Twenty20 World Championships 4 Everything Thread

[Barunia]

Welcome to the 4th edition of the Twenty20 Cricket World Championships!

With 31 nations signed up, the group stage will consist of 7 groups of four, and one of three. The top team from each group will go through to the quarter-finals.

Group A
Barunia
Apox
The Royal Kingdom of Quebec
Chelta

Group B
Saugeais
Cyborg Holland
Krytenia
Imperial Croatia

Group C
Blouman Empire
Swibia
Callumackbar
Punum

Group D
Liventia
Tasrailia
Felinetopia
The Kytler Peninsulae

Group E
Darmen
Tyneala
Chiata
New Lowerlands

Group F
The Babbage Islands
Filopines
Kriegiersien
Mollary

Group G
Levivania
Kalumba
Texas and Oklahoma
New Lonopolian Empire

Group H
The Licentian Isles
United Kingdoms of Zackalantis
Groteberg

Schedule
MD1: 1v4; 2v3
MD2: 4v3; 1v2
MD3: 2v4; 3v1
Games for Matchdays 4-6 will be reversed.
For Group H, teams playing against number 4 have a bye on that day.

Cut-Off Dates and Times
Cut-off will for Group Stages be between 20.30 and 21.30 UTC +8. The first game will be played on Thursday 1st August at this time.

Any questions, please ask in the Sign up/OOC Thread

[Barunia]

Welcome to the Socialist Federation of Barunia. Barunia has four very different states, each with it's own unique quality. Games for the Twenty20 World Championships will be played in every state, so the whole country will have a chance to see some of the world's best cricketers in action.

Porthaven State
All teams will have a chance to visit this state, which also has the honour of housing Barunia's capital (also called Porthaven), when they arrive at Haven City International Airport. The most cosmopolitan of Barunia's cities, Porthaven is also known as a city of culture, and a visit to the opera house, art gallery or Federation Park should be on every visitor's list. North of the capital is the manufacturing centre of Dropshort, home to the Archer Motor Company and the Dropshort Ducks, Barunia's most successful cricket league team.

Porthaven Cricket Ground Will host: Group matches, Quarter-final matches
The PCG has an almost square field, so batsmen will find the boundaries easily with a well-executed cut or pull shot. The pitch has good bounce and should favour fast bowlers over spin.

Factory Park Will host: semi-final matches
Located in Dropshort, factory park is a smaller field compared to others in the country. The pitch tends to be hard and dry, and with hot conditions could become a perfect dustbowl for spinners.

West Barunia State
Occupying the western side of Barunia island, West Barunia is known for its deep, thick forests and rugged terrain. The state capital, Newland, was also a major focal point during the Barunian Civil War, and the signs still remain. Some buildings still lie in ruins, half hidden by scaffolding, and in the harbour the remains of the Republican warships sunk here have been formed into a lasting memorial to the struggle. Other memorials can be found in suburbs and locations of major events.

In the south-west of the state is Sheppardton. Located on the Sheppard river, this city is one of the fastest growing cities in Barunia. Once a small logging community, Sheppardton is now a vibrant city with a keen focus on eco-tourism and environmental awareness.

Newland Cricket Club Ground Will host: Group matches, Quarter-finals matches
The NCC is the oldest cricket club in Barunia, and as such Newland has the honour of being the oldest cricket ground in the country. The long boundaries will prove a challenge for any batsmen, and the pitch surface has been prepared to equally favour pace and spin bowlers. According to a long standing tradition, any batsmen who can hit the clock on the roof of the member's stand will receive a cash prize. In it's 62-year history, it's only been done four times.

Sheppardton Cricket Ground Will host: Group matches
Sheppardton is one of the wettest places in Barunia, but the Barunian Cricket Council is hopeful that the weather will hold off for the competition. The air however will be humid, so playing consistently will be a challenge, while the pitch tends to produce less bounce then other pitches in the country.

Marion State
Dominated by the mountain at it's heart, Marion is known as the adventure capital of Barunia. Much of the country's early wealth was derived from the potassium nitrate mines along the cave-pocked coast. Marion's capital is Edwardton, however the city does not have a cricket field. Games in Marion will instead be played in the city of Fairweather. Situated on the curve of the Bay of Good Fortune on Marion's southern coastline, Fairweather has grown in recent times, thanks partly to it's role as a major allied command centre during the Civil War.

Fairweather Cricket Ground Will host: Group matches, semi-final matches
The second largest ground in the country, it might seem like it would be hard to score boundaries on this immense oval field. However, the outfield is extremely quick, and even poorly struck balls can race away for four. The pitch will favour spinners slightly, but pacemen should still get some good bounce out of it.

Tildos State
The state of Tildos comprises of Tildos island and all the northern isles, and is the biggest state by land area. The capital of Delmars, located on Tildos island, is a huge city, second only in size to Porthaven. The cricket ground here is also the second largest in the stadium, and will play host to the grand final. The township of Monte Sol, east of Delmars, will also host games. A large number of people in Tildos speak Spanish as their first language, however thanks to a favourable education system the vast majority are also fluent in english.

The first settlers to these islands were Spanish, and they first came to the island of San Baptiste. Visiting players will have a chance to explore the beginnings of Barunia's history when they visit the city of Northport-San Baptiste for their match.

Delmars Stadium Will host: Grand Final
Also used as a football ground, this circular stadium is almost sacred ground for sports fans in Barunia. As befitting the ground selected to decide the next Twenty20 World Champions, the pitch is hard, the boundaries are long and the outfield is quick. All this, and the 100,000 fans in the stands, should make for an exciting climax.

Estadio Del Sol Group matches
The paint is barely dry on this brand new stadium in Monte Sol. Another round field, this one is smaller and could provide some interesting results. Only a few practice games have been played here, so the field characteristics have yet to be determined.

San Baptiste Cricket Ground Group matches
This squarish ground is part of a multi-sport complex, and is located in the heart of Northport-San Baptiste. A soft pitch may favour spinners, but the field should offer a good balance between bat and ball.

List of grounds in order of play for group A (See below for other groups): Porthaven Cricket Ground, Fairweather Cricket Ground, Newland Cricket Club Ground, Sheppardton Cricket Ground, Estadio Del Sol, San Baptiste Cricket Ground

One Matchday 1, Group A will play at the first ground on the list, Group B a the second, Group C at the third and so on. On Matchday 2, Group A will play at the second ground, Group B will play at the third, Group H at the first, and so on, continuing with that cycle for the remaining matchdays.

