Australia India Tipping Competition

First topic message reminder :

I know it's rather late but if you can get your picks in during the next few hours... early morning UK time... then it will be good to go.

A more watered down version; just 2 batsmen, 2 bowlers from each side and the match winner or select draw.
Won't do the wicket keeper catches this time but they can get points through c/b or stumpings on top of their runs scored. See below.

- score 1 point = 1 run. Bonus 25 points for 100 runs. 50 point bonus for a double. 100 extra points for 300 runs.
- score 25 points = 1 wicket. 5-for an extra 50 points on top of 125 points = 175. 10-for; an extra 100 = 350. 35 points for a caught & bowled.
- score 20 points for a catch (any of your 4 batsmen/bowlers) 35 points for a caught & bowled. 25 points for a run out (fielder). 30 for a direct hit.
- for above: except if you have chosen a w/k in your four; then 10 points for each caught behind, 20 points for a stumping.

Pick the correct result - win or draw each Test = 50 points

Here are the lineups:

Australia:
Harris, Khawaja, Labuschagne, S Marsh, Head, Handscomb,
Paine (capt & wk), Cummins, Starc, Lyon, Hazlewood

India:
Agarwal, Rahul, Pujara, Kohli (capt), Rahane, Vihari,
Pant (wk), Jadeja, Kuldeep, Shami, Bumrah

Good Golly I'm Olly wrote:Finch and head - Hazlewood and Lyon

Kohli and Pant - Bumrah and Ashwin

Draw

Can I swap Finch for Khawaja please

No other changes

Assuming my 4 play again, no changes. I'm expecting that they'll be trying extra hard to repay my loyalty!

Australia to win.

Thanks KPF, James, Duty, Olly and Guildford. Changes / picks noted.

Oh and my pick is India to win!

Good Golly I'm Olly wrote:Oh and my pick is India to win!

I’ll stick with my four. I know whoever I drop will have a huge game!

Aussies to win.

Sticking with where I am, India to win again

Pal Joey wrote:Thanks KPF, James, Duty, Olly and Guildford. Changes / picks noted.

Ashwin is out due to injury.....most likely will be replaced by Jadeja...that that automatically becomes my pick?

KP_fan wrote:

Pal Joey wrote:Thanks KPF, James, Duty, Olly and Guildford. Changes / picks noted.

Ashwin is out due to injury.....most likely will be replaced by Jadeja...that that automatically becomes my pick?

Not necessarily... but you want Jadeja in for Ashwin, yes?

Also James, Guildford, JD and Duty - with Ashwin out - please confirm if you want his replacement Jadeja or someone else.
Maybe let me know if you don't want Jadeja - i.e. automatic replacement. Right KPF?   same for Rohit/Vihari... which nobody has.

Thanks JD and Dolphin.

Table:

Here's how the working points table looks. A bit blurry (on here) but it seems to work.
I even have boxes for "runs required to win"... can do "follow on" as well.
All blank at the moment. Just have to add the runs, wickets, catches, etc.

As you can see - I'm still waiting on Alfie and Kumar... the rising star. ... and I still have to think about mine.

I'll keep the door open as late as possible - if anyone has second thoughts or if there are team changes... just let me know.

If Ashwin's injured I'll have jadeja too, cheers

OK Thanks James

Pal Joey wrote:

KP_fan wrote:

Pal Joey wrote:Thanks KPF, James, Duty, Olly and Guildford. Changes / picks noted.

Ashwin is out due to injury.....most likely will be replaced by Jadeja...that that automatically becomes my pick?

Not necessarily... but you want Jadeja in for Ashwin, yes?

Also James, Guildford, JD and Duty - with Ashwin out - please confirm if you want his replacement Jadeja or someone else.
Maybe let me know if you don't want Jadeja - i.e. automatic replacement. Right KPF?   same for Rohit/Vihari... which nobody has.

Thanks JD and Dolphin.

