Yah. Late night watching frays the brain but what a match it has been between England and Seth Efrica. Some awesome fielding by the English side has SA struggling at 7 for 184 chasing 312 at the moment 36.3 overs in.
Don’t think I can stay up and watch all of it. Shame but having seen Ben Stokes take that catch which will be all over the news in the breakfast shows, is enough excitement for one night..

SA gone for 207.

it is frosting again, I can feel it. I’m off to wrap up in the doona.

Yep the Stokes catch was a speckie.

Peak Warming Man said:

Yep the Stokes catch was a speckie.

Yes, yes it was.

Michael V said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Yep the Stokes catch was a speckie.

Yes, yes it was.

What did he catch?

Woodie said:

Michael V said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Yep the Stokes catch was a speckie.

Yes, yes it was.

What did he catch?

A ball.

I saw some of the pommie innings this morning. They appear to have a strong lineup this year and are looking confident.

Let’s hope they fall on their faces again.

Ian said:

I saw some of the pommie innings this morning. They appear to have a strong lineup this year and are looking confident.

Let’s hope they fall on their faces again.

:)

Pakistan falling in a heap here .. 8/81 from 18.3 overs.

Just switched over at half time during the footy. This game will be all over by the time the footy is done.

9/83

All out for 105. Now I don’t watch all that much one day cricket but I don’t think that’s a particularly god score.

sibeen said:

All out for 105. Now I don’t watch all that much one day cricket but I don’t think that’s a particularly god score.

He moves in mysterious ways you know.

sibeen said:

All out for 105. Now I don’t watch all that much one day cricket but I don’t think that’s a particularly god score.

Yes, it’s a bit on the brown side, as ODI scores go.

WI 3/108 from 13.4 overs.

Bit of a thrashing.

C Gayle 50 from 34. Was flying early on but then seemed to hurt his back and didn’t look comfortable after that.

party_pants said:

WI 3/108 from 13.4 overs.

Bit of a thrashing.

C Gayle 50 from 34. Was flying early on but then seemed to hurt his back and didn’t look comfortable after that.

A bit of a thrashing?

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

WI 3/108 from 13.4 overs.

Bit of a thrashing.

C Gayle 50 from 34. Was flying early on but then seemed to hurt his back and didn’t look comfortable after that.

A bit of a thrashing?

A bit more than just a bit… I guess.

SL 6/638 from 16 overs… struggling a bit to get a decent score.

Very green looking pitch, NZ won the toss and elected to bowl. Guess we wont know the true state of the wicket till both sides have had a bowl on it.

party_pants said:

SL 6/638 from 16 overs… struggling a bit to get a decent score.

Very green looking pitch, NZ won the toss and elected to bowl. Guess we wont know the true state of the wicket till both sides have had a bowl on it.

oops – 6/68

party_pants said:

party_pants said:

SL 6/638 from 16 overs… struggling a bit to get a decent score.

Very green looking pitch, NZ won the toss and elected to bowl. Guess we wont know the true state of the wicket till both sides have had a bowl on it.

oops – 6/68

Made me look though.

SL all out 136 in the 30th over.

party_pants said:

SL all out 136 in the 30th over.

That catch looked good to me on the side on shot, not so good front on.

Peak Warming Man said:

party_pants said:

SL all out 136 in the 30th over.

That catch looked good to me on the side on shot, not so good front on.

This is the ting with those sort of catches, the hand underneath the ball always depresses the grass a little bit so it looks like the ball is touching the surface. Should have been out IMHO too.

party_pants said:

SL all out 136 in the 30th over.

.. and NZ have cruised to a 10 wicket victory, 0/137 in 16.1 overs.

Once again the crowd don’t get even 50 overs to watch. Ripped off.

South Africa wearing green pants with a yellow shirt.

I feel a bit blah about this.

Bangers going well. 2/160 after 25 overs. Should be looking at something over 300 at this rate.

Bangers lose a wicket

3 / 217 after 35.1

Bangers 6 / 330 from 50 overs. Their highest ever score in ODIs.

Saffers are gunna have to bat very well to chase this one down. Key will be the difference in bowling styles, Saffers mostly pace attack, Bangers have mostly spin.

party_pants said:

Bangers 6 / 330 from 50 overs. Their highest ever score in ODIs.

Saffers are gunna have to bat very well to chase this one down. Key will be the difference in bowling styles, Saffers mostly pace attack, Bangers have mostly spin.

South Africa 8 / 309 from 50 overs.

… might make another attempt at sleep soon

Not exactly a dream start to the tournament for the Jaapies

dv said:

Not exactly a dream start to the tournament for the Jaapies

Booing Warner was just not cricket.

66 - The number of not-in-control runs scored by Bangladesh, the highest in any World Cup game since the start of the 2003 edition. Shakib was the major contributor with 21, followed by Soumya Sarkar (13) and Mushfiqur (12).

Shakib the all-round giant

When he dismissed Aiden Markram, Shakib Al Hasan reached 250 ODI wickets and became the fastest cricketer to achieve the double of 250 wickets and 5000 runs.

—-

That’s from cricinfo. What are “not-in-control runs”?

dv said:

66 - The number of not-in-control runs scored by Bangladesh, the highest in any World Cup game since the start of the 2003 edition. Shakib was the major contributor with 21, followed by Soumya Sarkar (13) and Mushfiqur (12).

Shakib the all-round giant

When he dismissed Aiden Markram, Shakib Al Hasan reached 250 ODI wickets and became the fastest cricketer to achieve the double of 250 wickets and 5000 runs.

—-

That’s from cricinfo. What are “not-in-control runs”?

My guess: response-runs from overthrows and other fielding fumbles.

dv said:

66 - The number of not-in-control runs scored by Bangladesh, the highest in any World Cup game since the start of the 2003 edition. Shakib was the major contributor with 21, followed by Soumya Sarkar (13) and Mushfiqur (12).

Shakib the all-round giant

When he dismissed Aiden Markram, Shakib Al Hasan reached 250 ODI wickets and became the fastest cricketer to achieve the double of 250 wickets and 5000 runs.

—-

That’s from cricinfo. What are “not-in-control runs”?

Looks like a new statistical term to me.
Just what cricket needs is more stats.
Could be what MV said or miss hits.

Michael V said:

dv said:

66 - The number of not-in-control runs scored by Bangladesh, the highest in any World Cup game since the start of the 2003 edition. Shakib was the major contributor with 21, followed by Soumya Sarkar (13) and Mushfiqur (12).

Shakib the all-round giant

When he dismissed Aiden Markram, Shakib Al Hasan reached 250 ODI wickets and became the fastest cricketer to achieve the double of 250 wickets and 5000 runs.

—-

That’s from cricinfo. What are “not-in-control runs”?

My guess: response-runs from overthrows and other fielding fumbles.

If so, then RSA needs to go to the hall of mirrors

I had some not-in-control runs when I went to Myanmar

dv said:

66 - The number of not-in-control runs scored by Bangladesh, the highest in any World Cup game since the start of the 2003 edition. Shakib was the major contributor with 21, followed by Soumya Sarkar (13) and Mushfiqur (12).

Shakib the all-round giant

When he dismissed Aiden Markram, Shakib Al Hasan reached 250 ODI wickets and became the fastest cricketer to achieve the double of 250 wickets and 5000 runs.

