Cricket

[lapsedhibee]

Sorry if already posted, but this deserves a thread, or possibly a whole forum, to itself:

https://twitter.com/SkyCricket/status/1310258272348274690

[marinello59]

How on earth did he manage that? Amazing!

[lapsedhibee]

How on earth did he manage that?
CGI? It's the only possible explanation. :dunno:

[JeMeSouviens]

Possibly slightly less amazing but does get him out ...

https://twitter.com/mrdanwalker/status/1310809366132649985?s=20

[DaveF]

Possibly slightly less amazing but does get him out ...

https://twitter.com/mrdanwalker/status/1310809366132649985?s=20

I think that is better than the first one but both are sheer brilliance.

[HH81]

Just bought tickets for that new 100 ball format in July.

See what that is about. Headingley here I come.

In the gold seats too so living it posh for a day. 2 games too. Decent value at £32.00.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England's covid reserves are absolutely flying at the moment, Pakistan 26-4!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Pakistan making a bit of a recovery, 71-4 now.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England well on top again 101-7.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

141 All Out.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England win by 9 wkts.

[lord bunberry]

England 21/2, Salt has got all the runs so far. Malan and Crawley both out for a duck.

[marinello59]

The bowlers are certainly having fun at Lords today.

[marinello59]

The bowlers are certainly having fun at Lords today.

Maybe not Parkinson though. Hasan Ali smashed him there. :greengrin

[Lancs Harp]

I think the new lads have taken their opportunity magnificently. Been a great performance, in both games to date.

[Lancs Harp]

Apart from one day County finals Im not sure Ive seen Lords this drunk. Its like they have hired the Oval crowd. Bit footy related obviously.

[marinello59]

Apart from one day County finals Im not sure Ive seen Lords this drunk. Its like they have hired the Oval crowd. Bit footy related obviously.

I was thinking the same. The blazers will tutting very loudly. Great atmosphere though. :greengrin

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Quite magnificent performance from England to take the series 3-0 v Pakistan.

[lord bunberry]

Quite magnificent performance from England to take the series 3-0 v Pakistan.
Mahmood has put himself in with a chance of breaking into that white ball team, and that’s some going considering how good England are.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Just finished watching the highlights of last night's T20 game between England & Pakistan, England won by 3 wickets to clinch an entertaining series 2-1.

[JeMeSouviens]

Just finished watching the highlights of last night's T20 game between England & Pakistan, England won by 3 wickets to clinch an entertaining series 2-1.

The ending was nuts last night. Great game.

[marinello59]

I couldn’t see the point of The Hundred when we have T20 but after watching the women’s first match tonight it may well be a winner. Loved it.

[Block]

I couldn’t see the point of The Hundred when we have T20 but after watching the women’s first match tonight it may well be a winner. Loved it.

Definitely. Went down to the final few balls. Excellent opening game to get it started. Hopefully more games like this please as it was a belter.

[HH81]

Yep great first game. I'm off to headlingley for a game soon.

Still not 100% convinced it's needed but always best to take in a live game and see.

[HH81]

Yorkshire win. Best 20/20 game ever tonight.

Best last over too.

Unbelievable entertainment. Get in and now at finals day.

[DaveF]

I see in a recent 20/20 there was a Salt c (or stumped) Pepper.

Only Cricket can do that.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Abysmal batting display once again in this t20 series, England opening batsmen have been particularly poor in this series so far.

[HH81]

Who's winning 20/20 finals day tomorrow?

Yorkshire for me.

[Mibbes Aye]

Who's winning 20/20 finals day tomorrow?

Yorkshire for me.

I’m going for Hampshire to edge out Lancashire in the final. If Yorks had Willey and Bairstow then maybe a different story but I think they are out due to the ODI on Sunday.

[HH81]

Decent start for Yorkshire.

66-1 after 6 overs.

[HH81]

180-4 after 18

[HH81]

Yorkshire bowled poor. Embrassing.

Hope Lancashire get hammered in the final.

[HH81]

I’m going for Hampshire to edge out Lancashire in the final. If Yorks had Willey and Bairstow then maybe a different story but I think they are out due to the ODI on Sunday.

Excellent call.

So glad Hampshire won.

[Lancs Harp]

Excellent call.

So glad Hampshire won.