[Apox]

Apox Cricket Roster

The coach: David Barnes, Aged 61

(starters in bold)

Name             Age  M  I No  Runs Average  HS 50/100| Overs  M   Runs Wkts Average Best 5 Wkts
Jake Walters      24  6  9  1   337  42.13  137* 1/1  |   0    0     0   0
Gill Smith        36 10 19  1   722  40.11  132* 2/3  |   0    0     0   0
Sam Gugh          29 21 31  1  1187  39.57  206  2/3  |   0    0     0   0
Jazz Caulderon    31 23 36  1  1283  36.66  170  7/2  |  18    2    74   0            0-5    0
Dan Watt          27 23 34  5  1032  35.59  127  4/2  |   0    0     0   0
Chris Benthron    32 20 30  1   894  30.83  102  6/1  |   4    0    33   0            0-33   0
Kelly Crookshaw   23 10 11  2   246  27.33   52  1/0  |   4    0    32   0
Scott Gilbert     29 20 27  7   395  19.75   56* 2/0  | 428.5 62  1400  45    31.11   6-52   2
Kate Finika       29 15 21  2   370  19.47   74* 1/0  |  96.1  7   488  12    40.67   2-24   0
Jess Parker       32 21 23  6   182  10.71   24* 0/0  | 442.1 80  1384  48    28.83   6-75   2
Miles Scott       27 16 20  4   152   9.50   29  0/0  | 354.4 54  1102  35    31.49   5-77   1
Aram Dhawa        26 13 15  4    64   5.82   10  0/0  | 324.5 67  1112  36    30.89   5-36   2
Sam Vernon        21  1  1  0     5   5.00    5  0/0  |  10    1    49   3    16.33   3-49   0
Craig Graham      29  0  0  0     0   0.00    0  0/0  |   0    0     0   0
Claire Slater     23  0  0  0     0   0.00    0  0/0  |   0    0     0   0
Giles Greaves     24  0  0  0     0   0.00    0  0/0  |   0    0     0   0

Batting Order
1: Sam Gugh
2: Jazz Caulderon
3: Giles Greaves
4: Jake Walters
5: Dan Watt
6: Chris Benthron
7: Kelly Crookshaw
8: Scott Gilbert - CAPTAIN
9: Miles Scott
10: Jess Parker
11: Sam Vernon

Bowling Order
1: Sam Vernon
2: Miles Scott
3: Scott Gilbert
4: Jess Parker
5: Kelly Crookshaw
6: Chris Benthron (part-time)

[Kriegiersien]

The Tigers



17 years ago Padmai, a small region in a peninsular, was attacked by Kriegiersien. They bombed the cities and villages until the local leaders and warlords made a pact with them. The different regions of the isle were united as region Ghandi and merged into the empire. But the wish for independence stayed.

Cricket was always an acient and beloved sport in especially Padmai and some of the best players play here. Even as the war took its toll, the best club, the Padmai Tigers dominates the scene since decades. They were chosen to represent Kriegersien in the Twenty20 World Championship, even though in their hearts they are Padmai only and want to show that to the World in Barunia.

Squad:

Coach
Yash Govind
Claudy Bouckaert

Batting
1 Suraj Pitambara
2 Prakash Gautam
3 Bharat Kishor
4 Karan Swapna
5 Purushottam Karan
6 Devraj Kalidasa
7 Kamal Vishal
8 Nitya Skanda
9 V.V.
10 Prabhat Abhay
11 Kapila Ramachander

Bowling
1 Devraj Kalidasa
2 Kamal Vishal
3 Nitya Skanda
4 V.V.
5 Prabhat Abhay
6 Kapila Ramachander

[Saugeais]

The nation of Saugeais is emerging onto the world cricket scene, where despite not knowing much about the sport, managed to nearly win the 3rd T20 tournament. The team consists of eleven cricketers that, while originally playing for fun and experience, are now the top T20 cricketers within the nation. Expectations are almost unrealistically high, but as captain François Faucher has said, "When you get 10 yards from the pinnacle only to be knocked off the mountain, you want to climb back up and reach the very top the next time. That's our goal going into this tournament: to win it all."


The Evergreens
Roster (doubled as batting order)

Batters - All-Arounders - Bowlers

Name - Bats - Bowls
1. Arsène Bertrand - L - LM
2. Sébastien Beaulieu - R - RF
3. Tristan Béringer - R - RMF
4. François Faucher (c) - R - RMF
5. Joël Durand - L - SLA
6. Pierre Brisbois - R - RF

7. Guatier Bertrand - R - RF
8. Thibault Rome - L - SLA
9. Paul Rousseau - R - RM
10. Émile Durand - R - RMF
11. Joachim Linville - R - RM

[New Lonopolian Empire]

Batting
1 T. Lua'a
2 R. Ya'at
3 M. Ti
4 Z. Amagli'i
5 H. Kjzsi'i
6 B. Arcu
7 Z. Iptu
8 R-M. Ibrilimj
9 K. Kra'a'i
10 V. Hjultu
11 M. Ezon
Bowling
1 M. Ezon
2 M. Ti
3 H. Kjzsi'i
4 Z. Iptu
5 R-M. Ibrilimj
6 H. Kjzsi'i

[Chelta]

Cheltish selectors name squad for World Twenty20 Championships
The CCB selectors have named the 15-man Cheltish squad that will be competing in the fourth World Twenty20 Championships in Barunia.

Two new faces will be making their first appearance in Cheltish colours, Bill Donovan and Iain Beattie, both left-handed batsmen who have shown talent in the domestic Challengers Tourney T20 league.

The Cheltish side may be weakened by the absence of Test captain Percy Waight, who no longer competes in international T20s. Test vice-captain and veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Donald Goss has assumed the captaincy of Chelta in the WT20. Phil Moody assumes the vice-captaincy role.

Another noted absence in the T20 side is star Test leg spinner Alistair May, who also no longer participates in international T20s. However, his leg-spinning understudy Sean Howell comes into the side as first-choice Cheltish spinner.