—-

That’s from cricinfo. What are “not-in-control runs”?

I’m guessing it is when the ball goes in a direction other than where the batsman intended but still scores runs. A top edge pull shot that carries the rope for six, a thick outside edge that beats the keeper or slip and runs away for four. That sort of thing. There were a few such shots in the Bangers innings – but i didn’t think it was any more or less than what happens in a normal game of cricket.

dv said:

I had some not-in-control runs when I went to Myanmar

Ha!

:)

party_pants said:

dv said:

66 - The number of not-in-control runs scored by Bangladesh, the highest in any World Cup game since the start of the 2003 edition. Shakib was the major contributor with 21, followed by Soumya Sarkar (13) and Mushfiqur (12).

Shakib the all-round giant

When he dismissed Aiden Markram, Shakib Al Hasan reached 250 ODI wickets and became the fastest cricketer to achieve the double of 250 wickets and 5000 runs.

—-

That’s from cricinfo. What are “not-in-control runs”?

I’m guessing it is when the ball goes in a direction other than where the batsman intended but still scores runs. A top edge pull shot that carries the rope for six, a thick outside edge that beats the keeper or slip and runs away for four. That sort of thing. There were a few such shots in the Bangers innings – but i didn’t think it was any more or less than what happens in a normal game of cricket.

Also I would think this is somewhat subjective.

dv said:

party_pants said:

dv said:

66 - The number of not-in-control runs scored by Bangladesh, the highest in any World Cup game since the start of the 2003 edition. Shakib was the major contributor with 21, followed by Soumya Sarkar (13) and Mushfiqur (12).

Shakib the all-round giant

When he dismissed Aiden Markram, Shakib Al Hasan reached 250 ODI wickets and became the fastest cricketer to achieve the double of 250 wickets and 5000 runs.

—-

That’s from cricinfo. What are “not-in-control runs”?

I’m guessing it is when the ball goes in a direction other than where the batsman intended but still scores runs. A top edge pull shot that carries the rope for six, a thick outside edge that beats the keeper or slip and runs away for four. That sort of thing. There were a few such shots in the Bangers innings – but i didn’t think it was any more or less than what happens in a normal game of cricket.

Also I would think this is somewhat subjective.

Yes. It does seem to me like a rather pointless thing to be keeping a tally on.

Paki’s are doing well at naught for 55 off 7.5 England getting desperate.

roughbarked said:

Paki’s are doing well at naught for 55 off 7.5 England getting desperate.

.. and England have already wasted their review on an LBW appeal where the batsman got a big inside edge.

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

Paki’s are doing well at naught for 55 off 7.5 England getting desperate.

.. and England have already wasted their review on an LBW appeal where the batsman got a big inside edge.

That’s what I meant by desperate.

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

Paki’s are doing well at naught for 55 off 7.5 England getting desperate.

.. and England have already wasted their review on an LBW appeal where the batsman got a big inside edge.

That’s what I meant by desperate.

80 without loss. Poms are wondering what plan to fall back on.

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

.. and England have already wasted their review on an LBW appeal where the batsman got a big inside edge.

That’s what I meant by desperate.

80 without loss. Poms are wondering what plan to fall back on.

A line finish stumping got them their first wicket.

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

That’s what I meant by desperate.

80 without loss. Poms are wondering what plan to fall back on.

A line finish stumping got them their first wicket.

Yes. On the line, but on the line is OUT.

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

80 without loss. Poms are wondering what plan to fall back on.

A line finish stumping got them their first wicket.

Yes. On the line, but on the line is OUT.

He was definitely out.

Still 1 / 85 off the first 15 is a good start for PAK, after the shellacking they got in their opening match against WI.

When’s the Grasshopper World Cup?

Divine Angel said:

When’s the Grasshopper World Cup?

Unknown. I guess it is probably held every four years just like every other major sporting tournament, but I can’t recall when was the last one.

Ritchie voice: marvelous catch that.

lol – and one not so good :)

PAK 2 / 176 after 30 overs.

Going by the usual rule of thumb, if the batting side have wickets in hand they should just about double their score in the last 20 overs.

Heading for something well north of 300 at this rate.

sibeen said:

Heading for something well north of 300 at this rate.

I reckon they’ll need about 340. Seems like a small and odd shaped ground.

Bugger.

300 up with 4 overs to go. Could be some fireworks.

Wheels are falling off just a tad; although to be expected.

PAK 8/348 of 50 completed.

For all that, I reckon it’s just about a par score for this small ground. England are good at chasing down big totals at home. They can’t afford a collapse of course, but they could get this.

Sadly I have no expensive scotch to stay up drinking tonight, so I’ll probably head off to bed soon. Too bad I can’t watch the England innings.

Can I be arsed with Sri Lanka v Afghanistan?

that is the question…

party_pants said:

Can I be arsed with Sri Lanka v Afghanistan?

that is the question…

SL 1/92 in the 13th.

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

Can I be arsed with Sri Lanka v Afghanistan?

that is the question…

SL 1/92 in the 13th.

yeah, I’ve just tuned in. But somehow I can’y find enthusiasm for anything today.

Is there a live stream of Donald Trump being tortured to death I can watch instead??

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

Can I be arsed with Sri Lanka v Afghanistan?

that is the question…

SL 1/92 in the 13th.

yeah, I’ve just tuned in. But somehow I can’y find enthusiasm for anything today.

Is there a live stream of Donald Trump being tortured to death I can watch instead??

I think sm mentioned that it was being live streamed on the Maddox show.

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

Can I be arsed with Sri Lanka v Afghanistan?

that is the question…

SL 1/92 in the 13th.

yeah, I’ve just tuned in. But somehow I can’y find enthusiasm for anything today.

Is there a live stream of Donald Trump being tortured to death I can watch instead??

One can only hope.

Bloody hell.

SL were 1/144 in the 21st over. Looking at a monster score.

Now 6/166 in the 27th over.

Is there a live stream of Donald Trump being tortured to death I can watch instead??

—

Watching Trump trying to behave while spending an extended period of time with the Wonderful Windsors would be good.

sibeen said:

Bloody hell.

SL were 1/144 in the 21st over. Looking at a monster score.

Now 6/166 in the 27th over.

looks like I gave up on it too soon. That’s about when I switched off.

Michael V said:

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

SL 1/92 in the 13th.

yeah, I’ve just tuned in. But somehow I can’y find enthusiasm for anything today.

Is there a live stream of Donald Trump being tortured to death I can watch instead??

One can only hope.

Wow, both of you.

Arts said:

Michael V said:

party_pants said:

yeah, I’ve just tuned in. But somehow I can’y find enthusiasm for anything today.

Is there a live stream of Donald Trump being tortured to death I can watch instead??

One can only hope.

Wow, both of you.

what about Xi Jinping then?

Arts said:

Michael V said:

party_pants said:

yeah, I’ve just tuned in. But somehow I can’y find enthusiasm for anything today.

Is there a live stream of Donald Trump being tortured to death I can watch instead??

One can only hope.

Wow, both of you.

There’s not even any cricket on my teev.

roughbarked said:

Arts said:

Michael V said:

One can only hope.

Wow, both of you.

There’s not even any cricket on my teev.

