Cricket World Cup 2019!!!!!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

61-3 Williamson ran out with a fingertip touch on the ball into the stumps.

[JeMeSouviens]

61-3 Williamson ran out with a fingertip touch on the ball into the stumps.

How unlucky was that? England in control now.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Taylor run out too 69-4

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

123-5

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

136-6

[JeMeSouviens]

NZ have given up chasing and are just trying to make sure their run rate stays beyond Pakistan's reach. Big TMS discussion on alternative ways to sort out teams on the same points as this has turned into a bit of a damp squib.

[JeMeSouviens]

So looks like we will have:

Aus v NZ
Eng v India

Can't see past the Aussies, England v India should be a cracker.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

164-7 It's been like a different pitch from around the 30th over of England's innings.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

166-8

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

181-9

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Game over - 186 All Out.

[lord bunberry]

I can’t understand why Pakistan didn’t go for glory today. I know it was unlikely, but they were so reserved in the early overs. Playing against spin should come natural to players from the sub continent, but Pakistan seem to struggle with it in their top order. Such a shame as they bring so much to the tournament in terms of dynamic cricket and support from their fans.

[K-Zazu]

I can’t understand why Pakistan didn’t go for glory today. I know it was unlikely, but they were so reserved in the early overs. Playing against spin should come natural to players from the sub continent, but Pakistan seem to struggle with it in their top order. Such a shame as they bring so much to the tournament in terms of dynamic cricket and support from their fans.

It was near on impossible for Pakistan to win even if they got 400+ they would have had to bowl Bangladesh out for 50 runs or something, the game was a dead rubber

[lord bunberry]

It was near on impossible for Pakistan to win even if they got 400+ they would have had to bowl Bangladesh out for 50 runs or something, the game was a dead rubber

I know, but surely they should have at least tried. It was win big or go home time and they went home in a whimper without even having a go. They should’ve came out swinging and see what happens.

[JeMeSouviens]

So looks like we will have:

Aus v NZ
Eng v India

Can't see past the Aussies, England v India should be a cracker.

Wrong again. :rolleyes:

Now, can't see past India. :greengrin

[hfc rd]

Semi final day! Come on India! 🇮🇳

Having said that, it is expected to rain today in Manchester 😒

[Mibbes Aye]

Good morning fellow cricket fans. I’ve neglected this thread in recent days but return now we are at the business end of things.

Tuesday brings us India against New Zealand at Old Trafford. The scheduled group game at Trent Bridge was a washout and showers are expected today. Batting first is probably the aim of both captains.

For NZ now would be the time for Guptill and Taylor to shine. Both have had underwhelming tournaments so far but are capable of big runs. This would also alleviate some of the pressure on Williamson who currently is responsible for over 30% of their runs.

Also critical for NZ is the fitness of Lockie Ferguson. He has bowled very well in the middle overs, taking wickets at a good economy rate. He offers genuine pace, though India haven’t struggled with very fast bowling so far.

Likewise Trent Boult has had a good World Cup and it will be interesting to see the battle between him and Rohit, when the quick inswingers start coming in.

For India there are a few questions about selection and balance. They have been relatively consistent with the balance, even when injuries struck. One question is whether to pick both Chahal and Kuldeep. Williamson struggles a bit with wrist spinners, at least relative to his overall performances.

There is also a potential debate over whether to go with Kumar or Shami. Kumar is a fine bowler at the death and is the better batsman, but Shami has shown he can take wickets when it matters.

There must also be a temptation to play Jadhav who has a good record against NZ.

So, prediction time. It sounds trite to say this could go either way and I think the team batting first may gain an instant advantage but pound-for-pound it is hard to see past India, who are batting, bowling and fielding consistently well.

This CWC has very much been a bowler’s tournament and while NZ have some very fine quickies, India have the best, none more so than Bumrah who has been a joy to watch, regardless of whether he is taking wickets or not.

On a final note, the sublime, graceful Indian opener Rohit is 26 runs short of equalling the record set for most runs at a World Cup. The current record is 673, set at the 2003 World Cup, unsurprisingly by the one and only Sachin Tendulkar.

[JeMeSouviens]

Good morning fellow cricket fans. I’ve neglected this thread in recent days but return now we are at the business end of things.

