BCL Season Results for 2010

BCL Season Results 2010

Gents, I’ve been sat on the 2010 results for a while now. I’ve been waiting to find time to put some graphs together and do some analysis but haven’t had chance. So rather than delay the process any longer I’ve attached the results for your records.

Congratulations to Adam for another imperious season of top notch cricket, outscoring and outplaying his opponents consistently throughout the year.

I’ll give myself a little pat on the back for winning the inaugural 18-18 competition despite missing four matches.

Here are some graphs to go with the results:

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Adam continues to dominate with the bat, scoring 54% of the total 4177 runs scored during the season:

Overall, the amount of runs being scored was down compared to the 2009 season for all batsmen (5979 runs scored in 2009, only 4177 scored in 2010):

Overall, the amount of wickets taken in 2010 was lower compared to 2009 (280 wickets taken in 2009, only 232 taken in 2010), Tom was the only player to improve on his tally of wickets from the 2009 season:

Less catches were taken in 2010 compared to 2009, though the catches were spread more evenly between the 3 players in 2010 and Tom was the only player to improve on his tally from the previous year.

My interpretation of the figures:

Looking at these results we can see that we are experiencing fewer wickets and less runs compared to the first season of BCL. This may suggest a lower standard of cricket because people are scoring less and not taking as many wickets. However, I believe it’s demonstrating the complete opposite.

Better and more controlled bowling means that there are less scoring opportunities for the batsmen and so wickets fall more cheaply. However, batsmen play less recklessly and do not throw away their wickets (meaning slower scoring but fewer wickets taken). So what we are seeing is batsmen at the crease for longer but a more controlled and higher skilled battle between batsman and bowler taking place, which results in less runs and less wickets. It is a good development because it means players are more skilled and there is a greater depth to the game then simply trying to hit the ball hard or dislodge the wickets with a straight delivery. Both sides have to consider tactics whilst relying on concentration and technique to win matches.

I’d be interested to know your interpretations.

About The Grounds:

The following figures show the characteristics of the different venues.

We can see that Sennen and Carbis Bay remain the favourite venues for matches.

The numbers suggest that of the regularly played on pitches, Sennen is the best ‘bowling’ venue, more wickets have been taken here than anywhere else and on average only 13.10 runs are scored for the fall of each wicket. 

Marazion is the best regularly played at venue for batting according to the figures, with the highest number of runs being scored for every wicket taken.

I look forward to reading your own thoughts on the season’s results. Please feel free to use the figures to compose any graphs or tables you might feel relevant or useful.

Yours,

Dan Baker (18-18 Champion 2010)