I have a paid internet subscription and fibre NBN.

party_pants said:

Arts said:

Michael V said:

One can only hope.

Wow, both of you.

what about Xi Jinping then?

Nope.

But luckily I know you wouldn’t have to stomach to watch a torture, no matter who it was.

party_pants said:

Arts said:

Michael V said:

One can only hope.

Wow, both of you.

what about Xi Jinping then?

Horrible Science is on ABC ME

Arts said:

party_pants said:

Arts said:

Wow, both of you.

what about Xi Jinping then?

Nope.

But luckily I know you wouldn’t have to stomach to watch a torture, no matter who it was.

This.

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

Arts said:

Wow, both of you.

There’s not even any cricket on my teev.

I have a paid internet subscription and fibre NBN.

Well we need you to post over by over updates.

8/180

Ian said:

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

There’s not even any cricket on my teev.

I have a paid internet subscription and fibre NBN.

Well we need you to post over by over updates.

I hate everything this over.

sibeen said:

8/180

almost a runt out to make it 9, but it was a poor throw well wide of the keeper.

Now it is raining and they are coming off.

8 / 182 from 33 completed.

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

8/180

almost a runt out to make it 9, but it was a poor throw well wide of the keeper.

Now it is raining and they are coming off.

8 / 182 from 33 completed.

I’ve read better matches.

Ian said:

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

8/180

almost a runt out to make it 9, but it was a poor throw well wide of the keeper.

Now it is raining and they are coming off.

8 / 182 from 33 completed.

I’ve read better matches.

Kinda glad I didn’t have to sit through it.

Ian said:

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

8/180

almost a runt out to make it 9, but it was a poor throw well wide of the keeper.

Now it is raining and they are coming off.

8 / 182 from 33 completed.

I’ve read better matches.

It’s not my fault I can’t type. I blame society.

still raining and getting heavier.

Akmal:

She said “Do you want a punch in the face, cunt.”………….

….

…..

“‘I’ve got thumbs.”

HAHAHHAHHAHHAHA

still raining… overs are being lost.

play to resume at 4p, local time, about 20 minutes from now. 41 overs per side.

Sri Lanka tail throwing the bat a bit, but a wicket falls, now 9 / 199 from 36 (of 41)

201 all out

Pretty slow by the Jappies.

2/65 after 16.

sibeen said:

Pretty slow by the Jappies.

2/65 after 16.

yeah, pitch looks a bit tricky

3 fer 78

4 fer 80

5 for 85.

South Africa’s tournament is almost over after only 7 days.

party_pants said:

5 for 85.

South Africa’s tournament is almost over after only 7 days.

I’m broken hearted.

party_pants said:

5 for 85.

South Africa’s tournament is almost over after only 7 days.

that’s a shame.

sibeen said:

I’m broken hearted.

Oh yeah … me too :)

South Africa 58/124, 32nd.

sibeen said:

South Africa 58/124, 32nd.

Nah, not really.

5/124

6 fa 135

7 down for 158 in the 40th

The 2nd best team in the world is going to struggle to make the semis

At the rate they’re going they may even make 200.

sibeen said:

At the rate they’re going they may even make 200.

Don’t jinx it. Seems like every time you think SA are beginning to recover the situation someone gets out.

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

At the rate they’re going they may even make 200.

Don’t jinx it. Seems like every time you think SA are beginning to recover the situation someone gets out.

Hold on, I’m not sure what you want me to do.

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

At the rate they’re going they may even make 200.

Don’t jinx it. Seems like every time you think SA are beginning to recover the situation someone gets out.

Hold on, I’m not sure what you want me to do.

Oh, you know. I don’t want Saffers to win but I don’t want India to thrash them and get a boost to their run rate. Enough to make it interesting.

8 fer

8/224 in 49.2 overs. 4 balls left….

9/227 from 50 completed.

India should probably cruise to victory with half a dozen overs to spare here.

Bump.

AUS v WI tonight. GEM (tv).

Talking Heads 7 pm. (AEST)

First ball 7:30 pm. (AEST)

Michael V said:

Bump.

AUS v WI tonight. GEM (tv).

Talking Heads 7 pm. (AEST)

First ball 7:30 pm. (AEST)

Ah ha, ta

Ya

Michael V said:

Bump.

AUS v WI tonight. GEM (tv).

Talking Heads 7 pm. (AEST)

First ball 7:30 pm. (AEST)

Sounds good.

Ian said:

Michael V said:

Bump.

AUS v WI tonight. GEM (tv).

Talking Heads 7 pm. (AEST)

First ball 7:30 pm. (AEST)

Ah ha, ta

Ya

An hour away yet.

West Indies won the toss and will exhibit fielding type behaviour in the initial phase of this match.

F

party_pants said:

F

I think Ussie will be getting some short stuff.
Following it on the ABC blog.

Peak Warming Man said:

party_pants said:

F

I think Ussie will be getting some short stuff.
Following it on the ABC blog.

Well, right on cue, he cops a whack to the helmet, off the gloves first so not a full flush on contact.

It is on TV, on 9GEM here.

F

2/26

party_pants said:

F

2/26

Ooooh, Smiffy to the rescue then.

Fuck

3 fer 36

Oh dear.

fucking typical Maxwell

Why does this dumb prick ever get selected for Australia?? He hasn’t got the temperament to play 20 over cricket.

Peak Warming Man said:

Oh dear.

Dear oh dear.

Maxwell is the dumbest dumbfuck that has ever dumbed, or ever fucked.

It was a good shot. It was incredible shot selection. There was just a slight hiccup in the execution.

fuck

language

sibeen said:

language

I still haven’t calmed down from maxwell’s dismissal :p

Is sibeen our Steve Rogers?

dv said:

Is sibeen our Steve Rogers?

Steve, Steven, or Stephen Rogers may refer to:

Captain America, Marvel comic book character whose alter ego is Steve Rogers
Steve Rogers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), the character portrayed in the major film series
Steve Rogers, character from Canadian TV series Trailer Park Boys
Steve Rogers (baseball) (born 1949), American Major League Baseball player
Steve Rogers (basketball) (born 1968), former American basketball player
Steve Rogers (rugby league) (1954–2006), Australian rugby league footballer and administrator
Steve Rogers (running back) (born 1953), former American football player
Steven Rogers (screenwriter), American screenwriter
Steven S. Rogers, founder of the Ebony Experiment
Stephen Rogers (politician) (born 1942), Canadian politician

sibeen said:

dv said:

Is sibeen our Steve Rogers?

Steve, Steven, or Stephen Rogers may refer to:

Captain America, Marvel comic book character whose alter ego is Steve Rogers
Steve Rogers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), the character portrayed in the major film series
Steve Rogers, character from Canadian TV series Trailer Park Boys
Steve Rogers (baseball) (born 1949), American Major League Baseball player
Steve Rogers (basketball) (born 1968), former American basketball player
Steve Rogers (rugby league) (1954–2006), Australian rugby league footballer and administrator
Steve Rogers (running back) (born 1953), former American football player
Steven Rogers (screenwriter), American screenwriter
Steven S. Rogers, founder of the Ebony Experiment
Stephen Rogers (politician) (born 1942), Canadian politician

BTW, I hadn’t ever heard of any of the above.

sibeen said:

sibeen said:

dv said:

Is sibeen our Steve Rogers?