Threw it away at least we hammered Yorkshire on the way 😄

[HH81]

No point hammering anyone at finals day if you don't get the job done 😁😉

[blackpoolhibs]

Anyone see the best ****housery i've ever seen in the womens cricket, bowler walks up to bowl and stops while the batswomen sets off, bowler does not release the ball and just turns and knocks the stumps off. :greengrin

New rule change apparently. :faf:

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Always been a rule G as far as I know. It could be argued it's against the spirit of the game but she hasn't done anything wrong. I'm sure that it happened in a England mens Test match some years ago.

[marinello59]

Anyone see the best ****housery i've ever seen in the womens cricket, bowler walks up to bowl and stops while the batswomen sets off, bowler does not release the ball and just turns and knocks the stumps off. :greengrin

New rule change apparently. :faf:

Known as a Mankad, always been within the rules but considered unfair play.

[The dalmeny]

Known as a Mankad, always been within the rules but considered unfair play.

in the laws, but seen at against the spirit of the game. Massive whataboutery by Indians on this

[Jack]

Happened to me when I played.

The bowler should run up in the normal way, like a penalty kick, no stuttering or whatever and if the non striking batter is out their crease when the bowler passes the wicket they can take the bails off, with the ball, and the batter is out. Before this however if the bowler thinks the batsman is taking advantage then its the done thing for the bowler, through the umpire, to warn the batter that he will take the bails off the next time it happens. I had no such warnings.

I'll maintain to this day I was in my crease. The idiot umpire gave out and obviously I had no option but to walk. I was ragin. All hell broke loose and I had got as far as the pavilion, launched my bat at the door and was almost in the shower when their captain came in and told me the decision had been reversed. I don't think the clubs spoke much to each other for some considerable time after that and there was no customary pub afterwards!

Funnily enough the bowler that day was Indian.

[DaveF]

Known as a Mankad, always been within the rules but considered unfair play.

I have no issue with it and the amount of whining by England and commentators is over the top. The ridiculous line that the batter isnt trying to gain an advantage is nonsense - of course they are, otherwise why would they be yards down the pitch before the ball is bowled?

Forget the rubbish about giving a warning. Just stay th right side of the line and get on with it.

[Lancs Harp]

Pakistan v England T20 series has been fantastic. Great to see top level cricket in Pakistan. 3-3 decider on Sunday

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Pakistan v England T20 series has been fantastic. Great to see top level cricket in Pakistan. 3-3 decider on Sunday

It's been good entertainment, quite magnificent batting performance from England to force a decider.

[Mibbes Aye]

Pakistan v England T20 series has been fantastic. Great to see top level cricket in Pakistan. 3-3 decider on Sunday

I'v been meaning to post about this series. What a fantastic appetite-whetter for the T20 World Cup!

Some great games so far and an absolute stick-on must-see decider to come.

I've been trying to lay off the superlatives to describe Babar over the last couple of years but what a fantastic player he is. A good Pakistani team are one of my favourite things in cricket and he is very much the leader for them across the formats.

[Lancs Harp]

A bit of an anti climax the decider. England just blew them away, Pakistan had one of their off days! Been a a great and very entertaining series.!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Just watched the final game this morning, quite an emphatic victory to clinch the series.

[weecounty hibby]

Scotland beat West Indies at T20 World Cup. Absolutely delighted to see Scotland compete at this level. Sad to see whatbthe West Indies have become tho. Having grown up with them being the team who beat everyone it is amazing to see how far they have tumbled. Anyway, we'll done Scotland. A real chance to qualify from the group now

[He's here!]

Scotland beat West Indies at T20 World Cup. Absolutely delighted to see Scotland compete at this level. Sad to see whatbthe West Indies have become tho. Having grown up with them being the team who beat everyone it is amazing to see how far they have tumbled. Anyway, we'll done Scotland. A real chance to qualify from the group now

Yes that's true re the West Indies but as you say terrific for Scotland:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/63281343

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Scotland beat West Indies at T20 World Cup. Absolutely delighted to see Scotland compete at this level. Sad to see whatbthe West Indies have become tho. Having grown up with them being the team who beat everyone it is amazing to see how far they have tumbled. Anyway, we'll done Scotland. A real chance to qualify from the group now

Particularly good performance in the field, catching was pretty much faultless.

[Calvin]

Brilliant result - and as you say, catches win matches.

