T20 World Cup

[hibee62]

This starts tomorrow with a (definitely not just another qualifier) first round. Scotland are in a group with Bangladesh, Oman and Papua New Guinea. Top 2 go through and Scotland have been in good form so should expect to get through, with the only threat being Oman who are at home and top the second tier ODI league, ahead of Scotland.

Scotland’s first game is tomorrow at 3 against Bangladesh, I don’t expect them to win but should put up a decent fight. All matches are on sky sports…

After that it’s PNG on Tuesday and, a likely winner takes all, against Oman on Thursday.

[marinello59]

This is going to be a tough opening game for Scotland, looking forward to it though. C’mon Scotland. :greengrin

[hibee62]

This is going to be a tough opening game for Scotland, looking forward to it though. C’mon Scotland. :greengrin

Yep, I’ll be happy as long as they put up a fight. Oman as dangerous as expected against PNG, 10 wicket win.

[lord bunberry]

Scotland lost the toss and will bat first. Looking forward to this.

[marinello59]

Coetzer out. A tough job just got a lot tougher.

[lord bunberry]

Dreadful start for Scotland Coetzer goes for a duck. 5 for 1 and nearly 3 overs gone.

[hibee62]

Scratchy start, Coetzer was really struggling now gone for a duck. 5-1.

[hibee62]

Coetzer is probably the only top order batsman not to get a score this summer, so not too worried in terms of what is to come. Potentially coming towards the end of his time as captain though.

[lord bunberry]

This is better now.

[hibee62]

Cross out for 11 but Munsey now well set. 45-2.

Next in is Berrington, most in form player this summer.

[marinello59]

Cross out for 11 but Munsey now well set. 45-2.

Next in is Berrington, most in form player this summer.

Shhhh you. :greengrin

[hibee62]

Munsey out, now we’re in a bit of trouble.

[hibee62]

Shhhh you. :greengrin

Yeah, my bad! Berrington has obviously been crap this year!:)

[hibee62]

Yeah, my bad! Berrington has obviously been crap this year!:)

Oops.. berrington out.

[hibee62]

52-5, this is now really poor unfortunately. Not sure there is much batting to come either.

[lord bunberry]

Damage limitation from here.

[hibee62]

And now there goes Macleod. Such a disappointing performance from a lot of batters.

[lord bunberry]

This is getting embarrassing. The games gone now, they need someone to stick around for a bit to steady the ship.

[marinello59]

Oops.. berrington out.

I’m blaming you for this. You’re a jinx :greengrin

[hibee62]

I’m blaming you for this. You’re a jinx :greengrin

I am suitably embarrassed, been talking them up for weeks! Just make sure the wheels don’t come off fully against PNG now!

[lord bunberry]

Greaves is putting up a bit of resistance 19 from 11 balls.

[hibee62]

100 up, not something I thought I’d get to say 15 minutes ago.

[hibee62]

Watt out, his own fault for his choice of shirt number…

[hibee62]

Greaves gone for 45 off 28, 131-8, 4 balls to go.

[hibee62]

And Davey: 131-9

[hibee62]

End of the innings: 140-9. Something to bowl at.

[lord bunberry]

140 probably won’t be enough, but it’s a decent total from where they were at 55 for 6.

[marinello59]

End of the innings: 140-9. Something to bowl at.

Aye, there’s a wee bit of hope here.

[lord bunberry]

I’m really not a fan of these dj’s that they have at T20 games.

[hibee62]

8-1 in the 2nd over. Really need a few more fast but that’s a decent start.

[hibee62]

18-2 in the 4th. Shakib still there having come in at 3, if he goes it gets interesting.

[hibee62]

Bangladesh we’re starting to fall behind but just hit a couple of sixes. Feels like their experience is showing.

[hibee62]

Shakib gone 65-3. Terrible ball but caught on the boundary. Badly needed.

[marinello59]

Game on. This is getting interesting now.