Steve, Steven, or Stephen Rogers may refer to:

Captain America, Marvel comic book character whose alter ego is Steve Rogers
Steve Rogers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), the character portrayed in the major film series
Steve Rogers, character from Canadian TV series Trailer Park Boys
Steve Rogers (baseball) (born 1949), American Major League Baseball player
Steve Rogers (basketball) (born 1968), former American basketball player
Steve Rogers (rugby league) (1954–2006), Australian rugby league footballer and administrator
Steve Rogers (running back) (born 1953), former American football player
Steven Rogers (screenwriter), American screenwriter
Steven S. Rogers, founder of the Ebony Experiment
Stephen Rogers (politician) (born 1942), Canadian politician

BTW, I hadn’t ever heard of any of the above.

Me neither, but my guess would be DV is referring to the Marvel comics.

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

sibeen said:

Steve, Steven, or Stephen Rogers may refer to:

Captain America, Marvel comic book character whose alter ego is Steve Rogers
Steve Rogers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), the character portrayed in the major film series
Steve Rogers, character from Canadian TV series Trailer Park Boys
Steve Rogers (baseball) (born 1949), American Major League Baseball player
Steve Rogers (basketball) (born 1968), former American basketball player
Steve Rogers (rugby league) (1954–2006), Australian rugby league footballer and administrator
Steve Rogers (running back) (born 1953), former American football player
Steven Rogers (screenwriter), American screenwriter
Steven S. Rogers, founder of the Ebony Experiment
Stephen Rogers (politician) (born 1942), Canadian politician

BTW, I hadn’t ever heard of any of the above.

Me neither, but my guess would be DV is referring to the Marvel comics.

Who could possibly know.

I should turn the cricket on more often. heeez out!! First ball I watched!

Woodie said:

I should turn the cricket on more often. heeez out!! First ball I watched!

Or was it a replay………………

Woodie said:

Woodie said:

I should turn the cricket on more often. heeez out!! First ball I watched!

Or was it a replay………………

Nah, it was out.

Just when I thought Aus were starting to recover the situation.

Still, a good innings from Carey. 45 from 55 – he was 11 from 28 at one stage but at least he gave himself some time to play himself in.

Anyway…. whos ziz all them cricketers? Never heard of any of them. Don’t tell me Bill Lawry doesn’t play any more!

….. and since when do they play cricket on a square oval?

stands and applauds NCN.

party_pants said:

stands and applauds NCN.

And not a bad shot straight after to celebrate :)

no way!

party_pants said:

no way!

Bloody hell.

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

no way!

Bloody hell.

Unbelievable :)

sibeen said:

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

no way!

Bloody hell.

Unbelievable :)

I think that is the catch of the tournament so far.

hmmmn – just needed a single off the first ball to get down the other end and give NCN the strike.

Still 8/268 is competitive.

bummer

NCN out for 92 off 60

Bugger.

all out for 288.

A good recovery after a poor start, but I reckon probably about 20 or 30 short.

288 all out. Not a bad effort from where we were.

sibeen said:

288 all out. Not a bad effort from where we were.

I lay me down to watch it when they were 5 for 79. Must have needed a kip because I only just woke up ast the last few balls of the innings were bowled.

party_pants said:

all out for 288.

A good recovery after a poor start, but I reckon probably about 20 or 30 short.

All depends on hhow well they bowl.

lol – 2 reviews in one over – both overturn wickets given out.

party_pants said:

lol – 2 reviews in one over – both overturn wickets given out.

because they weren’t out. But how many reviews do they get?

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

lol – 2 reviews in one over – both overturn wickets given out.

because they weren’t out. But how many reviews do they get?

OK they have one review left.

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

lol – 2 reviews in one over – both overturn wickets given out.

because they weren’t out. But how many reviews do they get?

OK they have one review left.

and Gale is gone this time.

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

lol – 2 reviews in one over – both overturn wickets given out.

because they weren’t out. But how many reviews do they get?

1

got him this time, still umpires call on a very close one just clipping the stumps.

party_pants said:

got him this time, still umpires call on a very close one just clipping the stumps.

There’s been a couple of those in the last two matches I’ve watched. Where the stumps are clearly hit but no lights came on and no bails came off.

Maxwell takes a screamer

6/220

10 overs left

Ian said:

Maxwell takes a screamer

6/220

10 overs left

8/252 46th over gone.

2 in the over for Starc

Nurse. NURSE!

Starc 5 fer

:)

Ian said:

Starc 5 fer

:)

One wicket to go,2.3 overs and 33 runs to get

Goodnight Nurse

roughbarked said:

Ian said:

Starc 5 fer

:)

One wicket to go,2.3 overs and 33 runs to get

All over and 15 runs short. So against all odds, the Aussies pulled that one off.

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

Ian said:

Starc 5 fer

:)

One wicket to go,2.3 overs and 33 runs to get

All over and 15 runs short. So against all odds, the Aussies pulled that one off.

I was surprised to wake up this morning and see that we had won.

Peak Warming Man said:

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

One wicket to go,2.3 overs and 33 runs to get

All over and 15 runs short. So against all odds, the Aussies pulled that one off.

I was surprised to wake up this morning and see that we had won.

It was a tight game all the way.

Peak Warming Man said:

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

One wicket to go,2.3 overs and 33 runs to get

All over and 15 runs short. So against all odds, the Aussies pulled that one off.

I was surprised to wake up this morning and see that we had won.

Me too. I went to bed after the first 20 overs or so of the West Indies innings. They seemed to be crusing along nicely.

still raining

Play has been abandoned without a ball bowled. Rain.

party_pants said:

Play has been abandoned without a ball bowled. Rain.

Damn

England are playing in Wales today.

Off to a good start against Bangers, 0/76 after 11.

party_pants said:

England are playing in Wales today.

Off to a good start against Bangers, 0/76 after 11.

Actually isn’t it the England & Wales team, being captained by an Irishman, are playing in Wales today?

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

England are playing in Wales today.

Off to a good start against Bangers, 0/76 after 11.

Actually isn’t it the England & Wales team, being captained by an Irishman, are playing in Wales today?

LOL

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

England are playing in Wales today.

Off to a good start against Bangers, 0/76 after 11.

Actually isn’t it the England & Wales team, being captained by an Irishman, are playing in Wales today?

It is the team of the England and Wales Cricket Board. But they have only the name “England” emblazoned on their official uniforms.

it is another smallish and odd shaped ground.

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

England are playing in Wales today.

Off to a good start against Bangers, 0/76 after 11.

Actually isn’t it the England & Wales team, being captained by an Irishman, are playing in Wales today?

It is the team of the England and Wales Cricket Board. But they have only the name “England” emblazoned on their official uniforms.

that’s only right.

England and Wales 0/112 after 17.

England and Wales 2/217 after 34.

sibeen said:

England and Wales 2/217 after 34.

3 fer now

Butler has hit two sixes out of the ground and into the river.

E & W 3/296 in the 42nd

Be looking at over 350 at this rate

Engerland and Whales 6 / 386 from 50.0

massive score that.

party_pants said:

Engerland and Whales 6 / 386 from 50.0

massive score that.

Yeah. I suspect that the Bangers are going to fall way, way short.

