7by7 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 England had a terrible start against Afghanistan.42 for 1 to 42 for 3 to 57 for 6 to 85 for 7!Three wickets lost in one over (that video may not play outside the UK).Moeen's 44 n.o. in 33 balls, aided by Jordan,15, and Willey, 20 n.o., got the score up to 147 for 7; when at one stage it looked like they would be bowled out within 20 overs.Average IPL score on this ground is 160, so all is not lost; it's now up to the bowlers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 England had a terrible start against Afghanistan. 42 for 1 to 42 for 3 to 57 for 6 to 85 for 7! Three wickets lost in one over (that video may not play outside the UK). Moeen's 44 n.o. in 33 balls, aided by Jordan,15, and Willey, 20 n.o., got the score up to 147 for 7; when at one stage it looked like they would be bowled out within 20 overs. Average IPL score on this ground is 160, so all is not lost; it's now up to the bowlers. good grief!Something at last for Australian supporters to smile about [emoji1] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 42 for 1 to 42 for 3 That should be 42 for 1 to 42 for 4! Sorry for the typo. Afghanistan currently 64 for 6 in the 13th. England favourites now; but it aint over till it's over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Phew! Afghanistan 127 for 9; England win by 15 runs. England beat South Africa after an appalling bowling performance, they've now won here, albeit aganst a non test side, after an appalling batting performance. If only both batters and bowlers could perform in the same game! England's net run rate is still poor, +0.02: though at least it's now positive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijit Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Afghanistan should have won, looking on the positive side 4 England. They've dug them selves out of corners and won 2 whilst playing like *#*t Sent from my GT-I9000 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Aussies have posted a reasonable total against Pakistan. Steve Smith in the runs with support from watson and maxwell I dont like warner at 3. i reckon Finch would do well at 3. warner and khawaja to open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerjo Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I'm a little confused. I was always thinking that the bails had to leave the stumps completely to be out. But these flashing bails light up when their hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerjo Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Well done to India making the semi's.Virat was a star. Think the Aussies may have let that one slip.I thought one more over from Zampa may have been better than bowling Hazelwood in the 16th over. Anyway,it's all over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Well done to India making the semi's.Virat was a star. Think the Aussies may have let that one slip.I thought one more over from Zampa may have been better than bowling Hazelwood in the 16th over. Anyway,it's all over. I agree with you mate. To me, Smith doesn't seem to be a captain who thinks on his feet. He takes off a spinner going at 5 an over and replaces him with a quickie going at 8. I thought we were 15 to 20 short, especially after our start. Smith got a bad decision, but again him and Warner making up numbers. I also think Warner needs to open and drop Finch to 3. Not surprised we didn't make the finals. We don't play the format that well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 England v New Zealand tomorrow. India v West indies on Thursday. Any predictions? I think if England can perform as they are capable of with both bat and ball, then they should prevail over New Zealand. Unless Gayle produces the type of innings we all know he's capable of, and he produced against England, India will win the second one. So an India v England final; with, despite my loyalties, India winning. More T20 experience plus home advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerjo Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 England v New Zealand tomorrow. India v West indies on Thursday. Any predictions? I think if England can perform as they are capable of with both bat and ball, then they should prevail over New Zealand. Unless Gayle produces the type of innings we all know he's capable of, and he produced against England, India will win the second one. So an India v England final; with, despite my loyalties, India winning. More T20 experience plus home advantage. I still like NZ as they have been playing consistent cricket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijit Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 England v New Zealand tomorrow. India v West indies on Thursday. Any predictions? I think if England can perform as they are capable of with both bat and ball, then they should prevail over New Zealand. Unless Gayle produces the type of innings we all know he's capable of, and he produced against England, India will win the second one. So an India v England final; with, despite my loyalties, India winning. More T20 experience plus home advantage. I still like NZ as they have been playing consistent cricket.Yeah they've played better than England, but England have been playing really poorly and still got there. That in itself is a warning. England turn it on and no reason they shouldn't win. On the other hand Keep up their current form and new zealand will win Looking forward to this one.Sent from my GT-I9000 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 England v New Zealand tomorrow. India v West indies on Thursday. Any predictions? I think if England can perform as they are capable of with both bat and ball, then they should prevail over New Zealand. Unless Gayle produces the type of innings we all know he's capable of, and he produced against England, India will win the second one. So an India v England final; with, despite my loyalties, India winning. More T20 experience plus home advantage. I still like NZ as they have been playing consistent cricket.Yeah they've played better than England, but England have been playing really poorly and still got there. That in itself is a warning. England turn it on and no reason they shouldn't win. On the other hand Keep up their current form and new zealand will win Looking forward to this one.Sent from my GT-I9000 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app I think England will get over NZ and WI to beat India. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 England looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I know I know, but it's the only thing I can hang my hat on Australia Women surge into fourth straight final http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-womens-world-twenty20-2016/content/story/992825.