I will accept Ashwin's replacement.......whether its Jadeja or Bhuvi
and ashwin again when / if he is back in T3 / T4
and Indian WIN remains my pick for all tests
thx

My new Team :

Handscomb, Marsh, Lyon, Hazlewood

Pujara, Kohli, Bumrah, Shami

India will Win

I have replaced Khwaja with Handscomb and Starc with Hazlewood. In the Indian side, I will make inroads for Pujara in place of Vijay.

All good KPF and Kumar.

Pal Joey wrote:All good KPF and Kumar.

In case my chosen player does not make into the XI, i.e. if Shami failed to get into the XI, Can I replace him ?

Yeah, if Ashwin's out, I'll take Jadeja, thanks.

PJ - I'll take Ashwin out and replace him with Shami please

Yes Kumar... if so; just let me know with whom you'll replace him before play starts.

OK, thanks Duty and Olly.

I'll swap Lyon for Hazlewood, Ishant for Bumrah. Australia to win.

Not going to be up for the start of the match so if Jadeja doesn't play, I'll have Ishant, thanks

Alright James. Done.

Australia unchanged.

India - Vihari and Yadav confirmed in the side.

KPF, Duty and Guildford  - no Ashwin or Jadeja. Please confirm your picks.
(Yadav for now unless informed otherwise... but I can change it to whomever you want)

James - you still want Ishant?

Alfie, are you sticking with the same picks... including India to win?

JD - Handscomb, Head, Starc, Cummins, Kohli, Pant, Shami, Bumrah - AUS
Dolphin - Khawaja, Paine, Starc, Lyon, Pujara, Kohli, Ishant, Bumrah - IND
Guildford - Finch, Khawaja, Starc, Cummins, Pujara, Kohli, Yadav*, Ishant - AUS
James - Khawaja, Head, Lyon, Cummins, Kohli, Rahane, Shami, Bumrah - AUS
Olly - Khawaja, Head, Hazlewood, Lyon, Kohli, Pant, Shami, Bumrah - IND
Duty - Khawaja, Handscomb, Starc, Hazlewood, Pujara, Kohli, Yadav*, Bumrah - AUS
Alfie - Khawaja, Marsh, Starc, Cummins, Kohli, Pant, Shami, Bumrah - IND*
KPF - Marsh, Head, Starc, Lyon, Kohli, Pant, Yadav*, Shami - IND
Kumar - Marsh, Head, Hazlewood, Lyon, Pujara, Kohli, Shami, Bumrah - IND
Pal Joey - Khawaja, Marsh, Hazlewood, Cummins, Pujara, Kohli, Shami, Bumrah - AUS

* Yadav for Ashwin

If not correct let me know. Thanks.

Pal Joey wrote:Australia unchanged.

India - Vihari and Yadav confirmed in the side.

KPF, Duty and Guildford  - no Ashwin or Jadeja. Please confirm your picks.
(Yadav for now unless informed otherwise... but I can change it to whomever you want)

James - you still want Ishant?

Alfie, are you sticking with the same picks... including India to win?

Sorry , Joey...forgot about this ...but happy to stick with the status quo. Not at all sure about the result in Perth but would be unfair to change after an Australian opening stand of over 100

As long as I get off the bottom I'm happy !

Pal Joey wrote:Australia unchanged.

India - Vihari and Yadav confirmed in the side.

KPF, Duty and Guildford  - no Ashwin or Jadeja. Please confirm your picks.
(Yadav for now unless informed otherwise... but I can change it to whomever you want)

James - you still want Ishant?

Alfie, are you sticking with the same picks... including India to win?

Cheers, Joey. Hadn't thought about Ashwin not playing. Happy to go with Yadav as you suggested if still ok.

OK Alfie and Guildford.

