International cricket thread

thoroughly entertaining match today. England needed about 9.8 runs an over. The pitch helped and the opposition at times too but a challenging get at 9.8 runs from the get go was managed with 5 balls to spare. Good entertaining and skillful cricket.

They had it down to a run a ball with 4 overs to go, fairly comfortable victory. Moeen was woeful, can't think of many worse 3 ball innings I've seen.

After 9 overs they were 2 down and were near enough bang on with the run rate and the win percentage was something like 85% Pakistan 15% England. Why do they bother with that? A game of cricket can swing so much from one way to the other (even T20) within the space of a few balls, it's a completely pointless addition to TV coverage over the past while.

Gillespy wrote: »

Morgan just unbelievable. One six straight down the ground, I don't know how he got it that far

The backfoot lofted off drive for 6? I thought we'd seen all the new shots that were going to be invented with T20 cricket, but have never seen anyone do that before.

Royale with Cheese wrote: »

The backfoot lofted off drive for 6? I thought we'd seen all the new shots that were going to be invented with T20 cricket, but have never seen anyone do that before.

Totally agree, it was a fantastic shot.

MFPM wrote: »

The upcoming series against the Aussies should be really good, let's hope the weather plays ball.

Australia full strength unlike the last series in England, the 5-0 whitewash. Meredith, who Shane Warne seems to like a lot, I read dismissed Smith putting him on his back in a warm up game. I remember him bowling with Archer in the BBL. Looked as good if not better in those games.

I'm guessing England will be strong too minus Stokes. Bringing Root, Buttler, Archer and Wood in. Roy should be fit. Weather is looking more settled

Banton really fûcked over Morgan there

MFPM wrote: »

I'm following it online, BBC saying Morgan 'definitely' called the run?

I’m not sure I didn't pick up on that. The run was there 100%. Both batsmen initially set off then Banton stops a quarter of the way down with Morgan committed. Would have been tight but Im sure he makes it.

A few minutes ago the camera panned to Morgan. A face like thunder would be describing it mildly.

Just over 10 an over required for Eng.

Billings gone, England 5 down, Pakistan needed that. It was just turning in favor of England. If the umpire calls that previous delivery a wide, it’s a free hit too. Incompetent umpiring costing the English.

Fûck me what a shot from Ali.. haha brilliant,

19/12..

Jordan run out..

13 from 3 - Pakistan are home..Riaz's last two overs went for just 7 runs and he took 2 wickets, that's some late bowling in T/20.

Pakistan win by 5 runs, close in the end...Great win for Pakistan - drawn series, they deserved something out of the tour.

On to Australia for England!

Give credit to Wahab. 19th over won the game, wicket and only three runs.

It was a good game. Pakistan go home with something which I think they deserve. Played a lot of good cricket without a win until this one.

Big thing for England is Moeen Ali back in form. Some confidence for the Australia series and maybe will give some to his bowling too. Really only Jordan looked the part in the pace bowlers if they have aims of winning a world cup. Showed his experience. But we know they have better waiting to play the next games.