{"id":1270,"date":"2020-08-25T22:53:54","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T20:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/?p=1270"},"modified":"2026-02-23T19:09:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T17:09:38","slug":"weniger-ist-mehr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/?p=1270","title":{"rendered":"1. ERDINGER Alkoholfrei Pandemia Cup (II) 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/?p=1270#anchor\">Read the English version below.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Weniger ist mehr<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1278\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103332-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3100\" height=\"1162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103332-002.jpg 3100w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103332-002-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103332-002-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103332-002-1024x384.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3100px) 100vw, 3100px\" \/>Cricket, die schillernde Kreatur, kann viele Gestalten annehmen: F\u00fcnf-Tage-Test, Vier-Tage-Spiel, Zwei-Tage-Spiel, Limited Overs an einem Tag und T20 in drei Stunden. Dann gibt es noch das weniger bekannte Zeitspielformat, ein neuartiges Konzept, das die F\u00e4higkeit der Spieler als Gemeinschaft testet, vorausschauend zu planen und Strategien zu entwickeln, ohne sich zu sehr in dem zu verfangen, was man als die normalen Anforderungen des Spiels bezeichnen k\u00f6nnte. Im wesentlichen sollte bei einem Zeitspiel die Mannschaft, die als erste schl\u00e4gt, ein Ziel setzen, das hoch genug ist, da\u00df die Mannschaft, die als zweite schl\u00e4gt, es nicht erreichen kann, aber auch genug Zeit l\u00e4\u00dft, um diese Mannschaft auszubowlen, damit das Spiel nicht unentschieden endet.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1283\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103748-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2983\" height=\"1104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103748-002.jpg 2983w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103748-002-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103748-002-768x284.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103748-002-1024x379.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2983px) 100vw, 2983px\" \/>Ah, ein Unentschieden. Es gibt noch eine andere Form, die die schillernde Kreatur des Cricketsports annehmen kann, und zwar vom Ergebnis her: Ein Tag (oder f\u00fcnf) voller M\u00fche, Kampf und Ringen, an dem keine der beiden Mannschaften als Sieger hervorgeht. Aber die Pilgrims wissen, da\u00df ein Unentschieden in der Tat eine sehr ehrenvolle Art sein kann, ein Spiel zu beenden. Nach einem unerwarteten Sieg in der ersten Partie des ERDINGER Alkoholfrei Pandemia-Cups erwartete kaum jemand, da\u00df die Pilgrims in der zweiten Partie ein weiteres Kaninchen aus dem Hut zaubern w\u00fcrden. Der Pr\u00e4sident hatte nat\u00fcrlich andere Vorstellungen. Mehr zu seiner Mauertaktik sp\u00e4ter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1280\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103625-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3507\" height=\"1279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103625-002.jpg 3507w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103625-002-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103625-002-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103625-002-1024x373.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3507px) 100vw, 3507px\" \/>Zum zweiten Spiel war das ERDINGER Bier wieder da, die Fahne der Pilger wehte und die Blazer zeigten sich, aber es war ganz anders als im ersten Spiel. Das Wetter war bedeckt. Regen hatte die Spieler vom Rasenwicket auf eine schlagfreundliche Flix-Kokosnu\u00df-Matte verdr\u00e4ngt. Das Au\u00dfenfeld war rutschig und schlammig. Es gab andere Kapit\u00e4ne und auch ein paar neue Spieler. Die THCC-Pandemics schienen auch ein Ma\u00df an Entschlossenheit und Elan zu haben, das zwei Wochen zuvor ein bi\u00dfchen gefehlt hatte.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1289\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0005-002-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"628\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0005-002-1.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0005-002-1-300x137.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/>Der frisch gebackene Kapit\u00e4n des THCC, Karthik, gewann sein erstes Toss und entschied sich f\u00fcr das Batten. Die Pilgrims hie\u00dfen Andy neu in ihrer Mannschaft willkommen, und er nahm seine Position hinter den Stumps ein, wo er als Wicket-Keeper \u00fcber 45 Overs eine fantastische Leistung ablieferte. \u00dcber diese Overs verteilt bowlten alle Pilgrims. Abhi nahm ein fr\u00fches Wicket, sicher gefangen von Cam. Tom bowlte gut, um das andere Wicket zu bekommen, und h\u00e4tte ein paar mehr verdient gehabt.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1279\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103432-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3229\" height=\"1093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103432-002.jpg 3229w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103432-002-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103432-002-768x260.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103432-002-1024x347.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3229px) 100vw, 3229px\" \/>Und das war alles. 