I agree with that.
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I agree with that.
6 overs worth of dot balls out of 17... New Zealand deserve to lose this
Two disaster overs from NZ out of nowhere. Classic T20
England have avoided, so far, that complete disaster over that can terminally change the momentum.
Yeah, that's the game.
Well done England - wealth of power-hitting allrounders proving their worth with the ball today.
Well done England - wealth of power-hitting allrounders proving their worth with the ball today.
England bring on the catching specialist Jordan to close out the game!
Williamson would fit in with the Indian and Pakistani white-ball lineups. Selfish consolidator who is not going to win you tournaments.
Just to put it in context, if you took Kane out, NZ needed 140 off 80 balls. Very unrealistic on these big grounds.
Very sly, very typical.
Sam Curren with the key wicket, if it wasn't over before it is now.
Kane Williamson is one of the worst T20 players ever
Could do with winning this by 20-25 if we're going to be greedy for NRR.
It’s not just under the ball, it’s anywhere within like 30 yards of him you back him to get there. Absolute machine in the field.if there’s anyone you want under the ball it’s him, absolute bucket hands
The fact it's a big ground makes it even worse because an accumulator like him should be able to time the ball and run 2-3s regularly with big gaps everywhere. If he played 40 balls with any sort of intent he would've had 55-60 runs which probably would've been enough.
Group A is shaping out well. It's all down to NRR now. Aussie have to play out of skin against Afghanistan now. NZ are surely in top 2 unless Ireland do the unthinkable.
My prediction it will be NZ and Eng going through.
My prediction it will be NZ and Eng going through.
Haven't checked the weather but assuming any remaining games in this group aren't washed out, you'd have to fancy NZ and Eng to make it. Any win for NZ against Ire will surely be enough thanks to their superior NRR. Aus have a way easier fixture than Eng imo, especially with Rashid Khan likely out. But Aus would still need win by like 70 runs and then hope SL manage to take Eng down to the wire.
The big advantage England have is playing last so they'll know exactly what they need. Also playing last will mean SL are already eliminated. If it was the first game they'd still have an outside chance of qualifying.
Those runs Australia let Ireland score after cleaning up their top order is likely to be the reason they'll get knocked out.
The big advantage England have is playing last so they'll know exactly what they need. Also playing last will mean SL are already eliminated. If it was the first game they'd still have an outside chance of qualifying.
Those runs Australia let Ireland score after cleaning up their top order is likely to be the reason they'll get knocked out.
I agree, although this is exacerbated by the nature of T20. Not having reserve days for missed fixtures is the main issue, especially given the time of year this tournament has to be played.
Really hope we don't get any more cancellations, especially with Group A being so finely poised - is there a forecast yet for what expect weather-wise?
Assuming there are no shock results & weather does not interfere, it looks like NZ & England will qualify from Group 1.
I wouldn’t mind a NZ v SA final.
I wouldn’t mind a NZ v SA final.
I know we all have a soft spot for NZ but I rather see England or Australia v SA (If India gets knocked out)than see a boring side with boring brand of cricket (Williamson) in the final.
I may be harsh on NZ but not sure I am fan of their cricket especially t20. But again full marks to them for always being their in the final or semis.
As mentioned on many occasions though, that’s a non starter. It just isn’t feasible at all.
It would be a fascinating contest to see who can throw it away most
That close to 100 runs defeat against NZ is the reason they will get eliminated. Just need to employ some brains there and target something like 160 once they had lost first 4 wickets.
I think format is good on paper. Problem is the glue between top 5-6 sides and the others. If likes of SRL, Bangla and WI were genuine contenders then groups will much closer and each game would have impact. As it is, it turns out a triangular contest for top 3 sides in each group with side show of avoiding a slip up against lesser sides.
Bavuma vs Williamson. I know I'll have my popcorn ready.
How did Pakistan lose to these mugs?
Typical of them, won't surprise me if they smash South Africa tomorrow
Pakistan are the Liverpool of the cricketing world.
They are not smashing SA.
I am expecting KL to channel Kane and try and score a 30 off 40 balls to get back in “form”.
Would love to see a t20 lineup of KL, Rizwan, Babar, Kane - every match will be 140/2 irrespective of conditions.
Add in Kartik as 'finisher'
Add in Kartik as 'finisher'
Yeah could add Smith and DK as the middle order guns.
How daft cricket fans and some IPL owners still don’t understand white ball cricket in 2022 is beyond me.
KL 8* off 13 after first 3 overs. Looking good to replicate Kane here.
Haha I’ll take it. And you jinxed him!! Out immediately.
Oops ha
Lame duck way to get out. Was a big chance to press on
I blame you for jinxing him.
At least he's gone with a positive strike rate rather than 40 from 50 balls
Kohli does his share bit of pressuring the refs, doesn't he? Would that have been a no if Kohli hadn't appealed?
Its still a problem though. India are wasting the easiest/most run heavy part of the innings on playing him in. A 20 off 10 is more valuable in the powerplays
Playing the game ha
Yeah I get you. Maybe that gives him confidence for the next game
Now Dinesh karthik....
Always fascinates me when new batsman come in and get out in weird ways rather than just taking a single to get the form player back on strike