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Galfon wrote:They are good sports..long wait for Eng after Wed if they fluff their lines v. NewZ at Durham.
Ban (out of it) v Pak is Lords on Fri.

Bangles still in it, surely?

Banquo wrote: Bangles still in it, surely?

Technically yes, with 2 wins v Ind in Brum on Tue
& then Pak., but most surprised if they pull it off.
The Edgbaston match could be another humdinger now.
What a filip for Bumpy that would be after years of slogging away down at Wuss.

You did us no favours today. Why can’t you just fold like gentleman?

Galfon wrote:

Banquo wrote: Bangles still in it, surely?

Technically yes, with 2 wins v Ind in Brum on Tue
& then Pak., but most surprised if they pull it off.
The Edgbaston match could be another humdinger now.
What a filip for Bumpy that would be after years of slogging away down at Wuss.

So yes, then . They've beaten P"stan the last 4 times they've played them. Obviously need some help, but hey...

(who is 'bumpy')

Banquo wrote:They've beaten P"stan the last 4 times they've played them. Obviously need some help...
(who is 'bumpy')

Overcome India first..who are not over the line yet but have a useful run-rate.
Steve Rhodes...(an old Umpire of the same name was nicknamed 'Dusty'...not aware of anyone on the circuit called 'Bendy' or 'Slippy')

Galfon wrote:

Banquo wrote:They've beaten P"stan the last 4 times they've played them. Obviously need some help...
(who is 'bumpy')

Overcome India first..who are not over the line yet but have a useful run-rate.
Steve Rhodes...(an old Umpire of the same name was nicknamed 'Dusty'...not aware of anyone on the circuit called 'Bendy' or 'Slippy')

He liked being in Wuss dammit all. Interesting he went to Bangladesh when so highly thought of already in the ECB, though a lot of that is down to Moeen Ali turning himself into a spinner (sort of) and a lot of that is down to Rhodes having an obsession with scoring runs, and Wuss not having any money to sign a spinner when Batty left leaving them to get more out of Ali or promote someone even younger into the 1st XI

If Rhodes does well with his current role he's well placed to get a bigger role with the ECB than as a scout

Galfon wrote:

Banquo wrote:They've beaten P"stan the last 4 times they've played them. Obviously need some help...
(who is 'bumpy')

Overcome India first..who are not over the line yet but have a useful run-rate.
Steve Rhodes...(an old Umpire of the same name was nicknamed 'Dusty'...not aware of anyone on the circuit called 'Bendy' or 'Slippy')

I remember Dusty Rhodes- his son only got two caps, but would have walked into today's test team as an opening bowler. Old school umpire, following on from the likes of the legendary Frank Chester.

Galfon wrote:

Banquo wrote:They've beaten P"stan the last 4 times they've played them. Obviously need some help...
(who is 'bumpy')

Overcome India first..who are not over the line yet but have a useful run-rate.
Steve Rhodes...(an old Umpire of the same name was nicknamed 'Dusty'...not aware of anyone on the circuit called 'Bendy' or 'Slippy')

Bangles got themselves into a half decent position, but some bad shots and excellent Indian bowling- Bumrah is a genius- seem to have put paid to their chances..

No disgrace for Ban. An Eng win over NewZ will probs. see both through.. Good sportsmanship and the spirit of the game to the fore - may the best team win.

Eng 194 - 1 after 30..ton-up for Bairstow.
nifty start.
(Maybe Vaughan needs to tell a few others when they're being 'pathetic' !)

Fell away towards the end of the innings though. Buttler's been a disappointment this tournament both with gloves and bat. Not sure 300 is enough.

And, as I type that, first NZ wicket falls! It's in the bag!

Puja

Why is Roy fielding?

Digby wrote:Why is Roy fielding?

Isn't there some rule that if you don't field for a certain percentage then you can't bat in the top X positions next match?

Puja

Puja wrote:

Digby wrote:Why is Roy fielding?

Isn't there some rule that if you don't field for a certain percentage then you can't bat in the top X positions next match?

Puja

Is what I'm wondering

All 3 wickets have a touch of fortune, a lbw above the knee roll, strangled down leg side, and brushing the tips of the finger for a run out

and NZ really need to up the scoring rate too

Though when you try to accelerate the score people make bad decisions.

I suspect many were critical of England for not building on their start, I was, but is this pitch allowing batsman to play through the ball after those first 10-15 overs of the day? There's a lot of good players seemingly not getting the ball away well

NZ now playing with all the momentum Excalibur had whilst sealed in a rock

NewZ 139-6 after 33. Semi's beckon.
Plunkett's not a headline grabber but showing to be an asset in thus type of creekit.

Galfon wrote:NewZ 139-6 after 33. Semi's beckon.
Plunkett's not a headline grabber but showing to be an asset in thus type of creekit.

I was just thinking of posting Plunkett wouldn't be a bad shout for MoM, he's not going to get it, but actually he's been very strong today

We are doomed.

Huh. Turns out 300 was enough!

morepork wrote:We are doomed.

Is it plausible for Pakistan to overtake you? How much would they have to beat Bangladesh by?

Puja

Over 300, I think.

Eng., by Trump logic are a great team: After early successes( 3 losing finalists & 2 semis in the first 5 tournaments), in the following 6 Eng. failed to progress beyond the last 8 and in 3 of these didn't make it out the Groups.
2015 in NewZ has to be our Nadir of course, languishing in the bottom 6 alongside Afg, Sco, Ire, Zim & UAE.
At least they let us back in.

Schedule:

Semis -
Tue: Ind vs NewZ, Old Trafford.
Thu: Aus vs Eng, Edgbaston

FINAL-
Sun: Lords.

Edg. is a good results ground for Eng.
(Not sure about Lords should Eng progress, visiting teams appear buoyed playing there).
Pretty tight turn-round for the 2nd semi teams, but thats TS for not finishing top one supposes.

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

Ind 62-4 after 19 (were 24-4) chasing 240.
Bit of a tuffy now for favourites..
Penetration can always be affected somewhat by local conditions - more help for the bowlers from late yesterday..good 'ol blighty eh ?