Batsmen
Gordon Walters - 31 - Right-hand Bat - Right Medium
Phil Moody     - 35 - Right-hand Bat - Right Medium
Jamie Macnair  - 25 - Right-hand Bat - Right Medium
Liam Molloy    - 24 - Left-hand Bat  - Off Spin
Bill Donovan   - 23 - Left-hand Bat  - Left Medium
Iain Beattie    - 23 - Left-hand Bat  - Left Medium
 
All-Rounders
Ernie Sullivan - 24 - Right-hand Bat - Left-arm Orthodox
Rupert Madison - 22 - Right-hand Bat - Right Fast Medium
 
Bowlers
Harry Donoghue - 30 - Left-hand Bat  - Left Fast
Stuart Werren  - 28 - Left-hand Bat  - Left Fast Medium
Glenn Mitchell  - 23 - Right-hand Bat - Right Fast Medium
Sean Howell    - 24 - Right-hand Bat - Leg Spin
Hugo Murray    - 25 - Right-hand Bat - Off Spin

Wicket-keepers
Donald Goss - 35 - Left-hand Bat  - N/A
Fred McKew  - 28 - Right-hand Bat - N/A

Captain: Donald Goss
Vice-captain: Phil Moody

Opening XI:

1. Donald Goss (wk) (c)
2. Gordon Walters
3. Phil Moody (vc)
4. Ernie Sullivan
5. Jamie Macnair
6. Liam Molloy
7. Bill Donovan
8. Harry Donoghue
9. Stuart Werren
10. Glen Mitchell
11. Sean Howell

Bowling order:

1. Harry Donoghue
2. Stuart Werren
3. Sean Howell
4. Glen Mitchell
5. Ernie Sullivan

[Cyborg Holland]

20-man Squad for Wt20

Batsmen

Vitali Krantz   - 30 - RHB - RM - Northwest Cyborg Holland CC
Isan Guildstern - 31 - LHB - LM - Western Amstaad CC
Jendyen Buijs   - 24 - LHB - OS - Northwest Cyborg Holland CC 
Edward Romijnsen- 27 - RHB - RM - Eastern Amstaad CC
Otto Haak       - 25 - RHB - RM - Amzterdam CC
Adam Pietersen  - 26 - LHB - LS - Amzterdam CC
Tom Bradenjuyk  - 20 - RHB - RM - Western Cyborg Holland CC

All-Rounders

Johan Smithe    - 32 - RHB - RF - Western Amstaad CC
Stayen Klerks   - 28 - RHB - OS - Lukas & Frior CC
Even Pelser     - 23 - LHB - LFM - Western Amstaad CC
Klaus Biyern    - 21 - RHB - LS - Amzterdam CC
Guy Vossen      - 29 - RHB - LS - Kroosdort CC

Bowlers

Kruger den Lettar   - 23 - LHB - LF - Amzterdam CC
Tamas de Bruyn  - 28 - LHB - SLA - Western Amstaad CC
Patrick de Vries- 31 - RHB - RMF - Amzterdam CC
Hugo Velken     - 25 - RHB - RMF - Amzterdam CC
Martin Sorensen - 30 - RHB - RF - Western Cyborg Holland CC
Klaus de Klerk  - 30 - LHB - LS - Northwest Cyborg Holland CC

Wicket-Keepers

Steven Clausen  - 27 - RHB - N/A - Northwest Cyborg Holland CC
Kalt Daube      - 23 - RHB - N/A - Bierlin CC

Captain: Patrick de Vries
Vice-Captain: Vitali Krantz
Coach: Martin Elvadeer

[Liventia]

Liventia name 18-man squad for WT20
Liventia have named an 18-man squad led by Thomas Jonsson for the upcoming fourth World Twenty20 Championships to be held in Barunia.

Of the squad, 11 were named to the last WT20, while there is a twenty-over return for captain Jonsson, who missed the last tournament due to injury but played in the recent Pentangular Series which Liventia won.

After being overlooked for the Pentangular Series, Garland Goudreau returns as reserve wicketkeeper for the world's sixth-ranked T20 side, who retain the services of Test captain Max Finney behind the stumps.

Kevin Christensen is the only player named in the 18 who has not previously been selected to a Liventia squad in any format of cricket. The 20-year-old lower mid-order all-rounder will provide a useful left-hand bat in addition to a tricky medium-pace delivery.

First names		Last name	Common Name		Age	Bats	Bowls		
Jonathan Peter Kenneth	Adams		Jonathan Adams		20	Left	LF – left arm fast
Walter William Robert	Ashworth	Walter Ashworth		24	Right	OS/OB – off spin/break
Leroy Michel		Bérard		Leroy Bérard		23	Right	SLA – slow left arm orthodox
Leonard Peter		Cartwright	Leo Cartwright		24	Right	RMF – right arm medium-fast
Kevin Stephen Miller	Christensen	Kevin Christensen	20	Left	RM – right arm medium
Arthur James		Cunningham	Arthur Cunningham	26	Right	RFM – right arm fast-medium
Max Alexander		Finney		Max Finney		25	Right	OS/OB – off spin/break [WICKETKEEPER]
Matthew Connor		Geach		Matthew Geach		25	Left	RFM – right arm fast-medium [VICE-CAPTAIN]
Garland Pierre		Goudreau	Garland Goudreau	25	right	RM – right arm medium [WICKETKEEPER]
Dylan Albert		Hennessey	Dylan Hennessey		22	Left	LS/LB – leg spin/break
Paul Walter		Jamieson	Paul Jamieson		22	Left	SLA – slow left arm orthodox
Thomas David		Jonsson		Thomas Jonsson		23	Right	RMF – right arm medium-fast [CAPTAIN]
Oliver Harvey		Kerr		Ollie Kerr		21	Left	LMF – left arm medium-fast
David Robert		Ryan		David Ryan		24	Right	LFM – left arm fast-medium
Bryan Christopher	Sinclair	Bryan Sinclair		22	Right	RF – right arm fast
Francis Joseph William	Stewart		Will Stewart		24	Right	RM – right arm medium
Stuart Thomas Steven	Watting		Stuart Watting		22	Right	RM – right arm medium
Alexander Frederic	Williams	Alex Williams		21	Right	RF – right arm fast

BATSMEN
WWR Ashworth
AJ Cunningham
MA Finney (wkt)
GP Goudreau (wkt)
DA Hennessey
PW Jamieson
TD Jonsson
FJW Stewart
AF Williams

ALL-ROUNDERS
LP Cartwright
KSM Christensen
OH Kerr
DR Ryan
BC Sinclair
STS Watting