A bit of a quandary though now - I can see us winning the group or coming third and not qualifying. What I really need is a 2nd place in the group so we then play England at the MCG and Australia at the Gabba.

[davy67 +]

Hopefully they can back it up with a victory over Ireland

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Disappointing final few overs after a decent batting performance and first few overs bowling. Ireland win with 1 over remaining.

[He's here!]

Brilliant result - and as you say, catches win matches.

A bit of a quandary though now - I can see us winning the group or coming third and not qualifying. What I really need is a 2nd place in the group so we then play England at the MCG and Australia at the Gabba.

We're out of the tournament after losing to Zimbabwe and Ireland cruised past the West Indies.

Scotland actually looked the stronger team against Ireland initially but the Irish have come on strong.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Disappointing stuff.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Poor result for England v Ireland, 5 run defeat on DLS method, well deserved for Ireland though. Massive match for England v Australia tomorrow morning.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England's tournament hopes being marred by the weather, today's game v Australia washed out.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Good win for England v New Zealand this morning, keeps them in the hunt for a place in the next round.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England through to the Semis, made it a lot tougher for themselves than it should have been.

[marinello59]

India set England a target of 169, this could be fun to watch. Pakistan still favourites for the tournament for me though no matter who wins this one.

[JeMeSouviens]

India set England a target of 169, this could be fun to watch. Pakistan still favourites for the tournament for me though no matter who wins this one.

All very open, this game and the final. I'd like to see England do it, but an Ind v Pak final would be something else!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England batsmen off to a flier in the power play 63 without loss after 6 overs.

[marinello59]

England batsmen off to a flier in the power play 63 without loss after 6 overs.

They are flying. This may not be as close as I thought it was going to be. :greengrin

[JeMeSouviens]

50 off 28 for Hales!

Eng 84/0 after 8.

[JeMeSouviens]

Cruising - he said aware he's tempting fate big time. :greengrin

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Cruising - he said aware he's tempting fate big time. :greengrin

It's usually me that does that! 😀

[Sergio sledge]

They are making this look so easy.

[JeMeSouviens]

Incredible.

[marinello59]

Outstanding from Butler , Hales and Rashid today. That’s a sore one for India.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

A quite magnificent performance, won by 10 wickets with 4 overs remaining.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Sky are allowing Channel 4 to show the final live on Sunday, nice wee bonus for people.

[HH81]

Looking like poor weather for the final which is frustrating.

[JeMeSouviens]

Looking like poor weather for the final which is frustrating.

They've extended the window the game can be played to include Mon night Aus time which currently looks like it would be ok. It's probably better if it just rains properly on Sunday and they wait rather than a stop/start DLS farce type game.

[marinello59]

Here we go, the final. This should be a cracker, both teams in great form. I’m tilting towards Pakistan so I have probably just made England favourites now. :greengrin

[marinello59]

Rizwan out, Curran bowling well.
And Haris now in, he will be fearless.

[marinello59]

Great first ball from Rashid to send Haris packing. A key moment.

[marinello59]

Rashid again. Delighted for him.

[HH81]

England should win from here but you never know in sport.

[marinello59]

England should win from here but you never know in sport.

Aye. All down to getting good partnerships going, Pakistan didn’t manage it.

[marinello59]

Afridi. That was a superb ball. Game on. :greengrin

[HH81]

Butler in some form with the bat. If they don't get him soon they are in trouble.

[HH81]

Buttler out. 45-3.

[marinello59]

Brook gone. This is superb stuff from Pakistan, the pressure has been slowly increasing for the past few overs.

[HH81]

England just need one big over and it's game won.

Not sure it's coming though so could be tight. You still think Pakistan need to bowl them out to win though.

[HH81]

Few 4s and a six between two overs have all but won it for England

[marinello59]

Ben Stokes does it again, he gets better and better.

[Mibbes Aye]

Ben Stokes does it again, he gets better and better.

:agree:

It's sometimes easy, because we live in such an ephemeral age, to lose sight of the sheer scale of hs achievements. If not already, he will be England's greatest ever all-rounder. It's not just about his compellong stats across all three formats, it is the stuff that is harder to measure - his presence on the field, his ability to make a breakthrough on a lethargic fourth day pitch with a ball that's 60 overs old and he's a bloody good fielder to boot.

