralin & I are following them. As we arrive to the pitch umpire Hugh Jarse is handing Glenn McGrath a new ball, before looking my way and making a throat slit gesture because I ate his lunch. Well he shouldn't have left his plate unattended, and as possession is nine-tenths of the law I say it was fair game. Anyhoo, let's get the second session of day 4 underway.

81.1 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy
81.2 McGrath to TongaBob, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by TongaBob and that brings up the two fiddy for the Fulminians.
81.3 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
81.4 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, Left alone by TongaBob
81.5 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive
81.6 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob was completely deceived. Not the first time.

End of over 82 (4 runs)
FULMINA 250/6 (lead 393)
McGrath 18.0-4-52-3
TongaBob 58(120b 11X4)
Gralin 5(15b 1X4)

82.1 MWaugh to Gralin, no run, Left alone by Gralin
82.2 MWaugh to Gralin, no run, Defensively played by Gralin
82.3 MWaugh to Gralin, no run, Left alone by Gralin
82.4 MWaugh to Gralin, no run, Left alone by Gralin
82.5 MWaugh to Gralin, no run, Defensively played by Gralin
82.6 MWaugh to Gralin, no run, Left alone by Gralin

End of over 83 (0 runs)
FULMINA 250/6 (lead 393)
MWaugh 15.0-3-34-1
Gralin 5(21b 1X4)
TongaBob 58(120b 11X4)

83.1 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, Left alone by TongaBob
83.2 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
83.3 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
83.4 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
83.5 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
83.6 McGrath to TongaBob, no run, Defensively played by TongaBob

End of over 84 (0 runs)
FULMINA 250/6 (lead 393)
McGrath 19.0-4-52-3
TongaBob 58(126b 11X4)
Gralin 5(21b 1X4)

84.1 Warne to Gralin, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Disaster for Ernie as he played for spin that wasn't there and an inside edge is his undoing. Roonescape now joins oldmate at the crease.

Gralin 5 (22b 1X4)
b. Warne

84.2 Warne to Roonescape, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy
84.3 Warne to Roonescape, no run, Left alone by Roonescape
84.4 Warne to Roonescape, no run, Left alone by Roonescape
84.5 Warne to Roonescape, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Healy. He's off the mark but it's unconvincing.
84.6 Warne to TongaBob, no run, Defensively played by TongaBob

End of over 85 (1 runs)
FULMINA 251/7 (lead 394)
Warne 17.0-7-43-2
TongaBob 58(127b 11X4)
Roonescape 1(4b)
 
85.1 McGrath to Roonescape, FOUR, McGrath is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
85.2 McGrath to Roonescape, no run, Roonescape was completely deceived
85.3 McGrath to Roonescape, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
85.4 McGrath to Roonescape, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
85.5 McGrath to Roonescape, no run, Roonescape playing forward defensive
85.6 McGrath to Roonescape, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy

End of over 86 (4 runs)
FULMINA 255/7 (lead 398)
McGrath 20.0-5-56-3
Roonescape 5(10b 1X4)
TongaBob 58(127b 11X4)

86.1 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive
86.2 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive
86.3 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, Left alone by TongaBob
86.4 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive
86.5 Kasprowicz to TongaBob, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Young
86.6 Kasprowicz to Roonescape, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

End of over 87 (1 runs)
FULMINA 256/7 (lead 399)
Kasprowicz 21.0-4-59-1
Roonescape 5(11b 1X4)
TongaBob 59(132b 11X4)

87.1 Warne to TongaBob, FOUR, Warne is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one and the lead stretches out past 400.
87.2 Warne to TongaBob, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
87.3 Warne to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive
87.4 Warne to TongaBob, no run, TongaBob playing forward defensive
87.5 Warne to TongaBob, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
87.6 Warne to TongaBob, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy

End of over 88 (4 runs)
FULMINA 260/7 (lead 403)
Warne 18.0-7-47-2
TongaBob 63(138b 12X4)
Roonescape 5(11b 1X4)

88.1 Young to Roonescape, no run, Defensively played by Roonescape
88.2 Young to Roonescape, no run, Roonescape playing forward defensive
88.3 Young to Roonescape, one run, One more to the total
88.4 Young to TongaBob, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Young. TongaBob didnt have a clue and the dud has taken Bob's wicket twice now in the match. Applause around the ground for the Tongan though, whose 63 is his highest score in qricket. HinkleysHeroes joins Roonescape now.

