Australia 45-3 in reply to our 292-7, fecking hell we're actually gunna beat them! Might be the most minimal amount, but perhaps some of these players do have a little guts about them...
International Triangular Series
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It's never over when we've got Symonds, Hayden and Hussey not dismissed. White is a good hitter aswell.
Could be a good chase if we keep wickets in hand. You've got the upper hand at the moment mind. England have finally showed their potential.
Could be a good chase if we keep wickets in hand. You've got the upper hand at the moment mind. England have finally showed their potential.
Ok, we're fecked now.
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Everybody is getting over excited, we won 1 game, whoopee doo.
look over why we won, go and do it again on tuesday, and hopefully the final and then the World Cup
look over why we won, go and do it again on tuesday, and hopefully the final and then the World Cup
AT LAST! feck me the joy of this day is immense, flu or no flu.
You can watch the highlights here :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/...100?redirect=6324163.stm&news=1&bbram=1&bbwm=
This is not a good time to start being shit.
1/97. Vincent is having a field day. Have you lot and the sheep shaggers got better, or are we worse?
1/97. Vincent is having a field day. Have you lot and the sheep shaggers got better, or are we worse?
You haven't been playing at your best for the past few games there's for sure. As for NZ, just having Oram back in the side is an instant boost in quality.
Great innings by NZ. Aussies need 291 to win.
We're brilliant again 
England are 53/3 in the 14th over.
Strauss and Colllingwood batting at the minute, and hopefully it stays that way for a while now.
Strauss and Colllingwood batting at the minute, and hopefully it stays that way for a while now.
3/102.
Don't really care who wins.
Don't really care who wins.
206/5, 7 overs to go.
We've got to at least make 250ish here.
COME ON ENGLAND!!
We've got to at least make 250ish here.
COME ON ENGLAND!!
well feck me ragged, england won and are now in the finals.
suprising....
suprising....
Vaughan's captaincy was superb. Pity that he's just never going to be 100% fit again, I don't think.
Great victory though!
Great victory though!
Thought i'd post a couple of articles from the Aussie press and how they saw the game.
First, the Sydney Morning Herald -
Peter Roebuck
February 7, 2007
England have secured a place in the tri-series finals. New Zealand are going home. In a taut match at the Gabba last night, the Kiwis continued their lamentable habit of losing matches they ought to win. Although clearly the better side, they let weak opponents slip past them.
Assisted by grassed catches and another lousy leg-before non-decision from Daryl Harper, an inflated England outfit first put together 270, then defended it with increasing tenacity as New Zealand fell short at 8-256.
Michael Vaughan remained calm and used his slower bowlers cleverly. Despite his duck, England were in his debt. Paul ******gwood (2-46 from 10) bowled gamely to back up his century and, unlike their opponents, his fieldsmen took their chances.
For a long time Stephen Fleming's fraught side looked like winning only to lose wickets as crease-bound batsmen faltered against the slower bowlers. Fleming hit 106 but his inability to pull or sweep also proved expensive as the chase fell away. His inability to cut loose put pressure on new batsmen. Colleagues came and went as supporters waited for a thrash that did not come. Every time the Kiwis had the match at their mercy they fell back. It was not so much a contest won by England as an opportunity missed by New Zealand. Nerves were the deciding factor.
Throughout, the Kiwis had only themselves to blame. No side can afford to give so much away so easily. Too many mistakes were made. Steady work with the ball was undone by wanton fielding that included the dropping of several sitters and the spurning of chances as throws were dispatched with all the firepower displayed by a catwalk model at a coconut shy. England committed no such faux pas. Some of the pace bowling was ropey but that has been the case all summer. But the Poms refused to beat themselves.
Not that it was all bad from the Kiwis. Considering the heat, pitch and short break between matches, the Black Cap's leather-flingers performed remarkably well. Shane Bond (4-46) sent down several sizzling bursts and Scott Styris (1-50 from nine), whose bowling is a good deal more sensible than his haircut, contributed a typically matter-of-fact spell. Only Daniel Vettori (0-37 from six) was carved around; his rhythm has been affected by recent exposures.
