king canary 7,580 Posted July 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Fuzzar said: Not looking good for the Indians. Still, I'd rather face NZ in the final if we get there. Me too. Feels like this game is a bit a 'one off' due to the rain for New Zealand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted July 10, 2019 4 overs to go. NZ still favourites, but fair play to Jadeja and Dhoni - great effort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,844 Posted July 10, 2019 NZ in the final, then. Got to bat first tomorrow I reckon, don't fancy letting Warner and Finch get ahead of the game early on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,580 Posted July 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: NZ in the final, then. Got to bat first tomorrow I reckon, don't fancy letting Warner and Finch get ahead of the game early on. Yep, also Starc is such a good death bowler I wouldn't fancy needing to score off him late in a chase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted July 10, 2019 Glad India have snuffed it, but we need to do the business against The Aussies before we get too excited Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Fuzzar said: 4 overs to go. NZ still favourites, but fair play to Jadeja and Dhoni - great effort. what a turn up, worth coming in to watch the final overs didn't think NZ could pull this off but more 'comfortable win than I would have thought NZ must be wanting a final against OZ - for rivalries sake but the latter has to get past us, which should be a cracker 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted July 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Bill said: what a turn up, worth coming in to watch the final overs didn't think NZ could pull this off but more 'comfortable win than I would have thought NZ must be wanting a final against OZ - for rivalries sake but the latter has to get past us, which should be a cracker Odd that you watch City games on illegal streams! Got Sky now have you or is this more of your BS 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted July 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, AJ said: Glad India have snuffed it, but we need to do the business against The Aussies before we get too excited I would have fancied India to beat England, if we get through, fancy our chances against New Zealand...exciting game to look forward to tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted July 11, 2019 Good luck England.....hope the weather holds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,638 Posted July 11, 2019 I think the weather is meant to be ok - so should all be done with today.  It’s odd that coming into the tournament we apparently preferred to chase - you feel the side batting first has had by far the better results. We certainly didn’t get the rub of the green early on in the group game - the ball was hooping about but wouldn’t go to-hand (and an umpire’s call went against) - I don’t think it’ll have any bearing in today’s game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,638 Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) Good start for England, got the early wicket....now let’s make steady in-roads - Warner gone as I write😀😀😀😀😀! Edited July 11, 2019 by Branston Pickle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,844 Posted July 11, 2019 Bad toss to lose, but this opening spell is just outstanding... every ball looks like it could yield a wicket. Really need to get Smith out of there while we're on top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted July 11, 2019 Tuffers either has or is going to wet himself shortly. What a start😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted July 11, 2019 Oh my word and there goes another Aussie😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman 92 Posted July 11, 2019 20 hours ago, Feedthewolf said: NZ in the final, then. Got to bat first tomorrow I reckon, don't fancy letting Warner and Finch get ahead of the game early on. Well that went well...! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 513 Posted July 11, 2019 Outstanding and a bit of chin music! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,844 Posted July 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, Woodman said: Well that went well...! We'd definitely have chosen to bat first if we'd have won the toss. Now just got to hope our first change bowlers can keep up the good work... I'd keep Archer and Woakes back for a bit now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted July 11, 2019 Run rate currently 2.55 after 12 overs, hope we can keep it low 🤞 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted July 11, 2019 They're edging their way back into it - plenty of twists and turns yet to come! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted July 11, 2019 21 minutes ago, Fuzzar said: They're edging their way back into it - plenty of twists and turns yet to come! It will end up being a close game I reckon, if these two can hang in there till around 35 overs they will post a competitive score Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted July 11, 2019 14 minutes ago, Van wink said: It will end up being a close game I reckon, if these two can hang in there till around 35 overs they will post a competitive score Quite happy to have talked that one up😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,781 Posted July 11, 2019 Well that over should slow them down a touch... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,580 Posted July 11, 2019 Didn't see this coming I must say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted July 11, 2019 Terrific from England. Bat sensibly and we should be home and hosed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,638 Posted July 11, 2019 I’m sure there’ll be some slip-ups but 223 should be more than gettable if we play properly, we certainly don’t want to be anything daft like India’s 5-3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted July 11, 2019 Yes, they just have to bat sensibly at the beginning of the innings, openers have time to get their eye in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted July 11, 2019 This is England. In a World Cup semi-final. Anyone who thinks this will plain-sailing is barking. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,844 Posted July 11, 2019 36 minutes ago, canarydan23 said: This is England. In a World Cup semi-final. Anyone who thinks this will plain-sailing is barking. That's the conventional wisdom, but it's looking bloody good at the moment. Loving Roy launching Lyon's first ball back over his head for six! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted July 11, 2019 Even now I'm still fearing the worst. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted July 11, 2019 Roy hits Smith for three 6s in an over. Funny! Feels like all the peril has gone out of this game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
