Justine Larbalestier

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Ah! That’s more like it! (updated again)

England have to make 35 runs an over in order to win. They have but one wicket left. I’d call that a pretty difficult situation. Though, they could hit a six off every remaining ball, so it’s not technically impossible.

I feel so much better. The world is not spinning out of control. The curse has been lifted. Yes, it’s only pyjama cricket, but I’ll take it! I just hope this Australian victory doesn’t mean the Pistons will lose tonight. Nope, not superstitious, me.

Life is good.

Update: now it’s 61 runs an over. Yup, that’s impossible. And now it’s 73. And now, 120. Now 177. Aren’t numbers fun? And then the match was over. Woo hoo!

Update 2: My superstitious fear was correct: the Pistons lost. Sigh. I have to be honest, though, I wouldn’t trade an Australian victory against England for the Pistons taking the NBA finals. No way. I wouldn’t even swap Australia beating England at tiddlywinks or snap or twister for a Pistons victory. Sorry. England are the age-old, mortal enemy. They must be destroyed! (On a sporting arena. In a fair sporting manner.)

Posted by Justine at 17:18, 23 June 2005 under Basketball, Cricket, Sport | 3 Comments »

Comments

  1. British Bill Says:

    Typical Australian. All you do is gloat. You should try to learn the British talent for grace in defeat as well as victory.

    June 23rd, 2005 at 5:37 pm

  2. 2. Justine Says:

    You’re right, British Bill, gloating’s not pretty, but someone’s gotta do it. I delegate myself to this onerous task. Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!

    June 23rd, 2005 at 5:39 pm

  3. Cheryl Says:

    About time too. I was beginning to think that your lot would sulk and not play all summer.

    Impressed with Jonathan. Lee and Symonds, he said, and he was right.

    June 23rd, 2005 at 9:09 pm

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