I had hoped for a Pakistan win, going into the match. When they shine they are a sheer, unadulterated joy to watch. Lots of credit to England though. Taking Babar's wicket was momentous and more than a bit lucky but they relly turned the screw on Pakistan in the second half of their innings. It wasn't a great total in the end but there was something in the pitch for Pakistan. I think any hope for them really faded when Afridi had to stop bowling.

Well played England, white ball kings for now and they can be rightly very proud, but a real challenge awaits in defending their 50-over trophy in India next year!

[JeMeSouviens]

:agree:

It's sometimes easy, because we live in such an ephemeral age, to lose sight of the sheer scale of hs achievements. If not already, he will be England's greatest ever all-rounder. It's not just about his compellong stats across all three formats, it is the stuff that is harder to measure - his presence on the field, his ability to make a breakthrough on a lethargic fourth day pitch with a ball that's 60 overs old and he's a bloody good fielder to boot.

I had hoped for a Pakistan win, going into the match. When they shine they are a sheer, unadulterated joy to watch. Lots of credit to England though. Taking Babar's wicket was momentous and more than a bit lucky but they relly turned the screw on Pakistan in the second half of their innings. It wasn't a great total in the end but there was something in the pitch for Pakistan. I think any hope for them really faded when Afridi had to stop bowling.

Well played England, white ball kings for now and they can be rightly very proud, but a real challenge awaits in defending their 50-over trophy in India next year!

:agree:

That was a real shame. It would've been some finish if he'd been able to bowl out his last 2 overs.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England off to a poor start in Adelaide - 73-4 after 14 overs.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

147-5 from 28 overs.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England pumped by 6 wickets.

[HH81]

England 209-0 against Pakistan.

After 32 overs of a test match. Some going.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Just finished watching the highlights, you've got to say it's nothing short of ridiculous - 506-4 at close of play. It's never safe to judge a pitch until both sides have bowled but, it's highly doubtful England will bowl as poorly as Pakistan.

[davy67 +]

This has been pretty turgid stuff, not a lot of help for the bowlers, those late wickets have maybe given England a little glimmer of hope. If the they can clean up the tail quickly wil there be enough time to bowl Pakistan out again though ?

[HH81]

England 78 ahead after 1st innings.

Time to smash it about and set up a chance.

[davy67 +]

This match is starting to get interesting , I guess Pakistan will shut the shutters now and take no risks
25-2 and one on the injury list

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

A good victory in the end for England.

[DaveF]

Sydney Thunder score the lowest ever total in a T20 match. 15 all out in 5.5 overs 😮

Yes, they lost.

[helenm]

Sorry if already posted, but this deserves a thread, or possibly a whole forum, to itself:

https://twitter.com/SkyCricket/status/1310258272348274690


It is just wonderful .. i didnt see this before

[Mibbes Aye]

Some great cricket going on just now, it has to be said. I’ve been enjoying watching Babar be Babar for Pakistan against the Kiwis, he really is such a delight to watch when he shines.

Not much trumps the Boxing Day Test though, so it is a sleep-deprived Mibbes at the moment. First up it has to be said that SAF are just not there this series. Something hasn’t fallen into place. There is still talent - a bowler like Ramada walks into most Test sides - but not solidity. I wonder how much they miss QDK. He was in the top two or three red-ball glovesmen in the world,and he scored runs.

For the Aussies, Cam Green managed to get himself in contention for man of the match in Melbourne even though he will miss half of it! He is starting to motor IMO and I am really looking forward to seeing him play Ashes cricket. The injuries in the bowling line-up do offer the potential of Australia going with two spinners in Sydney. They rarely do that, even when they had the very capable Stuart MacGill available as Warnie’s backfill. There are as couple of names in the hat if they do go with two though and it may give a clue as to the direction of travel, post-Lyon.

As for their batting, there was a sense of redemption with Warner and his magnificent double ton in gruelling conditions. Alongside that we had the very likeable Alex Carey grabbing his first Test hundred - I guess that makes it a ‘demption’ :greengrin. Great achievement nonetheless and we face an interesting finale in this match between a demoralised SAF and walking wounded Australia.

Just the small matter of a home game against the league leaders to deal with first.......

