Shaun | Talkin' T20
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Husband. Dad. Traveler. Writer. Nerd. Gamer. Teacher.
Creator of Talkin’ T20 cricket podcast.
https://talkint20.transistor.fm/
Creator of Talkin’ T20 cricket podcast.
https://talkint20.transistor.fm/
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Talkin' T20 Episdoe 3: New Year, New Hopes
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The Talkin' T20 Podcast is for any current and soon to be Cricket fans who love a fun but not too serious chat about this wonderful sport.
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And, here's another rain delay. Covers coming on.
WIN at 38-1 right now after 6.3.
Hopefully, the rain will clear out with enough time to get enough cricket in to have a result.
WIN at 38-1 right now after 6.3.
Hopefully, the rain will clear out with enough time to get enough cricket in to have a result.
November 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
And, here's another rain delay. Covers coming on.
WIN at 38-1 right now after 6.3.
Hopefully, the rain will clear out with enough time to get enough cricket in to have a result.
WIN at 38-1 right now after 6.3.
Hopefully, the rain will clear out with enough time to get enough cricket in to have a result.
I've got to say, one of the hardest things to overcome as a newer fan to cricket is when you read the ball-by-ball commentary. If you are not really familiar with the lingo and the positions, it's a nightmare.
I do love the names of the relative positions on the pitch in cricket though.
I do love the names of the relative positions on the pitch in cricket though.
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I've got to say, one of the hardest things to overcome as a newer fan to cricket is when you read the ball-by-ball commentary. If you are not really familiar with the lingo and the positions, it's a nightmare.
I do love the names of the relative positions on the pitch in cricket though.
I do love the names of the relative positions on the pitch in cricket though.
💥 WICKET TAKEN
Athanaze out for 21 (18) after skying one straight to the waiting hands of Mitchell.
Always nice to see a wicket shortly after tuning in. Sadly for WIN they are now at 30-1 in the final over of the power play.
Athanaze out for 21 (18) after skying one straight to the waiting hands of Mitchell.
Always nice to see a wicket shortly after tuning in. Sadly for WIN they are now at 30-1 in the final over of the power play.
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
💥 WICKET TAKEN
Athanaze out for 21 (18) after skying one straight to the waiting hands of Mitchell.
Always nice to see a wicket shortly after tuning in. Sadly for WIN they are now at 30-1 in the final over of the power play.
Athanaze out for 21 (18) after skying one straight to the waiting hands of Mitchell.
Always nice to see a wicket shortly after tuning in. Sadly for WIN they are now at 30-1 in the final over of the power play.
I did not even realize New Zealand and West Indies were playing today. Happy surprise for me. #T20Cricket is always a joy.
NZL need to win this one to take the series.
NZL need to win this one to take the series.
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I did not even realize New Zealand and West Indies were playing today. Happy surprise for me. #T20Cricket is always a joy.
NZL need to win this one to take the series.
NZL need to win this one to take the series.
It's 13 minutes to midnight here in Texas and I am going to sleep. No one tell me the scores for the next matches. I need something to occupy my Sunday morning.
November 9, 2025 at 5:47 AM
It's 13 minutes to midnight here in Texas and I am going to sleep. No one tell me the scores for the next matches. I need something to occupy my Sunday morning.
That's that.
Renegades take the first match of #WBBL11 with a 7 wicket win (66-3, DLS method) performance to defeat the Heat (133-10).
All-in-all, a fantastic game of cricket to kick off my favorite season of cricket.
The rain messed things up a bit but I think the same result was on the cards.
Renegades take the first match of #WBBL11 with a 7 wicket win (66-3, DLS method) performance to defeat the Heat (133-10).
All-in-all, a fantastic game of cricket to kick off my favorite season of cricket.
The rain messed things up a bit but I think the same result was on the cards.
November 9, 2025 at 5:47 AM
That's that.
Renegades take the first match of #WBBL11 with a 7 wicket win (66-3, DLS method) performance to defeat the Heat (133-10).
All-in-all, a fantastic game of cricket to kick off my favorite season of cricket.
The rain messed things up a bit but I think the same result was on the cards.
Renegades take the first match of #WBBL11 with a 7 wicket win (66-3, DLS method) performance to defeat the Heat (133-10).
All-in-all, a fantastic game of cricket to kick off my favorite season of cricket.
The rain messed things up a bit but I think the same result was on the cards.
Final over. Six needed off six deliveries.
60-6.
60-6.
November 9, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Final over. Six needed off six deliveries.
60-6.
60-6.
52-3 after the 6th over.
14 runs at 7 RPO is all that's needed. Just a few singles and a couple of boundaries and that's business for the Renegades.
All the pressure on the Heat right now.
14 runs at 7 RPO is all that's needed. Just a few singles and a couple of boundaries and that's business for the Renegades.
