12) My very first match, already in trouble.

A whole tournament? That's a real different level of cricket selection.

I'm already excited.

The first match will start tonight at 7:00Pm which appears to be the usual time for a T20 match.

Which was the same 8n my own world.

A t20 match took place at around 7-8.

a 50 over natch started at 2:30 Pm.

and a test match started at 9 in the morning, going for until 5 in the evening. For 5 days straight.

The timings seems to be similar in this world.

The International matches i've seen usually start at the same time as in my previous world.

We currently had classes.

There was no nunking even if it was the selection day, which is a bummer.

We'll need to report at 6 Pm in ground 7.

There are a total of 30 grounds in this academy for cricKet alone.

So, you can expect the length of this entire campus.

The allotted Pitches for this tournament seem to be PItch 3,7,9,15 and 22.

Out of which 22 and 15 will be used for playoffs and finals.

They have good spin and seam tracks there apparently.

The pitches 3,7,9 all Have relatively good batting conditions.

...

Classes ended and I was off to the ground.

"Hey, wait."

Someone called me out.

I frowned the moment i saw her.

It was a women with long Purple hair, A beautiful face and a killer body.

She also had high status.

She was a princess...

Milia Stellington. What does this women want from me?

"Wait... Aah.. Aah, Let's go together."

I Forwned the moment i heard her say that.

"Didn't you not want anything to do with me anymore?"

"Come on, that was ages ago. I was still a child back than, Why don't we become friends for old times sake?"

Is this women reslly saying that?

She called me a disgusting piece of shit for confessing to her.

Or rather, The owner of this body was called that.

What does she mean Let's be friends again?

"Why?"

"Well, i Didn't know you liked cricket. I am an enthusiast of sorts myself. That's why i joined the Management team."

"You... Could have joined the women's cricket team couldn't you... Why join the management team?"

"I like the game, but i'm not that great at it. I'm more of a battle tactician than a barberic Long sword wielding type."

That's awfully specific...

"Well, as long as you don't harm me. I'm fine with it I guess."

"Haha... Thanks. Anyway, It appears that mrs Canarie is quite interested in you."

"She's just teasing me, I don't think it's really interest."

"That's not what i mean dumbass. I mean, that she seems to rate you highly."

"Well, my Knowledge of cricket is pretty high."

"She really hates people who aren't competitive. She used to watch cricket with me and father as a child. I really loved those times."

"Well, She's a busy person. So, I'm sure whenever she has time she'll probably watch a match with you someday."

"Ya think? That's somewhat reassuring. But, you know... The worst part about her is that if you don't meet her expectations you'll be out in no time. and, if you do end up meeting her expectations... Than you are in for anparadise treatment from her."

"Thanks... For putting even more pressure on me."

"You are welcome."

This bitch!!

"Ooh, Look we are here. I'll have to go to the management room. Youbhave a match in Ground 3 right? Good Luck."

"Thanks."

...

"Hmm... The matches are about to start. Are the monitors ready?"

"Yes ma'am."

"Are the players ready?"

"Yes ma'am."

"Lighting?"

"Yes ma'am."

"Audience?"

"Yes Ma'am."

"Good, let's begin the Green Gladiators selection process."

"Why do you keep changing the name?"

"I can't seem to think of a good name."

"Well whatever. Alright students. The matches will begin half an hour after the coin Toss. At 7:00Pm. The team batting first had better get their gear ready Asap."

"With that let's begin the Selection."

...

I won the toss and Chose to bowl first.

I was happy with how coordinated everyone was.

Miller Stallin, Joe Roger, Von Rou, And everyone else has been quite cooperative.

"You have done well.... Restrictions them to a measly score of 167. We can win this Come on everyone."

I shouted, but something was weird

"What th eheck do you mean? Easy? 167? It's practically the 3rd highest score made by team 1. How can we win against them?"

"It's a measly 8.5 run rate. Why would it be hard to score?"

"8.5 rins. Are you really that carefree? Where did all that Knowledge go to? Chasing down 167 will need 8.5 yes but how will we do that?

Well have to score a Boundariy almost every over and than take singles off of every ball."

I see, these people... they are still living in the 2016 era.

Where chasing down 150 was considered a chore.

but now things are different. a 200 score is a minimum 8n Cricket.

The chances of you winning against your opponent if you score less than that is almost nigh impossible.

bur, a 167 was a tough score to crack.

i was going to come at 2 down.

I just hope the team members can chase down a bit of that total before losing that wicket.

...

Fuck... we were 2 down. In just the 3rd over

zfor a measly 2 runs.

2 runs in 3 overs with 2 wickets down was something else.

Is the pitch that good?

I need to be careful.

and so, With that thought i ebtwred the playing field and set foot on the 22 yard pitch.

It was my very first maych in another world.

I was quite excited.

But at the same time, i felt like i needed to take a shit because of all thebpressure.

2/2 (3)

the current scorecard.

18 balls 2 runs and 2 wickets.

17 more overs to go and 165 more to get.

Almost at 10 the required run rate.

This seems like quite the hassle.