Matt Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Seems there's a few of you crazy kids who actually like cricket enough to deserve its own thread Used to play as a kid, and seen 2 live games in Australia (where I shook hands with Brian Lara and Courtney Walsh) but since then I've lost interest in the whole thing. Don't get coverage in Europe really, which hasn't helped. Anyway. Go nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 I have a feeling only rain will save this one for us. There's a bit forecast, but probably not enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) I have a feeling only rain will save this one for us. There's a bit forecast, but probably not enough.Yep me too Edit, just checked now, we'll need a recordbreaking run chase if we are to win. Wont be easy batting out for 2 days . Edited June 1, 2015 by Paddock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I think it's safe to say that England won't be winning this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Seems we're going to snatch a draw from the jaws of victory in this series then, same as in the Windies. At least we're consistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I struck a bet yesterday, before England started their innings, that we would score less than 250. I think I was being overly optimistic. If ever a player needs to be told to go away and find some form it is Bell. Not only is his batting dire but he can't hold a catch - and he's a slip fielder! The odds are, though, that he will take his poor form into the Ashes against the Aussies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I struck a bet yesterday, before England started their innings, that we would score less than 250. I think I was being overly optimistic. If ever a player needs to be told to go away and find some form it is Bell. Not only is his batting dire but he can't hold a catch - and he's a slip fielder! The odds are, though, that he will take his poor form into the Ashes against the Aussies. Ballance looks worse. Much worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 After the capitulation this morning the tail have done well to keep it going this long. There are a few encouraging signs but Bell and Ballance are a worry. Century for Buttler now and a fifty from Anderson and we're home free.....any rain forecast anyone know? Been pissing it down here most of the day so a shame the match wasn't in Taunton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Lost . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 One key difference was the fielding. England dropped many chances, whereas NZ seemed to make even the most difficult of catches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 We can't bat under pressure it's that simple. Cricket is a game of the mind. You come out with a realistic chance of making a target set you have a chance. Once it's impossible (time wise in the game) to beat a total teams collapse. It's psychological in them. They start thinking and playing defensively, they dither playing shots and wickets tumble. It's a hard game to defend in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 What a shame about Kieswetter having to retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 What a shame about Kieswetter having to retire. Yes, it is. The ball went through the grille on his helmet. Does that mean the helmet manufacturer is liable? At least he could retire financially secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Holy crap; been busy all afternoon and forgot all about today! 393-7 with an over left!? Highest odi score ever; must top 400 surely. I need a lie down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Holy crap; been busy all afternoon and forgot all about today! 393-7 with an over left!? Highest odi score ever; must top 400 surely. I need a lie down. Or maybe not quite, Jordan out so six needed from four balls (me and my big mouth). Edit: And Rashid out next ball. Sorry . Hang on! Liam Plunkett hits hat-trick ball for six! And then another! Finish on 407. Parallel universe time again. :jump for joy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 England scoring over 400 in an ODI... Who'd a thunk it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 NZ conceded only 8 extras in 50 overs. Hope England are just as disciplined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 That being said, our bowlers don't fill me with confidence - Finn and Jordan give runs away like they're sweets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 NZ conceded only 8 extras in 50 overs. Hope England are just as disciplined. That being said, our bowlers don't fill me with confidence - Finn and Jordan give runs away like they're sweets. Be the second highest successful run chase in history if they do us; and the third highest aggregate ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 What a knock from Butler. Watch NZ get that score with 8 overs to spare and only losing 1 wicket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Finn may be expensive but he has a good habit of taking big wickets. McCullum gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Englands fielding is lazy and sloppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) Bowling well though Edited June 9, 2015 by Paddock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 NZ 190-7; not even England could lose from here . And I'm not even bothered about tempting fate. Done, dusted and destroyed. Hopefully the start of something; better late than never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Rashid takes the 8th wicket. He's looked good today; with bat and ball. Definitely someone who should've been given more of a chance before now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Last wicket was generous though, it putched outside and had a lot of turn. Even I thought not out when I saw it. They all count though and we're desperate for a decent one day performance and this is most definitely it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Wouldn't want to call MOTM; maybe Rashid will just nick it if he can get a fifth wicket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/33054086 "For a long time now, we've been behind the eight-ball in one-day cricket and fallen behind by a long way," said Morgan. "It's time for a catch-up." Well that didn't take long did it Eoin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Wouldn't want to call MOTM; maybe Rashid will just nick it if he can get a fifth wicket. He's bowled his ten now though. Give it to Plunkett for those two sixes . It'll be Buttler though in all probability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Jonathan Agnew BBC Test Match Special "On this record-breaking day, we have seen biggest partnerships and biggest totals and now we have seen the biggest winning margin. It is remarkable for those of us who saw that performance at the World Cup. It wasn't that long ago. That is a really emphatic win. And what is most important is that they have convinced themselves they can play this way." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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