[hibee62]

Mushfiqur gone now, 74-4 in the 14th. Two new batsmen at the crease.

[lord bunberry]

Greaves is having an unbelievable day.

[hibee62]

The wickets remaining is the concern, Bangladesh need luck but can take risks!

[marinello59]

The wickets remaining is the concern, Bangladesh need luck but can take risks!

I’ve just said similar to my son.

[hibee62]

Yahoo! Set batsman gone again! 106-5 with 15 balls left.

[marinello59]

I can’t take my eyes off this. What a result this could be.

[hibee62]

I can’t take my eyes off this. What a result this could be.

Superb bowling performance, regardless from here!

And another one! Great catch!

[lord bunberry]

This has been a stunning turnaround. Scotland were dead and buried halfway through their innings.

[hibee62]

This has been a stunning turnaround. Scotland were dead and buried halfway through their innings.

Absolutely unbelievable… their strength was considered the batting as well!

[hibee62]

Scotland win by 6 runs! Unbelievable!

[marinello59]

Yesssss!
I can’t believe what I have watched there. We were on the ropes, all but beaten and turned it round. Amazing stuff.

[lord bunberry]

Scotland win by 6 runs! Unbelievable!
Brilliant win. We must be favourites to win the group now.

[greenlex]

Punching the air at Cricket FFS. I’m going to the dogs.

[weecounty hibby]

Great start to the tournament. Well done Scotland

[DaveF]

That's a brilliant win. Well done Scotland. Hopefully they pummel PNG next.

[hibee62]

Brilliant win. We must be favourites to win the group now.

Yes, they will be favourites to win the remaining games. Oman will still be tricky but shouldn’t matter if scotland do what they should against PNG on Tuesday.

A definite element of arrogance cost Bangladesh today, I wonder how they will react against Oman.

[marinello59]

Punching the air at Cricket FFS. I’m going to the dogs.

Embrace it. It’s a fantastic game :greengrin

[greenlex]

Embrace it. It’s a fantastic game :greengrin

To be fair don’t mind one day stuff. Test cricket you can ram.

[marinello59]

To be fair don’t mind one day stuff. Test cricket you can ram.


Too late. T20 cricket is your gateway drug. You’ll be watching day five of a test match headed for a draw and loving it before you know it. :greengrin

[greenlex]

Too late. T20 cricket is your gateway drug. You’ll be watching day five of a test match headed for a draw and loving it before you know it. :greengrin

😂😂

[cabbageandribs1875]

for you patriotic cricket fans

T20 World Cup: Flower of Scotland interrupts Bangladesh captain Mohammad Mahmudullah - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cricket/58958763)

[lord bunberry]

Scotland win the toss and chose to bat first.

[lord bunberry]

Coetzer goes for 6 to a cracking delivery. Scotland 22-1.

[lord bunberry]

Munsey goes for 15, Scotland 26-2.

[JimBHibees]

109 for 2 after 13 very good partnership. What would be deemed a good score

Runs starting to flow

[DaveF]

109-2 with 7 overs left.

[lord bunberry]

Cross goes for 45. 118-3

[lord bunberry]

MacLeod goes for 10 152-4

[lord bunberry]

Berrington goes for 70 153-5. Scotland could do with putting a few more runs on the board in case they don’t beat Oman.

[lord bunberry]

Scotland finish on 165-9, lost 4 wickets in the last over. Should’ve really been over 180/ but lost 6 wickets for 15 runs trying to chase a big total. Should still be more than enough.

[hibee62]

Really poor last few overs and, assuming they do defend it, doesn’t do much for the net run rate.

Davey has struck, PNG 6-1.

[lord bunberry]

PNG in real trouble 35-5

[marinello59]

PNG in real trouble 35-5

Aye, Feel for them a bit. Scotland getting it done though.

[lord bunberry]

Aye, Feel for them a bit. Scotland getting it done though.
Same here, you see how much they’re up for it, but the bowling performance was probably as good as it will get for them today.

