CRICKET INSIDER: TOP QUOTES FROM EXHIBITION 50-OVER MATCH BETWEEN NATALIE'S XI AND DORSY'S X
- Knighto Archer
- Dec 15, 2015
- 3 min read
Below are the top quotes from the 50-Over Match between Natalie's XI and Dorsy's XI.
50 OVER MATCH
"Enjoyed that! Middle of the bat got some work, that's for sure! Was really mad when I whacked my stumps, but looking back, pretty happy. Looks good in a highlights reel!" Wishy Casawell, after scoring 74 from 58 balls.
"Okay performance. Lots of starts, no one in the top or middle order went on with it. Thankfully, Wishy and Kayn got going and gave us something to cheer about. Overall, competitive total. We'll have to bowl well but have a really good chance here. " Natalie Piston, after her side scored 271 in the first innings.
"Good to get the team over the line. Didn't bowl as well as we would have liked; let them get a few late. Credit to Wishy and Kayn, though. If he hadn't hit his stumps, he might have taken the game away from us, there. Great to wrap us to series. Excited about the T20 coming up. Keen to hit a few sixes, haha." Muddy Brussells, who scored a match-winning 72 off 78 balls not out.
"(When asked about raising the bat early) Nah, the scoreboard had me on 50! Definitely sucked when I was walking back and saw it have me on only 49, haha. Hitting them well at the moment; gotta make sure I make it count and get as many for the team as possible." Ayla Montreal, who scored 49 off 42 in the second innings.
"Well that's just about the most pressure I've ever been under. Sure, refereeing is tough, but gee whiz. Was super nervous coming in there - almost puked, actually! I wanted to get it done first ball, but found the fieldsman both times! I couldn't believe it! I thought 'No way. I am winning this,' and thought back to every single tip anyone's ever giving me about batting, except for Wishy, hahaha. 'Watch the ball,' I told myself. Worked, didn't it? I'm just in total the shock, and over the moon. Never, ever thought I'd be involved as a batsman in something like that. Definitely the best thing I've ever done with the bat, in one shot!" Knighto Archer, who hit a four on the last ball to win the match for Dorsy's XI!
WINNING CAPTAIN
"What a game! We were all all up and down in our seats faster than some sugar-filled kid after drinking five coffees! Brilliant from Knighto! I must say I was expecting a Super Over once he hit the fieldsman with the first two... how's that for faith in your teammates, hahaha. I'd say we probably gave them too many late in their innings, but you know, we got away with it with some great batting. Credit to Natalie's side; they really made us earn this one. Wishy and Kayn had me nervous for a moment there. Was definitely relieved when Wishy hit his stumps, haha. Unlucky, Wishy. Almost deserved a ton, there. But you know, Ayla, Berry and Muddy got us over the line with some clever batting, and we'll certainly celebrate hard tonight!" Dorsy Casawell.
LOSING CAPTAIN
"Disappointing to go down, but at least we gave the fans some entertainment. We were dead and buried, and then all of a sudden, right in it! We pride ourselves on never giving up, and we certainly never gave up today. We all gave our best effort. Muddy and the rest Dorsy's side showed their class today. Deserved to win. We certainly didn't play bad. Was annoyed that me and a few others couldn't go on after getting starts in our innings, but can't change that now. We'll work hard for the T20 and hopefully come out and entertain." Natalie Piston.
WHISHY OF THE MATCH
"Wasn't expecting that! Thanks so much! As I said, was really disappointed to hit my stumps on 74. A hundred was on offer, there. I thought we bowled okay; we were in a great position at the halfway point. I guess, like our innings, the last couple of guys got away and we couldn't stop them. Great innings from Muddy. Deserved the Man of the Match award, actually. Well played guys, well played Knighto, but we'll be ready for the T20. And what do you mean you didn't listen to my batting tips, Knighto!? Mate, did you see that 74!? Obviously works for me!" Wishy Casawell
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