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

Engerland and Whales 6 / 386 from 50.0

massive score that.

Yeah. I suspect that the Bangers are going to fall way, way short.

In the other game Afghanistan are 2 / 66 after 12 against New Zealand. I might stick with that one for a while.

raining in Taunton. Afg 4 / 84 after 20

Back to Cardiff I guess.

Well, the Bangers are giving it a red hot go.

dv said:

Well, the Bangers are giving it a red hot go.

I think they are a bit too far behind the run rate required. They might get to 300 or 320 ish and limit the damage, but no where near 380.

party_pants said:

dv said:

Well, the Bangers are giving it a red hot go.

I think they are a bit too far behind the run rate required. They might get to 300 or 320 ish and limit the damage, but no where near 380.

Probably. Their only chance would be to keep wickets in hand and then try to get 120 in the last ten overs or something, it’s a long shot but hey.

That’s the ton up for Shakib

I think I’m off to bed.

Afg have fallen is a heap and are 9 / 153 from 36. Looks like an easy win for NZ coming up.

Bangers are too far behind now, the required rate is over 12 for the last 15 overs.

party_pants said:

I think I’m off to bed.

Afg have fallen is a heap and are 9 / 153 from 36. Looks like an easy win for NZ coming up.

Bangers are too far behind now, the required rate is over 12 for the last 15 overs.

Sure, if they’re a bunch of quitters…

Not a great over.

sibeen said:

Not a great over.

Jimmy Barnes being played at the ground. ROFL.

Well this is not shaping up well at all.
Think I’ll toodle off to bed soon and see if I can find it on the wireless.

go away

Right where we want them. Lulled into a false sense of security; you just know the wheels are about to come off.

sibeen said:

Right where we want them. Lulled into a false sense of security; you just know the wheels are about to come off.

Did we just change from Cricket to Go-Cart racing?

go away

That is terrible keeping.

sibeen said:

go away

Do you enjoy sex and travel?

Injuns should be looking at 340

Rule 303 said:

sibeen said:

go away

Do you enjoy sex and travel?

I was telling an Indian batsman to leave the field of play.

sibeen said:

Rule 303 said:

sibeen said:

go away

Do you enjoy sex and travel?

I was telling an Indian batsman to leave the field of play.

So was I. Have you not heard the ‘sex-and-travel’ ref before?

go away

go away

go away

sibeen said:

go away

Well it’s quite a total

dv said:

sibeen said:

go away

Well it’s quite a total

I missed the whole innings. Just seen the score, looks like it will be a tough one. If the top order throw their wickets away with less than 200 on the board it will unfair to expect Smith and the bowlers to rescue the situation a second game in a row.

sibeen said:

go away

you’ve changed, man.

Just as I put the cricket on it starts raining.

South Africa off to another bad start, this time against the Windi pants. Sent in, they are 2/29 from 7.3

Well if buffy has decided to call it a night you can nearly guarantee that it’s going to be a complete washout.

sibeen said:

Well if buffy has decided to call it a night you can nearly guarantee that it’s going to be a complete washout.

Yes. Most likely.

still blah :(

blah… still.

party_pants said:

blah… still.

Any time I’ve ever glanced at cricket (which is not very often) it’s always been blah.

Bubblecar said:

party_pants said:

blah… still.

Any time I’ve ever glanced at cricket (which is not very often) it’s always been blah.

probably, but that is part of its great charm.

still 2/29

English summers strikes again. Bangers v Sri Lanka abandoned due to rain without a ball bowled.

Good news for Bangers, band news for SL I think.

party_pants said:

English summers strikes again. Bangers v Sri Lanka abandoned due to rain without a ball bowled.

Good news for Bangers, band news for SL I think.

The curse of the buffy “goodnight” strikes again.

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

English summers strikes again. Bangers v Sri Lanka abandoned due to rain without a ball bowled.

Good news for Bangers, band news for SL I think.

The curse of the buffy “goodnight” strikes again.

shakes fist

fucking Maxwell :(

someone needs to tell him he’s not that good that he can make big scores at 2+ runs per ball. Just wind it back a little bit and make a big score without throwing away your wicket.

party_pants said:

fucking Maxwell :(

someone needs to tell him he’s not that good that he can make big scores at 2+ runs per ball. Just wind it back a little bit and make a big score without throwing away your wicket.

He’s just blowing off the cobwebs during the round robin stage.

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

fucking Maxwell :(

someone needs to tell him he’s not that good that he can make big scores at 2+ runs per ball. Just wind it back a little bit and make a big score without throwing away your wicket.

He’s just blowing off the cobwebs during the round robin stage.

He shouldn’t be in the fucking team.

There, I’ve said it.

AUS all out 307 from 49

Really disappointing, should have got much more than that. The lower order went too hard and got themselves out. They never learn, they just aren’t that good.

party_pants said:

AUS all out 307 from 49

Really disappointing, should have got much more than that. The lower order went too hard and got themselves out. They never learn, they just aren’t that good.

+1

Except for Maxwell, he’ll be golden.

Pak 1/6. There’s three slips in place :)

sibeen said:

Pak 1/6. There’s three slips in place :)

I hope Maxwell is not one of them. He’ll probably drop one and then throe it away in frustration for four runs.

sibeen said:

Pak 1/6. There’s three slips in place :)

4/146 at the mo.which is 27th over.

roughbarked said:

sibeen said:

Pak 1/6. There’s three slips in place :)

4/146 at the mo.which is 27th over.

5/147, 27.3 over.

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

sibeen said:

Pak 1/6. There’s three slips in place :)

4/146 at the mo.which is 27th over.

5/147, 27.3 over.

I’m feeling abit more comfortable now. Seems it has got a bit overcast in the last half hour and the ball is moving about a bit more.

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

4/146 at the mo.which is 27th over.

5/147, 27.3 over.

I’m feeling abit more comfortable now. Seems it has got a bit overcast in the last half hour and the ball is moving about a bit more.

Hopefully the ball keeps moving.

6/160 29th over.

Hassan made 32 off 15 but he’s gone now. 7/200 after 33.5

roughbarked said:

Hassan made 32 off 15 but he’s gone now. 7/200 after 33.5

AUS should win from here, eh?

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

Hassan made 32 off 15 but he’s gone now. 7/200 after 33.5

AUS should win from here, eh?

mm maybe, Paki’s still have a tail that can wag. But otherwise, it is looking better, yeah.

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

Hassan made 32 off 15 but he’s gone now. 7/200 after 33.5

AUS should win from here, eh?

mm maybe, Paki’s still have a tail that can wag. But otherwise, it is looking better, yeah.

27/28, 39th. Wahab finished the over with a magnificent six.

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

AUS should win from here, eh?

mm maybe, Paki’s still have a tail that can wag. But otherwise, it is looking better, yeah.

27/28, 39th. Wahab finished the over with a magnificent six.

oops 7/228

79 runs from 65 balls.

roughbarked said:

79 runs from 65 balls.

If Maxwell keeps bowling shit they might get them…

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

79 runs from 65 balls.

If Maxwell keeps bowling shit they might get them…

It is now 56 from 49.

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

79 runs from 65 balls.

If Maxwell keeps bowling shit they might get them…

It is now 56 from 49.