All the pressure on the Heat right now.
November 9, 2025 at 5:40 AM
52-3 after the 6th over.
14 runs at 7 RPO is all that's needed. Just a few singles and a couple of boundaries and that's business for the Renegades.
All the pressure on the Heat right now.
14 runs at 7 RPO is all that's needed. Just a few singles and a couple of boundaries and that's business for the Renegades.
All the pressure on the Heat right now.
Two overs remain. Renegades looking very dangerous at 46-3.
20 runs from 18 balls at 6.67 RPO.
20 runs from 18 balls at 6.67 RPO.
November 9, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Two overs remain. Renegades looking very dangerous at 46-3.
20 runs from 18 balls at 6.67 RPO.
20 runs from 18 balls at 6.67 RPO.
I love and hate the anxiety/stress of watching a close run chase. This is what made me fall in love with cricket.
November 9, 2025 at 5:34 AM
I love and hate the anxiety/stress of watching a close run chase. This is what made me fall in love with cricket.
Halfway through the Renegades's innings at 35-3.
Need 31 more runs at 7.75 RPO.
Need 31 more runs at 7.75 RPO.
November 9, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Halfway through the Renegades's innings at 35-3.
Need 31 more runs at 7.75 RPO.
Need 31 more runs at 7.75 RPO.
Really aggressive fielding on both of those chases to keep the boundary protected.
November 9, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Really aggressive fielding on both of those chases to keep the boundary protected.
Renegades 'power play' ends at 13-3 with Dottin's wicket taken off the tip.
Still chasing 53 more runs and needing 8.83 RPO to take the win. Definitely achievable but this has really gotten quite interesting.
Still chasing 53 more runs and needing 8.83 RPO to take the win. Definitely achievable but this has really gotten quite interesting.
November 9, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Renegades 'power play' ends at 13-3 with Dottin's wicket taken off the tip.
Still chasing 53 more runs and needing 8.83 RPO to take the win. Definitely achievable but this has really gotten quite interesting.
Still chasing 53 more runs and needing 8.83 RPO to take the win. Definitely achievable but this has really gotten quite interesting.
Another wicket!!
Capsey is out for 5 (4)!
Renegades are already down 2 wickets with only 5 runs to their name. This short second innings is already going wild.
Capsey is out for 5 (4)!
Renegades are already down 2 wickets with only 5 runs to their name. This short second innings is already going wild.
November 9, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Another wicket!!
Capsey is out for 5 (4)!
Renegades are already down 2 wickets with only 5 runs to their name. This short second innings is already going wild.
Capsey is out for 5 (4)!
Renegades are already down 2 wickets with only 5 runs to their name. This short second innings is already going wild.
DIAMOND DUCK FOR HAMILTON!!!!!!!!!!
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Perrin's debut lasts for all over one delivery.
0-1 after 1 ball for the Renegades.
💎🪿
Perrin's debut lasts for all over one delivery.
0-1 after 1 ball for the Renegades.
November 9, 2025 at 5:13 AM
DIAMOND DUCK FOR HAMILTON!!!!!!!!!!
💎🪿
Perrin's debut lasts for all over one delivery.
0-1 after 1 ball for the Renegades.
💎🪿
Perrin's debut lasts for all over one delivery.
0-1 after 1 ball for the Renegades.
Here we go!!
We have a second innings on the way.
66 is the target.
8 overs (2 over power play)
I think the Renegades come out hard and fast to try and (successfully) put this away.
So excited to see Perrin play in the #WBBL
We have a second innings on the way.
66 is the target.
8 overs (2 over power play)
I think the Renegades come out hard and fast to try and (successfully) put this away.
So excited to see Perrin play in the #WBBL
November 9, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Here we go!!
We have a second innings on the way.
66 is the target.
8 overs (2 over power play)
I think the Renegades come out hard and fast to try and (successfully) put this away.
So excited to see Perrin play in the #WBBL
We have a second innings on the way.
66 is the target.
8 overs (2 over power play)
I think the Renegades come out hard and fast to try and (successfully) put this away.
So excited to see Perrin play in the #WBBL
WOW! 8 overs for the Renegades...
Based on the reduction, the target is 66.
The calculator I found online said 34 runs was the target so I definitely do not know what I am doing.
Based on the reduction, the target is 66.
The calculator I found online said 34 runs was the target so I definitely do not know what I am doing.
November 9, 2025 at 5:02 AM
WOW! 8 overs for the Renegades...
Based on the reduction, the target is 66.
The calculator I found online said 34 runs was the target so I definitely do not know what I am doing.
Based on the reduction, the target is 66.
The calculator I found online said 34 runs was the target so I definitely do not know what I am doing.
Match officials saying that almost certainly we will see the overs impacted by the weather.
So...anyone got a DLS calculator handy? How many overs will be given to the Renegades? I'm guessing maybe 18 overs and a DLS target of like 115.