[JeMeSouviens]

Bloomin eck - PNG are getting right back into this. :worried:

[marinello59]

A bit of defiance for a spell there from PNG. Great wicket keeping to see Doriga go though.

[lord bunberry]

That was a bit close for comfort. If Oman win against Bangladesh then Scotland will qualify.

[hibee62]

Bangladesh 112-4 after 15… I would say that is very evenly poised, if Oman don’t win then a heavy win for Bangladesh would be good to put a dent in the Oman NRR. The latter seems unlikely at the moment.

Edit: Actually, we could of course knock Bangladesh out on NRR so I’ve no idea if it matters how much Bangladesh win by…

[hibee62]

Bangladesh all out for 153.

[JeMeSouviens]

Good start from Oman. They win, we're through. :pray:

[hibee62]

Good start from Oman. They win, we're through. :pray:

They’ve fallen behind the rate a little bit: need 54 off 5 with 6 wickets in hand.

[JeMeSouviens]

They’ve fallen behind the rate a little bit: need 54 off 5 with 6 wickets in hand.

Yeah, the lost wickets have really slowed them down. Need a big over in the next couple ...

[hibee62]

Yeah, the lost wickets have really slowed them down. Need a big over in the next couple ...

Yeah, that’s them 115-9 now, so it’s going to come down to Thursday. Win and it’s easy, lose and the permutations come out. The games aren’t played simultaneously either…

[marinello59]

What a start by the Irish bowlers against Sri Lanka…. Sri Lanka 8-3 after 10 balls

[marinello59]

Well they started well……..

[DaveF]

Going to need a monster 8 overs to win this.

[DaveF]

3pm start for Scotland v Oman

[hibee62]

3pm start for Scotland v Oman

Quite nervous for this, I had hoped the Bangladesh game would mean it wouldn’t come down to this. Oman are top of Scotland’s ODI league by some distance, although we beat them in the most recent series a few weeks ago.

It’s not all come together for Scotland in the last two games, hopefully it does today and we’ll win if it does.

[hibee62]

Of course the Scotland v Oman game does become a dead rubber, for Scotland at least, if PNG beat Bangladesh this morning. Strikes me as unlikely though…

[hibee62]

Of course the Scotland v Oman game does become a dead rubber, for Scotland at least, if PNG beat Bangladesh this morning. Strikes me as unlikely though…

Bangladesh made 181-7, probably far too much for PNG.

[DaveF]

Certainly is. 14-4 in reply after 5

[weecounty hibby]

Scotland just need to win!!! Simples. Probably what we would have expected anyway

[marinello59]

Scotland just need to win!!! Simples. Probably what we would have expected anyway

What could go wrong? :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

Game about to start. 50 50 game for me. Oman have a few very good players Jatinder for one. Would be a huge win for Scotland think they can do it.

Jatinder run out for 0 first over. :greengrin

[DaveF]

Comedy running so a good start.

[marinello59]

I suspect these last overs for Oman are where the game is going to be won or lost. Keep it tight Scotland.

[oneone73]

Three missed catches now 😕

[marinello59]

Scotland have to be pleased with that target.

[JimBHibees]

Very good start 28 for 0 after 4.

[marinello59]

All they have to do now is aim to bat the overs now and the job will be done.

[JimBHibees]

Scotland well in control. Captain Coetzer going well with 40 with a few brilliant 6s. 72 for 1 after 9.

[marinello59]

A great achievement from Scotland, three wins from three. Superb stuff.

[greenlex]

Great finish.

[oneone73]

Enjoyed that.

[hibee62]

Great result, I said before I was worried about Oman.

I’m not sure which group we go into now, pre-tournament the seedings were to be based on world rankings, but the latest rumour was that it is now on group placing. Ie under the old plan Bangladesh would be top seeds but now I think we are.

In addition we now automatically qualify for the 2022 T20 World Cup.