A pity Stark doesn’t seem to be able to find form for his yorkers.

it is not looking well…. 48 from 40

that was a bit lucky.

8 fer
44 from 34 req’d, 2 wickets in hand.

party_pants said:

that was a bit lucky.

8 fer
44 from 34 req’d, 2 wickets in hand.

9/256 now.

9 fer

party_pants said:

9 fer

It was an awesome Stark ball.

fuck me, that was a good run out.

All over, AUS win.

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

9 fer

It was an awesome Stark ball.

iT IS ALL OVER

Bugger, I was looking forward to tonight’s game. NZ vs India. It’s raining.

sibeen said:

Bugger, I was looking forward to tonight’s game. NZ vs India. It’s raining.

Fuck the rain. I had to watch Richmond.

sibeen said:

Bugger, I was looking forward to tonight’s game. NZ vs India. It’s raining.

This is getting ridiculous.

dv said:

sibeen said:

Bugger, I was looking forward to tonight’s game. NZ vs India. It’s raining.

This is getting ridiculous.

Yeah, it’s been 4 matches in 5 days now (I think).

party_pants said:

dv said:

sibeen said:

Bugger, I was looking forward to tonight’s game. NZ vs India. It’s raining.

This is getting ridiculous.

Yeah, it’s been 4 matches in 5 days now (I think).

Yeah, luckily we sneaked the Aus vs Ind game in between a few drops…Oh, wait.

still no play

Abandoned

dv said:

Abandoned

I might as well head off to bed then.

Not raining today for Engerland v Windys. How convenient.

party_pants said:

Not raining today for Engerland v Windys. How convenient.

So who do we need to lose?

Peak Warming Man said:

party_pants said:

Not raining today for Engerland v Windys. How convenient.

So who do we need to lose?

At this stage we are not relying upon other results falling our way, but if given the choice we would like WI to win, so we stay one game ahead of ENG.

Peak Warming Man said:

party_pants said:

Not raining today for Engerland v Windys. How convenient.

So who do we need to lose?

England. Doesn’t matter the standings or position on the ladder, it’s always England.

5pm, and FNDC.

England. Doesn’t matter the standings or position on the ladder, it’s always England -: Check.

So any fear of cricket today?

dv said:

So any fear of cricket today?

Yes. England have won the thingy and decided to bat first.

party_pants said:

dv said:

So any fear of cricket today?

Yes. England have won the thingy and decided to bat first.

field

dv said:

party_pants said:

dv said:

So any fear of cricket today?

Yes. England have won the thingy and decided to bat first.

field

that is odd. I have the Cricinfo page open, and two minutes ago definitely said BAT.

Nevermind.

party_pants said:

dv said:

party_pants said:

Yes. England have won the thingy and decided to bat first.

field

that is odd. I have the Cricinfo page open, and two minutes ago definitely said BAT.

Nevermind.

Are you sure you aren’t just going loco?

party_pants said:

dv said:

party_pants said:

Yes. England have won the thingy and decided to bat first.

field

that is odd. I have the Cricinfo page open, and two minutes ago definitely said BAT.

Nevermind.

You’re pissed ya bastard.

Smart money is probably on Poms

dv said:

party_pants said:

dv said:

field

that is odd. I have the Cricinfo page open, and two minutes ago definitely said BAT.

Nevermind.

Are you sure you aren’t just going loco?

I have a statistically significant confidence that CI made the mistake and not me.

Essendon won, boo…hiss, and it looks like the wheels have fallen off for the West Indies.

sibeen said:

Essendon won, boo…hiss, and it looks like the wheels have fallen off for the West Indies.

Windies all out for 212. Not enough. Some very wayward batting for a 50 over match.

The only consolation in Essendon winning is Hawthorn lost. That balding git umpire Chamberlain is still a twit.

Pedal ya bastards! PEDAL!!

OUT! YES, GOTTIM!

Windies start their big comeback, England 1/95

party_pants said:

OUT! YES, GOTTIM!

Windies start their big comeback, England 1/95

Are you drunk?

Cricket needs more Daleks and explosions.

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

OUT! YES, GOTTIM!

Windies start their big comeback, England 1/95

Are you drunk?

not drunk enough :(

Bubblecar said:

Cricket needs more Daleks and explosions.

That would also mean that time and relative dimensions in space get distorted.

AUS 4 /302 with 5 overs left.

7 / 334 from 50.

Should be enough, but can’t help feeling they should have got 350+.

party_pants said:

7 / 334 from 50.

Should be enough, but can’t help feeling they should have got 350+.

He got 97 but he had to go.
Sri Lanka now 3/190 at 32.4 overs.

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

7 / 334 from 50.

Should be enough, but can’t help feeling they should have got 350+.

He got 97 but he had to go.
Sri Lanka now 3/190 at 32.4 overs.

5/209 at 32.6 and at 32.7, he hits a big six.

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

7 / 334 from 50.

Should be enough, but can’t help feeling they should have got 350+.

He got 97 but he had to go.
Sri Lanka now 3/190 at 32.4 overs.

5/209 at 32.6 and at 32.7, he hits a big six.

6/217

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

He got 97 but he had to go.
Sri Lanka now 3/190 at 32.4 overs.

5/209 at 32.6 and at 32.7, he hits a big six.

6/217

7/222 and Stark missed his hat trick with a wide.

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

5/209 at 32.6 and at 32.7, he hits a big six.

6/217

7/222 and Stark missed his hat trick with a wide.

Looks like all the fun started just after I went to bed.

Typical.

Glenn Maxwell himself has shown he has the technique and temperament to play orthodox innings in Test and one-day cricket when required but in this World Cup he has been liberated to play his unique version of the game. The only rule: when Maxwell arrives at the batting crease, you have no idea what is going to happen next. That is Maxwellball

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jun/15/australia-sri-lanka-world-cup

sibeen said:

Glenn Maxwell himself has shown he has the technique and temperament to play orthodox innings in Test and one-day cricket when required but in this World Cup he has been liberated to play his unique version of the game. The only rule: when Maxwell arrives at the batting crease, you have no idea what is going to happen next. That is Maxwellball

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jun/15/australia-sri-lanka-world-cup

Last night he walked out at 3/275 with 7 overs left. Exactly the circumstance where you want a player to play a Maxwell innings. Which he did rather well, I must admit. My problem is that this circumstance does not happen very often, it is when he walks out at 3/100 with 25 overs remaining and tries to play the same innings that irritates me. He has to have an orthodox game that he can play for 10 overs before stitching to reckless abandon mode. He has never won a game or rescued a game for Australia by making a big score in reckless abandon mode – in this mode he always gets out sooner or later. This sort of innings is a useful cameo to finish off the work already done by the top order, but is never a match winner of itself.

I’m no Finch fan but his innings last night from what I saw on the highlights was all quality.

Peak Warming Man said:

I’m no Finch fan but his innings last night from what I saw on the highlights was all quality.

Yeah, it was bloody good. He has quietly been doing alright this tournament with the focus being on Smith and Warner.

They at least started on time in the Ind vs Pak match.

Probably only about 500 million watching this game :)

sibeen said:

They at least started on time in the Ind vs Pak match.

Probably only about 500 million watching this game :)

why so few?

PAK – population 204 million, India – about 1350 million.

