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Scorination
All matches will make use of the GCF world rankings in the specific format, with exception to the T20I, where both teams are unranked. The test matches will be scorinated using the Apoxballer, while the limited overs' formats will be scorinated using Xkoranate version 0.3.3. All matches will be scorinated by me (The Grearish Union) as the IC host of the tour. All matches will be scorinated at 2330 hours IST (Indian Standard Time) which is at +5:30 GMT. The window is an hour prior to an hour later, or (2230 to 0030).
Series, Trophies and HistoryThe Pitcher, 2-Match Test SeriesIt is rumoured that it was a a sunny afternoon in the town of Forsho, when a common Grearish man by the name of Johnny Hales sat down with his own pint of beer as he sat down with his mates in front of the TV to watch the Eastfield Lodge test in the GCF Test Season. Grearia had drawn level in the series at 1-1, and the game was a must win for them to record their first-ever series victory in their first ever competitive international cricket outing. The Grearish did eventually win their match, but just as the jubilation began, a figure appeared from the crowd towards him. He claimed to be a New Lunenburger, and Hales knew they finished ahead in the World Test Championship rankings. He never disclosed his name, but put down a pitcher on the table, and said, "Buy me a beer when you beat us!" Hales could sense a fire ignite in him. Being a Cricket Grearia official, he proposed to name the New Lunenburg Test Series 'The Pitcher' in the spirit of this competition when the tour was announced, with the pitcher as a symbolic trophy. It was duly upheld.Weaver Trophy, 2-Match ODI SeriesThe two-match ODI Series has it's trophy donated by Matthew P. Weaver, the Grearish high commissioner to New Lunenburg in Victoria. It is regarded as a gesture of friendship between the two nations upon the declaration of the New Lunenberger tour of Grearia.Wilcox T20 International, One-Off T20IThe one-off T20I in preparation of the upcoming T20 World Cup for the two unranked nations, will be brough to your by Wilcox International, a sports management brand based in The Grearish Union.
Schedule# TYPE OOC DATE VENUE RESULT
1 1st Test Sun 28 June 2020 Adam Garden, Forsho (+4) The Grearish Union won by 4 wickets
2 2nd Test Sun 5 July 2020 Auburn Hill, Edgenorth (-1) New Lunenburg won by 69 runs
3 1st ODI Thu 16 July 2020 Southgate Park, Plibury The Grearish Union won by 59 runs
4 2nd ODI Fri 17 July 2020 Atheburn Park, Atheburn New Lunenburg win by 6 wickets
5 T20I Sun 19 July 2020 Waterfront Oval, Colk TBA
VenuesAdam Garden, Forsho, 60,000Fairly sunny for most days, it is widely believed be a nice batting surface, with the soil in most of Grearia being clay-like, causing the track to break up later on in the Test matches, assisting the spinners. The 60,000 capacity stadium was filled to the brim with excited and enthusiastic spectators for the nation's first ever international Test match against Eastfield Lodge. It is generally deemed to be the stadium for home series openers in Tests, welcoming the opposition into sheer heritage.Atheburn Oval, Atheburn, 72,000The largest dedicated cricket stadium in The Grearish Union is located in the heart of the Grearish capital, Atheburn, and is generally forecasted to see overcast conditions and a slightly chilly breeze at 8° C that flows in from the riverside to the west of the batting crease. While the morning does see some swing support for the pacers, but it is believed to turn into a fairly even batting track as the games progress. This can be attributed mainly to the kind of soil generally available in Grearia, and the fondness the locals have to the art of batting. This 72,000 seater mammoth of a stadium will expect to see a packed house on most match days, with the lush green outfield creating the perfect setting.Southgate Park, Plibury, 42,000The Southgate park at Plibury generally is known for fairly sunny skies, a warm weather (which means the jumpers might be left back at the pavillion) and hopefully some gritty cricket for the Black Dolphins. The 24,000 seater had always been hailed as one of the more intense places to play cricket, with one of the more passionate fans, in sharp contrast to Atheburn's sophistication. The stadium has underwent a significant overhaul since the 11th GCF Season, adding 18,000 seats to the audience and the atmosphere. Now seats 42,000.Auburn Hill, Edgenorth, 30,000Being the oldest cricket establishment in the nation, Auburn Hill is hallowed among Grearish cricket fans to be the actual home of the nation's cricketing history. It wasn't sanctioned to be available for the international GCF Test Season due to debate amongst the members of the board regarding the safeguarding tof the stadium's heritage. After having reached a consensus on the matter, Auburn HIll has been made available for the 2nd New Lunenburg - Grearia test in the tour.Waterfront Oval, Colk, 25,000TThe Waterfront Oval is known to be one of the newest cricket stadiums in Grearia, in outskirts of the island city of Colk in the Manta Is. province. The 25,000 seater stadium was deliberately kept low to keep the sea breeze flow undisturbed in the bowl itself. This will mean assistance to pacers and the ball will readily nip around for the ones who prefer to swing it. The beer here is made in-house and the music is local, but the cricket promises to be world class!
