The Cricket Thread

[Skinner]

Have to laugh at the Indian commentator getting carried away though. Should get man of the tournament right there apparently

Yeah the comms made the end insufferable for me. Won the game for India with ease, but no way is he player of the tournament so far.

I think the 'by far' the best batsman in the world was a bit OTT as well, whether they meant in T20 or all formats, either way it was all too cringeworthy.

 

[blademan89]

Visa application submitted all can do now is hope it comes back in time tommorrow .cant do no more, joke country cant do it any quicker

 

[Super_horns]

Probably go on and win it now...

 

[JJH]

Toss won. We're fielding first.

 

[Pyeman]

A vital wicket just as things looked to be getting away from us a bit.

 

[Ciderhead]

Pulling them back a bit here. Keep them to 180 and I think we've got a good shot, were looking at 200 a couple of overs ago with Williamson and Munro going

 

[Ciderhead]

Outstanding death bowling from Jordan again. Well done selectors, made the right call in sticking by him

 

[Skinner]

What a last 4 overs!!

Superb death bowling from Jordan and Stokes, just one boundary if I recall correctly

 

[Ciderhead]

And Stokes! Wow. We've given ourselves a hell of a chance here. I know they've defended well but on much more bowler-friendly tracks than this.

89-1 they were off 10 overs

 

[JJH]

Superb last five overs - was looking pretty bleak after the first 10. Jordan was absolutely faultless, Stokes bowled superbly at the death again as well.

Worth a mention how good our fielding was - nothing put down and some good work on the boundary.

Definitely on top at half time, but NZ definitely still in this.

 

[SpireiteDan]

Really, really good effort in the last few overs there from the bowlers, NZ were looking set for 180.

I don't think that this will be an easy chase though.

 

[Destruction]

Are NZ traditionally better with the bat or the ball?

 

[Skinner]

They've never really had a set preference consistently, probably ball if anything. Definitely with the ball this side though.

 

[Skinner]

Jason Roy has had a super tournament

 

[JJH]

Both times chasing this tournament we've started like a house on fire.

 

[Ciderhead]

Smashing it up!

 

[Ciderhead]

That's alright, this is just where we want Root in to knock around some 1s and 2s

 

[Ciderhead]

Santner losing count of how many balls he's bowled, they've lost the plot

 

[Who Needs Mourinho]

Delighted for Roy especially with the unfair criticism he gets for playing an unselfish role in the team.

Fuck sake Morgan.

 

[JJH]

Start the car!!!

 

[Bobbin']

Brilliant

 

[DarkSithLord]

Superb performance.

 

[SpireiteDan]

I don't think that this will be an easy chase though.

OK...that was pretty easy.

Nice, well done lads!

 

[hodge]

6 Nations Grand Slam - Check
T20 WC - Pending
Euro 2016 - ?

 

[SpireiteDan]

6 Nations Grand Slam - Check
T20 WC - Pending
Euro 2016 - ?

Nailed on mate, probably top the medal table at Rio as well.

 

[hodge]

Any other major sporting competitions this year....?

 

[lordofthepies]

Any other major sporting competitions this year....?

The Tour of Flanders is on Sunday.

 

[lordofthepies]

Shame that the women blew it earlier.

 

[blademan89]

Flights booked fly out tomorrow night

 

[blademan89]

Back home Tuesday india for 3 nights fucking love it