Cricket World Cup 2019!!!!!

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214/4, could they actually snatch defeat from where they were about 30 mins ago?

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248-5

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259-6

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272-7

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301-8, 3 deliveries left. Should be an interesting run chase.

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305-8

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305-8

Not the total the opening partnership suggested they were on for, but probably around par? I've a feeling NZ might get these.

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NZ 2-1 after 1 over.

[JeMeSouviens]

If England get Kane Williamson out cheaply I'm changing my mind!

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14-2, great catch from Buttler.

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

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

How unlucky was that? England in control now.

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Taylor run out too 69-4

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123-5

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136-6

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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.

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

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166-8

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181-9

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

Now, can't see past India.

[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.

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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.

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.

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

Kane Williamson, your country needs you!