Tuesday brings us India against New Zealand at Old Trafford. The scheduled group game at Trent Bridge was a washout and showers are expected today. Batting first is probably the aim of both captains.

For NZ now would be the time for Guptill and Taylor to shine. Both have had underwhelming tournaments so far but are capable of big runs. This would also alleviate some of the pressure on Williamson who currently is responsible for over 30% of their runs.

Also critical for NZ is the fitness of Lockie Ferguson. He has bowled very well in the middle overs, taking wickets at a good economy rate. He offers genuine pace, though India haven’t struggled with very fast bowling so far.

Likewise Trent Boult has had a good World Cup and it will be interesting to see the battle between him and Rohit, when the quick inswingers start coming in.

For India there are a few questions about selection and balance. They have been relatively consistent with the balance, even when injuries struck. One question is whether to pick both Chahal and Kuldeep. Williamson struggles a bit with wrist spinners, at least relative to his overall performances.

There is also a potential debate over whether to go with Kumar or Shami. Kumar is a fine bowler at the death and is the better batsman, but Shami has shown he can take wickets when it matters.

There must also be a temptation to play Jadhav who has a good record against NZ.

So, prediction time. It sounds trite to say this could go either way and I think the team batting first may gain an instant advantage but pound-for-pound it is hard to see past India, who are batting, bowling and fielding consistently well.

This CWC has very much been a bowler’s tournament and while NZ have some very fine quickies, India have the best, none more so than Bumrah who has been a joy to watch, regardless of whether he is taking wickets or not.

On a final note, the sublime, graceful Indian opener Rohit is 26 runs short of equalling the record set for most runs at a World Cup. The current record is 673, set at the 2003 World Cup, unsurprisingly by the one and only Sachin Tendulkar.

Thanks for the update, MA. :aok:

NZ won the toss and will bat.

Currently dry but a worryingly large blob of rain on the radar that has just reached the Isle of Man, heading for OT.

Aiui, they have today and tomorrow scheduled for this match but if both sides can't complete 20 overs then India go through thanks to being higher in the group stage. Given that there is time tomorrow, I'm not sure when they start taking the decision to truncate and go for DLS scoring?

The forecast for Edgbaston on Thursday is sunshine and scattered showers, sunny on Friday, so Eng v Aus should get completed I think?

The forecast for Lord's on Sunday is mainly sunny, 23 degrees.

[JeMeSouviens]

2 maiden overs to start (when was the last time you saw that in an ODI?) but India have wasted a review already.

[JeMeSouviens]

Dreadful start for NZ with Bumrah in control. 12/1 in the 8th over.

Kane Williamson, your country needs you!

[JeMeSouviens]

Rain is arriving now. Still playing 172/4 in the 43rd.

Not exactly an intimidating total. NZ are going to have set an attacking field and go for wickets I think.

[Mibbes Aye]

Nicely poised for tomorrow and I agree with JMS, it will need NZ to push hard when bowling. Boult and Lockie are in good form but India look comfortable against pace.
Now that we have gone to the reserve day and it looks like fifty overs each, it feels impossible not to back India. Extra day for Pandya to work off his strain as well.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

India 24-4, great catch for the 4th wicket.

[IWasThere2016]

India 71/5 ... useless!

Did I mention I have a bet on them... :greengrin

[JeMeSouviens]

India 71/5 ... useless!

Did I mention I have a bet on them... :greengrin

My word. 92/6. MS Dhoni and the tail between NZ and the final!

[hfc rd]

Absolutely thrown it away. Only have ourselves to blame. Can’t see us winning this now - I’ll be virtually stunned if we do.

[IWasThere2016]

178/6 .. 6 overs and 62 runs required.. some match!

[IWasThere2016]

53 needed from 32 balls..

[JeMeSouviens]

32 needed from the last 14 balls.

Nailbiting!

[JeMeSouviens]

Jadeja out - that could be the game for NZ.

[JeMeSouviens]

MS Dhoni run out! That must be it now.

[JeMeSouviens]

What happens in a tie? :greengrin

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

That was good entertainment. BBC2 for Murray/Williams now.

[JeMeSouviens]

India all out - NZ win!

Did not see that coming.

[IWasThere2016]

What happens in a tie? :greengrin

They would have gone to a single over each.. highest runs wins!


India all out - NZ win!

Did not see that coming.

Some semi... wanted India to win alas..

