Guna and Pon create new RnW record

Best RnW bowling performances 

Top 5

1. Guna - 6/19

2. Ponmudi - 6/24

3. Sharath - 5/14

4. Sankar - 5/17

5. Rakesh - 5/31

JP storms into list of centurions

Top 5 Highest Individual Scores by Runwee

1. JP - 147* (61)
2. Ram - 124
3. KK - 123
4. JP -89
5.Anba - 87

Posted at www.runsnwickets.com

Runwees Cup 2010

Friendship Series has given us a good understanding of ones' ability in bowling and batting. All those net sessions had finally been paid off. At one time during the Series, we thought we will be out of the race even before we begun.

However, the guys played well and we got back into the race by putting up some superb performance. One of the highlights of this series would be Adi's knock of 50 runs (his first fifty!) and KK's dedicated bowling. And even as a team, I think we have improved a lot. Our fielding has improved as well.

Even though we got knocked off in the Semi-finals, the way we carried on in the Friendship Series paints a true picture of how each one is committed towards their game.

On a personal front, I was unable to play some of the crucial matches in this series and that is what I regret most. Anyway, I hope that I will make myself fully available for the team and help them win more matches in the future.

And some interesting statistics our players performance in Friendship Series:




With the completion of Friendship Cup 2010, we now look forward to Runwees Cup 2010. This is an internal series match which is most likely to be played in April - May. We will be shortly announcing the playing 11 for teams Runs and Wickets.

Just a quick intro for the upcoming series:

RNW have their job cut out from them against FCC

With the first match over and Frost Cricket Club winning a thriller, we egaerly look forward towards the second match. For RNW, the job have been cut out for them against FCC. They need to attack the team with a determined effort. The fielders need to back the bowlers and the batsmen will have to play through the innings. The team has released the playing 11.

1. Anba
2. KK
3. RV
4. Guna
5. Kothand
6. Viji
7. Vishwa
8. Shankar
9. Tashi
10. Moraji
11. Sharath
12. Aditya

There are three changes made to the team. Pradeep, myself and Aditya (Adi) is out while, Moraji, Shankar and RV are in. RV was supposed to play the first match but was out due an injury he sustained in the previous match. With RV, Shankar and Moraji back in the squad, we can expect RNW to go full guns blazing.

I am not sure about the FCC line-up. But rumors has it that Viren might be in the playing 11. He is a formidable bowler and can do some hard hitting with the bat as well. All RNW has to do now, is it go out there and play their natural game. This will ensure their success in this match and the series as well.

Watch out for RNW@twitter as I will be doing some up-to-date posting on Sunday.

RunsNWickets release playing 11

Yes! The list is finally here. Here are the playing 11 (with the twelfth man) below:

1. Guna (VC)
2. Kothand
3. KK
4. RV
5. Sharath
6. Pradeep
7. Anba (C)
8. Adi
9. Tashi (Rajesh Madhini)
10. Viji
11. Karthi (WK)
12th man: Sankar

There was a mild scare when the Rain God's threatened a down-pour today. However, after some intense praying from me, the Rain God's were pleased and decided not to play spoil-sport.

The match is all set, the ground has been booked (I was told today morning that there might be a cancellation!) and all team members are eager to go ahead.

Lets wait and see what the result is tomorrow. Will give you a full detailed report on Sunday night after the match is over.

Until then, its me signing off!

The Epic Battle Begins ...

Watch this space for more information ...

Highlights of Runs N Wickets versus Royal Indians

Registering its first victory during the last weekend match gave our team much needed confidence in our ability to bowl and bat well. Below is the highlights of the match which was recorded by me.




Man of the Match - Guna 68 (59) and 1 wicket.

Second Wicket Partnership between Guna and Murali - 144

Wicket takers: KK, VijayaRaj, Arun, Dinesh, Guna.

Scorecard can be found here.

Aane De!

My feelings towards the upcoming T20 matches (CSCA Challenger T20 trophy) is captured excatly by this ad for Indian team ahead of T20 World Cup match.

All I got to say "AANE DE!"

Gearing up - Runs N Wickets 'Warriors'

Last net session was the best, everybody got a chance to play and it seemed that everybody started getting their 'groove' back on. With the upcoming friendly match/series with FCC (Frost Cricket Club) I am excited and ready.

I was able to take some good snaps while our team members were practicing and I am posting them here. Check it out!

Team Runs N Wickets @ YMCA Net Session

KK trying out some few new strokes ...

KK going for the big shot

Later on, I decided to shoot some videos of our team players practicing in the nets. But unforunately, they were shot with a 'titled' angle due to which the video is displayed in a different view. I promise next time I shoot video, I will be more careful!...

Here we come!

It was pure fun! The fresh smell of leather and the dirty smell of the kit bag. One year since my senses experienced those!

Last three weeks of nets practice has brought in new team buddies and a new angle to RnW. It looks to be a confident, talented and i must say energetic unit but i must also be candid in accepting that this team lacks the match experience. The matches could throw open a player and strip him apart, as i have found myself in that position many a times. It tests the confidence of the player. We could no more get away with that wide delivery, cannot play a single rash shot which frequently happen during Nets. We will have to bowl that extra delivery in the over and that one rash shot will cost your wicket and the day. Imagine the morale of the fielder in that scorching heat, if a 8 ball over is bowled or if 20 runs are plundered in a over. Its very easy to get 11 drooping shoulders. These are the times to watch out for!

Looking ahead for a match with this new energetic team!

Runs N Wickets is Back!

I officially call Runs N Wickets team 2009 Cricket Season open! Last week nearly 10 guys from Runs N Wickets team gathered to begin the first of many (hopefully) nets session. It was a remarkable sight to see. I saw the usual stalwarts such as Anba, KK (founder) and Shyam coming in and bowling some remarkable spells. I was also witnessed some new joiners like S.Dinesh who bowled beautifully.

I am very much excited and with next net's session already booked, I am very much looking forward to playing matches against our old friend and rivals Frost & Sullivan.

The next net's session is at St. Bede's ground at 6 A.M on 3rd May. Guys, they (St. Bede's staff) has given us strictly 2 hours and hence we need to be tight on timings. Confirm your participation by sending your approval to our group.

Don't forget to around Rs. 100 - Rs. 200 to pay to Anba for organizing the nets session. Also do bring your own abdomen guard and buy a pair of cricket gloves to bat on.

Let 2009 be a year of victories for RnW.