:)

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

They at least started on time in the Ind vs Pak match.

Probably only about 500 million watching this game :)

why so few?

PAK – population 204 million, India – about 1350 million.

:)

Someone has to work.

This one may be getting away from Pakistan already. India 0/99 after 17.

1/136 Rahul gone for 57.

sibeen said:

1/136 Rahul gone for 57.

They should get around 340-350 at this rate.

India building a massive total…

Rain – bugger.

sibeen said:

Rain – bugger.

yeah :(

shame, I was almost enjoying that. No particular love for either side but some good cricket.

How come rain stops cricket when it doesn’t stop most other sports?

Bubblecar said:

How come rain stops cricket when it doesn’t stop most other sports?

The pitch. If it gets waterlogged it becomes unusable.

Because the players don’t like it when their hair gets wet

Arts said:

Because the players don’t like it when their hair gets wet

But they wear cricket helmets.

I’d say they don’t want their expensive white cricket costumes shrinking.

The pitch could easily be kept dry by lasers or suchlike these days.

Bubblecar said:

Arts said:

Because the players don’t like it when their hair gets wet

But they wear cricket helmets.

I’d say they don’t want their expensive white cricket costumes shrinking.

The pitch could easily be kept dry by lasers or suchlike these days.

They don’t all wear helmets. Just the batters… they report an okayness With staying out, it’s the fielders that don’t like it.

Pakistan have pulled this back quite well.

Also a waterlogged ball doesn’t bounce as high as a dry one. Also slippery to hold for the bowler, impossible to bowl accurately if the ball is slipping from your fingers at the release point.

Arts said:

Bubblecar said:

Arts said:

Because the players don’t like it when their hair gets wet

But they wear cricket helmets.

I’d say they don’t want their expensive white cricket costumes shrinking.

The pitch could easily be kept dry by lasers or suchlike these days.

They don’t all wear helmets. Just the batters… they report an okayness With staying out, it’s the fielders that don’t like it.

It is the umpires who don’t like it.

sibeen said:

Pakistan have pulled this back quite well.

Rain has sropped play with the Paki’s 87 runs short.

Bubblecar said:

Arts said:

Because the players don’t like it when their hair gets wet

But they wear cricket helmets.

I’d say they don’t want their expensive white cricket costumes shrinking.

The pitch could easily be kept dry by lasers or suchlike these days.

In other sports, they are all constantly running. In cricket they are all standing. They obly move for brief periods.

sibeen said:

Bubblecar said:

How come rain stops cricket when it doesn’t stop most other sports?

The pitch. If it gets waterlogged it becomes unusable.

and unsafe.

Bangers v Windies tonight at Taunton.

18 C, mosly cloudy, chance of rain: 10%

should get in a full 50 overs each with any luck.

party_pants said:

Bangers v Windies tonight at Taunton.

18 C, mosly cloudy, chance of rain: 10%

should get in a full 50 overs each with any luck.

The UK is reaping the rewards of bringing down their carbon emissions with cold and wet summers just like the good old days.

Certainly a lively start to the chase

It all rests on Shakib here I reckon.

anyway, time to head bedwards.

but Bangers are giving it a good go and off to a decent start.

Bangers heading for a good win.

Did it with 8 overs to spare.

sibeen said:

Did it with 8 overs to spare.

Fmd what a drubbing. 3 wickets down.

Shakib with 124 off 99 balls, and 2 wickets for 54.

sibeen said:

Did it with 8 overs to spare.

Wow. I’d never have picked that. I thought they’d struggle to reach 300.

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

Did it with 8 overs to spare.

Wow. I’d never have picked that. I thought they’d struggle to reach 300.

Bdesh will face India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan in their remaining RR matches. I’d give them a good chance of winning the stan matches, and if they do so there’s a chance they’ll make the semis.

So any games tonight?

Peak Warming Man said:

So any games tonight?

Eng vs Afg

ENG have ton the woss and elected to bat against AFG.

They reckon AFG have got one good game in them where they can upset one of the top sides. Let’s hope it is today.

party_pants said:

ENG have ton the woss and elected to bat against AFG.

They reckon AFG have got one good game in them where they can upset one of the top sides. Let’s hope it is today.

OK, got it on the BBC blog.

Peak Warming Man said:

party_pants said:

ENG have ton the woss and elected to bat against AFG.

They reckon AFG have got one good game in them where they can upset one of the top sides. Let’s hope it is today.

OK, got it on the BBC blog.

The ABC aren’t doing a cricket blog tonight.
They are tucked up in bed for a 4am start for the Matildas game in the morning.
We only need a point against Jamaica to go through.
Italy could be a smokey to win the whole thing I reckon.

Poms not exactly creaming it at the moment. 1/48 after 11.

sibeen said:

Poms not exactly creaming it at the moment. 1/48 after 11.

Yeah, they’ve pencilled this one in as an easy win, their mindset is never good.

Peak Warming Man said:

sibeen said:

Poms not exactly creaming it at the moment. 1/48 after 11.

Yeah, they’ve pencilled this one in as an easy win, their mindset is never good.

Their captain has probably been on the piss.

“The majority of the crowd have got distracted by the arrival of the Afghan president, who is getting a standing ovation from the stands as he walks into the pavilion.”

LOL

Peak Warming Man said:

“The majority of the crowd have got distracted by the arrival of the Afghan president, who is getting a standing ovation from the stands as he walks into the pavilion.”

LOL

Is it on TV? Can’t seem to find it

pommiejohn said:

Peak Warming Man said:

“The majority of the crowd have got distracted by the arrival of the Afghan president, who is getting a standing ovation from the stands as he walks into the pavilion.”

LOL

Is it on TV? Can’t seem to find it

Probably somewhere, I’m following it on the BBC blog.

Good platform for England now, going to be tough for the camel drivers from here on in.

pommiejohn said:

Peak Warming Man said:

“The majority of the crowd have got distracted by the arrival of the Afghan president, who is getting a standing ovation from the stands as he walks into the pavilion.”

LOL

Is it on TV? Can’t seem to find it

No.

I am watching it on a paid subscription via Kayo.

The pisspot captain appears to be playing well.

sibeen said:

The pisspot captain appears to be playing well.

… an inspiration to all pisspots.

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

The pisspot captain appears to be playing well.

… an inspiration to all pisspots.

Just goes to show what a couple of quick pints will do just before yo go out to bat.

Morgan currently 118 off 63.

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

The pisspot captain appears to be playing well.

… an inspiration to all pisspots.

Just goes to show what a couple of quick pints will do just before yo go out to bat.

Morgan currently 118 off 63.

Morgan departs – for a well earned pint – 148 runs off 71.

things are looking a bit dismal for AFG.

don’t think I’ll bother staying up to watch it.

One wicket

Damn, SA really faded, huh?

If, as seems likely, they lose this match, they don’t really have a believable path to the semis.

dv said:

Damn, SA really faded, huh?

If, as seems likely, they lose this match, they don’t really have a believable path to the semis.

May be some life in it yet.

Australia have won the toss and decided to exhibit their batting skills first.

Current score AUS 0/0 (0.3/50)

party_pants said:

Australia have won the toss and decided to exhibit their batting skills first.

Current score AUS 0/0 (0.3/50)

They’ll want to lift that run rate to have any chance of winning.