TongaBob 63 (139b 12X4)
b. Young

88.5 Young to Hinkl'roes, no run, Left alone by HinkleysHeroes
88.6 Young to Hinkl'roes, no run, Left alone by HinkleysHeroes

End of over 89 (1 runs)
FULMINA 261/8 (lead 404)
Young 15.0-0-58-1
HinkleysHeroes 0(2b)
Roonescape 6(14b 1X4)
 
89.1 Kasprowicz to Roonescape, one run, One more to the total
89.2 Kasprowicz to Hinkl'roes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
89.3 Kasprowicz to Hinkl'roes, no run, Left alone by HinkleysHeroes
89.4 Kasprowicz to Hinkl'roes, no run, HinkleysHeroes playing forward defensive
89.5 Kasprowicz to Hinkl'roes, no run, Defensively played by HinkleysHeroes
89.6 Kasprowicz to Hinkl'roes, no run, Left alone by HinkleysHeroes

End of over 90 (1 runs)
FULMINA 262/8 (lead 405)
Kasprowicz 22.0-4-60-1
HinkleysHeroes 0(7b)
Roonescape 7(15b 1X4)

90.1 Warne to Roonescape, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy
90.2 Warne to Roonescape, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
90.3 Warne to Roonescape, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
90.4 Warne to Roonescape, no run, Left alone by Roonescape
90.5 Warne to Roonescape, no run, Defensively played by Roonescape
90.6 Warne to Roonescape, no run, Left alone by Roonescape

End of over 91 (0 runs)
FULMINA 262/8 (lead 405)
Warne 19.0-7-47-2
Roonescape 7(21b 1X4)
HinkleysHeroes 0(7b)

91.1 Young to Hinkl'roes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
91.2 Young to Hinkl'roes, no run, HinkleysHeroes was completely deceived
91.3 Young to Hinkl'roes, no run, Left alone by HinkleysHeroes
91.4 Young to Hinkl'roes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy
91.5 Young to Hinkl'roes, no run, Defensively played by HinkleysHeroes
91.6 Young to Hinkl'roes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

End of over 92 (0 runs)
FULMINA 262/8 (lead 405)
Young 16.0-0-58-1
HinkleysHeroes 0(13b)
Roonescape 7(21b 1X4)

92.1 Warne to Roonescape, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
92.2 Warne to Roonescape, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
92.3 Warne to Roonescape, no run, Roonescape was completely deceived
92.4 Warne to Roonescape, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
92.5 Warne to Roonescape, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
92.6 Warne to Roonescape, 4 byes, That ball spun too much for Healy to stop. Where's your ridiculous appeals now you stocky campaigner?

End of over 93 (8 runs)
FULMINA 270/8 (lead 413)
Warne 20.0-8-51-2
Roonescape 11(27b 2X4)
HinkleysHeroes 0(13b)

93.1 MWaugh to Hinkl'roes, no run, Left alone by HinkleysHeroes
93.2 MWaugh to Hinkl'roes, no run, HinkleysHeroes playing forward defensive
93.3 MWaugh to Hinkl'roes, no run, Left alone by HinkleysHeroes
93.4 MWaugh to Hinkl'roes, no run, Left alone by HinkleysHeroes
93.5 MWaugh to Hinkl'roes, FOUR, What a blunder by MWaugh. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
93.6 MWaugh to Hinkl'roes, no run, HinkleysHeroes playing forward defensive

End of over 94 (4 runs)
FULMINA 274/8 (lead 417)
MWaugh 16.0-4-38-1
HinkleysHeroes 4(19b 1X4)
Roonescape 11(27b 2X4)

94.1 Warne to Roonescape, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
94.2 Warne to Roonescape, no run, Left alone by Roonescape
94.3 Warne to Roonescape, no run, Left alone by Roonescape
94.4 Warne to Roonescape, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
94.5 Warne to Roonescape, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Ponting
94.6 Warne to Hinkl'roes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