45 Overs und nur zwei Wickets. Als ein Verein, der eher f\u00fcr Zusammenbr\u00fcche des Mittelfelds bekannt ist, h\u00e4ufte der THCC fr\u00f6hlich Runs an, angef\u00fchrt von Jasveer (64*), Abhik (60*) und Keith (55*), die alle retired werden mu\u00dften. Aber die Pilgrims waren mehr als zufrieden damit weiterzubowlen, denn je mehr Overs sie bowlten, desto weniger h\u00e4tten sie sp\u00e4ter beim Batting durchzustehen. Der THCC erkl\u00e4rte sein Innings schlie\u00dflich 20 Minuten nach dem Mittagessen f\u00fcr beendet, beim Stand von 296 f\u00fcr 2.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1282\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103722-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3292\" height=\"1268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103722-002.jpg 3292w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103722-002-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103722-002-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103722-002-1024x394.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3292px) 100vw, 3292px\" \/>Nachdem sie sich die Zeit genommen hatten, ihre Schienbeinschoner anzulegen, brachten Moritz und Cam das Spiel in Gang \u2013 wobei der stoische Erste B\u00e4lle blockierte oder vorbeilie\u00df, w\u00e4hrend der ehrgeizige Letztere das Ziel noch f\u00fcr erreichbar hielt. Cam schlug einige Vierer. Moritz grub sich ein. Zehn Overs gingen vorbei. Dann, um 14.30 Uhr, \u00e4nderten sich die Dinge pl\u00f6tzlich, als das Zeitspielformat eingriff. Es wurden 22 Overs auf der Tafel angezeigt, die f\u00fcr den Rest des Spiels \u00fcbrigblieben, und die ben\u00f6tigte Run-Rate katapultierte sich auf etwa 12 unerreichbare Runs pro Over. Die Pilgrims, mit immer noch zehn Wickets, mu\u00dften 90 Minuten \u00fcberleben, und es war \u00fcberhaupt nicht mehr n\u00f6tig, dem Ziel nachzujagen. Sie konnten fr\u00f6hlich auf ein Unentschieden spielen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1288\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0007-002-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"670\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0007-002-1.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0007-002-1-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/>Cam lief immer noch auf Runs und, anders als geplant, verschenkte sein Wicket, gut gefangen von Karthik auf Mithuns Bowling. Doch Chris machte sich zusammen mit Moritz daran, genau das zu tun, was erforderlich war: ein Schlag nach dem anderen, um die Pilgrims immer n\u00e4her an das gew\u00fcnschte Remis heranzuf\u00fchren. W\u00e4hrenddessen zogen die THCC-Feldspieler sich immer n\u00e4her an das Pitch, um Moritz vollst\u00e4ndig zu umzingeln \u2013 stets unter der sorgf\u00e4ltigen Aufsicht der Schiedsrichter Dev und Abhi.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1285\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-WA0003-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2894\" height=\"1301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-WA0003-002.jpg 2894w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-WA0003-002-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-WA0003-002-768x345.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-WA0003-002-1024x460.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2894px) 100vw, 2894px\" \/>Chris schied schlie\u00dflich nach wertvolle 10 Runs aus (von 41 B\u00e4llen), LBW f\u00fcr Jasveer. Aber Moritz, der behauptete, es sei wohl sein Gl\u00fcckstag gewesen, gab nicht nach. Er betrachtete seinen Schl\u00e4ger weiterhin als breite Schaufel und grub einen Ball nach dem anderen aus, w\u00e4hrend er auf alles au\u00dferhalb des Off-Stumps absolut gar nicht reagierte. Sein neuer Partner Sid war eher geneigt, ein paar B\u00e4lle zu schlagen und kam auf 17 (aus 28 B\u00e4llen). Aber Moritz war der Held des Tages, der f\u00fcr die Pilgrims bis zum Ende im Nieselregen und bei tr\u00fcbem Licht schlug, als die Zeit f\u00fcr den THCC ablief. Er endete 8* not out (aus unglaublichen 89 B\u00e4llen). Das Endergebnis der Pilgrims war 107 f\u00fcr 2 aus 33 Overs, mit 53 Extras.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1284\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200823_154117_492-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2801\" height=\"869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200823_154117_492-002.jpg 2801w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200823_154117_492-002-300x93.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200823_154117_492-002-768x238.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200823_154117_492-002-1024x318.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2801px) 100vw, 2801px\" \/>In der gesamten Geschichte des Cricket wird man kaum jemanden finden, der als Spieler des Tages ausgezeichnet wird, weil er 8 Runs erzielt hat, besonders wenn andere Spieler an diesem Tag weit mehr Runs gemacht haben. Aber im zweiten Spiel des Pandemia-Pokals war weniger wirklich mehr. Bravo, Moritz. Das Ergebnis l\u00e4\u00dft die Pilgrims in der Drei-Spiele-Serie weiter ein Spiel vorn, mit der letzten Begegnung am 6. September.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1293\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0001-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"966\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0001-002.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0001-002-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0001-002-768x254.