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Cricket World Cup Qualifiers

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    #1232
    KevIRL
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    and a six.


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    #1233
    minitrue
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    Wickets in hand you expect to double your score at 35 overs which would put us on course for 225 (before those boundaries) and I'd think that's a winning score on this pitch, especially against an Afghanistan batting order that has been struggling and with the added pressure of a World Cup spot on the line.


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    #1234
    Alf Veedersane
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    2 boundaries in 2 overs.

    They're losing the run of themselves.


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    #1235
    Mr_Man2121
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    Patser wrote: »
    What's the forecast? Wash out sends us doesn't it.

    Just looked at the forecast for Harare, dry all of today but raining then until next friday.


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    #1236
    Joe_ Public
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    Hoping for 250 here....but i'm in eternal optimist mode this morning ;)


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    #1237
    BarryD2
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    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    2 boundaries in 2 overs.

    They're losing the run of themselves.

    What's the story here from those watching. Are the Afghans really tight on the bowling or are we putting in a bit of practice for the upcoming Test match?

    Can't see 3 an over cutting the mustard?


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    #1238
    KevIRL
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    Stirling 50.


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    #1239
    Hammer Archer
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    Patser wrote: »
    What's the forecast? Wash out sends us doesn't it.
    Some rain forecast in the afternoon but not enough to rain to wash it out.
    50 for Stirling. Hopefully some joy for this partnership.


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    #1240
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users Posts: 24,584 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    BarryD2 wrote: »
    What's the story here from those watching. Are the Afghans really tight on the bowling or are we putting in a bit of practice for the upcoming Test match?

    Can't see 3 an over cutting the mustard?

    The Afghans are tight on the bowling. The two wicket takers are in the top 12 of the ODI bowling rankings. Qualifying for the WC is the priority. They can't just go out and cut loose from the off.


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    #1241
    matban
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    Rashid Khan is joint first in the ICC ODI bowling rankings.

    He's a wizard this chap


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    #1242
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users Posts: 24,584 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    matban wrote: »
    Rashid Khan is joint first in the ICC ODI bowling rankings.

    He's a wizard this chap

    He's on course to be the fastest ever to 100 ODI wickets. I didn't realise he's only 19....


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    #1243
    whatawaster
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    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    He's on course to be the fastest ever to 100 ODI wickets. I didn't realise he's only 19....

    I suppose you have to take into account the fact that he is playing mostly against associate nations so not the strongest batsmen in the world. But still, at 19, for a leggie, it's impressive.


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    #1244
    KevIRL
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    30 overs 107/2


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    #1245
    titan18
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    We're starting to move a bit now. Last 5/6 overs have been good going.


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    #1246
    BarryD2
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    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    The Afghans are tight on the bowling. The two wicket takers are in the top 12 of the ODI bowling rankings. Qualifying for the WC is the priority. They can't just go out and cut loose from the off.

    True, but we're nearly 30 overs in. There's a changing balance to be struck in ODIs, is there not. And we need runs unless there is some unknown in the forecast where extra wickets will benefit us in some D/L calculation.


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    #1247
    KevIRL
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    Big six there. NOB hitting some boundaries


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    #1248
    Murdoc90
    Registered Users Posts: 924 ✭✭✭Murdoc90


    Yes Niall! Now we're moving.


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    #1249
    KevIRL
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    12 off the 32nd.


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    #1250
    Alf Veedersane
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    whatawaster wrote: »
    I suppose you have to take into account the fact that he is playing mostly against associate nations so not the strongest batsmen in the world. But still, at 19, for a leggie, it's impressive.

    Fair point.

    FWIW:

    40 v Zimbabwe
    31 v Ireland
    11 v West Indies
    7 v Bangladesh
    5 v Scotland
    3 v UAE


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    #1251
    ScummyMan
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    NOB has come out swinging. Great stuff


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    #1252
    KevIRL
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    Stirling run out methinks
    Yep. Crazy stuff


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    #1253
    Mr_Man2121
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    Ah for FUK


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    #1254
    Collie D
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    That's a bit of a balls, would have fancied them if they hit 35 mark with 8 in hand, still hopeful


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    #1255
    Alf Veedersane
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    BarryD2 wrote: »
    True, but we're nearly 30 overs in. There's a changing balance to be struck in ODIs, is there not. And we need runs unless there is some unknown in the forecast where extra wickets will benefit us in some D/L calculation.

    You'll have noticed the RR increase in the last 7-8 overs.


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    #1256
    Joe_ Public
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    Ah thats a sickener. Really starting to build momentum there. Still, not in a bad place at all I reckon. 250 still a very feasible target here, just keep heads, pick off runs and have 5-6 overs at the death to open the shoulders. That's the plan anyway!


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    #1257
    delta_bravo
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    Has Dockrell been dropped or injured?


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    #1258
    Hammer Archer
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    Well that's managed to kill off any momentum we had.


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    #1259
    Patser
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    Momentum that was building seems to have completely stalled


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    #1260
    KevIRL
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    35 overs 128/3


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    #1261
    jonnygiles
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    Second runout for Stirling in the qualifiers when going along well, very frustrating for him


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