Coming to the Par-tie

This is an entry for the 100 word challenge for Grown ups.

You can find that here: 100 Word Challenge for Grown-Ups 

Go over and have a look at  all the fabulous entries.

Here's my go with the prompt ..

 ...it wasn't my fault...

My team duly lost. The captain said "We didn't perform today." 
So...it wasn't my fault...?

Earlier: tick. The minute hand moved. Late!

"Bother!" Grudgingly, I grabbed the unwanted blue tie, decorated with cricketers in action. Stupid to wear it for the decider; I needed my elusive lucky green tie for England to win.

I tied the useless garment around my neck with a sinking feeling.

All day, I checked the progress of the match-more out of habit than hope. 
They batted and runs flowed. 
We batted; wickets fell as hard and regular as drunks in a gale. Guilt descended.