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">F\u00fcr seinen unersch\u00fctterlichen Widerstand gegen den unabl\u00e4ssigen gegnerischen Angriff wurde Moritz ausgezeichnet mit dem <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/?page_id=2510\/#grace_award\">&#8222;Pilgrims&#8216; Grace Award 2020&#8220;<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Heligoland Pilgrims<\/strong>: Abhi, Andy (wk), Bianca, Cam (c), Chris, Dev, J\u00f6rg, Mark B., Moritz, Sid, Sven, Thomas<br \/>\n<strong>THCC Pandemics<\/strong>: Abhik, Aswin, Harsha, Jasveer, Karthik (c, wk), Keith (P), Matthew (P), Michael, Mithun, Rohan, Sudhir \u2013 (P = Pilgrims S\u00f6ldner)<br \/>\n<strong>Bericht<\/strong>: <em>Royce Leville <\/em>(\u00dcbersetzung <em>Max Minor <\/em>mit DeepL)<br \/>\n<strong>Photographie<\/strong>: <em>Kerstin Jefferys, Chris Hong, Thomas Marciniak, Moritz Hagenmeyer<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"anchor\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Less is more<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1278\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103332-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3100\" height=\"1162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103332-002.jpg 3100w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103332-002-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103332-002-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103332-002-1024x384.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3100px) 100vw, 3100px\" \/>The fickle beast that is cricket can take many forms: five-day test, four-day game, two-day game, limited overs in one-day, and T20 in three hours. Then, there is the lesser-known time game format, a novel concept that tests the players\u2019 collective ability to plan ahead and strategize without getting too caught up in what might be considered the normal requirements of the game. Essentially, a time game should see the team batting first set a target high enough that the team batting second won\u2019t pass, but also leaving enough time to bowl that team out, lest the game finish in a draw.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1283\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103748-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2983\" height=\"1104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103748-002.jpg 2983w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103748-002-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103748-002-768x284.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103748-002-1024x379.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2983px) 100vw, 2983px\" \/>Ah, a draw. There\u2019s another form the fickle beast of cricket can take, result-wise: A day (or five) of toil, struggle and fight, with neither team walking away the winner. But the Pilgrims know that a draw can indeed be a very honourable way to finish a match. Following an unexpected win in game one of the ERDINGER Alkoholfrei Pandemia Cup, barely anyone expected the Pilgrims to pull another rabbit out of the hat in game two. The President, of course, had other ideas. More on his stonewalling later.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1280\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103625-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3507\" height=\"1279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103625-002.jpg 3507w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103625-002-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103625-002-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103625-002-1024x373.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3507px) 100vw, 3507px\" \/>For game two, the ERDINGER beer was back again, the Pilgrims flag was flying and the blazers were on, but things were decidedly different to game one. The weather was overcast. Rain had forced the players off the turf wicket and onto a batting-friendly flix-coconut pitch. The outfield was slippery and muddy. There were different captains, plus a few different players. The THCC-Pandemics also seemed to have a sense of determination and vigour that was lacking somewhat two weeks prior.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1289\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0005-002-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"628\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0005-002-1.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0005-002-1-300x137.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/>Newly-minted THCC captain Karthik won his first toss and chose to bat. The Pilgrims welcomed Andy into the fold, and he took his position behind the stumps, where he did a fantastic job as wicket-keeper through 45 overs. To complete those overs, all the Pilgrims had a go. Abhi took an early wicket, safely caught by Cam. Tom bowled well to take the other wicket, and deserved a few more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1279\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103432-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3229\" height=\"1093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103432-002.jpg 3229w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103432-002-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103432-002-768x260.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103432-002-1024x347.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3229px) 100vw, 3229px\" \/>And that was it. 45 overs and just two wickets. As a club more known for middle-order collapses, THCC happily piled on the runs, led by Jasveer (64*), Abhik (60*) and Keith (55*), who all had to be retired. But the Pilgrims were more than content to keep on bowling, as the more overs they bowled, the less they would have to face. THCC eventually declared 20 minutes after lunch, on 296 for 2.