[davy67 +]

Rishabh Pant: India wicketkeeper in hospital after car crash https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/64124242

lucky laddie to be alive after that

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England doing their best to throw this first ODI away after getting themselves into a very commanding position v South Africa.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

1 wicket left 🙈

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

South Africa win by 27 runs. 🤔

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England having a 'mare in this series, 2-0 down and 5-2 after 3 overs in the 3rd match.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England having a 'mare in this series, 2-0 down and 5-2 after 3 overs in the 3rd match.

14-3, dearie me! 🙈

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England now 313-4 from 46.2 overs, amazing stuff! 👏

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

313-5

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

315-6, Buttler out for 131.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

326-7

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

346-7 from 50 overs!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

SA 274-6 from 39 overs.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

278-7 from 39.4 overs, Klaasen out for 80, interesting stuff!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England win by 59 runs, 6 wickets for Archer.

[Lancs Harp]

England having a 'mare in this series, 2-0 down and 5-2 after 3 overs in the 3rd match.

Not having a mare mate its the way England play. Very exciting and very positive but every now and then will come unstuck. England will win far more matches than they lose playing as they do and will put the fear of God into many opposing teams.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Not having a mare mate its the way England play. Very exciting and very positive but every now and then will come unstuck. England will win far more matches than they lose playing as they do and will put the fear of God into many opposing teams.

It was a shocking start to the innings, obviously can't argue with the final outcome.

[Mibbes Aye]

One of the Test series I really look forward to is when India host Australia. It's thrown up so much drama over the years, especially in the days when it was a real slugfest between the Indian middle order battaing against that wonderful Aussie bowling unit of McGrath, Gillespie, Warne etc.

When Australia were at their most magisterial under Steve Waugh, going to India was the biggest challenge. Despite the Indian pitches suiting spin, even the legendary Shane Warne found it tricky and his bowling average there was easily worse than playing anywhere else, even in the Caribbean.

So, two days into the first Test at Nagpur where do we stand? Advantage firmly India so far. They were convincing with the ball, and only Labuschagne, and Smith got in, but ultimately failed to build meaningful runs. A useful cameo from Alex Careymade the picture slightly better, or less worse to be more accurate. The plaudits went to Jadeja with 5-47 and eight maidens from 22 overs but none of the Indian bowlers failed really.

With a low first-innings total from Australia, India went to work. They started brightly, getting runs on the board and then Australian debutant Todd Murphy started finding his spot. As per usual with the Aussies, Murphy was identified a long time ago and has progressed along their well-established development trajectory. It's fair to say he was maybe even fast-tracked on the fast track! And there he is, not long-turned 22, having taken five first-innings wickets on debut, including the likes of Pujara and Kohli. That's some achievement.

It's early days, very early days. Players, bowlers, spinners have had equally outstanding debuts and maybe played one more Test before fading into obscurity pr onto the answer sheet of a random cricket quiz. It was nice to see Murphy succeed though. He has shown he has the smarts and the ability to adapt his style for the sub-continent - dropping the overspin he would use in Victoria, for the high side spin more suited to India.

The only problem with this Test series is the timing and the coverage. A typical day's play runs from 4am to lunchtime here. BT Sports are showing it but they also had evening scheduled slots for highlights which aren't happening - the last two nights they showed a programme about La Ligue and then one about Daniel Levy!

Anyways, I have found an Indian radio station doing commentary in English and Hindi. The English broadcast has some former players from both camps and also the great Jim Maxwell. But also some really raucous adverts, which doesn't make for a half-asleep pleasurable experience at five in the morning!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Fantastic display of batting from Root and Brook who began their partnership with the score at 21-3 and ended the day on 315-3. Two more contrasting innings you'll struggle to see but, both equally effective in their own right. Brook in particular is on fire in his current run of form.

[Mibbes Aye]

Fantastic display of batting from Root and Brook who began their partnership with the score at 21-3 and ended the day on 315-3. Two more contrasting innings you'll struggle to see but, both equally effective in their own right. Brook in particular is on fire in his current run of form.

This tour has been the first time I've had a good look at Harry Brook and he is a delight to watch with the bat. Some of his strokeplay was just sumptious and England must be very happy at the start he's made to his Test career. I'm looking forward to seeing how he picks things up this evening.

At the same time this is a ragged NZ side, on a poor run. But it's still Test experience for Brook and sets up the prospect of a tantalising summer, with the Ashes in England.