End of over 95 (5 runs)
FULMINA 279/8 (lead 422)
Warne 21.0-8-56-2
HinkleysHeroes 4(20b 1X4)
Roonescape 16(32b 3X4)

95.1 MWaugh to Roonescape, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy
95.2 MWaugh to Roonescape, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
95.3 MWaugh to Roonescape, no run, Roonescape was completely deceived
95.4 MWaugh to Roonescape, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
95.5 MWaugh to Roonescape, no run, Defensively played by Roonescape
95.6 MWaugh to Roonescape, no run, Left alone by Roonescape

End of over 96 (4 runs)
FULMINA 283/8 (lead 426)
MWaugh 17.0-4-42-1
Roonescape 20(38b 4X4)
HinkleysHeroes 4(20b 1X4)

Time for a quaff. Slow and steady from the tailenders although most of the runs are from boundaries.
 
Quaff successfully quaffed. Let's see how many more run the tail can make?

96.1 Warne to Hinkl'roes, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
96.2 Warne to Hinkl'roes, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
96.3 Warne to Roonescape, no run, Defensively played by Roonescape
96.4 Warne to Roonescape, no run, Left alone by Roonescape
96.5 Warne to Roonescape, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy
96.6 Warne to Roonescape, no run, Roonescape was completely deceived

End of over 97 (1 runs)
FULMINA 284/8 (lead 427)
Warne 22.0-8-57-2
Roonescape 20(42b 4X4)
HinkleysHeroes 5(22b 1X4)

97.1 Young to Hinkl'roes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
97.2 Young to Hinkl'roes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Healy
97.3 Young to Hinkl'roes, no run, HinkleysHeroes was completely deceived
97.4 Young to Hinkl'roes, OUT, Elliott takes an easy catch to dismiss HinkleysHeroes

HinkleysHeroes 5 (26b 1X4)
c. Elliott b. Young

97.5 Young to Ocha905, no run, Defensively played by Ocha905
97.6 Young to Ocha905, no run, Defensively played by Ocha905

End of over 98 (0 runs)
FULMINA 284/9 (lead 427)
Young 17.0-1-58-2
Ocha905 0(2b)
Roonescape 20(42b 4X4)

98.1 MWaugh to Roonescape, no run, Roonescape was completely deceived
98.2 MWaugh to Roonescape, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
98.3 MWaugh to Roonescape, OUT, Thats brilliantly stumped by Healy

Roonescape 20 (45b 4X4)
st Healy b. MWaugh


End of innings (98.3 overs)
Day 4 1:43 PM
FULMINA 284/10
(Run Rate: 2.88)
MWaugh 17.3-4-42-2
Ocha905 0(2b)

One. One run.

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The last two wickets fell in the space of six balls, as the Fulminian innings finishes on 284, giving us a 427. Some would say an insurmountable lead for the '97ers to run down but they have four and a bit sessions to get them and a stacked batting lineup. The run chase will continue...






















...right now! Ocha905 to begin from the Bakery End, the left handed Victorian is taking strike while the left handed New South Welshman is at the other end.

0.1 Ocha905 to Elliott, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Elliott. The '97ers are certainly not here for a haircut!
0.2 Ocha905 to Elliott, no run, Left alone by Elliott
0.3 Ocha905 to Elliott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
0.4 Ocha905 to Elliott, no run, Left alone by Elliott
0.5 Ocha905 to Elliott, no run, Left alone by Elliott
0.6 Ocha905 to Elliott, no run, Defensively played by Elliott

End of over 1 (4 runs)
AUSTRALIA 4/0 (deficit 423)
Ocha905 1.0-0-4-0
Elliott 4(6b 1X4)
Taylor 0(0b)

1.1 Hinkl'roes to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
1.2 Hinkl'roes to Elliott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.3 Hinkl'roes to Elliott, no run, Defensively played by Elliott
1.4 Hinkl'roes to Elliott, wide, HinkleysHeroes bowling a very wayward one
1.4 Hinkl'roes to Elliott, no run, Elliott playing forward defensive
1.5 Hinkl'roes to Elliott, no run, Elliott was completely deceived
1.6 Hinkl'roes to Elliott, no run, Defensively played by Elliott