OUT-AND-OUT BOWLERS
JPK Adams
LM Bérard
MC Geach

The following side has been named for the first match against the Kytler Peninsulae:
1 PW Jamieson (LHB/SLA)
2 FJW Stewart (RHB/RM)
3 DA Hennessey (LHB/LS)
4 AJ Cunningham (RHB/RFM)
5 MA Finney (RHB/WKT)†
6 OH Kerr (LHB/LMF)
7 TD Jonsson (RHB/RMF)*
8 KSM Christensen (LHB/RM)
9 BC Sinclair (RHB/RF)
10 LM Bérard (RHB/SLA)
11 MC Geach (LHB/RFM)

Bowling attack:
1 BC Sinclair (RF)
2 LM Bérard (SLA)
3 MC Geach (RFM)
4 OH Kerr (LMF)
5 KSM Christensen (RM)
6 TD Jonsson (RMF) – sparingly
7 DA Hennessey (LS) – sparingly

[Apox]

As a warm-up match for the Fourth World Twenty20 Championships, the 4th ranked Apoxian side decided to play a team made up from the best players in the ACCT, called the Compilation XI. The national side put out a slightly weakened side, and three national team players were allowed to represent the Compilation XI. The two teams were: (in batting order)

Apox XI

1. Sam Gugh (WK)
2. Jazz Caulderon
3. Claire Slater
4. Gill Smith
5. Kelly Crookshaw
6. Chris Benthron
7. Craig Graham
8. Scott Gilbert (c)
9. Miles Scott
10. Aram Dhawa
11. Sasha Gibbs

Compilation XI

1. Giles Greaves (c)
2. Kaley White
3. Jake Walters
4. Richard Brooks (WK)
5. Fran Hilda
6. Kate Finika
7. Alan Carpenter
8. Vincent McMorrow
9. Sammie the Wise (OGD)
10. Sam Vernon
11. Eva Arnesen (CPB)

The match was played at Benson Bridge in Dwile, chosen because it is the largest stadium in Apox built specifically for cricket. The Compilation XI won the toss, and decided to bat first in sunny conditions, with the temperature at 20oC and with a dry, swing friendly pitch, in conditions which would probably favour the bowlers.

Compilation XI Batting Innings
CXI 1st over: Miles Scott |. 1 1 . 2 . 1 | Giles Greaves 0, Kaley White 0
It was a slow first over, with the Apox XI managing to contain the vivacious Giles Greaves who was desperate to dispatch it for four, with Chris Benthron diving to stop a four, Greaves having to content with 2 runs.

CXI 2nd over: Sasha Gibbs |. 4 1 . . 2 | Giles Greaves 4, Kaley White 1
Newly promoted to the international squad, Gibbs fired a tricky first ball at Greaves, who then spanked her second ball for a big four. Kaley White struggled to deal with Gibbs’ swing, having two dot balls.

CXI 3rd over: Miles Scott |4 2 1 1 . . W | Giles Greaves 9, Kaley White 3
Greaves pounced on two poor ball at the start of the over, as Scott looked to be in a bit of discomfort. However, White clearly wasn’t settled, and after Scott bowled a wide, she was caught behind, edging the ball through to Sam Gugh.

CXI 4th over: Sasha Gibbs |1 . 4 1 4 . | Giles Greaves 16, Jake Walters 0
Jake Walters was the new man in, and his first ball was a dot, though Sasha Gibbs offered up a lovely ball which was driven away for 4. Greaves had definitely warmed up, manoeuvring well to sweep for four.

CXI 5th over: Scott Gilbert |. 4 3 4 . 1 1 | Giles Greaves 21, Jake Walters 5
A change in the bowling attack, as Scott Gilbert replaces Miles Scott, as he is smashed around the ground by Jake Walters and then Giles Greaves. A no-ball summed up his poor opening over.

CXI 6th over: Sasha Gibbs |4 . 2 1 1 1 | Giles Greaves 26, Jake Walters 12
Giles is once again only too happy to smack Sasha Gibbs around, with a boundary and a powerful pull shot which is stopped by Claire Slater. A series of quick singles then ensues.

CXI 7th over: Scott Gilbert |. 2 . 1 . 1| Giles Greaves 34, Jake Walters 13
Scott Gilbert showed his skill here, making it increasingly difficult for the batsmen to score, in the end, the batsmen had to resort to quick singles to keep the scoreboard ticking over.

CXI 8th over: Sasha Gibbs |4 1 W 2 W .| Giles Greaves 37, Jake Walters 14
Sasha Gibbs here demonstrated her skill, and despite being hit about a bit by Jake Walters at the start of the over, she improved, with Giles Greaves caught out trying to hit a six, before Richard Brooks played onto his own wicket trying to drive a shot into the on side.

CXI 9th over: Scott Gilbert |. 1 . 2 2 1| Jake Walters 19, Fran Hilda 0
The tempo of the game seems to have died down somewhat, with Jake Walters pushing a single into cover, before Fran Hilda exploited the lack of a third man to score two two’s and a single to retain the strike.

CXI 10th over: Aram Dhawa |. 4 4 1 4 .| Jake Walters 20, Fran Hilda 5
Dhawa was trying too hard to tempt Hilda into spooning up a catch – she found the gaps and exploited them, scoring two fours, before Jake Walters does the same thing.

CXI 11th over: Scott Gilbert |3 . 1 . . 1| Jake Walters 21, Fran Hilda 14
Fran scores three off a saves boundary by Chris Benthron, but Jake Walters struggles dealing with the swinging ball, only nicking a single, before Fran Hilda struggles too.

CXI 12th over: Aram Dhawa |1 . 4 . 4 2| Jake Walters 22, Fran Hilda 18
Hilda gets a quick single, then Jake Walters does some magnificent footwork to hook and drive two fours, also getting a third but the slow outfield allows a fielder to get there in time.

CXI 13th over: Jazz Caulderon |2 . 3 . . .| Jake Walters 32, Fran Hilda 19
Fran Hilda fires a couple of balls around the ground, then Jake Walters struggles against the quite easy bowling of Jazz Caulderon, leaving three dot balls.

CXI 14th over: Aram Dhawa |4 . W . 1 2| Jake Walters 32, Fran Hilda 24
Fran Hilda dispatches Dhawa for a four, before being straight bowled by one that come nipping back in. Kate Finika is next in, she scores a quick single.