[marinello59]

Great result, I said before I was worried about Oman.

I’m not sure which group we go into now, pre-tournament the seedings were to be based on world rankings, but the latest rumour was that it is now on group placing. Ie under the old plan Bangladesh would be top seeds but now I think we are.

In addition we now automatically qualify for the 2022 T20 World Cup.

We are in with Afghanistan, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and probably Ireland.

[hibee62]

We are in with Afghanistan, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and probably Ireland.

Cool, so they did switch it then. More winnable games it has to be said. We’ve beaten Afghanistan, Ireland and Namibia before. ICC will be furious!

[lord bunberry]

Missed yesterday’s game but delighted Scotland have made it. It will be tough but you’ve got to be in it to win it.

[marinello59]

Fixtures for the next stage.
25/10 Afghanistan
27/10 Namibia
3/11 New Zealand
5/11 India
7/11 Pakistan.

Looks relatively easy. :greengrin

[marinello59]

That’s a brilliant win for Namibia. Scenes. :greengrin

[hibee62]

That’s a brilliant win for Namibia. Scenes. :greengrin

So… Namibia likely the easier game over Ireland, but they beat us in a warm up a couple of weeks ago… Ireland very much a team on the slide, full member status came 5 years too late for them!

[lord bunberry]

Super 12 kicks off today Australia v South Africa and England v West Indies.

[hibee62]

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka looking close on runs at the moment, although wickets falling for Sri Lanka…

A rare India v Pakistan game at 3pm should be a good watch.

[lord bunberry]

India struggling a bit so far 31-3, Pakistan bowling really well.

[lord bunberry]

Good comeback from India to finish on 151.

[lord bunberry]

This one could go down to the wire.

[lord bunberry]

Great win for Pakistan, they were brilliant today.

[hibee62]

Afghanistan have won the toss and chosen to bat first. I’m a little bit surprised about that as teams tend to worry about dew coming down in the second innings.

[DaveF]

Here we go then. Bowling first, so let's see how they get on.

[marinello59]

Afghanistan have won the toss and chosen to bat first. I’m a little bit surprised about that as teams tend to worry about dew coming down in the second innings.

Coetzer looked delighted with that.

[DaveF]

On a slight side note, I wonder what the future holds for Afghanistan cricket now?

[marinello59]

On a slight side note, I wonder what the future holds for Afghanistan cricket now?

I wonder if they will effectively end up playing in exile.

[DaveF]

I wonder if they will effectively end up playing in exile.

Oh without a doubt. I was more thinking about their future in terms of developing the next generation, given no one in the country will be doing any sport anytime soon.

Back to the game and that's a couple of sturdy looking openers who won't be running many quick singles!

[marinello59]

Leask got a bit of a battering there. Ouch.

[hibee62]

Leask got a bit of a battering there. Ouch.

Bit experimental, if I was going to bowl a spinner I’d have gone for watt. Left armer adds a bit of unknown.

[JeMeSouviens]

Oh dear, we're really needing a couple of wickets here.

[JeMeSouviens]

Well we got 1, at least that's stopped the bleeding a bit.

[marinello59]

And to think I questioned their decision to bat first……..

[hibee62]

And to think I questioned their decision to bat first……..

To be honest, I don’t think Scotland have bowled well. The openers are always only going for big hits.

[JeMeSouviens]

Watt bowls big Zazai. Wee glimmer of hope.

In other news, Beeb summariser John Blain is a big Hibby.

[greenlex]

Monumental effort needed to stop the bleeding and turn this around.

[greenlex]

New to this. Why don’t/can’t we just let Watt keep on bowling?

[JeMeSouviens]

We go this. Why don’t/can’t we just let Watt keep on bowling?

Only 4 overs for each bowler in t20.

[greenlex]

Only 4 overs for each bowler in t20.
Ta:aok:

[hibee62]

190-4… really poor bowling performance.