[lord bunberry]

Thanks for all the updates guys. Sounded like some game. New Zealand always seem to do well at the World Cup. I thought India were nailed on to win it, but it just goes to show that anything can happen. I fancy England to beat Australia and go on to win it now.

[hfc rd]

Absolutely proper gutted 😞

As soon as Sharma was out and Kohli followed shortly after, it just was never going to be our day. Made a good fist of it near the end but the damage had already been done early doors by the NZ fielders. They could never have wished for a better start! It was total perfection. Annoying thing is that we were cruising quite comfortably yesterday and this morning. Just never saw this collapse happening and we are out.

Oh well, it just wasn’t to be! Good luck to NZ in the final against either Australia or England. A cracking semi final and final to follow!

[Mibbes Aye]

Absolutely proper gutted ��

As soon as Sharma was out and Kohli followed shortly after, it just was never going to be our day. Made a good fist of it near the end but the damage had already been done early doors by the NZ fielders. They could never have wished for a better start! It was total perfection. Annoying thing is that we were cruising quite comfortably yesterday and this morning. Just never saw this collapse happening and we are out.

Oh well, it just wasn’t to be! Good luck to NZ in the final against either Australia or England. A cracking semi final and final to follow!

That’s a graceful post, sympathies for the defeat.

I thought batting first was an advantage but the spillover into day two actually made it a hindrance IMO.

On any given day you would expect India to wrap it up in quick time, but that’s not to denigrate NZ who are a solid, tight team. India bowled well enough but the top order all failed at the same time, it happens, and that usually spells trouble.

I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s match, will post later about it. At the moment I’m thinking NZ can beat England in the right circumstances but I suspect Australia would beat NZ. At this stage though, it is very hard to predict. No one expected Rohit and Kohli to pan out in the same innings, amidst a batting collapse.

[K-Zazu]

What happens in a tie? :greengrin

A Champagne Superover

[JeMeSouviens]

A Champagne Superover

:greengrin

Hope we get one today, would be aweswome!

Aus win the toss and will bat first.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England flying, AUS 10-2, Finch & Warner out.

[JeMeSouviens]

Early wickets!

Woakes gets the sought after prize of Warner for 9 and Archer traps Finch.

13/2 in the 5th over.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

14-3, Brilliant bowling so far.

[JeMeSouviens]

14-3, Brilliant bowling so far.

:agree:

Listening to the commentary at my desk now. Edgbaston is rocking, even without the Indians. :greengrin

[JeMeSouviens]

Smith & Carey digging in, both with strike rates in the 40s.

47/3 after 15 overs.

[JeMeSouviens]

Dogged partnership broken by Rashid, Carey out for 46. Stoinis quickly follows for a duck.

121/5 in the 29th.

[JeMeSouviens]

161/6, 14 overs left. Smith still there on 67. England would dearly love his wicket.

[JeMeSouviens]

Smith run out for 85. Aus 217/8.

If they win it will be because that innings gave them a chance.

[JeMeSouviens]

Starc out next ball. 217/9

[JeMeSouviens]

223 all out.

Should be eminently gettable or can Aus do what NZ did?

[Mikey]

Can't see England failing to get that.

[JeMeSouviens]

Steady start 31/0 after 6.

Possible showers on the radar.

[JeMeSouviens]

50/0 after 10.

[JeMeSouviens]

Steve Smith comes on and gets whacked for 20 off his first over!

116/0 after 16.

[JeMeSouviens]

Bairstow out for 34 and suffered a groin injury earlier trying to make his ground. Looks likely to miss the final.

Root hits 3 4s in his first over!

136/1 after 18. Cruising.

[JeMeSouviens]

Roy given out caught for 85 despite not touching it. Bairstow wasted the review on his lbw. :rolleyes:

147/2 in the 20th over.

[JeMeSouviens]

Australia crushed. Eng win by 8 wickets. Absolute stroll for them.

[Hibernia&Alba]

England V New Zealand final. England will never have a better chance to become world champions.

[hfc rd]

Would love to see NZ win it but England just look unstoppable right now.

[JeMeSouviens]

Would love to see NZ win it but England just look unstoppable right now.

So did India (sorry).

[hfc rd]

So did India (sorry).