End of over 2 (2 runs)
AUSTRALIA 6/0 (deficit 421)
HinkleysHeroes 1.0-0-2-0
Elliott 4(12b 1X4)
Taylor 1(1b)

2.1 KBLT to Taylor, no run, Taylor was completely deceived
2.2 KBLT to Taylor, FOUR, Taylor is one of the best batsmen in the world
2.3 KBLT to Taylor, no run, Taylor playing forward defensive
2.4 KBLT to Taylor, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Taylor
2.5 KBLT to Taylor, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
2.6 KBLT to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Taylor

End of over 3 (8 runs)
AUSTRALIA 14/0 (deficit 413)
KBLT 1.0-0-8-0
Taylor 9(7b 2X4)
Elliott 4(12b 1X4)

3.1 Hinkl'roes to Elliott, no run, Elliott playing forward defensive
3.2 Hinkl'roes to Elliott, FOUR, HinkleysHeroes is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
3.3 Hinkl'roes to Elliott, one run, One more to the total
3.4 Hinkl'roes to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.5 Hinkl'roes to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Taylor
3.6 Hinkl'roes to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Taylor

End of over 4 (5 runs)
AUSTRALIA 19/0 (deficit 408)
HinkleysHeroes 2.0-0-7-0
Taylor 9(10b 2X4)
Elliott 9(15b 2X4)

4.1 Ocha905 to Elliott, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Elliott
4.2 Ocha905 to Elliott, no run, Elliott playing forward defensive
4.3 Ocha905 to Elliott, no run, Left alone by Elliott
4.4 Ocha905 to Elliott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.5 Ocha905 to Elliott, no run, Left alone by Elliott
4.6 Ocha905 to Elliott, no run, Defensively played by Elliott

End of over 5 (4 runs)
AUSTRALIA 23/0 (deficit 404)
Ocha905 2.0-0-8-0
Elliott 13(21b 3X4)
Taylor 9(10b 2X4)

Gralin now replacing HinkleysHeroes from the Jetty End.

5.1 Gralin to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
5.2 Gralin to Elliott, no run, Elliott playing forward defensive
5.3 Gralin to Elliott, no run, Elliott playing forward defensive
5.4 Gralin to Elliott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.5 Gralin to Elliott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from VanDyke
5.6 Gralin to Elliott, no run, Elliott playing forward defensive

End of over 6 (1 runs)
AUSTRALIA 24/0 (deficit 403)
Gralin 1.0-0-1-0
Elliott 13(26b 3X4)
Taylor 10(11b 2X4)

6.1 KBLT to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Taylor
6.2 KBLT to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.3 KBLT to Taylor, FOUR, Taylor is one of the best batsmen in the world
6.4 KBLT to Taylor, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from VanDyke
6.5 KBLT to Elliott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.6 KBLT to Elliott, one run, One more to the total

End of over 7 (6 runs)
AUSTRALIA 30/0 (deficit 397)
KBLT 2.0-0-13-0
Taylor 14(15b 3X4)
Elliott 14(28b 3X4)

7.1 Gralin to Elliott, one run, Dropped! Ocha905 made a big mess of that simple chance
7.2 Gralin to Taylor, OUT, What a brilliant catch by KBLT! Gralin bowled a short one with the hope of smacking Tubby between the eyes, Taylor goes for the hook but it catches the top edge and KBLT runs around from deep fine leg to snaffle the chance. Good start from the Fulminians as Greg Blewett comes in at first drop.

Taylor 14 (16b 3X4)
c. KBLT b. Gralin

7.3 Gralin to Blewett, no run, Blewett playing forward defensive
7.4 Gralin to Blewett, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
7.5 Gralin to Blewett, no run, Left alone by Blewett
7.6 Gralin to Blewett, no run, Left alone by Blewett

End of over 8 (1 runs)
AUSTRALIA 31/1 (deficit 396)
Gralin 2.0-0-2-1
Blewett 0(4b)
Elliott 15(29b 3X4)
 

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