[hibee62]

11 off the 1st over, all for munsey. Some nice revers sweeps.

[lord bunberry]

11 off the 1st over, all for munsey. Some nice revers sweeps.

Aye that gives us a bit of hope.

[hibee62]

Aye that gives us a bit of hope.

Needs to not overdo it though, I’ve seen him play conventional sweeps just as well.

[lord bunberry]

Needs to not overdo it though, I’ve seen him play conventional sweeps just as well.
Agreed, the last thing we need is him to get himself out.

[Sergio sledge]

190-4… really poor bowling performance.It wasn't a great performance, but when you see the length of the boundary on one side of the ground getting the runs required should be achievable.

[lord bunberry]

What a terrible review

[hibee62]

What a terrible review

Yep, only helps scotland if they lose their reviews. With these sort of scores scoreboard pressure tends to play a part eventually.

[hibee62]

Coetzer gone, 28-1.

[lord bunberry]

Yep, only helps scotland if they lose their reviews. With these sort of scores scoreboard pressure tends to play a part eventually.

Coetzer out for 10.

[hibee62]

And Macleod gone first ball to a Googly.

[hibee62]

And berrington. Disaster!

[JeMeSouviens]

****. That'll be that then. :rolleyes:

[greenlex]

Never liked cricket anyway.🤬🤬😂😂

[lord bunberry]

This isn’t going well

[marinello59]

Never liked cricket anyway.🤬🤬😂😂

Nor me. :greengrin

[lord bunberry]

Umpires call on both those reviews, could easily have gone the other way.

[hibee62]

Very unlucky with 2 lbws being “umpires call”. The second as close as it can be. Mujeeb bowling really well though.

[hibee62]

Cross gone first ball, good catch but a pretty poor shot.

[greenlex]

This could be over before the 6 o’clock news.

[Sergio sledge]

Pretty insurmountable task from here I would think.

[hibee62]

Munsey gone for 25 off 17. Should have read the game better, trying to smash mujeeb having played well so far.

[hibee62]

Leask gone, another googly, and another “umpires call”.

[Onceinawhile]

Well be lucky to break 70 at this rate.

[Onceinawhile]

Well be lucky to break 70 at this rate.

60 might be a good score at this rate.

[hibee62]

60 might be a good score at this rate.

Windies were all out for 55 against England, that can be the first target. That’s mujeeb bowled out at least, with 5 wickets though!

[LancsHibs]

This has turned into a disaster😲 53-8 now!!

[hibee62]

The Afghanistan spinners are some of the best in the world, having to face them isn’t easy. The issue is the lack of flexibility in the batting, no attempt to rebuild as wickets fell just always looking for big runs. Sticking to the sweep mostly despite being very early in an innings.

Greaves would have survived if he’d reviewed…

[hibee62]

56 up, not the lowest score in the super 12s!

[hibee62]

60 all out. Really poor performance really, although those spinners will take some stopping.

[greenlex]

This could be over before the 6 o’clock news.

To think I was kidding too.😬😳🤨

[lord bunberry]

Afghanistan will be a dangerous team in this tournament, that bowling attack will trouble the best batsmen.

[DaveF]

Quinton DeKock out of the SA team for personal reasons and now Cricket SA release a statement saying they have directed all their players to take a knee.

Seems pretty clear he has refused and therefore gave up his place.

[lord bunberry]

Quinton DeKock out of the SA team for personal reasons and now Cricket SA release a statement saying they have directed all their players to take a knee.

Seems pretty clear he has refused and therefore gave up his place.
Unbelievable that he’d walkout on his teammates and country over something like this, but surely it should be down to the players to choose whether they take the knee or not.

[hibee62]

Scotland batting first against Namibia, having lost the toss. Coetzer rested himself due to a finger injury, he’s not been in great form anyway.

Munsey out first ball of the innings, 0-1…

[DaveF]

2 for 2 😮

[hibee62]

Abysmal start. John blain was saying he thought they looked tired pre game, hope that’s not coming through…

Berrington out lbw, looked down leg to me!