Don't quote me on that (unless it's accurate).
So...anyone got a DLS calculator handy? How many overs will be given to the Renegades? I'm guessing maybe 18 overs and a DLS target of like 115.
Don't quote me on that (unless it's accurate).
November 9, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Match officials saying that almost certainly we will see the overs impacted by the weather.
So...anyone got a DLS calculator handy? How many overs will be given to the Renegades? I'm guessing maybe 18 overs and a DLS target of like 115.
Don't quote me on that (unless it's accurate).
So...anyone got a DLS calculator handy? How many overs will be given to the Renegades? I'm guessing maybe 18 overs and a DLS target of like 115.
Don't quote me on that (unless it's accurate).
May have gotten some emojis to work now. This brings up the great question of which emojis to use for cricket.
We've got the most obvious with the original emoji 🏏
I've used several different ones in the past for all manner of things.
Spin bowling 🌀
Fast bowling ☄️
Wicket ❌️
Runs 0️⃣ through 6️⃣
We've got the most obvious with the original emoji 🏏
I've used several different ones in the past for all manner of things.
Spin bowling 🌀
Fast bowling ☄️
Wicket ❌️
Runs 0️⃣ through 6️⃣
November 9, 2025 at 4:38 AM
May have gotten some emojis to work now. This brings up the great question of which emojis to use for cricket.
We've got the most obvious with the original emoji 🏏
I've used several different ones in the past for all manner of things.
Spin bowling 🌀
Fast bowling ☄️
Wicket ❌️
Runs 0️⃣ through 6️⃣
We've got the most obvious with the original emoji 🏏
I've used several different ones in the past for all manner of things.
Spin bowling 🌀
Fast bowling ☄️
Wicket ❌️
Runs 0️⃣ through 6️⃣
Rain delay currently. Renegades innings are on hold for the moment.
Hopefully the rain moves on quickly so we can get the full second innings underway.
I think it's more likely that we end up with an abandonment or likely shortened/DLS second innings.
Hopefully the rain moves on quickly so we can get the full second innings underway.
I think it's more likely that we end up with an abandonment or likely shortened/DLS second innings.
November 9, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Rain delay currently. Renegades innings are on hold for the moment.
Hopefully the rain moves on quickly so we can get the full second innings underway.
I think it's more likely that we end up with an abandonment or likely shortened/DLS second innings.
Hopefully the rain moves on quickly so we can get the full second innings underway.
I think it's more likely that we end up with an abandonment or likely shortened/DLS second innings.
Only downside thus far to using Linux is that I cannot seem to get emojis working with Zorin OS 18.
I forget which Linux version I used before that had them.
Odd thing to miss from using Windows, Mac or ChromeOS but I enjoyed them for adding a little visual to cricket posts.
I forget which Linux version I used before that had them.
Odd thing to miss from using Windows, Mac or ChromeOS but I enjoyed them for adding a little visual to cricket posts.
November 9, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Only downside thus far to using Linux is that I cannot seem to get emojis working with Zorin OS 18.
I forget which Linux version I used before that had them.
Odd thing to miss from using Windows, Mac or ChromeOS but I enjoyed them for adding a little visual to cricket posts.
I forget which Linux version I used before that had them.
Odd thing to miss from using Windows, Mac or ChromeOS but I enjoyed them for adding a little visual to cricket posts.
Final ball. Final wicket.
Hamilton is caught out on the last ball to end the innings.
133 all out for the Heat.
Renegades have, what has to be called, a very attainable target of 134 to chase.
Hamilton is caught out on the last ball to end the innings.
133 all out for the Heat.
Renegades have, what has to be called, a very attainable target of 134 to chase.
November 9, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Final ball. Final wicket.
Hamilton is caught out on the last ball to end the innings.
133 all out for the Heat.
Renegades have, what has to be called, a very attainable target of 134 to chase.
Hamilton is caught out on the last ball to end the innings.
133 all out for the Heat.
Renegades have, what has to be called, a very attainable target of 134 to chase.
Love that shot! Hancock's timing on that was perfect.
November 9, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Love that shot! Hancock's timing on that was perfect.
Redmayne caught and bowled by Capsey after two fantastic back-to-back 4s.
120-9 for the Heat now.
120-9 for the Heat now.
November 9, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Redmayne caught and bowled by Capsey after two fantastic back-to-back 4s.
120-9 for the Heat now.
120-9 for the Heat now.
Yeah that's a clear run out. The 8th wicket falls for the Heat. That push for 3 did not pay off.
112-8 now with only 11 balls left.
112-8 now with only 11 balls left.
November 9, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Yeah that's a clear run out. The 8th wicket falls for the Heat. That push for 3 did not pay off.
112-8 now with only 11 balls left.
112-8 now with only 11 balls left.