Leader Board 2nd Test, Day 1:

[figure in brackets = points above or below the average score]
final figure = Day 1 points

1401 KP_Fan [+169] 178
1333 Dolphin [+101] 116
1310 Olly [+78] 138
1243 Duty [+11] 82
1223 S Kumar [-9] 168
1189 Guildfordbat [-43] 161
1180 Pal Joey [-52] 126
1172 JD [-60] 151
1161 James [-71] 179
1111 Alfie [-121] 136

average score: 1232
Day 1 average: 144

Fact of the day:
After 35.1 overs today, Guildford had an even 50 points thanks to his new best Surrey mate, "Finchy".
The rest of us had a big fat "0" after 35.1 overs. Amazing...  

Good scoring day for James, KPF, Kumar, Mr G and JD.

Joey - this is a 35.1 overs competition, right?

guildfordbat wrote:Joey - this is a 35.1 overs competition, right?

1800 overs max. unfortunately, Guildford. You deserve a virtual prize for that effort yesterday morning though.

Pal Joey wrote:

guildfordbat wrote:Joey - this is a 35.1 overs competition, right?

1800 overs max. unfortunately, Guildford. You deserve a virtual prize for that effort yesterday morning though.

Was travelling so missed most of first day play. At the end of day 1, I maintained the 5th position being continued from the last test match. Shami was wicket less. Ishant in spite of his 4 wickets would be my last choice anytime. I hope Pujara and Kohli will take my tally to some good score.

Just when I reckon I get a few points on the board, Joey goes AWOL!

guildfordbat wrote:Just when I reckon I get a few points on the board, Joey goes AWOL!

Just building up the suspense, Guildford.  
(no seriously... I had long day yesterday and got back late)

Leader Board 2nd Test, Day 2:

[figure in brackets = points above or below the average score]
final figure = Day 2 points


1611 Dolphin [+179] 278
1593 KP_Fan [+161] 192
1480 Duty [+48] 237
1471 Olly [+39] 161
1434 Guildfordbat [+2] 245
1388 S Kumar [-44] 165
1363 JD [-69] 191
1344 Pal Joey [-88] 126
1336 James [-96] 175
1302 Alfie [-130] 191

average score: 1432
Day 2 average: 200

Well done Our Friend Flipper!
The Surrey Lexicon performed very well too... as did Dutes

Still bringing up the rear.

Maybe Melbourne and Sydney will be better ...

Leader Board 2nd Test, Day 3:

[figure in brackets = points above or below the average score]
final figure = Day 3 points

2056 Dolphin [+289] 445
1988 KP_Fan [+221] 395
1952 Olly [+185] 481
1777 James [+10] 441
1761 S Kumar [-6] 373
1693 Duty [-74] 213
1656 Guildfordbat [-111] 222
1626 JD [-141] 263
1580 Pal Joey [-187] 236
1579 Alfie [-188] 277

average score: 1767
Day 3 average: 335

alfie wrote:Still bringing up the rear.

Not by much...

Leader Board 2nd Test, Day 4:

[figure in brackets = points above or below the average score]
final figure = Day 4 points

2436 Olly [+322] 484
2356 Dolphin [+242] 300
2343 KP_Fan [+229] 355
2176 James [+62] 399
2149 S Kumar [+35] 388
1977 JD [-137] 351
1966 Duty [-148] 273
1965 Pal Joey [-149] 385
1961 Alfie [-153] 382
1813 Guildfordbat [-301] 157

average score: 2114
Day 4 average: 347

note - added 50 points to everyone's score for Kohli's century yesterday (we all have him)

All hail Olly - our new leader.  

484 points is also a new record score for a day's play; breaking his own record of 481 from yesterday.

Ah 1966, a beautiful tally.

Pal Joey wrote:Leader Board 2nd Test, Day 4:

[figure in brackets = points above or below the average score]
final figure = Day 4 points

2436 Olly [+322] 484
2356 Dolphin [+242] 300
2343 KP_Fan [+229] 355
2176 James [+62] 399
2149 S Kumar [+35] 388
1977 JD [-137] 351
1966 Duty [-148] 273
1965 Pal Joey [-149] 385
1961 Alfie [-153] 382
1813 Guildfordbat [-301] 157

average score: 2114
Day 4 average: 347

note - added 50 points to everyone's score for Kohli's century yesterday (we all have him)

All hail Olly - our new leader.  