[DaveF]

2 for 3 😮😮

[hibee62]

Abysmal start. John blain was saying he thought they looked tired pre game, hope that’s not coming through…

Berrington out lbw, looked down leg to me!

Out on umpires call, this is embarrassing!

[DaveF]

Well we got through one over.

Probably should have not bothered qualifying.

[hibee62]

Very very lucky not to be run out! A stupid, stupid, stupid run!

[DaveF]

Best Scottish performance is from John Blaine on the radio.

I'd never heard him speak before (heard of him via playing obviously) and he's very easy to listen to.

[hibee62]

First boundary: a streaky edge through the slips after 4.5 overs!

[hibee62]

18-4, just when they looked like they’d played themselves in. Should have reviewed on first viewing…

I’m wrong, would have been 3 reds…

[hibee62]

109-8, really poor. Good performance from leask and while he was in they looked like getting up to 130 but after he went there was no more in the last few overs.

[hibee62]

Namibia win by 4 wickets with 5 balls left. That’s a really disappointing result and no mitigation for the batting this time really.

3 games to go: India, Pakistan and New Zealand…

[DaveF]

Quinton DeKock out of the SA team for personal reasons and now Cricket SA release a statement saying they have directed all their players to take a knee.

Seems pretty clear he has refused and therefore gave up his place.

He has now apologised, said he will take a knee and is available nfor selection if called upon.

[DaveF]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-59059494

Some Indian reaction to their loss to Pakistan.

[lord bunberry]

Afghanistan did well to get close to 150, I’m really looking forward to this chase though. That Afghan attack could take them a long way in this tournament.

[lord bunberry]

This could go down to the last ball. Cracking game so far.

[lord bunberry]

24 of the second last over for Pakistan to win it, 4 sixes. They needed 24 to win with 2 overs to go as well.

[hibee62]

This could go down to the last ball. Cracking game so far.

Pretty impressive finish. I’m not sure Afghanistan have enough in their seam bowlers to get through, unfortunately Scotland never got a chance to face them…! A bit worried about what Pakistan will do to Scotland too.

[marinello59]

I can see Pakistan winning the whole thing.

[lord bunberry]

Pretty impressive finish. I’m not sure Afghanistan have enough in their seam bowlers to get through, unfortunately Scotland never got a chance to face them…! A bit worried about what Pakistan will do to Scotland too.
You’re right they’re just a bit short when it comes to seem bowling. Hopefully Pakistan play their reserves against us. :greengrin

[marinello59]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-59059494

Some Indian reaction to their loss to Pakistan.

I was at the ICC trophy final at the Oval between India and Pakistan a few years back and it was one of the most amazing atmosphere I have experienced at any sporting occasion. They really don’t like each other. Made rival football fans seem almost civil. :greengrin

[Lancs Harp]

Pakistan are perhaps the most exciting team to watch in every format. On their day extremely talented and can beat anyone, however they do have numerous off days, you just never know what you're going to get with Pakistan.

As in football world cups the early matches mean little other than qualification to the next stage (semis in this case I think). Despite the earlier result still fully expect India to win this.

[lord bunberry]

Pakistan are perhaps the most exciting team to watch in every format. On their day extremely talented and can beat anyone, however they do have numerous off days, you just never know what you're going to get with Pakistan.

As in football world cups the early matches mean little other than qualification to the next stage (semis in this case I think). Despite the earlier result still fully expect India to win this.
You’re so right about Pakistan, I love watching them but they will occasionally throw in a stinker. I’m not so sure about India winning it. I want India to win but I’m not sure they have enough in the bowling attack at T20 level, Pakistan brushed them aside with ease.

[Lancs Harp]

You’re so right about Pakistan, I love watching them but they will occasionally throw in a stinker. I’m not so sure about India winning it. I want India to win but I’m not sure they have enough in the bowling attack at T20 level, Pakistan brushed them aside with ease.