Unfortunately New Zealand's fieldsmen gave the bowlers about as much support as a thong. On tracks of this sort and in matches of this kind it is a lucky side that can afford to squander umpteen chances. Had weary bowlers been responsible for the errors they might have been forgiven. But the batsmen were the main culprits. Gifted with a piece of wood in his paws, Ross Taylor must count among the most accident-prone fieldsmen sporting the colours of his country. His work is spoilt by a flashiness that produces erratic results. Here he misjudged a boundary catch as Andrew Flintoff tried to lay about himself. Later he allowed a soft second run after a one-handed collection went awry. As drinks breaks are followed by wickets so misfields beget boundaries. He is also a naive runner between wickets.
Peter Fulton's lack of mobility also cost his side dear. He dropped a low chance at midwicket and did not move quickly enough as another headed his way. Even Jacob Oram turfed a return catch. Styris completed the litany by omitting to break the stumps with a batsman out of his ground.
Considering this sequence, the only surprise was that England did not reach 300. Early casualties can curtail ambition. Vaughan did not survive the piercing Bond yorker he encountered first ball. Ian Bell (12) and Ed Joyce (26) also departed promptly and Andrew Strauss should have joined them in the pavilion when he was taken plumb in front of his sticks. Reprieved, the left-hander (55) was able to join ******gwood (106) in a partnership that gradually gathered momentum and eventually took the team towards a substantial score. ******gwood played with the common sense that characterises his cricket. As night fell across Brisbane and darkness entered the souls of New Zealanders, he also varied his pace shrewdly. He does not give anything away without a fight.
New Zealand looked the stronger side and had the winning of the match. But Fleming's team has mislaid its killer instinct. It is not enough to play good cricket. A bit of mongrel is required. Now England must raise their game.
Daily Telegraph -
By Ben Dorries
February 07, 2007.
ENGLAND were last night daring to dream of a fairytale finish to their summer of shame after roaring into a one-day finals showdown against Australia.
After beating New Zealand by 14 runs to lock in a finals berth, skipper Michael Vaughan insisted his side had the momentum to threaten Australia in an unexpected chance for glory.
Vaughan's men are riding high on a fresh wave of confidence after beating Australia and New Zealand in consecutive games.
"If we can produce some performances like we have (recently) we can put Australia under pressure,'' Vaughan claimed last night.
"The character which we have showed has given us great pleasure. We've got a bit of fighting spirit going in this team.''
Former Australian opening batsman Michael Slater went further, claiming the Poms had suddenly found the confidence to take down the world champions.
"It could be fairytale finish for England ... they could upset Australia,'' Slater said.
"You could see Freddie (Flintoff) with his excitement, he was jumping around like a little kid.''
England's 14-run win over New Zealand at the Gabba prevented an early flight home and Vaughan's men sank champagne last night after grouping in a jubilant post-game huddle.
They have somehow found resolve from within and will be the side with the least to lose when they tangle with Australiain the first final at the MCG on Friday.
The only sour point for the Old Enemy was some nagging soreness in Vaughan's dodgy hamstring, but he says medical attention should have him right for the finals.
Defending 7-270, England looked to be crashing to another defeat when the Black Caps cruised to 2-169 with skipper Stephen Fleming (106) in control.
But Ross Taylor's disastrous run-out - for which Fleming must take the blame - sparked a downward spiral from which the Kiwis could not recover.
Some fearsome bowling from England enigma Andy Flintoff (1-37), who looked like a man with the weight of the world lifted off his shoulders without the captaincy duties, turned the screws.
While Fleming was at the crease New Zealand were a chance, but the end was nigh when he was caught behind off Flintoff with 19 balls remaining and the Black Caps still needing 39 runs.
Needing 20 off the last over the Kiwis went down swinging but fell shy.
