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Digby · Post by **Digby** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:38 pm

India need 8 runs an over with limited wickets in hand, very hard to bring this home

Digby · Post by **Digby** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:41 pm

It'll be a shame if Bumrah and his ancient spirits of evil don't make the final, he looks vile to face if you want to score quickly

Post by **Puja** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 2:45 pm

Incredible game. Jadeja's brought them to the brink of a ridiculous comeback only to lose his wicket right at the death. Surely it's over now?

Puja

Post by **morepork** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 3:05 pm

morepork wrote:India are lining us up for full penetration...not looking good.

Nek minute...

Digby · Post by **Digby** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 4:06 pm

MP is taking over the mantle from Mells to be the new Rowan in quoting himself, also, is nek a typo?

Stom · Post by **Stom** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 5:43 pm

So England or Australia to win the WC...

canta_brian · Post by **canta_brian** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 6:28 pm

Stom wrote:So England or Australia to win the WC...

India a shoe in for the semi.

Nek minute

“So England or Australia to win the WC.”

Hubris is great

Stom · Post by **Stom** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:08 pm

canta_brian wrote:
Stom wrote:So England or Australia to win the WC...
India a shoe in for the semi.

Nek minute

“So England or Australia to win the WC.”

Hubris is great

Just reel them in

J Dory · Post by **J Dory** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:47 pm

Getting a bit tiring what with these back to back WC final appearances. Hope we can reverse last years result and actually beat Aus this time.

canta_brian · Post by **canta_brian** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:29 pm

In all seriousness, do people think England could win the semi tomorrow? On their good days they are good. Or will playing Aus in an important match bring out the worst in them as usual.

J Dory · Post by **J Dory** » Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:53 pm

50 50 for me, both very good teams and the winner will no doubt be red hot favourites in the final. Still, we can dream, NZ is one match away from glory.

Post by **Puja** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:20 am

canta_brian wrote:In all seriousness, do people think England could win the semi tomorrow? On their good days they are good. Or will playing Aus in an important match bring out the worst in them as usual.

I think we really could. Having Roy back makes a fundamental difference to our batting lineup and the confidence of not starting the match being able to fill in the top of the scorecard with J.Vince - 18 before we start does invigorate the rest of the team.

Puja

Post by **morepork** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:17 am

Nek Minute

Stom · Post by **Stom** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 5:43 am

canta_brian wrote:In all seriousness, do people think England could win the semi tomorrow? On their good days they are good. Or will playing Aus in an important match bring out the worst in them as usual.

Sure. The problems come if we try to blast Starc instead of being watchful. And then bowl short...

We have a very good team, better on paper than the Aussies. But Starc and Cummings are weapons we don't have.

canta_brian · Post by **canta_brian** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:46 am

Puja wrote:
canta_brian wrote:In all seriousness, do people think England could win the semi tomorrow? On their good days they are good. Or will playing Aus in an important match bring out the worst in them as usual.
I think we really could. Having Roy back makes a fundamental difference to our batting lineup and the confidence of not starting the match being able to fill in the top of the scorecard with J.Vince - 18 before we start does invigorate the rest of the team.

Puja

I hadn’t noticed Roy was back when I posted that. Any idea how his hammy is?

Also, is the semi on a new pitch? If it is sticky I’m not sure England are as adaptable as Aus. They have played on too many flat tracks that suit huge hitting in the last 2 years.

I’m enjoying the balance of 250 odd cricket at the moment. Bowlers having a fair crack for a change.

Post by **Puja** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:59 am

canta_brian wrote:
Puja wrote:
canta_brian wrote:In all seriousness, do people think England could win the semi tomorrow? On their good days they are good. Or will playing Aus in an important match bring out the worst in them as usual.
I think we really could. Having Roy back makes a fundamental difference to our batting lineup and the confidence of not starting the match being able to fill in the top of the scorecard with J.Vince - 18 before we start does invigorate the rest of the team.

Puja
I hadn’t noticed Roy was back when I posted that. Any idea how his hammy is?

Also, is the semi on a new pitch? If it is sticky I’m not sure England are as adaptable as Aus. They have played on too many flat tracks that suit huge hitting in the last 2 years.

I’m enjoying the balance of 250 odd cricket at the moment. Bowlers having a fair crack for a change.

He's been back for the last two games, not coincidentally the two we won, so he's hopefully shaken off any fitness issues.

Puja

Galfon · Post by **Galfon** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 10:59 am

Bowlers start well for Eng..2 back in the hutch early doors..10-2, keep it going lads !

Post by **Puja** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:27 pm

Slowed down a bit now. Australia starting to come back into it. Full marks to Carey for carrying on after having his jaw broken by Archer - he's been very good even not considering the pain he must be in.

Puja

Galfon · Post by **Galfon** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:42 pm

Was about to say if these 2 hang around for a bit, 240+ will be a workable total, then the Rash bags Carey & Stoinis.118-5 after 28.Just need Smiff gone now.

J Dory · Post by **J Dory** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 1:41 pm

canta_brian wrote:
Puja wrote:
canta_brian wrote:In all seriousness, do people think England could win the semi tomorrow? On their good days they are good. Or will playing Aus in an important match bring out the worst in them as usual.
I think we really could. Having Roy back makes a fundamental difference to our batting lineup and the confidence of not starting the match being able to fill in the top of the scorecard with J.Vince - 18 before we start does invigorate the rest of the team.

Puja
I hadn’t noticed Roy was back when I posted that. Any idea how his hammy is?

Also, is the semi on a new pitch? If it is sticky I’m not sure England are as adaptable as Aus. They have played on too many flat tracks that suit huge hitting in the last 2 years.

I’m enjoying the balance of 250 odd cricket at the moment. Bowlers having a fair crack for a change.

Me too.

Galfon · Post by **Galfon** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 4:37 pm

Heading for early baths all-round..Roy's hammy worked well.

canta_brian · Post by **canta_brian** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 4:45 pm

Galfon wrote:Heading for early baths all-round..Roy's hammy worked well.

Might find out. He’s probably using it to kick the living shit out of Bairstow!

Which Tyler · Post by **Which Tyler** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 5:02 pm

I've a sneaking feeling we might just do it

Galfon · Post by **Galfon** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 5:20 pm

'kinell - go for a sh!t and find it's all over with nearly 18 overs to spare, 8 wickets up the sleeve.!
As Thumpings go, it's on a par with Lord Thump of Thumpingham in Thumptonshire, all those years ago.
Next stop Lunnun toon - Mustapha Chance.

fivepointer · Post by **fivepointer** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:12 pm

How good was that? England mighty impressive with ball and then bat. Don't get wins much more comprehensive.

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