A full tilt England would have a good chance (several key players missing) and still do look useful. Pakistan will look brilliant then crash out out all for 70 :greengrin thats the way they play. After England I'd love to see them win it, such a massive lift to their entire country to if they did. Im sticking with India.

[lord bunberry]

A full tilt England would have a good chance (several key players missing) and still do look useful. Pakistan will look brilliant then crash out out all for 70 :greengrin thats the way they play. After England I'd love to see them win it, such a massive lift to their entire country to if they did. Im sticking with India.
England have got a great chance, they need to trust spin more than they do, even bad spin takes wickets in T20. Batting wise England are untouchable.

[marinello59]

England’s bowlers going well here, Australia in full batting collapse modę.

[lord bunberry]

India on the brink of an early exit after that defeat, they need other results to go their way now. To not get out of the group won’t go down well in India.

[Sergio sledge]

England look ridiculously strong in all aspects of the game. They are cruising through the tournament at the minute.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

England look ridiculously strong in all aspects of the game. They are cruising through the tournament at the minute.

Their fielding was outstanding apart from one dropped catch by Woakes. Buttler having some tournament with the bat too.

[weecounty hibby]

Scotland chasing 173 to beat NZ. Off to a decent start in the first over or so

[hibee62]

Scotland chasing 173 to beat NZ. Off to a decent start in the first over or so

It’s a very good start, although I would expect scoreboard pressure to tell in the end. It’s a decent performance so far which should go some way to repairing the damage to their reputation from last week.

[hibee62]

Lost by 16 runs, a really good effort.

[JimBHibees]

Lost by 16 runs, a really good effort.

Yes thought they did well

[hibee62]

Scotland v India this afternoon, India won the toss and are bowling. Little bit worried about this one but would love a win!

[marinello59]

This hasn’t gone well. Leasky is going to have to bat really well again here to have any chance.

[hibee62]

Last Scotland game today, v Pakistan. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat, looking at the game like an opportunity to practice defending a total. Probably means the game is more likely to go long too.

[marinello59]

Last Scotland game today, v Pakistan. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat, looking at the game like an opportunity to practice defending a total. Probably means the game is more likely to go long too.

Time for Pakistan's unbeaten run in the tournament to end. :greengrin

[hibee62]

Time for Pakistan's unbeaten run in the tournament to end. :greengrin

It would be amusing given the attitude coming from the commentators.

It’s a good start, 35-0 off the powerplay but no wickets…

As I type, Tahir gets rizwan caught behind.

[Moulin Yarns]

Setting Scotland a big target.

[hibee62]

Setting Scotland a big target.

The run rate is quite tight, but the lack of wickets is a big worry.

[Moulin Yarns]

The run rate is quite tight, but the lack of wickets is a big worry.

Glad you understand it better than me 😁

[lord bunberry]

Thank god Hafeez is out, he was skelping it all round the ground.

[hibee62]

Thank god Hafeez is out, he was skelping it all round the ground.

Yeah, they’re going for it now. Just read they are the fastest scorers in the last 5 in the tournament…

[hibee62]

189-4… ooft!

[lord bunberry]

Yeah, they’re going for it now. Just read they are the fastest scorers in the last 5 in the tournament…
Malik got 54 from 18 deliveries, that’s phenomenal batting.

[marinello59]

The Pakistan batting was a joy to watch at the end there. Wonderful stuff.

[Moulin Yarns]

Could Munsey be Scotland's saviour?

[Moulin Yarns]

Are we looking at roughly 20 runs per over now?

[hibee62]

50 for berrington, he’s had a good season. This is a pretty tame effort overall though, maybe keen not to get rolled over after Friday…

[hibee62]

Pakistan win by 72 runs.

[JeMeSouviens]

First semi Eng v NZ - Eng struggled a bit to 166. Finely poised?