CXI 15th over: Jazz Caulderon |. 1 6 . 1 .| Jake Walters 34, Kate Finika 1
Kate Finika is slowly warming up to the game, and she nicks a quick single, then Jake Walters hits a big six, only managing a single later on in the over though.

CXI 16th over: Aram Dhawa |1 . . . 2 1| Jake Walters 41, Kate Finika 2
And Aram Dhawa’s last over curbs the potentially exponential run rate, Kate Finika getting a single, then Jake Walters managing to drive a ball for two at the end.

CXI 17th over: Kelly Crookshaw |. . 2 . 1 .| Jake Walters 47, Kate Finika 3
Jake Walters reaches his half century in quite a slow over, and what has happened to the run rate? It’s being well controlled by Apox XI, that’s for sure.

CXI 18th over: Miles Scott |. . . W . .| Jake Walters 50, Kate Finika 3
What?! A wicket maiden?! In T20 cricket?! Apparently so, as Miles Scott bowls a wonderful over, ball after ball being difficult to play, the highlight being a stunning catch by Sam Gugh off a Kate Finika edge.

CXI 19th over: Kelly Crookshaw |. . 4 . 1 .| Jake Walters 50, Alan Carpenter 0
Jake Walters manages to up the tempo, pulling Kelly Crookshaw for 4, while Alan Carpenter is really just there to guard the other end at this stage.

CXI 20th over: Miles Scott |. 1 . . . 1| Jake Walters 56, Alan Carpenter 0
And so Miles Scott bowls the last over, another one which the Compilation XI just can’t get around, or move specifically Alan Carpenter, who must be still very much in First-class mode. The total that the Apox XI will be chasing? 132, after the Compilation XI get 132/5.

Apox XI Batting Innings – Target of 132
AXI 1st over: Eva Arnesen |. . 2 . 1 .| Sam Gugh 0, Jazz Caulderon 0
Eva Arnesen gets the honour of the first over at the Apox XI, and manages to restrict the scoring well, Sam Gugh getting two down to fine leg.

AXI 2nd over: Sam Vernon |. 1 . 4 1 .| Sam Gugh 3, Jazz Caulderon 0
And Sam Vernon, team mate of Eva Arnesen at Mountainshire does quite well in his first over, except for a poor ball which is smacked for four at mid on.

AXI 3rd over: Eva Arnesen |2 1 . W . 1 | Sam Gugh 4, Jazz Caulderon 5
Jazz manages to deal excellently with the swing of Eva Arnesen, though Sam Gugh struggles, spooning up a catch for Jake Walters to catch easily.

AXI 4th over: Sam Vernon |1 1 . 4 4 . 1| Jazz Caulderon 8, Claire Slater 1
Sam Vernon starts poorly with a wide, and is then dispatched around the ground, as Jazz Caulderon really starts to get into scoring mode. Claire Slater steadying the ship at the other end.

AXI 5th over: Vincent McMorrow |. 4 1 . 3 .| Jazz Caulderon 17, Claire Slater 2
Vincent McMorrow is brought into the attack, and he struggles somewhat to contain the batsman, with Claire Slater hitting a wonderful cover drive, which Jazz Cauderon repeats a couple of balls later, getting stopped just before the boundary.

AXI 6th over: Sam Vernon |4 1 W 1 . 4| Jazz Caulderon 20, Claire Slater 7
Jazz Caulderon gets an edge on the ball and it runs away for four, then a single, then a big edge carries to Fran Hilda at first slip for Claire Slaters wicket. Jazz Caulderon then confidently drives away a four to end the over.

AXI 7th over: Vincent McMorrow |. 2 1 1 W 1 .| Jazz Caulderon 29, Gill Smith 1
And now Vincent McMorrow shows his form, after Gill Smith cuts a good ball for two. A series of quick singles, then Smith is trapped lbw. A no-ball is not capitalised on by Kelly Crookshaw.

AXI 8th over: Sam Vernon |. 4 2 1 . 1| Jazz Caulderon 30, Kelly Crookshaw 0
Jazz scores yet more runs as she really begins to accelerate, while wickets tumble around her. Kelly Crookshaw is lucky after a dropped catch.

AXI 9th over: Vincent McMorrow |1 1 1 4 . 4| Jazz Caulderon 37, Kelly Crookshaw 1
Kelly Crookshaw and Jazz Caulderon do some good running to start off the over, before Jazz Caulderon takes great pleasure in dispatching Vincent for two fours.

AXI 10th over: Sammie the Wise |2 . 4 . . 1 2| Jazz Caulderon 46, Kelly Crookshaw 3
And now Apox are motoring, as Sammie the Wise’s spin is what Kelly loves, despatching a couple of balls around the ground, before Jazz does likewise.

AXI 11th over: Vincent McMorrow |1 . 2 . 1 W| Jazz Caulderon 48, Kelly Crookshaw 10
Kelly runs a single to allow Jazz Caulderon to get her half century, before Kelly Crookshaw cannot get her bat to ball in time, and she is straight bowled.

AXI 12th over: Sammie the Wise |4 1 . 1 1 . .| Jazz Caulderon 51, Chris Benthron 0
Jazz Caulderon is keen to stay aggressive, she knows that they can still beat the Compilation team’s score by keeping the run rate ticking over. Chris Benthron is now also in, and he chips in with a couple of singles, as well as a leg bye.

AXI 13th over: Kate Finika |2 . 1 6 2 .| Jazz Caulderon 56, Chris Benthron 1
Chris Benthron flicks the ball off his pads for 2, then Jazz Caulderon bring out the fireworks, dancing down the wicket to send the ball back from whence it came for six.

AXI 14th over: Sammie the Wise |2 1 . . 4 W| Jazz Caulderon 64, Chris Benthron 4
And Chris Benthron keeps the run rate ticking over, before Jazz Caulderon waits patiently for the right ball, smacking it for 4 when it comes. The next ball didn’t bounce up as much as she thought, at it is spooned up to Giles Greaves who catches it easily.

AXI 15th over: Kate Finika |. 1 4 2 1 1 .| Chris Benthron 7, Craig Graham 0
Craig Graham prods a ball away to get off the mark, before Benthron decides to turn on the scorer, with a 4, 2, bye and single in quick succession.

AXI 16th over: Sammie the Wise |. . 3 2 4 .| Chris Benthron 14, Craig Graham 1
Craig has to defend a couple of balls to protect his wicket, before tonking a ball down past gully, which is stopped by Vincent McMorrow running back from point. Chris Benthron continues to smack the ball around the ground, as Apox XI look to be romping to victory here.