Peak Warming Man said:

party_pants said:

Australia have won the toss and decided to exhibit their batting skills first.

Current score AUS 0/0 (0.3/50)

They’ll want to lift that run rate to have any chance of winning.

They are still not scoring rapidly.

1/212 from 36.The commentators complaining it is too slow?

party_pants said:

1/212 from 36.The commentators complaining it is too slow?

Picked up a bit now 250. 10 overs left

Warner is OUT! for 166 (147).

This is where they need to send in Maxwell. 6 overs left.

party_pants said:

Warner is OUT! for 166 (147).

This is where they need to send in Maxwell. 6 overs left.

He’s in.

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

Warner is OUT! for 166 (147).

This is where they need to send in Maxwell. 6 overs left.

He’s in.

He should only ever be sent in to bat in the last 10 overs :)

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

Warner is OUT! for 166 (147).

This is where they need to send in Maxwell. 6 overs left.

He’s in.

He should only ever be sent in to bat in the last 10 overs :)

That’s right. he’s 26 off 8

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

He’s in.

He should only ever be sent in to bat in the last 10 overs :)

That’s right. he’s 26 off 8

make that 32 off 9.

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

He’s in.

He should only ever be sent in to bat in the last 10 overs :)

That’s right. he’s 26 off 8

hehe 32 (9) now

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

He should only ever be sent in to bat in the last 10 overs :)

That’s right. he’s 26 off 8

hehe 32 (9) now

and he’s gone.

run out 32 (10).

Ah well. Not a bad effort.

and the collapse is on.

roughbarked said:

and the collapse is on.

as always in the last 4 overs :)

… and they’re off for rain with 1 over to go.

that’s annoying.

It’s persistin’ down.

commentators are full of shit. Maxwell hit it straight to the fielder and took off for a run that wasn’t his call. If Khawaja did anything wrong it was not yelling NO! earlier. That throw would have had him stranded by metres too.

Well, it’s a commanding total.

Ah well they’ve put themselves in a position where it is not impossible… still have 6 wickets in hand, but the required RR is > 2 runs per ball.

SL 9/232 from their 50 overs.

Not a very good score. England should win with about 10 overs to spare.

party_pants said:

SL 9/232 from their 50 overs.

Not a very good score. England should win with about 10 overs to spare.

This may not actually happen

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

SL 9/232 from their 50 overs.

Not a very good score. England should win with about 10 overs to spare.

This may not actually happen

Satisfying, they may not even make the final four, their next tranche of games are tough.

Peak Warming Man said:

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

SL 9/232 from their 50 overs.

Not a very good score. England should win with about 10 overs to spare.

This may not actually happen

Satisfying, they may not even make the final four, their next tranche of games are tough.

First time I’ve seen tranche used that way. Live & learn. Thanks.

England have not won a cricket World Cup match v Sri Lanka so far this millennium, having lost in 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019. (The teams did not meet in 2001).

dv said:

England have not won a cricket World Cup match v Sri Lanka so far this millennium, having lost in 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019. (The teams did not meet in 2001).

They’ve got an Irish mercenary as captain.

India are bottling this somewhat. 3/130 after 30 overs.

dv said:

India are bottling this somewhat. 3/130 after 30 overs.

Now 4/138 after 32. Kohli gone.

Pretty much MSD plus the tail now.

5 fer 192 (44.3/50)

Dhoni is out

Should be noted that the Ghan dismissed Sri Lanka for 201 earlier in the comp and managed to lose that match so India are still in a red hot go here.

Lot of dot balls though. The bowling is competent but they are treating it as though they are facing Grimmett and O’Reilly in tandem.

8/224 after 50

India 8/224 (50)

Don’t think the Ghans have the batting dept to chase this down, but you never know – I have been wrong on every half-time prediction so far this WC.

party_pants said:

India 8/224 (50)

Don’t think the Ghans have the batting dept to chase this down, but you never know – I have been wrong on every half-time prediction so far this WC.

Still, they are not going to get many chances than this.

I didn’t stay up for the end but Afghanistan fell 11 short of the total.

47th over: Pakistan 4/287

Not a bad effort.

PAK 7/308 (50)

Amla went early. SA 1/15 after 4.

Jeez 309 seems a long way off at the moment.

dv said:

Jeez 309 seems a long way off at the moment.

Yeah. but it is not quite 30 overs yet. the old adage is double the score at 30 overs if they have wickets in hand. If they can get to 3/150 by the 30 over mark they should go close to 300. They need 309.

party_pants said:

dv said:

Jeez 309 seems a long way off at the moment.

Yeah. but it is not quite 30 overs yet. the old adage is double the score at 30 overs if they have wickets in hand. If they can get to 3/150 by the 30 over mark they should go close to 300. They need 309.

Well they aren’t looking like getting to 3/150 at the 30 over mark…

Just as I was thinking that Du Plessis skies one and gets out. SA 4/136 after 29.3

Definitely advantage Pakistan right now.

Pakistan won by a neat 50 runs.

RSA hasn’t always had the easiest time at the WC but I don’t recall them ever having such a poor run. 1 win, 5 losses. And they’ve yet to play Australia.

dv said:

Pakistan won by a neat 50 runs.

RSA hasn’t always had the easiest time at the WC but I don’t recall them ever having such a poor run. 1 win, 5 losses. And they’ve yet to play Australia.

TIME to invest in a sheet of sandpapper?

Shakib’s scores so far in this WC

75
64
121
124*
41
51

Bangers 7/262 (50.0)

rubs hands

The pommy bastards have won the toss (the only thing they’ll win today) and are going to unleash their pie chuckers first up.

Australia has brought in Lyon and Behrendorff, with Zampa and Coulter-Nile given the arse.

sibeen said:

The pommy bastards have won the toss (the only thing they’ll win today) and are going to unleash their pie chuckers first up.

Australia has brought in Lyon and Behrendorff, with Zampa and Coulter-Nile given the arse.

Two deck chairs in, two deck chairs out.

There’s certainly some movement off the seam today.

The criminal has now been brought on to bowl.

0/75 after 15. That’s a mighty fine start.

0/100 after 18.

Finch 50 up off 61.

sibeen said:

0/100 after 18.

Good..

and none of that 100 for 0

Warner 50 up off 52.

A few of the pommy bastards just booed him.

England play India and NZ after this.

If they lose all 3 matches (certainly not unlikely) and BDesh win either of their remaining matches (v Pak and India), then England will miss the semis.

sibeen said:

Warner 50 up off 52.

A few of the pommy bastards just booed him.

What else does he expect?

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

Warner 50 up off 52.

A few of the pommy bastards just booed him.

What else does he expect?

I’d bee him myself :)

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

Warner 50 up off 52.

A few of the pommy bastards just booed him.

What else does he expect?

I’d bee him myself :)

Women want him, men want to bee him.

bother

Boooo …oooo

eeeeees oooooot !!!!!

bother

Finch a ton off 115.

Aus 2/185 off 35.2.

bother

Should be looking at 360 here

Precisely 100 from Finch

bother

waits for pp….

sibeen said:

bother

waits for pp….

Go and piss in your own hat, I’m doing a jigsaw puzzle.

As I said the other day, not before the 40th over for The Big Show.

bother

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