The game was reaching a point where not one person was willing to leave their seat for fear of missing some crucial play.
It was down to the last overs and we had twenty runs to make in order to win.
Our last two batters were at the crease when the first of the thunder was heard rumbling away to the west.
The batters with so few to get and a few overs left decided to play for their lives as the thunder rumbled closer.
Never before had we seen our number eleven play with such aggression that as the first drops landed so did he achieve what we all thought was the impossible.
Morpethroad 
Ah cricket… a sore subject between a Brit and an Aussie, right?! 🙂
Yes Freya and knowing that I should have cast you as the nun belting the kid for his brown eye. But I am pleased you saw the humour in the piece. Don’t worry it won’t be long before we give you poms another deserved hiding in the cricket. Though the way we are going that could be a while off.
Yes, I rather think it will be (a long time) – hehehe!
I loved your piece 🙂
Oh my I put the above comment to the wrong story.
But Freya you poms had better enjoy it while you can.
I’d stay too. When a person get’s into the game (in sports) as a spectator it’s hard to level even in the worst of weather! 🙂 xo
That should have said leave, not level, I’m going to go have more coffee, not awake yet, lol! Have a great Monday! 🙂
Yes it is hard to drag yourself away despite the threat of bad weather. Thanks so much for the comments.
Your welcome. A pleasure for me!
When it is your sport, you wait it out! You captured this. Nicely done.
Thanks Ann when it’s cricket that’s what you do.
The last over and only two batsmen out there..and if they happen to be bowlers, there is very less chance of winning..They wildly have a go (without technique), hoping for a six:)) well captured here
Thanks Padmini, a person knowledgeable of cricket, great comment.
I know nothing about cricket but if your team needs your support you stay. No fair weather fans need apply.
Thanks Patricia yes when the team needs you then you put in for them.