First, the Sydney Morning Herald -
Peter Roebuck
February 7, 2007
England have secured a place in the tri-series finals. New Zealand are going home. In a taut match at the Gabba last night, the Kiwis continued their lamentable habit of losing matches they ought to win. Although clearly the better side, they let weak opponents slip past them.
Assisted by grassed catches and another lousy leg-before non-decision from Daryl Harper, an inflated England outfit first put together 270, then defended it with increasing tenacity as New Zealand fell short at 8-256.
Michael Vaughan remained calm and used his slower bowlers cleverly. Despite his duck, England were in his debt. Paul ******gwood (2-46 from 10) bowled gamely to back up his century and, unlike their opponents, his fieldsmen took their chances.
For a long time Stephen Fleming's fraught side looked like winning only to lose wickets as crease-bound batsmen faltered against the slower bowlers. Fleming hit 106 but his inability to pull or sweep also proved expensive as the chase fell away. His inability to cut loose put pressure on new batsmen. Colleagues came and went as supporters waited for a thrash that did not come. Every time the Kiwis had the match at their mercy they fell back. It was not so much a contest won by England as an opportunity missed by New Zealand. Nerves were the deciding factor.
Throughout, the Kiwis had only themselves to blame. No side can afford to give so much away so easily. Too many mistakes were made. Steady work with the ball was undone by wanton fielding that included the dropping of several sitters and the spurning of chances as throws were dispatched with all the firepower displayed by a catwalk model at a coconut shy. England committed no such faux pas. Some of the pace bowling was ropey but that has been the case all summer. But the Poms refused to beat themselves.
Not that it was all bad from the Kiwis. Considering the heat, pitch and short break between matches, the Black Cap's leather-flingers performed remarkably well. Shane Bond (4-46) sent down several sizzling bursts and Scott Styris (1-50 from nine), whose bowling is a good deal more sensible than his haircut, contributed a typically matter-of-fact spell. Only Daniel Vettori (0-37 from six) was carved around; his rhythm has been affected by recent exposures.
Unfortunately New Zealand's fieldsmen gave the bowlers about as much support as a thong. On tracks of this sort and in matches of this kind it is a lucky side that can afford to squander umpteen chances. Had weary bowlers been responsible for the errors they might have been forgiven. But the batsmen were the main culprits. Gifted with a piece of wood in his paws, Ross Taylor must count among the most accident-prone fieldsmen sporting the colours of his country. His work is spoilt by a flashiness that produces erratic results. Here he misjudged a boundary catch as Andrew Flintoff tried to lay about himself. Later he allowed a soft second run after a one-handed collection went awry. As drinks breaks are followed by wickets so misfields beget boundaries. He is also a naive runner between wickets.
Peter Fulton's lack of mobility also cost his side dear. He dropped a low chance at midwicket and did not move quickly enough as another headed his way. Even Jacob Oram turfed a return catch. Styris completed the litany by omitting to break the stumps with a batsman out of his ground.
Considering this sequence, the only surprise was that England did not reach 300. Early casualties can curtail ambition. Vaughan did not survive the piercing Bond yorker he encountered first ball. Ian Bell (12) and Ed Joyce (26) also departed promptly and Andrew Strauss should have joined them in the pavilion when he was taken plumb in front of his sticks. Reprieved, the left-hander (55) was able to join ******gwood (106) in a partnership that gradually gathered momentum and eventually took the team towards a substantial score. ******gwood played with the common sense that characterises his cricket. As night fell across Brisbane and darkness entered the souls of New Zealanders, he also varied his pace shrewdly. He does not give anything away without a fight.
New Zealand looked the stronger side and had the winning of the match. But Fleming's team has mislaid its killer instinct. It is not enough to play good cricket. A bit of mongrel is required. Now England must raise their game.
Daily Telegraph -
By Ben Dorries
February 07, 2007.
ENGLAND were last night daring to dream of a fairytale finish to their summer of shame after roaring into a one-day finals showdown against Australia.
After beating New Zealand by 14 runs to lock in a finals berth, skipper Michael Vaughan insisted his side had the momentum to threaten Australia in an unexpected chance for glory.
