A full squad Warriors claimed the toss and invited Hustler 2 to
field first in overcast conditions. With only seven players and limited bowling
resource, skipper Basil decide to open the bowling. After 3 hostile overs of
swing and pace, the batting side were tottering at 8 for 3, with all 3 wickets
to the skipper ( Shazam, Fizul, Bissoon). The batting team was let off the hook
at that stage after the skipper couldn't bowl another ball let alone a whole
over because of cramps, which needs on field attention and a lot of fluids.
Warriors eventually made 119 all out within their allotted 25 overs. Amar and
Reteesh shared the other wickets with John effecting two spectacular run outs
behind the stumps.
Hustlers opened with John and Ravi in their chase and lost John early. Reteesh promoted to number 3 made a quickfire 15 before he was bowled by no other than Catfish. It was an even contest between the two good friends. Reteesh bowled Catfish as well but not before he got a few lusty blows in. After taking some miracle fluids, the skipper was back to full fitness came in next, he and Ravi see their team home with ease, ending on 124 for 2 in 16 overs. Basil 35 and Ravi 63 not out respectively.
It was a bitter sweet victory after the Finals lost to Warriors. Whilst this game cannot compare to a finals, it's a win nonetheless and even sweeter with 7 players after the toss was claimed.
After the game, it was the usual hang out until all coolers were empty, then came a refill with some chicken cutters, and off course the banter.
The Hustler boys were last seen at Tropics.
Hustlers opened with John and Ravi in their chase and lost John early. Reteesh promoted to number 3 made a quickfire 15 before he was bowled by no other than Catfish. It was an even contest between the two good friends. Reteesh bowled Catfish as well but not before he got a few lusty blows in. After taking some miracle fluids, the skipper was back to full fitness came in next, he and Ravi see their team home with ease, ending on 124 for 2 in 16 overs. Basil 35 and Ravi 63 not out respectively.
It was a bitter sweet victory after the Finals lost to Warriors. Whilst this game cannot compare to a finals, it's a win nonetheless and even sweeter with 7 players after the toss was claimed.
After the game, it was the usual hang out until all coolers were empty, then came a refill with some chicken cutters, and off course the banter.
The Hustler boys were last seen at Tropics.
The Hustler boys took a well deserve Busta drink break at Tropics after the game since 6 of the 7 that played are over 45 years old. Only me was under 45.
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...and then busta move on the dance floor taking on all newcomers.
ReplyDeleteBeating Wariors with 7 men was an El Dorado moment of success for Hustlers 2. The deliver from the skipper that clean bowled Bisson was a Digicel exteaordinary moment.
ReplyDeleteI heard it was actually 6 players because star boy Immi showed up after with a cooler of beers.
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