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Buer wrote: »

I don't think it's even game on, I think NZ are in a very strong position now. I don't see England managing to start cracking boundaries away with the way the ball is moving. If they try to cut loose, they're going to lose wickets.

As I posted earlier, no side batting second has won at Lords in this tournament. Apparently the pitch allows for much more movement in the deliveries as the day goes on and a new ball can be very difficult to deal with. With that said, the NZ bowlers are playing brilliantly. The length of their deliveries is spot on.

I can see England being bowled out for 200.

I think you're right. Bowlers are giving nothing away and the fielders are well on top.
Gone to a run a ball now!!

mfceiling wrote: »

Game on now!! England not scoring heavily enough. Middle order going to have to pick up some serious runs.

I don't think it's even game on, I think NZ are in a very strong position now. I don't see England managing to start cracking boundaries away with the way the ball is moving. If they try to cut loose, they're going to lose wickets.

As I posted earlier, no side batting second has won at Lords in this tournament. Apparently the pitch allows for much more movement in the deliveries as the day goes on and a new ball can be very difficult to deal with. With that said, the NZ bowlers are playing brilliantly. The length of their deliveries is spot on.

I can see England being bowled out for 200.

Buer wrote: »

Root gone and England struggling to build anything. Momentum swinging back to NZ.

Morgan is going to have to do something special to steady the ship and get the runs flowing very quickly.

Game on now!! England not scoring heavily enough. Middle order going to have to pick up some serious runs.

Root gone and England struggling to build anything. Momentum swinging back to NZ.

Morgan is going to have to do something special to steady the ship and get the runs flowing very quickly.

Cricket WC Final, Wimbledon Men's Final, Tour de France, Hurling, British Grand Prix...And they're all on FTA tele!! What a Sunday!!

thomond2006

Kilkenny win comfortably in the end and set up a very intriguing semi-final with Limerick.

Patrick Horgan is close to being the Ciaran McDonald of Cork. An all-time great but is running out of time to win an All-Ireland.

thomond2006

thomond2006 wrote: »

Kilkenny with a very strong showing here. A bit to go yet but it's looking good for them.

And as usual with hurling, Cork have now cut the lead from eight points to three in a few minutes.

thomond2006

Kilkenny with a very strong showing here. A bit to go yet but it's looking good for them.

Buer wrote: »

I've Joe Root at 10/1 for MOTM so hoping he gets in early and puts NZ to the sword.

England batting has generally been fairly prolific in this tournament. If NZ are to win, they'll need to take wickets and do it early.

NZ batting in the final overs was poor. Should have been throwing themselves at everything. Ducking the final delivery was bizarre. It's the CWC final, there's absolutely nothing to lose.

Yeah that was crazy. I know the lower order lads aren't that great with the bat but they should have been trying to have a lash at everything.

mfceiling wrote: »

Thought NZ would get closer to 260 - 280. England have kept them fairly quiet bar those overs.
England need to start fast and not leave themselves needing a lot of runs from the middle order.

I've Joe Root at 10/1 for MOTM so hoping he gets in early and puts NZ to the sword.

England batting has generally been fairly prolific in this tournament. If NZ are to win, they'll need to take wickets and do it early.

NZ batting in the final overs was poor. Should have been throwing themselves at everything. Ducking the final delivery was bizarre. It's the CWC final, there's absolutely nothing to lose.

Buer wrote: »

NZ haven't really sparked at all but England have really given them a helping hand with some erratic deliveries. At one point NZ scored 23 off 3 overs, 13 of which were extras. 29 extras in total so far.

Thought NZ would get closer to 260 - 280. England have kept them fairly quiet bar those overs.
England need to start fast and not leave themselves needing a lot of runs from the middle order.

NZ haven't really sparked at all but England have really given them a helping hand with some erratic deliveries. At one point NZ scored 23 off 3 overs, 13 of which were extras. 29 extras in total so far.

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swiwi_ wrote: »

What do people think about 1 captain appeal per team in rugby??

I think in general, I'd be open to discussing it.

What do people think about 1 captain appeal per team in rugby??

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Buer wrote: »

I would imagine the vast majority of people who have an interest in cricket will be hoping for England to win. Then there will be those who have no interest but simply don't want England to win.

In summary, nobody will actually be supporting NZ.

Good start by them though. Building solidly for only one wicket. They'll put up a very solid total at this rate. No team has won at Lords in this tournament after batting second. Signs are good for your bunch.

He's from Dublin, think one of his parents is English.

They were looking very solid to get there but that second wicket rattled them. They haven't kicked on at all and England are attacking them now. A 4th wicket and NZ may struggle to get to 250.

Edit: And there it is. England move into the ascendancy and should be in a strong position when they bat.

Yeah_Right

Buer wrote: »

I would imagine the vast majority of people who have an interest in cricket will be hoping for England to win. Then there will be those who have no interest but simply don't want England to win.

In summary, nobody will actually be supporting NZ.

Shut up Buer ðŸ˜

Interested Observer wrote: »

I won't say we were best mates or anything but sort of knew Eoin Morgan as a youth so have to go for England.

I havent cheated by looking at wiki. But based on his accent when I heard him speak he grew up in Ireland rather than born in England to Irish parents.

I never generally support England in sport but in cricket if they are playing Australia they have my full support.

NZ need to get 300 in my opinion. England do have a bit of a choking history in cricket though. Not at South African levels but still.

sydthebeat

Yeah_Right wrote: »

Well I know that you are supporting NZ. The great Highlander, Jeff Wilson, also played cricket for NZ. Therefore you are a kiwi cricket fan today.

I've watched one game of cricket in my life, Ireland v England in 2011..

I hadn't a clue what was going on

Yeah_Right wrote:

So who are all you Paddies supporting in the cricket today?

I would imagine the vast majority of people who have an interest in cricket will be hoping for England to win. Then there will be those who have no interest but simply don't want England to win.

In summary, nobody will actually be supporting NZ.

Good start by them though. Building solidly for only one wicket. They'll put up a very solid total at this rate. No team has won at Lords in this tournament after batting second. Signs are good for your bunch.

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I won't say we were best mates or anything but sort of knew Eoin Morgan as a youth so have to go for England.

Yeah_Right wrote: »

So who are all you Paddies supporting in the cricket today?

The Brits.... Unfortunately. I'm actually not concerned who wins tbh. Just happy to have my feet up watching this in peace and quiet.

Yeah_Right

sydthebeat wrote: »

Who's playing???

Well I know that you are supporting NZ. The great Highlander, Jeff Wilson, also played cricket for NZ. Therefore you are a kiwi cricket fan today.

sydthebeat

Yeah_Right wrote: »

So who are all you Paddies supporting in the cricket today?

Who's playing???

Yeah_Right

So who are all you Paddies supporting in the cricket today?

You have to love the technology in cricket. Checking LBW...Simple...Foot on the line, check the front on, check for sound on the bat, virtual ball line to wicket. 20 seconds and it's done!!
Compared to VAR there's no contest. So quick and efficient.