AXI 17th over: Kate Finika |1 . . 2 . 4| Chris Benthron 20, Craig Graham 4
They work a quick single, before Benthron does a lovely drive back up the pitch, then hitting a large four over mid off on the final ball of the over. They are just three runs away now.

AXI 18th over: Eva Arnesen |2 . W . 1 2| Chris Benthron 26, Craig Graham 5
Craig Graham hits two off the first ball of Eva Arnesen second spell, before edging it through to Richard Brooks behind the stumps. However, Scott Gilbert and Chris Benthron are able to tidy up the remaining score, leaving the Apox XI on 134/6 with two overs of play unneeded.

[Punum]

Punum Cricket T20 World Cup Roster

Head Coach: Darren Brown, 65

Batting Order

Arthur Tran, 23
Ricardo Sweet, 29
Darren Richard, 24
Hayden Simon, 22
James Grimes, 31-Wicket Keeper
Jose Hyde, 28
Kam Witt, 35-Captain-RH leg spin
Les Drake, 20-RH fast
Mathew Reese, 34-RH leg spin
Mohammed Hickman, 21-LH fast
Ricardo Cameron, 26-LH fast

Subs

Seth Nash, 30
Cory Hyde, 22
Vernon Reese, 34
Jeremy Nash, 22

LH-Left Hand
RH-Right hand

OOC: I won't be able to RP as I will be on holiday

[Callumackbar]

Head Coach: Abraham Cannon

Left-handed - Right-handed - Ambidextrous

Batting Order:
1 - Albert Becker
2 - Garry Guzman
3 - Joey O'brien
4 - Rolando Herrera (C)
5 - Claude Walsh
6 - Israel Barton
7 - Terrence Robertson
8 - Ralph Carroll
9 - Stanley Nelson
10 - Drew Franklin
11 - Kevin Hicks

Bowling Order:
1 - Israel Barton
2 - Terrence Robertson
3 - Ralph Carroll
4 - Stanley Nelson
5 - Drew Franklin
6 - Kevin Hicks

Interest in Cricket in Callumackbar is low, although the Callumackbar Cricket Association (CCA) hopes a strong performance Twenty20 World Championships will see it's popularity rise and pave the way for a strong generation of Callumackbarian Cricketers.

[New Lowerlands]

Lutch Roster

Coach : Xavier Foltiarnedd ( 53 years old )

Batting Order :

1-Hans Schmidtellausch
2-Jaap Seever
3-John Danelben
5-Giulio Elmeggio
6-Jules Haltier
7-Clément SorancheL
8-Giuseppe Selzzio
9-Vladimir Nvelvev
10-Bart Eleede
11-Helmut Keltz

12-Ludwig Van Zullen

[Tyneala]

Cricket Tyneala has decided to send a team to the fourth World Twenty20 Championships in Barunia despite the lack of a domestic T20 competition. The only limited-overs competition in the country is the 45-over Stl-Blnd Challenge, the most recent edition of which was won by Aelsh side Hilshore in an all-Aels final.

As a result, for their maiden appearance in a global Twenty20 competition, Cricket Tyneala has looked outside of the domestic top flight, to players playing club cricket where there are more established T20 tournaments.

Name (first initials)			Age	Bats	Bowls	Nationality
Emryn (EMJ) Pryce			21	RHB	OBG	Aels
Cameron (CJD) Davies			27	LHB	RMF	Aels
Séan (SAN) Callaghan			25	RHB	WKT	Ancharmunn (wicketkeeper, captain)
Bernard (WTB) Worrell			29	LHB	LMF	Aels
Will (WCR) Roberts			22	RHB	LBG	Aels
Ciáran (CSBW) O'Donoghue		19	RHB	RF	Ancharmunn
Samuel (SD) Ferguson			20	LHB	SLA	Aels
Owain (OGD) Jones			29	RHB	RMF	Aels
Rhys (RJP) Powell			23	RHB	RFM	Aels (vice-captain)
James (JMR) McDougall			28	LHB	LFM	Ancharmunn
Andrew (AMC) Winter			27	RHB	RFM	Aels

Reserve wicketkeeper: Roger (RC) Davis	29	LHB	WKT	Aels

Batting order per above.
Bowling order:
1 AMC Winter (RFM)
2 RJP Powell (RFM)
3 SD Ferguson (SLA)
4 JMR McDougall (LFM)
5 OGD Jones (RMF) – will get at least two overs
6 CSBW O'Donoghue (RF) – sparingly

[The Kytler Peninsulae]

Kytlerian T20 squad
(Expected batting order is 1-11 as listed, but there is a larger squad so that IC changes can be made due to - e.g. - injury or loss of form.)

Kytlerian T20 team
                                       DOMESTIC T20 AVERAGES
                                      BATTING     |    BOWLING 
                         Bat Bowl   Avg    S/R    |  Avg    Econ  
1. Stephen Mulgrew       RHB  RM   40.32  109.3   | 71.32  10.93
2. Paul Murphy-Daniels   LHB  LM   28.81  121.0   | -----  -----
3. Warren South          RHB WKT   30.00  118.8   | -----  -----
4. Charles Ellison       RHB  RM   29.93  121.5   | undef   8.00
5. Lambert Ramaker       LHB LFM   25.59  119.9   | 25.32   8.21
6. Edward Daniels        RHB RMF   26.02  111.8   | 31.90   7.25
7. Stijn van Bommel      LHB  LS   20.20  133.7   | 30.03   6.19
8. Forrest Evershed      RHB  RF   13.60  149.1   | 20.10   6.90
9. Gwynedd Tittensor     LHB LFM   10.93  124.4   | 21.04   7.53
10. Dominic Murphy       RHB  OS   12.91   98.4   | 25.05   5.99
11. Trevor Trevor        LHB  LF    5.00  131.1   | 23.49   7.00
12. Edward Ellis-Jones   LHB SLA   31.03  107.4   | 31.00  10.33
13. Carl Alton           RHB  OS   10.90  109.9   | 28.83   7.00
14. Whosash Rirvymoles   LHB WKT   21.96  111.9   | -----  -----
15. Iain Kermode         RHB  RM   20.00  120.9   | 44.29   8.10

Captain: Stephen Mulgrew
Vice-captain: Gwynedd Tittensor
Sub fielder if required: Iain Kermode

Note that Ellis-Jones' bowling average is derived from a single spell of 1-31 off three overs. He's not a real bowler.

