Where was this South Africa when it mattered? They completely outplayed Sri Lanka.
Dead Cat, you’re probably correct. As I said I have no theory that will be bullet proof and it appears that points alone will be the decider. Hope so anyway.
Lisiate I watched most of the game between RSA and SL last night, and the way I saw it, SL were simply terrible. They seemed clueless in all aspects of the game. I didn’t think RSA were sensational, they just played professionally.
And tonight Australia versus NZ- according to ESPN Australia hasn’t played the Kiwi’s in a ODI for two years. Seems a bit odd.
Pakistan playing Afghanistan first. Two points to Pakistan and England will really start feeling the heat.
NZ really do need to win this one. I don’t feel confident at all.
I thought Afghanistan would actually win a few games (of course they can still win this one). They have done well but just fallen short in a lot of games.
They played 3 friendlies against them in May - the first games back for Warner and Smith.
It was New Zealand’s turn to host the Chappell-Hadlee trophy last year, but they cancelled it in favour of a T20 tri-series which included the England side that had just completed an Ashes tour. Well, not the same players but you know what I mean.
Well that was pretty awful from New Zealand.
That folks, is why the old school ODI thinking of AUS has won 5 WCs to date and the new school ODI thinking of ENG has yet to be proved.
88 off 129 still represents an innings of merit on a “fair” wicket and fielding well is as much about winning as putting a half volley on leg into the car park over the cover boundary.
Bat your 50 and get your opponent out on their’s remains a good strategy I guess.
Thanks don’t ask. I’m afraid I have no interest in T20 cricket so can’t remember it.
And I see I have turned Khawaja into the rock of the Australian side by saying he shouldn’t be there. Obviously there have been many good performances and (from an Australian perspective) it is heartening to see the side win when the main batting performers have an off day. Carey certainly deserves mention for his performances throughout the tournament.
As for NZ, they are starting to look like they could be in strife.
England certainly riding their luck and have posted an excellent run rate so far. Virat Kohli must be smiling at the prospect of batting on the strip.
England certainly riding their luck and have posted an excellent run rate so far. Virat Kohli must be smiling at the prospect of batting on the strip.
ENG 160-1 after a top notch catch to dismiss Roy.
Give ‘em a road and they’ll belt you for 350 plus.
Sorry for the double post but I am having lots of difficulties with the board over the last few days.
Both Australia and RSA scored over 430 in a ODI in 2006 so it is possible if you have very good batsmen- and not so good bowlers.
Sorry for the double post but I am having lots of difficulties with the board over the last few days.
Both Australia and RSA scored over 430 in a ODI in 2006 so it is possible if you have very good batsmen- and not so good bowlers.
… and playing on postage stamp sized grounds.
That’s a bit harsh. Those short boundaries are 5 metres bigger than those in under 16 cricket.
My mistake, I just saw the graphic, they are in fact shorter than in those in under 16 cricket.
IND to chase 338.
I’m thinking IND can do it , but I’m going to crash. Don’t mind me.
England keeping a lid on it early, especially Woakes, but India have the firepower to get these if things go well. A lot depends on how much control Rashid and perhaps Root can find.