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andyoxon · « **Reply #1775 on:** 30 June, 2019, 07:07:33 pm »

So, a high stakes game against NZ for Eng in the world cup, on the cards. Tough one I reckon.

Peter · « **Reply #1776 on:** 01 July, 2019, 10:08:23 am »

The last ten overs were extraordinary. Suddenly, India seemed to stop trying. They had wickets to spare. Obviously there is no fiddling in cricket (Steve Smith will tell you that) but I was wondering if India were trying to do Pakistan down, or manipulate the odds, or something. I hope I'm completely wrong, but it felt really odd, listening to the game.

Basil · « **Reply #1777 on:** 01 July, 2019, 10:31:05 am »

Aggers on the Today programme this morning, put it down to them accepting they had lost, not wishing to give away any more wickets. (Or let England get any more). It seems there is some sort of cricketing version of goal difference which may be important later.

Peter · « **Reply #1778 on:** 01 July, 2019, 10:47:17 am »

Ah, thanks, Basil. I have a tendency to look for the biggest conspiracy! (My county team is currently captained by sandpaperer poursuivant Bancroft!)

Edd · « **Reply #1779 on:** 01 July, 2019, 02:31:26 pm »

Quote from: Basil on 01 July, 2019, 10:31:05 am

Aggers on the Today programme this morning, put it down to them accepting they had lost, not wishing to give away any more wickets. (Or let England get any more). It seems there is some sort of cricketing version of goal difference which may be important later.

This I don't understand, the NRR has nothing to do with wickets unless you lose them all, but India didn't look like doing that. Their best way of getting a higher NRR is to score as many runs as possible and restrict the number of runs your opponent scores, identical tactics to when you try to win...

Greenbank · « **Reply #1780 on:** 02 July, 2019, 09:57:43 am »

Quote from: Edd on 01 July, 2019, 02:31:26 pm

This I don't understand, the NRR has nothing to do with wickets unless you lose them all, but India didn't look like doing that.

They were effectively only one wicket (Dhoni) away from exposing the tail. If he had tried to play more shots and got out then England would have had the chance to get them all out for 270-ish and it affecting NRR which may come in to play if India were to lose to neighbours Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and Pakistan beat Bangladesh.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1781 on:** 02 July, 2019, 02:42:32 pm »

Just had a quick look at the Essex scoresheet: 518 - 8 in their first innings. Cook scored 2.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/scorecard/ECKO44767 refers.

spesh · « **Reply #1782 on:** 03 July, 2019, 06:52:40 pm »

I don't know about anyone else, but that was probably the most remarkable run-out I've ever seen.

Jaded · « **Reply #1783 on:** 03 July, 2019, 07:47:00 pm »

I've seen one like that before, but the ball deflected more. It certainly helped us, and now we need to win the next Toss!

Greenbank · « **Reply #1784 on:** 03 July, 2019, 08:08:34 pm »

Exactly, our chances of winning this World Cup will be greatly enhanced if we can win the next two tosses.

(Which makes the game a bit unfair, but that's just the way it is.)

(We'll get battered by Aus regardless anyway.)

matthew · « **Reply #1785 on:** 10 July, 2019, 04:51:27 pm »

Well played NZ, with 239 on the board not many gave them a chance but getting early wickets (5-3) put them well ahead and they kept their nerve when India put together a lower middle order partnership to stay in the contest.

Peter · « **Reply #1786 on:** 11 July, 2019, 08:15:37 am »

Yes, well done New Zealand. Also an excellent win for Australia Seconds (playing as Durham) against Leicester.

Greenbank · « **Reply #1787 on:** 11 July, 2019, 11:03:34 am »

15-3. Wow, didn't expect to be in this position.

andyoxon · « **Reply #1788 on:** 11 July, 2019, 12:03:47 pm »

Good start. I wonder how England will fare against the Aus bowlers...

madamemugwump · « **Reply #1789 on:** 11 July, 2019, 12:09:00 pm »

early doors, to mix me metaphors...

Jaded · « **Reply #1790 on:** 11 July, 2019, 12:10:46 pm »

Need another wicket or two

andyoxon · « **Reply #1791 on:** 11 July, 2019, 12:31:56 pm »

At least the current RR is low (4.3)

essexian · « **Reply #1792 on:** 11 July, 2019, 12:38:11 pm »

Two quick wickets thankfully! 118 for 5.

As I fancy a bit of cricket when I am on holiday, I checked the tickets for the test at Edgbaston later in the summer....well the first three days are sold out so lets look at the fourth day..... BLIMEY, £95 a ticket!

Think I will stick to listening to the most excellent TMS.

andyoxon · « **Reply #1793 on:** 11 July, 2019, 01:03:06 pm »

I think TalkSport is still doing commentary for the test matches, rather than BBC(?)

essexian · « **Reply #1794 on:** 11 July, 2019, 01:11:59 pm »

Quote from: andyoxon on 11 July, 2019, 01:03:06 pm

I think TalkSport is still doing commentary for the test matches, rather than BBC(?)

Yep, you are correct. I must admit I had forgotten!

Anyway, now 161 for 6.... England must win this now.....

SLAP!

Sorry, Ms Reality has just reminded me that this is a semi final and this is England

madamemugwump · « **Reply #1795 on:** 11 July, 2019, 01:40:47 pm »

It is the new model England, with gung-ho Morgan at the helm.... but no, old habits die hard and there are bound to be runs in the Aussie tail.... and then Starc can be an absolute menace with the ball.... no chickens counting doors, early or otherwise, from me.

essexian · « **Reply #1796 on:** 11 July, 2019, 02:10:29 pm »

223 all out.... that's a bit below par but who knows.

As Tuffers has just said, "Don't take anything for granted, chasing runs is difficult."

trekker12 · « **Reply #1797 on:** 11 July, 2019, 03:47:53 pm »

It's been a good start though....

essexian · « **Reply #1798 on:** 11 July, 2019, 03:53:02 pm »

Indeed.... 95 for none after 15 overs.

It would be hard not to win from here..... One chicken, two chickens, three chickens, four chickens......

rafletcher · « **Reply #1799 on:** 11 July, 2019, 04:48:03 pm »

48 from 24 overs required. Even Boycott could get them home from here....

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