I know, thanks for the reminder.... 🙃

Hopefully history repeats itself and New Zealand win it but I’ve been hugely impressed with how England have bounced back since that shock Sri Lanka defeat.

All in all, it’s going to be a fantastic final and one that I’m really looking forward to watching.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Roy given out caught for 85 despite not touching it. Bairstow wasted the review on his lbw. :rolleyes:

147/2 in the 20th over.

That was a very odd review, great performance from England though.

[Mibbes Aye]

And here we are! It’s the Final!

Sunday brings us England against New Zealand at Lord’s. There are at least two other sides who would have thought they could have been here but today will produce a first-time winner. Don’t know about you, but I think it’s been a fantastic tournament, lots of great games, only a couple that were meaningless but still entertained.

Weather looks set fair, slight risk of early showers building on early rain this morning. This suggests an advantage bowling first and I think that may be key to NZ securing a victory. They have a lot of talent in their pace attack and they will not want Roy and Bairstow on a dry and flat pitch.

Having said that, England, in all formats, always look wobbly at Lord’s. Intriguing stuff!

Prediction time, NZ are more than capable of beating England and have the bowlers and batters to win a World Cup Final. They are also due one, having made repeated appearances in the closing stages of this tournament. The likes of Guptill and Taylor have a last chance to bat the way they can.

But.......England have so much depth with the bat. And the bowling looks fine, with the slight tweak they made by dropping Moeen and bringing in Plunkett.

I’m hedging my bets. If NZ get to bowl first and exploit the wicket in the first hour then they are in with a chance. Otherwise it’s hard to see past England and that’s why I am backing them to win.

It’s coming home...:greengrin

[Mibbes Aye]

LOL NZ just won the toss and chose to bat.

Shows how much I know about cricket :greengrin

On a serious note, I suspect it is a statement of intent to go out and set a total, but Eoin Morgan doesn’t sound unhappy about bowling first.

[Hibernia&Alba]

What time does it start? It's going to clash with the tennis!

[Mibbes Aye]

What time does it start? It's going to clash with the tennis!

Think it is 1045. Yes, clash with the men’s final and also with the British Grand Prix for motorsports fans. It’s a day of sports for sure :greengrin

[Hibernia&Alba]

Think it is 1045. Yes, clash with the men’s final and also with the British Grand Prix for motorsports fans. It’s a day of sports for sure :greengrin

I'm not a Formula One fan. I find it boring, and the constant noise drives me mad!

[marinello59]

LOL NZ just won the toss and chose to bat.

Shows how much I know about cricket :greengrin

On a serious note, I suspect it is a statement of intent to go out and set a total, but Eoin Morgan doesn’t sound unhappy about bowling first.

I really didn’t expect them to go for batting. The first few overs could be pretty explosive.
(They’ll probably be as dull as ditchwater now I’ve said that.)

[Mibbes Aye]

I'm not a Formula One fan. I find it boring, and the constant noise drives me mad!

I’m the same but Mrs Mibbes likes both the tennis and F1. Fortunately I converted her to cricket a good while back!

[Mibbes Aye]

I really didn’t expect them to go for batting. The first few overs could be pretty explosive.
(They’ll probably be as dull as ditchwater now I’ve said that.)

That was my thinking - both the potential for early fireworks and by stating that it ensures plodding stuff as a consequence :greengrin

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Come on England!

[Mibbes Aye]

Intriguing stuff, obviously something in the pitch for England but Guptill starting to show what he is capable of.

Very much a game to settle back into the seat and watch it unfurl.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Guptill out, 29-1

[Hibernia&Alba]

Guptill out, 29-1

Big wicket there.

[marinello59]

A wasted review. Even I could see it was out. :greengrin

[Mibbes Aye]

Guptill out, 29-1


Big wicket there.

Obviously we will see at the end but yes, on such wickets do games potentially turn.

Taylor still due a big score and NZ will want to get the run rate up.

[Mibbes Aye]

Some lovely bowling from Jofra Archer, I think he is a stick-on for the Ashes now, which will create interesting discussions when it comes to selecting the bowling unit. If Jimmy Anderson remains injured England have found themselves very lucky in that they have an opener who the opposition won’t have worked out yet.

[K-Zazu]

Think New Zealand will win this today. England have bowled to short.

[Sergey]

I wouldn't be surprised if there is a rain delay as it's ever so bleak where I'm sat in North London. If there isn't rain then the ball will swing all day in these conditions.