Pick your bowling how you like - anyone 5-11 is a capable bowler, and it wouldn't be surprising to see all seven used.

[Blouman Empire]

Representing Bloumany are 11 amateur players whom have come together from a small town to form a team, while they face against each other back home these 11 mates now stand as one to face some of the strongest teams in the world

Squad Roster (batting order as below)

Peter Nelsdran right handed
Adam Gredon Wicketkeeper left handed
Harry Jankers right handed (captain)
Francois Papps right handed
Liam Deel right handed
Max Graz left handed
John Dreson left handed
Rodger Gilson fast bowler right handed
Brandan Froce medium-fast bowler right handed
Jaroyd Nartave Leg Inspinner right handed
Nathan Plosbt Outspinner right handed

[Blouman Empire]

Day 1.

Well we made it despite the problems such as Max losing his passport inbetween his home and the airport we all got to Barunia in one piece. Wasn't easy getting us all here and we didn't all know if we were able to come, it was a headfuck getting time off work but fuck my boss I managed to go over his head and get my leave approved as for Brandon I'm glad he was able to borrow money from his parents to be able to come with us, our bowling line up would not have been as strong if he wasn't apart of it. I'm looking forward to our time over here we will drink some booze, bang some chicks and find some time to play cricket. Well all of us will do that except for Harry at 31 and 7 years older then the next eldest Peter he may be going to be early everynight, I'm pretty sure the nickname 'Gramps' will stick with him for the rest of the trip and after. I have no idea how good or bad the teams we are playing are and to be honest I don't really care it's all about the fun if we win, we win if we lose well we lose, good thing we are all mates and have known each other for a long time that will surely help us out during the tournament not to mention Peter's brilliant ability with the bat I know most bowlers are going to struggle with him. Well enough for today I think tomorrow we first come up against Punum but that's tomorrow for now it's time to join the rest of the lads in the bar for a beer.

Adam

[Tasrailia]

With all the intention on the Summer Olympics the cricket team has not been in the news and with no news, there is no support for the team with all the sport channels being used for the Olympics.

Tasrailia Suns
1. Bàrry Edwoi
2. Courtney Beppo
3. Samuel Beppo
4. Jamie Oliver (C)
5. Rupert Goss
6. Matthew Evans (WK)
7. Ricky Bradman (Bowl)
8. Bill Nepee (Bowl)
9. Ernie Smrpr (Bowl)
10. Kalt Trir (Bowl)
11. Isiee You (Bowl)

[Barunia]

After much head-scratching, beard-pulling and general discussion, Barunian selectors finally settled on a twelve-man squad to challenge for the World Championship on home soil.

No.  Name            Position      Batting hand  Bowling Style
1   Jon Doveson       All-rounder    Left hand   Left-arm orthodox
2   Michael Barrie    Batsman        Right hand  Right-arm off-spinner
3   Ryan Pragnell     Batsman        Right hand  Right-arm fast
4   Oscar Nash        Batsman        Left hand   Left-arm leg-spinner
5   Harvy Mitchell    Wicket-keeper  Right hand  Left-arm orthodox
6   Gus Smithson      All-rounder    Right hand  Right-arm off-spinner
7   Nathan Chambers   Bowler         Right hand  Right-arm fast
8   Stephen Guiterrez Bowler         Right hand  Right-arm off-spinner
9   James Rickards    Bowler         Left hand   Left-arm fast
10  William Sorensen  Bowler         Right hand  Right-arm fast
11  Patrick Deen      Bowler         Right hand  Right-arm leg-spinner

12  Frederick Deakin  Batsman        Right hand  Right-arm orthodox

[Barunia]

Let's kick this thing off then, shall we?

GROUP A
Barunia 148/9 (17.2 overs)
Chelta 144/7 (20 overs)

Apox 130/6 (20 overs)
The Royal Kindom of Quebec 132/7 (18.2 overs)

GROUP B
Saugeais 133/7 (20 overs)
Imperial Croatia 136/8 (19.2 overs)

Cyborg Holland 154/6 (16.5 overs)
Krytenia 152/7 (20 overs)

GROUP C
Blouman Empire 145/6 (18.3 overs)
Punum 141 (17.5 overs)

Swibia 154/6 (20 overs)
Callumackbar 183/4 (20 overs)

GROUP D
Liventia 138/7 (20 overs)
The Kytler Peninsulae 129/7 (20 overs)

Tasrailia 119/7 (17.5 overs)
Felinetopia 115/6 (20 overs)

GROUP E
Darmen 163/6 (20 overs)
New Lowerlands 143/7 (20 overs)

Tyneala 102/7 (20 overs)
Chiata 155/8 (20 overs)

GROUP F
The Babbage Islands 159/6 (20 overs)
Mollary 163/6 (17.1 overs)

Filopines 144 (19.2 overs)
Kriegersien 148/5 (18.3 overs)

GROUP G
Levivania 131/5 (18.4 overs)
New Lonopolian Empire 127 (15.5 overs)

Kalumba 192/3 (20 overs)
Texas and Oklahoma 193/7 (19.5 overs)

GROUP H
United Kingdoms of Zackalantis 139/8 (16.5 overs)
Groteberg 138/3 (20 overs)

[Apox]

Loss for Apox - Not a Good Start

Apox kicked off their campaign in the 4th Twenty20 World Cup in unsteady fashion, losing to a previously unfancied TRK of Quebec side. The Apoxian team only managed to get 130 runs in their innings, mainly as a result of Sam Gugh's excellent 61 runs, with helpful additions from debutant Giles Greaves (28 runs) and Dan Watt (17). However, the usually firing Jake Walters and Jazz Caulderon suffered under the Quebecois bowling, both giving away their wickets cheaply. Kelly Crookshaw also batted poorly, getting a golden duck on her return to international cricket.

In the bowling, Sam Vernon once again showed to the world his class, taking two key wickets just as partnerships were beginning to form and restricting the opposition run rate somewhat. New captain Scott Gilbert bowled well as well, bowling economically while Kelly Crookshaw redeemed her poor performance with the bat by taking her best international figures of 33, decimating the Quebecois middle order.