Vaughan's men are riding high on a fresh wave of confidence after beating Australia and New Zealand in consecutive games.
"If we can produce some performances like we have (recently) we can put Australia under pressure,'' Vaughan claimed last night.
"The character which we have showed has given us great pleasure. We've got a bit of fighting spirit going in this team.''
Former Australian opening batsman Michael Slater went further, claiming the Poms had suddenly found the confidence to take down the world champions.
"It could be fairytale finish for England ... they could upset Australia,'' Slater said.
"You could see Freddie (Flintoff) with his excitement, he was jumping around like a little kid.''
England's 14-run win over New Zealand at the Gabba prevented an early flight home and Vaughan's men sank champagne last night after grouping in a jubilant post-game huddle.
They have somehow found resolve from within and will be the side with the least to lose when they tangle with Australiain the first final at the MCG on Friday.
The only sour point for the Old Enemy was some nagging soreness in Vaughan's dodgy hamstring, but he says medical attention should have him right for the finals.
Defending 7-270, England looked to be crashing to another defeat when the Black Caps cruised to 2-169 with skipper Stephen Fleming (106) in control.
But Ross Taylor's disastrous run-out - for which Fleming must take the blame - sparked a downward spiral from which the Kiwis could not recover.
Some fearsome bowling from England enigma Andy Flintoff (1-37), who looked like a man with the weight of the world lifted off his shoulders without the captaincy duties, turned the screws.
While Fleming was at the crease New Zealand were a chance, but the end was nigh when he was caught behind off Flintoff with 19 balls remaining and the Black Caps still needing 39 runs.
Needing 20 off the last over the Kiwis went down swinging but fell shy.
About time we finally got our act together down under.
I think we have a real chance of beating Aus in the final as the lads seem to have put on a bit of form together - still - it wont settle everyone down should we win after the shambles of an Ashes series. They have been a bit more adventurous with the team selection in the Tri series, and it appears to have paid off.
I think we have a real chance of beating Aus in the final as the lads seem to have put on a bit of form together - still - it wont settle everyone down should we win after the shambles of an Ashes series. They have been a bit more adventurous with the team selection in the Tri series, and it appears to have paid off.
I wouldnt bet against England winning this tournament imo...
The Aussies have won the toss.
Two changes, Hogg and Watson are in for them.
Two changes, Hogg and Watson are in for them.
25/0, 4 overs down.
EDIT: 40/1, Gilchrist out.
EDIT: 40/1, Gilchrist out.
133/1 after 25 overs.
We've still got a power play in the bank, but we're gonna need to start making some headway wickets wise and or put the brakes on their run rate.
EDIT: 0530, Ponting caught by Colllingwood, Australia on 170 with 31 gone.
We've still got a power play in the bank, but we're gonna need to start making some headway wickets wise and or put the brakes on their run rate.
EDIT: 0530, Ponting caught by Colllingwood, Australia on 170 with 31 gone.
Good catch to remove Ponting
Justin said:
Could've done with it a little earlier, just to make it a close run thing we will need some batting performance if it continues like this.
Nearly 14 overs gone and England have only scored 36 runs and lost 3 wickets.
Another easy Aussie win I'd say.
Another easy Aussie win I'd say.
The required run rate is already about 6 per over which is more than double the current rate.
Good play England, seems quite simple at the moment (touch wood)
England are 119-3, which is quite a recovery from 15-3.
196-4. Need 57 off 8.
Squeaky (or did he actually say "squeeze your") bum time.
Squeaky (or did he actually say "squeeze your") bum time.
This is gonna be a great finish
England are 205-4 and need 48 from 42 balls.
Squeeky bum time.
Squeeky bum time.
Ton up for Colly
Good man...lucky cnut with that last shot by the sound of it
Good man...lucky cnut with that last shot by the sound of it
One day overkill.
feck
Flintoff out. We needed him there at the death.
Bugger.
Bugger.
We've bottled it.
Dalrymple 
Finally, a cocking boundary
Two!
13 from the last two overs required.