270 might be a decent total IMHO.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

2nd wicket down, 103-2, Williamson gone.

[marinello59]

2nd wicket down, 103-2, Williamson gone.

England needed that, things we’re going New Zealand’s way.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Nicholls gone, England getting on top here.

[Mibbes Aye]

I wouldn't be surprised if there is a rain delay as it's ever so bleak where I'm sat in North London. If there isn't rain then the ball will swing all day in these conditions.

270 might be a decent total IMHO.

Certainly looks a bit overcast.

NZ aren’t going great guns but their bowlers will fancy their chances in these conditions.

[Mibbes Aye]

New Zealand will need to accelerate from here but still have two or three batsmen who can produce fireworks.

[Mibbes Aye]

Done and dusted now I think.

England just need to bat.......

[BigKev]

New Zealand will fancy themselves defending 250+

[Mibbes Aye]

New Zealand will fancy themselves defending 250+

Probably the best post on this thread.

If they can reach 250 and if they can exploit what’s left in the pitch...

How Bairstow and Roy start is crucial.

With a relatively low target I see it going England’s way, Root will manage his partners if required.

Big questions for the Ashes - does Roy come in at opening bat and does Root man up and move to three?

[BigKev]

Probably the best post on this thread.

If they can reach 250 and if they can exploit what’s left in the pitch...

How Bairstow and Roy start is crucial.

With a relatively low target I see it going England’s way, Root will manage his partners if required.

Big questions for the Ashes - does Roy come in at opening bat and does Root man up and move to three?

It's been an interesting start to England's chase. Could easily be 2 down.

Roy must get a chance at test level. Root has been the glue which holds them together so coming in at 3 should be considered.

Roy and Bairstow opening in the Ashes could be a match winning combination.

[marinello59]

Roy gone.
The NZ openers have been superb so far. Fantastic stuff from them.

[lord bunberry]

It's been an interesting start to England's chase. Could easily be 2 down.

Roy must get a chance at test level. Root has been the glue which holds them together so coming in at 3 should be considered.

Roy and Bairstow opening in the Ashes could be a match winning combination.

In the absence of any credible alternative, it’s seems a no brainier. They’ve tried a few and it hasn’t really worked. Jennings has had longer than most would have got.

[BigKev]

The next 6-8 overs could be crucial now Roy is out. England need to see off the initial threat of Boult and Henry.

[BigKev]

In the absence of any credible alternative, it’s seems a no brainier. They’ve tried a few and it hasn’t really worked. Jennings has had longer than most would have got.

Jennings, Vince and Burns have all failed. I think it's Habeeb they have high hopes for but Roy certainly deserves another chance at Test level.

[marinello59]

Root crumbles under the relentless pressure from the NZ bowlers. They just haven’t let up from the first ball.

[BigKev]

Root crumbles under the relentless pressure from the NZ bowlers. They just haven’t let up from the first ball.

Definitely. NZ have been exceptional. England are struggling at the moment.

They need a big innings from Bairstow.

Root was unusually reckless in getting out. He was getting increasingly frustrated.

[BigKev]

3 down... A partnership of substance is required for England to prevail.

Brilliant bowling display from the Kiwis.

[Sergey]

New Zealand now fAVOURITES ON THE BETTING EXCHANGES AFTER THE bAIRSTOW DISMISSAL.

[BigKev]

New Zealand now fAVOURITES ON THE BETTING EXCHANGES AFTER THE bAIRSTOW DISMISSAL.

Doubt you'll get a price on England now.

[marinello59]

That looked like a World Cup wining catch to me. There is no way NZ are going to let this slip away from them now.

[BigKev]

That looked like a World Cup wining catch to me. There is no way NZ are going to let this slip away from them now.

You've got to think Buttler is key now. If he's there at the end England could pull it off.

[lord bunberry]

Frighteningly good bowling from New Zealand. England need to start at least rotating the strike and add singles, because in around 10 overs they’re going to be right under it. This will go to the wire.

[Sergey]

England really have rode their luck. On another day they could have been all-out.

[lord bunberry]

This is better from England, it’s not a huge total, just keep the singles coming and the odd boundary will see them home.

[BigKev]

This is better from England, it’s not a huge total, just keep the singles coming and the odd boundary will see them home.