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Well done England; an excellent performance all round; bat, ball and in the field.Although at first it looked like it may be different; New Zealand 89 for 1 after 10 overs, 133 for 3 after 15. New Zealand bat deep, so a score in excess of 180, maybe even 200, was on the cards. Enter Messrs Jordan and Stokes.New Zealand scored only 20 runs in their final 5 overs, losing 5 wickets along the way, finishing on 153 for 8.But, they have successfully defended lower scores than this in this tournament, so England had work to do.Which they did; the English batsmen, especially Roy, 78 from 44, and Buttler, 32 n.o. from 17, putting the New Zealand bowlers to the sword.Only Morgan, falling to a first ball duck for the second time in this tournament, failing to contribute.England 159 for 3 from 17.1 overs.World Twenty20: England power past New Zealand to reach finalPlay like this again on Sunday, and they should win. Though whoever wins today's semi, England on Sunday will have to contain either Gayle or Kohli. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijit Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Bbc described Englands performance as near to perfect as could be. What a Difference better fielding makes Sent from my GT-I9000 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 England v New Zealand tomorrow. India v West indies on Thursday. Any predictions? I think if England can perform as they are capable of with both bat and ball, then they should prevail over New Zealand. Unless Gayle produces the type of innings we all know he's capable of, and he produced against England, India will win the second one. So an India v England final; with, despite my loyalties, India winning. More T20 experience plus home advantage. I still like NZ as they have been playing consistent cricket.Yeah they've played better than England, but England have been playing really poorly and still got there. That in itself is a warning. England turn it on and no reason they shouldn't win. On the other hand Keep up their current form and new zealand will win Looking forward to this one.Sent from my GT-I9000 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app I think England will get over NZ and WI to beat India. Geez The WI are almost unstoppable on the smaller grounds. I thought they were gone after the shocking missed run outs of Kohli on 1. I think England are a better balanced side but the WI have 5 or so players who just smash it. Looking forward to the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) You have to love the headline on Starsports: "ICC World T20 2016, West Indies vs India: Lucky Lendl Simmons' 82* steals victory for WI" Some highlights here: http://www.starsports.com/cricket/videos/vod/video=icc-world-t20-2016-west-indies-india-lucky-lendl-simmons82-steals-victory-for-with/index.html http://www.starsports.com/cricket/videos/vod/video=icc-world-t20-2016-west-indies-india-windies-power-hit-their-way-final/index.html Edited April 1, 2016 by BookMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Simmons, who basically won India the match with 82 (off 51) was out TWICE to No balls from Indian bowlers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Simmons, who basically won India the match with 82 (off 51) was out TWICE to No balls from Indian bowlers..*won for the windiesWith England in the final, i will be doing the Australian thing and supportimg west indies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijit Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Yeah well done the west Indies. Big big win for them, arguably the biggest scalp/ game in the tournament, would have loved England to have to have met India in the final that would have been huge.. Still the Indies it will be. Sent from my GT-I9000 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Looking forward to a cracking game on Sunday. Difficult to predict. England, I think, are the better fielding side; but ,as we've seen, both sides contain more than one batsman who can completely turn a game around. One problem; I live in the UK and don't have Sky Sports; can I convince the wife that I need to spend a large part of Sunday afternoon in the pub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I'm all for England. Though why wouldn't I be I'm England till I die. Barmy army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Looking forward to a cracking game on Sunday. Difficult to predict. England, I think, are the better fielding side; but ,as we've seen, both sides contain more than one batsman who can completely turn a game around. One problem; I live in the UK and don't have Sky Sports; can I convince the wife that I need to spend a large part of Sunday afternoon in the pub? I think a visit to the pub is highly acceptable given the circumstances. There's always the radio but it's just not the same,maybe 30 years ago but not in 2016. Could persuade her with a takeaway on your way home. Large chicken kebab anyone ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merylhighground Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I think England's quicks have learned how to bowl in this format throughout the tournament and Jordan is looking world class, Willey is still a little green but mixes it up nicely and is capable of producing early wicket taking deliveries, Plunkett has bags of experience and Ali and Rashid are developing guile and craft in this format though still bowl the odd loose ball that gets whacked but that is the life of a spinner in T20. The batting 'needs no introduction' as they say. Would be nice if Morgan finally comes to the party with the bat as he can be a destructive hitter when needed. The Windies are strong in batting, not so strong in the bowling department so I strongly fancy England, especially if we (England) win the toss and chase...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merylhighground Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Looking forward to a cracking game on Sunday. Difficult to predict. England, I think, are the better fielding side; but ,as we've seen, both sides contain more than one batsman who can completely turn a game around. One problem; I live in the UK and don't have Sky Sports; can I convince the wife that I need to spend a large part of Sunday afternoon in the pub? Can't you take the dog out for a three hour walk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Good idea; now all I need is a dog................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 3 quick wickets from England,very positive reply thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 England edging closer to victory. COME ON ENGLAND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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