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1282\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103722-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3292\" height=\"1268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103722-002.jpg 3292w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103722-002-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103722-002-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200823_103722-002-1024x394.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3292px) 100vw, 3292px\" \/>After taking their time to pad up, Moritz and Cam got things started \u2013 with the stoic former blocking and leaving, and the competitive latter still thinking the target was reachable. Cam hit some fours. Moritz dug in. Ten overs passed. Then, at 2:30pm, things suddenly changed, as the time game format came into play. 22 overs were put on the scoreboard, as remaining in the day, and the required run-rate ballooned to around 12 unachievable runs an over. The Pilgrims, still with ten wickets left, had 90 minutes to survive, and absolutely no need to chase the runs. They could happily play for a draw.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1288\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0007-002-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"670\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0007-002-1.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0007-002-1-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cam still went for runs and, differently than planned, gave his wicket away, well caught behind by Karthik off Mithun. However, Chris together with Moritz set about doing exactly what was required: batting one over after another to edge the Pilgrims ever closer to the desired draw. Meanwhile the THCC fielders crept ever closer towards the pitch to completely surround Moritz \u2013 always under the careful supervision of umpires Dev and Abhi.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1285\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-WA0003-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2894\" height=\"1301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-WA0003-002.jpg 2894w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-WA0003-002-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-WA0003-002-768x345.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-WA0003-002-1024x460.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2894px) 100vw, 2894px\" \/>Chris was eventually out for a valuable 10 (off 41 balls), LBW to Jasveer. But Moritz, who claimed it may well have been his lucky day, was not to be denied. He continued to think of his bat as a broad shovel and dug out ball after ball, while staying absolutely unmoved to anything outside off-stump. His new partner Sid was more inclined to hit a few balls, finishing on 17 (off 28 balls). But Moritz was the hero of the day, batting the Pilgrims right to the end in drizzle and dull light, when time ran out for THCC. He ended not out on 8* (off an incredible 89 balls). The Pilgrims final score was 107 for 2 off 33 overs, with 53 extras.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1284\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200823_154117_492-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2801\" height=\"869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200823_154117_492-002.jpg 2801w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200823_154117_492-002-300x93.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200823_154117_492-002-768x238.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200823_154117_492-002-1024x318.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2801px) 100vw, 2801px\" \/>You\u2019ll be hard-pressed in the entire history of cricket to find someone named man-of-the-match for making 8 runs, especially when other players made far more runs on the day. But in game two of the Pandemia Cup, less really was more. Bravo, Moritz. The result leaves the Pilgrims one-up in the three-game series, with the final match on September 6.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1293\" src=\"http:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0001-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"966\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0001-002.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0001-002-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG-20200823-WA0001-002-768x254.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">For his unwavering resistance to the unrelenting attack by the opposition, Moritz was granted the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heligolandpilgrimscc.de\/cms\/?page_id=2510\/#grace_award\">&#8222;Pilgrims&#8216; Grace Award 2020&#8220;<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Heligoland Pilgrims<\/strong>: Abhi, Andy (wk), Bianca, Cam (c), Chris, Dev, J\u00f6rg, Mark B., Moritz, Sid, Sven, Thomas<br \/>\n<strong>THCC Pandemics<\/strong>: Abhik, Aswin, Harsha, Jasveer, Karthik (c, wk), Keith (P), Matthew (P), Michael, Mithun, Rohan, Sudhir \u2013 (P = Pilgrims mercenary)<br \/>\n<strong>Report<\/strong>: <em>Royce Leville<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Photography<\/strong>: <em>Kerstin Jefferys, Chris Hong, Thomas Marciniak, Moritz Hagenmeyer<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read the English version below. 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