If Stokes and Buttler keep this up for the next 10 overs even it will be close.

Hope they're both there at the end.

[Pretty Boy]

I know absolutely nothing about cricket but this is great TV.

[marinello59]

That looked like a World Cup wining catch to me. There is no way NZ are going to let this slip away from them now.

I might regret this one. :greengrin

[Lancs Harp]

Its been a tense one to date.

England on it at the moment but it only takes a wicket to change things completely.

Been a great game even without the bish bam wallop.

[Radium]

Hadn’t realised it is live on Channel 4. Now engrossed


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[Pretty Boy]

The commentators seem convinced England are in a good position. I take it that's assuming they will go for it in the last few overs? I get they have a partnership and are knocking 1s and 2s but the required run rate seems to be increasing all the time.

[marinello59]

Another fantastic catch straight after a brilliant bit of fielding from Boult. What a game.

[Sergey]

Another fantastic catch straight after a brilliant bit of fielding from Boulton. What a game.

New Zealand have been fantastic and deserve this.

[Pretty Boy]

This is mental. They might just do it.

[BigKev]

This is unbelievable...

What an afternoon/evening of sport

[marinello59]

This has been unbelievable. What a final.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Fantastic days entertainment, quite brilliant! 👏

[Lancs Harp]

Totally mental.

Been some days sport today.

Fantastic final between NZ and England. Swung both ways time and again all day. Brilliant.

[Pretty Boy]

Is a super over just as it says on the tin? One over each?

[hfc rd]

What a fantastic final this is!

So exciting!

[MartinfaePorty]

Nuts. Even the wife got enthralled

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[DaveF]

Those 4 extras when it hit Stokes as he ran back could be decisive.

[hfc rd]

15-0

New Zealand need 16 in this over

Those two boundaries could be absolutely huge for England

[Hibbyradge]

What a game.

England will win now.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Missed almost all of it because of the tennis final. Incredible both matches went to sudden death!

[hfc rd]

That’s a huge 6 for New Zealand!

[Pretty Boy]

That wide first ball could be crucial.

[hfc rd]

England have won it

[Pretty Boy]

That is unbelievable.

[Lancs Harp]

Staggering, that was just simply wow. What an incredible match.

[BigKev]

Struggle to beat that for entertainment all year. Remarkable stuff.

[Hibernia&Alba]

What a day of sport. Well done England.

[hfc rd]

Joyful for England, what a way to win it!

New Zealand will be absolutely gutted when they virtually had one hand and four fingers on the trophy!

What an absolute fantastic final!

[marinello59]

That was one of the greatest finals of any sport. It had everything. I hope a few people who don’t get cricket watched that and we’re won over.

[hfc rd]

Ben Stokes getting a knighthood now is pretty much a certainty

He virtually won them that final

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

That was one of the greatest finals of any sport. It had everything. I hope a few people who don’t get cricket watched that and we’re won over.

Very much this, what a magnificent spectacle, get in there! 👍

Great throw from Roy for the run out under that amount of pressure after his fumble earlier in the over.

[marinello59]

That looked like a World Cup wining catch to me. There is no way NZ are going to let this slip away from them now.

Have a word with yourself.
You post some ***** on here. :greengrin

[Mibbes Aye]

Struggle to beat that for entertainment all year. Remarkable stuff.

Cricket, at it’s best is simply sublime!

[Lancs Harp]

Ben Stokes getting a knighthood now is pretty much a certainty

He virtually won them that final

Really pleased for him, it must have put a few ghosts to bed from when he got slogged out of the ground in the final over of the twenty/20 WC final against the WIndies by Carlos Braithwaite. Bags of guts nd character that fella, we could do with someone with his mentality in our midfield :greengrin

Cricket is probably my second favourite sport (amongst many I like) been a great tournament and being English Im obviously chuffed to bits to have won it, but what a brilliant final and well done NZ for their part in a truly fantastic final.

[Mibbes Aye]

Have a word with yourself.
You post some ***** on here. :greengrin
:greengrin
Silly game that was perfect cricket and oh so close.
Great tournament and great finale.

[Hibbyradge]

The lucky hit off Stokes' bat won the Cup.

My heart was beating like crazy during the super over. Top entertainment.