484 points is also a new record score for a day's play; breaking his own record of 481 from yesterday.

Setting the standard. Time to raise your game folks

I've been hiding behind the sofa waiting for today's results!

All the pundits here and everywhere else going on about how Jadeja rather than Yadav for the injured Ashwin would have increased India's chance of a win - never mind that, what about my place in the competition?!

Duty281 wrote:Ah 1966, a beautiful tally.

A good year... it came home. poor old Pickles though

guildfordbat wrote:I've been hiding behind the sofa waiting for today's results!

All the pundits here and everywhere else going on about how Jadeja rather than Yadav for the injured Ashwin would have increased India's chance of a win - never mind that, what about my place in the competition?!  

You need to get out the Regency period, Guildford. Maybe today you'll get back into the 20th C.

Pal Joey wrote:

guildfordbat wrote:I've been hiding behind the sofa waiting for today's results!

All the pundits here and everywhere else going on about how Jadeja rather than Yadav for the injured Ashwin would have increased India's chance of a win - never mind that, what about my place in the competition?!  

You need to get out the Regency period, Guildford. Maybe today you'll get back into the 20th C.

Nothing wrong with being a dinosaur, Joey. Come back and argue the point when you've ruled the earth for a 100 million years.

guildfordbat wrote:

Pal Joey wrote:

guildfordbat wrote:I've been hiding behind the sofa waiting for today's results!

All the pundits here and everywhere else going on about how Jadeja rather than Yadav for the injured Ashwin would have increased India's chance of a win - never mind that, what about my place in the competition?!  

You need to get out the Regency period, Guildford. Maybe today you'll get back into the 20th C.

Nothing wrong with being a dinosaur, Joey. Come back and argue the point when you've ruled the earth for a 100 million years.

No, nothing wrong with that. Some fossil records may hold the key to the success of future civilsations I know.
Who wants to be a shooting star anyway?

Leader Board 2nd Test, Day 5:

[figure in brackets = points above or below the average score]
final figure = Day 5 points

2482 Olly [+233] 46
2476 KP_Fan [+227] 133
2476 Dolphin [+227] 120
2312 James [+63] 136
2214 JD [-35] 237
2194 S Kumar [-55] 45
2128 Alfie [-121] 167
2123 Duty [-126] 157
2076 Pal Joey [-173] 111
2011 Guildfordbat [-238] 198

average score: 2249
Day 5 average: 135

So halfway through the series Olly leads KPF & Dolphin (who are both tied in 2nd place) by 6 points only! Just one picket fence away....  

Duty, Guildford, myself, James and JD scored a 50 point bonus for the Aus win.

Thanks for participating everyone - it has been an interesting competition indeed.

When you get a chance - (it's better once we know exactly who will be playing in Melbourne) - get your changes / picks posted up here.

Think we should all have the opportunity to start afresh - since there will no doubt be some changes to the teams.
In other words, just confirm your 2 batsmen and 2 bowlers (from each side) again... plus your winner before the next test kicks off on December 26.

Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and especially good times with family and friends over the coming week.

Good work , Joey

I have somehow climbed three places ! Though mainly , I think it was a case of guildford , duty and yourself "tunnelling" underneath...

Have a wonderful Christmas and thanks for running this interesting competition...

alfie wrote:Good work , Joey

I have somehow climbed three places !  Though mainly , I think it was a case of guildford , duty and yourself "tunnelling" underneath...

Have a wonderful Christmas and thanks for running this interesting competition...

Yes, you had a pretty good day, Alfie, clawing your way back up the ladder. Have a great Christmas too!

Top work PJ - have a good one, and we have an interestingly set series now!