Suppose we should have a thread.
Match 1 – USA defeated Canada
Can 5/194 (20.0)
USA 3/197 (17.4)
Fourth T20, Kia Oval
Pakistan 157 (19.5 overs): Usman 38 (21), Babar 36 (22); Livingstone 2-17, Rashid 2-27
England 158-3 (15.3 overs): Salt 45 (24), Buttler 39 (21)
England won by seven wickets.
With the momentum of this 2-0 series win behind them, England fly to the Caribbean on Friday and are next in action in the opening match of their World Cup defence against Scotland in Barbados on Tuesday.
>>With the momentum of this 2-0 series win behind them, England fly to the Caribbean on Friday and are next in action in the opening match of their World Cup defence against Scotland in Barbados on Tuesday.
They might beat us in a T20 BUT THEY WILL NEVER TAKE OUR FREEDOM.
Peak Warming Man said:
>>With the momentum of this 2-0 series win behind them, England fly to the Caribbean on Friday and are next in action in the opening match of their World Cup defence against Scotland in Barbados on Tuesday.They might beat us in a T20 BUT THEY WILL NEVER TAKE OUR FREEDOM.
It is just the English press talking up the England team before a big event, but I bet they are already planning how they will turn on them if they don’t perform to these unrealistic expectations.
The USA beat Pakistan in a boilover.
Peak Warming Man said:
The USA beat Pakistan in a boilover.
wow.
Peak Warming Man said:
The USA beat Pakistan in a boilover.
Shite bowling by the Pakistan bowlers, apparently.
captain_spalding said:
Peak Warming Man said:
The USA beat Pakistan in a boilover.
Shite bowling by the Pakistan bowlers, apparently.
Sub-continentals and bookies.
Peak Warming Man said:
captain_spalding said:
Peak Warming Man said:
The USA beat Pakistan in a boilover.
Shite bowling by the Pakistan bowlers, apparently.
Sub-continentals and bookies.
Yes, it is, unfortunately, a genuine concern these days.
USA beat PAK in a super over.
PAK 7/159 (20.0)
USA 3/159 (20.0)
Super over – USA 0/18; PAK 1/13
Was not expecting that result. Well done USA.
party_pants said:
USA beat PAK in a super over.PAK 7/159 (20.0)
USA 3/159 (20.0)Super over – USA 0/18; PAK 1/13
Was not expecting that result. Well done USA.
I didn’t see a lot of Americans in the team.
>>Afghanistan 159-6 (20 overs): Gurbaz 80 (56), Zadran 44 (41); Boult 2-22
New Zealand 75 (15.2 overs): Farooqi 4-17, Rashid 4-17
In slap and tickle cricket anything can happen.
However the chaps watch test cricket, proper cricket while having cucumber sandwiches with their gin and tonic.
No raucous cheering and the like, they may look up from The Times and say ‘top shot that’ or ‘I’ll have another gin and tonic thanks Simon’ but rarely utter more.
I for one welcome our new Afghan and United Statesian overlords
Peak Warming Man said:
>>Afghanistan 159-6 (20 overs): Gurbaz 80 (56), Zadran 44 (41); Boult 2-22
New Zealand 75 (15.2 overs): Farooqi 4-17, Rashid 4-17In slap and tickle cricket anything can happen.
However the chaps watch test cricket, proper cricket while having cucumber sandwiches with their gin and tonic.
No raucous cheering and the like, they may look up from The Times and say ‘top shot that’ or ‘I’ll have another gin and tonic thanks Simon’ but rarely utter more.
Another upset? Was NZ all out for 75? Or has their innings not finished?
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
>>Afghanistan 159-6 (20 overs): Gurbaz 80 (56), Zadran 44 (41); Boult 2-22
New Zealand 75 (15.2 overs): Farooqi 4-17, Rashid 4-17In slap and tickle cricket anything can happen.
However the chaps watch test cricket, proper cricket while having cucumber sandwiches with their gin and tonic.