[hfc rd]

You get so many finals that get super hyped pre-match but fail to live up to the spectacle that everyone hoped for or were expecting. Take this years Champions League final between Liverpool & Tottenham for example. Two very good teams that had the makings of a cracking final. As soon as the ref blew for kick off, it was a complete borefest and certainly did not live up to the hype that the media put on the game.

That was an absolute phenomenal final that has left me absolutely speechless! As one of the posters mentioned earlier in this thread, you will struggle to find a final in any sport as good and exciting as that! It had everything! Either one of these teams would have been worthy winners. I’ve never been so excited and on the edge of my seat watching a final like that probably since the 2016 Scottish Cup final!

[Sergey]

The lucky hit off Stokes' bat won the Cup.

My heart was beating like crazy during the super over. Top entertainment.

I've been watching cricket since I was a young lad and I've never seen that happen. Without doubt the turning point.

As I've pointed out in this thread...England had no amount of luck and it took a West Indian to win it for them.

[Mibbes Aye]

Wow, what a game!

Kane Williamson edged the trophy and was the best captain. Pipped by Eoin Morgan though, England have been clear and fair winners,

[Northernhibee]

Phenomenal to watch. Proper excitement.

[Hibbyradge]

Missed almost all of it because of the tennis final. Incredible both matches went to sudden death!

As has the Scottish Open golf.

Amazing.

[Radium]

Missed almost all of it because of the tennis final. Incredible both matches went to sudden death!

Channel 4 + 1 [emoji6]


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[Hibernia&Alba]

Channel 4 + 1 [emoji6]


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Cheers :aok:

[murray26]

That was entertainment.. how unlucky were NZ ..? I was heartbroken for them.. I don’t understand why the team batting 2nd in the super over has to score more runs.. seems really unfair.. it would be like a penalty shout out ending say 4-4 and the game being awarded to the team who took the 1st penalty.. crazy

[marinello59]

That was entertainment.. how unlucky were NZ ..? I was heartbroken for them.. I don’t understand why the team batting 2nd in the super over has to score more runs.. seems really unfair.. it would be like a penalty shout out ending say 4-4 and the game being awarded to the team who took the 1st penalty.. crazy

It was because England scored more boundaries in the game so fair enough.

[murray26]

It was because England scored more boundaries in the game so fair enough.

Didn’t know that.. cheers 👍

[Sir David Gray]

I'm not a cricket fan but I did watch the end after the tennis had finished and it was quite exciting.

I can't say it will persuade me to start watching cricket regularly but I do get why people like it when it's played like that.

[Fritz]

Not sure I agree with the 'more boundaries' rule. Is swinging and missing at 5 deliveries in an over then hitting a 6 off the last ball really better than scoring off every ball? All a bit unsatisfactory. Not just saying that because England won, I don't actually mind that, just seems a shame that such a great match ends in such a way.

[JeMeSouviens]

A Champagne Superover

Way hey, we got one! :greengrin

[heretoday]

I'm not a cricket fan but I did watch the end after the tennis had finished and it was quite exciting.

I can't say it will persuade me to start watching cricket regularly but I do get why people like it when it's played like that.
It's not for the purist but it's an exciting watch.

[JeMeSouviens]

Jimmy Neesham on twitter:


Kids, don’t take up sport. Take up baking or something. Die at 60 really fat and happy.

[JeMeSouviens]

Hiberniankb, the Metro nicked your line!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D_f9Ak9XsAASSk8?format=jpg

[hibee62]

Not sure I agree with the 'more boundaries' rule. Is swinging and missing at 5 deliveries in an over then hitting a 6 off the last ball really better than scoring off every ball? All a bit unsatisfactory. Not just saying that because England won, I don't actually mind that, just seems a shame that such a great match ends in such a way.

It’s a difficult one to resolve, I doubt the rule-makers ever expected to be in this situation so didn’t give much thought to this level of tiebreaker.

There’s numerous options, all of which would have upset someone: least wickets lost, higher placing in the group stage, even a bowl off. All have their pros and cons but like I say, I doubt anyone ever thought it would be needed.

[JeMeSouviens]

It’s a difficult one to resolve, I doubt the rule-makers ever expected to be in this situation so didn’t give much thought to this level of tiebreaker.

There’s numerous options, all of which would have upset someone: least wickets lost, higher placing in the group stage, even a bowl off. All have their pros and cons but like I say, I doubt anyone ever thought it would be needed.

