FunnBoy Game Report

When will there be a rain free weekend, that is the question on everyone thoughts. So far in the recent weeks the conditions have been like a car wash . But luckily for these two teams the rain stopped just in time for a rain reduced match to get going. Riverside and Falcon CC was eager to get down to business, both side keen on taking victory from the other. It was definitely a moist and humid day, but there was plenty of towels and Gatorade to keep the fellas alert.

The toss was won by Riverside, and they decided to send Falcon CC in to bat on a simi-dry pitch, but was soon dry with the assistance of the famous Mr. Quick Dry. Sending Falcon CC in was a brilliant decision as the conditions became much easier for the team batting second, but before the game started the honorable and most knowledgeable Umpire Ivor D Mitchell brought out the rules and explained in detail the specifics of this over reduced game to both Captains, I must say the Umpire did a great job in controlling the game. Finally the game was officially on at 3pm. under the eyes of Ivor Mitchell

Falcon CC Batting: Falcons being the virgins of the league in 2000 sent in there opening pair and both batsman looked very relaxed as if they had some the previous night. Openers Imran Ali the Trini Posies and his Aussie partner N. Zigouras both looked solid facing the Rcc bowlers, they negotiated Ashok and Chokshi successfully scoring one and two here and there, but that was about it, both batsman became a little too defensive for this reduced over game and did not take advantage of some lose balls, but was seen busy with their own. Riverside Captain made the required bowling change and brought in Taj Khadar the original fun king, who immediately deliver the goods, having Zigouras playing at an inswinger, only able to get a portion of the bat to ball, but he was unfortunate as the ball went easily into the hands of Mahadeo Ajodhi the part time Rcc keeper, Zigouras was gone for a straight batting 11. He was replace by A. Ali who did not last long, he was gone faster than a free meal, as Khadar bowled him, spreading all stumps to the ground, Ali managed to add 4 runs to the Falcon cause. While all this was happening the Trini Possie Imran was still calm and looking as GQ as ever with his pressed and pleated trousers, but his time of looking good not only with the bat in the middle was soon coming to an end as Captain Ballie tossed the ball to the red hearing Navin Bodenarain, who was more than eager to get rid of Imran Ail, Navin send down a toe crushing yorker and Imran played all over everything except the ball, but it was too late as the leather came in contact with his toes in line of the middle stumps, with a pro active appeal from Rcc Imran was judged LBW, he was gone after scoring a beautiful 13.

Jamil Nasir came in but got the same treatment from Khadar, he was going for a fence clearing shot, but guess what he missed the ball and again with the moving delivery, all stumps was on the ground, he was gone after scoring 4. With this wicket, Khadar was emotionally excited, proclaiming beers on him for everyone, even the expense stuff, the top shelf Coors Yeah hope he doesn't get 4 scalps the next game. The Rcc players may get a cheaper beer. In came Amar Ali, this guy was on from ball one going at everything, he even got air from swinging and missing, but he kept the Riverside gang on alert, always looking to score and this he did, playing some gloriously positive strokes all over the ground, but he was soon put in the danger zone as the ace spinner for Rcc, thats the man Raj Rai, who was spinning the ball tremendously, enough so that Amar miss judged his shot selection and provided a simple catch to Ballie, Amar Ali was all done for another 13 runs. The only other players that got to bat was S. Verma scoring 9. A. Birla adding 7 and M. Verma with an interesting 1. Falcon CC managed to score 68, will this be a tough ask for the Boys from the River, you never know.

Riverside CC Batting: JC Ballie and Mahadeo Ajodhi went out to attack the Falcon total but by the second over Ballie was given out LBW without scoring. In came the man in good touch, Tony Kallicharan who treated the fans to a batting display, that maybe Lara on a good day could match. Tony played with ease and belted and harass the ball all over the ground with his partner in crime Ajodhi, who is not know for looking pretty while slamming the ball, Ajodhi was content to play second fiddle to Tony, but Ajodhi got into the act and wallop a few to the ropes. With Ajodhi getting restless in the middle he went for a mother of all shots but was bowled, his score for Rcc was a scary 13, whats up with everyone getting out at 13.. Is jason around.. thats the guy from the movie Friday the 13th maybe we should call it Sunday the 13th..

The next Rcc batsman to enter the party was Mohamad Khan but he did not stick around even to get a chance to use Right Guard Spray he was bowled going forward to a seaming delivery. He added noting to the Rcc Cause. Shannan Ragnauth came in and with Tony they added the required runs to secure victory for Rcc. Tony ended the day with an entertaining 36 and Shannan scored a supporting 9. Riverside accomplish the required runs in 12.2 over.

This reporter is certain that Falcon will be looking for revenge the next time the face off against the boys from the River, thankfully the weather held up until the end and the game was completed. Who knows what's in store for next week, will it snow or rain.

Until then Nuff Respect and Peace with ya all

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Man of the Match Tony Kallicharan: 36 Runs