This opening loss against arguably the easiest team in the group will make it particularly hard to advance, with our next game against the hosts Barunia and the final group game against rising cricket force, Chelta. The Apoxian team will have to play to the best of their ability to see off these hard opponents, but David Barnes, the team coach, remains hopeful that the team will progress to the later rounds once again. An unchanged line-up has been named for the next match against Barunia.

Apox Batting
Name              How Out              Runs  Balls  4's  6's SR
Sam Gugh          c Unknown b Unknown    61    56    3    3 109.11
Jazz Caulderon    b Unknown               8     6    1    0 133.33
Giles Greaves     c Unknown b Unknown    28    30    4    0  93.33
Jake Walters      lbw Unknown             1     2    0    0  50.00
Dan Watt          c Unknown b Unknown    17    14    3    0 121.43
Chris Benthron    NOT OUT                 5     7    0    0  71.43
Kelly Crookshaw   b Unknown               0     1    0    0   0.00
Scott Gilbert     NOT OUT                 2     4    0    0  50.00
Miles Scott
Jess Parker
Sam Vernon    
EXTRAS       4 byes, 1 lb, 3 nb, 1 wide   8
TOTAL                                   130

FOW   
19  for 1 (Caulderon)  
75  for 2 (Greaves)   
80  for 3 (Walters)
113 for 4 (Watt)
125 for 5 (Gugh)
125 for 6 (Crookshaw)

Apox Bowling
Name           Overs  Maidens  Runs  Wickets  Economy
Sam Vernon       4.0     0      26      2       6.50
Miles Scott      3.2     0      29      1       8.70
Scott Gilbert    4.0     0      21      1       5.25
Jess Parker      3.0     0      23      0       7.67
Kelly Crookshaw  4.0     0      33      3       8.25

[Cyborg Holland]

Cyborg Holland Batting
Name              How Out              Runs  Balls   4's  6's  SR
Isan Guildstern   b Unknown              12    20    1    0    60.00
Tom Bradenjuyk    c unknown b Unknown    30    31    4    0    96.77
Otto Haak         c Unknown b Unknown     5     5    1    0   100.00
Adam Pietersen    lbw Unknown             1     2    0    0    50.00
Stayen Klerks     c Unknown b Unknown    46    35    5    0   131.42
Even Pelser       st. unknown b Unknown   0     2    0    0     0.00
Steven Clausen    not out                34    16    3    3   212.50
Edward Romijnsen  not out                25    10    3    2   250.00
Patrick de Vries  dnb
Martin Sorensen   dnb
Kruger den Lettar dnb
Sam Vernon    
EXTRAS       2 Wides                      8
TOTAL                                   154

(Any reports that this scorecard has been used somewhere else are unfounded)

[Kriegiersien]

Ghandi Twenty20 News

Filopines 144 (19.2 overs)
Ghandi 148/5 (18.3 overs)

Padmai Tigers beat Filopines and make all of Ghandi proud. Quarter Final still possible.



Schoenwetter News

Cricket

Filopines 144 (19.2 overs)
Kriegersien 148/5 (18.3 overs)


Kriegiersien beats Filopines in scandalous game.

The game was won, but the circumstances rather shocking.
The players, coming from Padmai, first startet to sing their own 150 years old anthem of Padmai when the Kriegiersien hymne was played. The they waved with own regional flags to their own fans who all had flags with the tiger of Padmei.

After the decisive throw Kapila Ramachander ran furious to the fans crying; "Free Ghandi, free Ghandi!" before the other players lifted him up, chanting the Pandai hymne and carrying him around the stadium.
They then ripped of their Kriegiersien uniforms and vanished into the dressing room. Some gave interviews to foreign reporters repeating their love to Padmai and that Kriegiersien should leave their country.
More on page 57

[Callumackbar]

Cricket popularity in Callumackbar surges!

Sports suppliers all across Callumackbar are reporting major sell-outs of Cricket Bats and have been forced to bring them in from abroad to satisfy the now Cricket-mad population. One Citizen was quoted as saying:

I saw Callumackbar win on that talkin' paintin' now I wanna' be a Cricker' like our boys winnin' in Barunia.

The sport's popularity surge happened almost at the same time Callumackbar's victory over Swibia was confirmed. The Cricket Sales industry has gone through the roof and they predict even better sales after Callumackbar's next match against Punum.

[Felinetopia]

Mistake by the Feline Cricket Association led to rosters being released after the first match
The Feline Cricket Association(FCA) sent their national team to Barunia a couple days later then they should of been due to the president of the association, Catcher Grams' misinterpretation of the information about when the tournament would start according to officials in the Ministry of Sports department. "I thought the date is the recommended date to arrive in Baruina, not the actual date of the first match. I thought that the date set as first match was too early. Thankfully we arrived in Barunia 6 hours before the match. Unfortunately we didn't have enough time to announce the roster for the Championship." Catcher Grams commented on his mistake. Unfortunately, the Felinetopian national team lost to Tasrailia in 17.5 overs after they exceeded the Felinetopian run count which was at 115 in 20 overs.

Felinetopia Twenty20 Cricket National Team Roster

Batsman
Batty          - Ocelot-         Right- Left Fast
Kuki           - Leopard-        Right- Right Medium
Extra          - Jaguar-         Left-  Left Medium
Boo            - Serval-         Right- Off Spin (C)
Fuzz Butt      -"House" Cat-     Left-  Left Fast
Malichi        - Tiger-          Left-  Right Medium
All-Rounders
Chee-Chee      - Leopard-        Right- Left-Medium Fast
Salsa          - Margay-         Left-  Leg Spin
Toric          - Cheetah-        Left-  Left Fast
Meaness        - Lion-           Right- Off Spin (VC)
Bowlers
Wilkes Boones  - Cougar -        Left - Right Fast
Stinker        - Cheetah-        Right- Off Spin
Reebok         - "House" Cat-    Left-  Left Fast-Medium
Graystone      - Eurasian Lynx-  Right- Left Medium
Poker          - Lion-           Left-  Leg Spin
Wicket Keepers
Glouces        - Oncilla-        Right- N/A
Mallow         - Ocelot-         Left-  N/A

Opening 11
1. Glouces (WK)
2. Boo (C)
3. Batty
4. Meaness (VC)
5. Toric
6. Fuzz Butt
7. Kuki
8. Salsa
9. Extra
10. Stinker
11. Poker

Bowling Order
1. Stinker
2. Toric
3. Salsa
4. Meaness
5. Poker