Australia haven't had their woes to seek in India, it's always been the least happy of their hunting grounds. English pitches will suit them far better though and Cam Green seems to have cemented his place as a bowling batsman, or maybe a batting bowler. This makes a massive difference to the Australian attac, giving them two pairs of quicks, as well as Lyon, as well as the jobbing spin of Smith and Labuschagne. Big questions for both sides remain around the top order though.

Back to the Bay of Plenty and Kane Williamson needs a mere 33 runs to become New Zealand's leading run-scorer in Test cricket. I hope to see that, he's been a marvellous player for a long time and also sems to be held in massively high regard around the cricket world.

[Mibbes Aye]

Kane Williamson edges to the keeper, off Anderson's bowling and is out with a meagre four runs to show for it. NZ will be batting again though, a reasonably good chance it will be today so Kano's rarget is now 29!

[Mibbes Aye]

Thrilling finish to the Test with NZ winning by one run. What a five days!

Nearly 1,400 runs, 40 wickets, 15 sessions and Kane Williamson becoming the highest Test run-scorer in NZ history, by means of a century. And Harry Brook making a big statement that must fill every Enfland fan's heart with hope of glories to come.

It was a fantastic few closing overs but there were talking points across the entire match. Excellent Test cricket.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Just watched the highlights of the final day, entertaining stuff. 👏

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Good back to the wall effort by Malan to get England over the line in the first ODI v Bangladesh, very composed century.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England going well batting first in the second ODI. Roy batting nicely after a ropey start, currently 113 no. 183-3.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Roy out for 132, 205-4.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England finish on 326-7, Buttler was looking good but was out caught and bowled to a tremendous catch. Handy wee innings from Moeen towards the end of the innings too.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England off to a flier in the first over, 2 wickets for Curran, 4-2.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

9-3 Curran again.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Bangladesh 128-5 after 30 overs.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

170-7

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Bangladesh 194 All Out, series win for England.

[Stonewall]

Just found out that Poloc Cricket Club in Glasgow have had the lease on their ground terminated on one month’s notice and after 145 years it looks like the club will be dissolved.

Terrible news for the sport.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England looking like they are just desperate to get home after an extremely long winter of cricket, whitewash on the cards in favour of Bangladesh in the T20 series.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England looking like they are just desperate to get home after an extremely long winter of cricket, whitewash on the cards in favour of Bangladesh in the T20 series.

3-0 Bangladesh.

[HH81]

Was at Headingley last night.

20/20 is absolutely class entertainment. 👏

Nice to have a beer watching game.

Not sure what's going on with crowds right down this year. Headingley in past been nearly full for these games. Was under half full I'd say.

[Bishop Hibee]

At Scotland v Jersey T20 World Cup qualifier at Stockbridge. Closer than I would like before heading to Easter Road.

[DaveF]

At Scotland v Jersey T20 World Cup qualifier at Stockbridge. Closer than I would like before heading to Easter Road.

Was at this game too. Not enough runs on the board but bowled well enough to keep the mighty jersey at bay easily enough. Good weather, lager and decent crowd banter throughout.

[Sloop67]

Comfortable victory for Scotland today, looking like the tie Vs Ireland will be the vital match and will obviously be a lot tougher than today's opponents

[Sloop67]

Well done to Scotland on qualifying for thhe T20 World Cup

[Lancs Harp]

Well done to Scotland on qualifying for thhe T20 World Cup

As an Englishman well done and welcome to the party. Genuine good luck.

[marinello59]

A cracking London Derby in the Hundred tonight, superb entertainment. I thought when this format was first mooted it was pointless. I was wrong, loving it.

[Mibbes Aye]

A cracking London Derby in the Hundred tonight, superb entertainment. I thought when this format was first mooted it was pointless. I was wrong, loving it.

I only caught the closing stages but it was a cracking finish and I say that as someone who was very format-sceptic to begin with.

I don’t think I will ever like the on-screen graphics though.

[HH81]

A cracking London Derby in the Hundred tonight, superb entertainment. I thought when this format was first mooted it was pointless. I was wrong, loving it.

I've been to a couple of games at headingley. Just didn't like it.

20/20 feels way better for me.

[Jones28]

Anyone watch the hundred? It’s a bit gimmicky with the colours/garish graphics/terrible team names but the action has been excellent. Some really good games.

[Jones28]

Clearly I don’t read threads before posting 😂