[JeMeSouviens]

Ooh, NZ's danger man Guptil out in the first over.

[JeMeSouviens]

Williamson out as Woakes gets a wicket maiden - don't see many of those in t20 world cups.

[JeMeSouviens]

Jimmy Neesham doing the biz for NZ, looks like they're going to get there ...

[JeMeSouviens]

As I hit submit - he's out. Drama.

[JeMeSouviens]

20 off the last 2 overs for NZ to win!

[marinello59]

What a performance from Mitchell to win the game for NZ. They were pretty damned good, a well deserved win.

[oneone73]

Excellent win for NZ. That 18th over was something else

[JeMeSouviens]

What a performance from Mitchell to win the game for NZ. They were pretty damned good, a well deserved win.

Brilliant finish :agree:

[JimBHibees]

Brilliant win for NZ probably deserved after world final defeat.

[hibee62]

Australia through as well in what appears to be, purely from reading reports, a very similar game!

[JimBHibees]

Australia through as well in what appears to be, purely from reading reports, a very similar game!

Yes it was. Really good game and the Pakistan fans were very much a barometer of how the game was going so passionate when on top and nervous and gutted when not a bit like us in a Derby. :greengrin

Amazing hitting by Wade at the end three 6s in a row off Pakistan best bowler Shaheen Afridi to win it. Seems to be an advantage batting second in knowing exactly what you have to get. Don't really watch ipl or domestic 20 over games but this tournament has been excellent.

[DaveF]

Conway out of the final after breaking a bone in his hand when punching the bat after getting out.

[JeMeSouviens]

Yes it was. Really good game and the Pakistan fans were very much a barometer of how the game was going so passionate when on top and nervous and gutted when not a bit like us in a Derby. :greengrin

Amazing hitting by Wade at the end three 6s in a row off Pakistan best bowler Shaheen Afridi to win it. Seems to be an advantage batting second in knowing exactly what you have to get. Don't really watch ipl or domestic 20 over games but this tournament has been excellent.

There's also been a lot of chat about the effects of dew making it easier to bat 2nd in the night matches. Which is a bit pants for a world cup.

[marinello59]

Let’s hope the final today is a cracker. I want to see New Zealand win but I ain’t making any predictions. :greengrin

[hibee62]

Let’s hope the final today is a cracker. I want to see New Zealand win but I ain’t making any predictions. :greengrin

NZ probably need to get a move on now, plenty wickets in hand and with a bit of luck could set a big score.

[lord bunberry]

NZ probably need to get a move on now, plenty wickets in hand and with a bit of luck could set a big score.
Williamson must’ve heard you. :greengrin

[hibee62]

Williamson must’ve heard you. :greengrin

Haha, was just thinking that! Throwing the bat a lot more now and getting the luck.

They’re just showing him getting dropped again, could turn out to be the biggest moment in the match.

[lord bunberry]

Haha, was just thinking that! Throwing the bat a lot more now and getting the luck.

They’re just showing him getting dropped again, could turn out to be the biggest moment in the match.
Hazelweeod has made amends, Williamson goes for 85.

[hibee62]

172-4… strikes me as a good score, but similar again to the number chased in both semi finals.

[lord bunberry]

Australia need 173 to win. New Zealand will be happy with that I think, I fancy them to defend it.

[marinello59]

NZ probably need to get a move on now, plenty wickets in hand and with a bit of luck could set a big score.

I think they timed their change of gear perfectly there, a well disciplined innings superbly anchored by Williamson.

[marinello59]

Australia look to have it it's going to take some spectacular bowling for New Zealand to get back in to this now.

[hibee62]

Australia look to have it it's going to take some spectacular bowling for New Zealand to get back in to this now.

Absolutely coasting. Some poor bowling from NZ too.

[marinello59]

Well done Australia, I didn't see them winning this before it started.

[lord bunberry]

Well done the Aussie team, but New Zealand were pretty poor at times with the ball. Sodhi went to pieces.