I think they should have repeated the super over until they had a winner that way.

[BigKev]

I think they should have repeated the super over until they had a winner that way.

Yeah, or made it 3 overs each. I'm happy England won but would rather they'd beaten anyone apart from the Black Caps.

There didn't deserve to be a loser yesterday.

Looking forward to the Ashes now. England are on a high and the Aussies will be relishing the chance to bring them back to earth!

[Sir David Gray]

Excuse my ignorance of cricket so feel free to correct me if anyone thinks i'm talking nonsense.

However surely one of the fundamental rules of cricket is to take wickets of the opposition. Why then do they place more significance on the number of boundaries a team has achieved, rather than the number of wickets?

I get that the primary objective is to score runs and that should always be the main deciding factor. But if New Zealand had taken all of England's wickets during regulation time, the match would have been stopped and New Zealand would have won. I can't understand why this wasn't the next thing they looked at when the number of runs was tied.

Considering New Zealand only had 8 men out during their 50 overs and England had 9, I think New Zealand can count themselves unlucky.

[marinello59]

I think they should have repeated the super over until they had a winner that way.

I suppose what happened is similar to a team losing the league due to goal difference. I’m not so sure repeating the super over after nearly 8 hours of cricket would be the best thing either. What if the next one is a tie and the next one? A line has to be drawn somewhere.

[JeMeSouviens]

Excuse my ignorance of cricket so feel free to correct me if anyone thinks i'm talking nonsense.

However surely one of the fundamental rules of cricket is to take wickets of the opposition. Why then do they place more significance on the number of boundaries a team has achieved, rather than the number of wickets?

I get that the primary objective is to score runs and that should always be the main deciding factor. But if New Zealand had taken all of England's wickets during regulation time, the match would have been stopped and New Zealand would have won. I can't understand why this wasn't the next thing they looked at when the number of runs was tied.

Considering New Zealand only had 8 men out during their 50 overs and England had 9, I think New Zealand can count themselves unlucky.

I think they’re just trying to encourage an attacking mindset to make the game more exciting.

[BigKev]

Excuse my ignorance of cricket so feel free to correct me if anyone thinks i'm talking nonsense.

However surely one of the fundamental rules of cricket is to take wickets of the opposition. Why then do they place more significance on the number of boundaries a team has achieved, rather than the number of wickets?

I get that the primary objective is to score runs and that should always be the main deciding factor. But if New Zealand had taken all of England's wickets during regulation time, the match would have been stopped and New Zealand would have won. I can't understand why this wasn't the next thing they looked at when the number of runs was tied.

Considering New Zealand only had 8 men out during their 50 overs and England had 9, I think New Zealand can count themselves unlucky.

England actually threw away 2 wickets chasing the win. Probably 4 if you include Plunkett and Archer. There's not that necessity when batting first.

The fairest thing would have been for both countries to share the trophy but given the one day format there has to be a winner.

I guess if settled on wickets folk would find that unfair as the wicket changes throughout the day so I'm not sure there's a win win solution in the rare event of a tied one dayer.

[Off the bar]

Anyone know if there are extended highlights of the final? I was working and listened to it on the radio but would like to see more than the 8 minute package doing the rounds. Thanks in advance!

[Radium]

Anyone know if there are extended highlights of the final? I was working and listened to it on the radio but would like to see more than the 8 minute package doing the rounds. Thanks in advance!

All 4 app has the 49 minute highlights. Seems to be available for two days


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[Off the bar]

All 4 app has the 49 minute highlights. Seems to be available for two days


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Nice one thanks!

[K-Zazu]

Hiberniankb, the Metro nicked your line!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D_f9Ak9XsAASSk8?format=jpg

Haha! Class

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Interesting read! (http://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/cricket/giles-uninterested-by-cricket-world-cup-final-extra-run-claims/ar-AAEmvlg?ocid=AMZN)

[marinello59]

Interesting read! (http://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/cricket/giles-uninterested-by-cricket-world-cup-final-extra-run-claims/ar-AAEmvlg?ocid=AMZN)

It all adds to the fun. :greengrin

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

It all adds to the fun. :greengrin

Sergey will be fuming! 😉

[IWasThere2016]

Jammy Fvkkas!