Today's match was against Bucheon, probably the best team in the group currently.
They have been scoring 180-190's easily
Two matches, Once they scored 189 and another one they scored 194 which are currently the highest scores of the season.
Getting such scores in these kinds of pitches isn't easy.
Not even in the least.
So, you can understand just how good their batting order is. Not to mention their bowling line up that Ran through the entire team twice getting 10 wickets on both matches.
So, it's not just their batting but it's also their bowling that's absolutely unbelievable.
But... If we win against them, we'll be able to play the semi final.
So winning against them is a 1 way ticket to to the final.
Because the last team has been a flop this entire season based on what they have been doing.
...
"So, he said this match was important and this match would give them an upper hand right?"
Enquired The boss
"Yes... It appears so, Based on the table the other teams don't seem to be doing very well except these 2."
Replied Seo, explaining the situation of the game.
"You both, have gotten quite technical these days. It's kinda creeping me out."
Bomi interfered with a weird expression on her face.
"It's just interesting watching someone you know play a sport... Even though you knew nothing about it, it just seems to make you get closer to the game Itself."
She had a face as if suggesting she was having a good time as she said that.
She couldn't help but feel happy about knowing a new sport, and watching someone she's known for atleast an year to play very well.
"I somehow related to that. I never even knew the game existed but now... I'm awaiting his matches. Tho I don't know if I'll watch it if he isn't participating."
"Well... That's what you call Friendship no?"
The boss chuckled
"Haha, true."
A chuckle came out of Seo in response to The boss's answer.
"You guys, Sure are awesome."
"Huh?" X2
They both looked at Bomi like she was an alien creature as she said that.
"Well... You seem to be quite dedicated to his interests and supporting him so whole heartedly. It just makes me respect you."
She corrected herself
"Well... It's just a part and parcel of being Human no?"
"I guess."
And so their conversation ended and so did the toss.
With Bucheon winning the toss and electing to Bat first.
I thought winning the toss they'd surely elect to bowl first but I guess they trust their batting more.
...
This track... It's been flat the entire 20 overs. No Swing in the early overs, No seam, So spin whatsoever.
It's a damn road...
No cracks, It's as hard as rock.
So, that's how they have been playing their games.
But, than why show such preference to this team?
They have been playing in this track for every single game.
"It was... Not a great performance. I'll be honest, getting 202 runs in 20 overs... Was not at all great. It might be a flat deck but fielding and bowling might have been better."
"What do we do now? How will we get to that score? Is it even possible?"
"Don't lose hope yet, it's basically 10 runs and over, so a boundary and 5 singles should get us 9, it's getting that 10th run every over that's going to be crucial. But the most crucial part is... Probably the power play."
He stated, the obvious.
But, than the top order doesn't have aggressive batsman. Which is a must if we wanna atleast have hopes of winning this match.
I want to ask if I can open, and take the aggressive option but I'm a bit worried of how I'll be perceived, to that guy if I ask such a question.
As everyone pondered what to do about the powerplay. The coach, tapped the bench as he cleared his throat.
"I've made a decision."
He said as he showed as chart, containing the batting orders.
But, there was a difference, the number 1&5 were switched.
That guy was 1 & I was 5. Which suggested that I was going to open.
Everyone looked puzzled.
"I know your reactions especially after a good knock from him but I do think this is the best option. Are you fine opening Ji Wrong?"
He looked at me... I felt hesitant as I said.
"Yes sir, I'm very much ready to open the innings."
Everyone seemed distressed. Why because that guy has a better relationship with the team mates than me and it didn't sit right with them.
I tried my luck reassuring them.
I clasped my hand and extended my 5 fingers out.
"50 balls. In 50 balls I'll score 100. That will leave you with 70 to get 103, Would that be enough for y'all to take care of everything else?"
I asked arrogantly because I didn't know how else to answer.
"That's some ambitious talk young man."
It was the coach that responded and my smirk cracked as my apparence darkened, feeling a little embarassed.
"Can you back it up with your performance?"
It was the captain that asked this time.
"I'm not sure but I'll definately score at that strike rate, I won't waste balls that I'm sure of but I can't really say I won't get out."
"You sure are realistic aren't you? Playing at 200 strike rate isn't easy. You think you can replicate those IPC players? They are Just monsters, we aren't even 1% of their level."
"We aren't but we someday will and will surpass them and become the best cricket team in the world."
"Woah, That's some ambition there. Calm down, Than how about this, let's win this and show that we aren't any less than the top teams that chase down 200+ scores easily. Hmm? than I'll believer you."
"I intend to."
"Good, the 2nd innings is about to start so every body pad up. We have a game to win."