No raucous cheering and the like, they may look up from The Times and say ‘top shot that’ or ‘I’ll have another gin and tonic thanks Simon’ but rarely utter more.
Another upset? Was NZ all out for 75? Or has their innings not finished?
NZ all out in 15.2 overs.
bit of a piss-poor effort, that ,,,
dv said:
Tamb said:
dv said:
Duckworth Lewis?
Tamb said:
Tamb said:
dv said:
Duckworth Lewis?
On reflection, not DL. Simple maths.
It’s just a Usonian unfamiliar with the game
Tamb said:
Tamb said:
dv said:
Duckworth Lewis?
On reflection, not DL. Simple maths.
Nods.
Rachel probably has no knowledge of cricket.
In Group A, the USA is through to the Super 8 phase, as is India.
In Group B, Australia is through: England and Scotland vie to be the other team through.
In Group C, West Indies and Afghanistan are both through, both teams having won all their matches so far. Good to see a bit of resurgence from WI and it appears Afg wasn’t just a flash in the pan.
In Group D, South Africa is through but it is still technically open for the second slot, it seems v likely Bangladesh will take that place.
It would be awesome of Scotland manged to sneak through ahead of England. Just to the English press go into total meltdown. They were all jumping on the bandwagon pumping up England just two weeks ago for winning a couple of warm-up matches.
dv said:
In Group A, the USA is through to the Super 8 phase, as is India.In Group B, Australia is through: England and Scotland vie to be the other team through.
In Group C, West Indies and Afghanistan are both through, both teams having won all their matches so far. Good to see a bit of resurgence from WI and it appears Afg wasn’t just a flash in the pan.
In Group D, South Africa is through but it is still technically open for the second slot, it seems v likely Bangladesh will take that place.
Scotland have a national cricket team now?
What is happening to this world?
The Rev Dodgson said:
dv said:
In Group A, the USA is through to the Super 8 phase, as is India.In Group B, Australia is through: England and Scotland vie to be the other team through.
In Group C, West Indies and Afghanistan are both through, both teams having won all their matches so far. Good to see a bit of resurgence from WI and it appears Afg wasn’t just a flash in the pan.
In Group D, South Africa is through but it is still technically open for the second slot, it seems v likely Bangladesh will take that place.
Scotland have a national cricket team now?
What is happening to this world?
They’ve had one for ages, just that they’ve never been much good.
party_pants said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
dv said:
In Group A, the USA is through to the Super 8 phase, as is India.In Group B, Australia is through: England and Scotland vie to be the other team through.
In Group C, West Indies and Afghanistan are both through, both teams having won all their matches so far. Good to see a bit of resurgence from WI and it appears Afg wasn’t just a flash in the pan.
In Group D, South Africa is through but it is still technically open for the second slot, it seems v likely Bangladesh will take that place.
Scotland have a national cricket team now?
What is happening to this world?
They’ve had one for ages, just that they’ve never been much good.
Actually I probably had heard of that.
It still doesn’t seem right.
But the bingbot tells me that:
Certainly! Let’s delve into the fascinating history of the Scotland national cricket team. 🏏
Early Beginnings:
The first recorded cricket match in Scotland took place in Alloa in 1785.
However, it would be another eighty years before Scotland’s national side played their first full match, which was against the English county Surrey in 1865. Scotland emerged victorious in that encounter, winning by 172 runs.
Scottish Cricket Union and Australia:
The Scottish Cricket Union was formed in 1879.
Just three years later, in 1882, Scotland achieved a significant milestone by beating Australia by 7 wickets.
Unfortunately, the cricket union became defunct in 1883, but the administration of the game continued under the Grange Cricket Club until 1909.
Matches Against Ireland:
Scotland’s first match against Ireland took place in Dublin in 1888, with Ireland emerging victorious.
Modern Era:
Scotland became Associate Members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1994, severing their links with the England cricket team.
Since then, they have participated in three ODI World Cups (1999, 2007, and 2015) and five T20 World Cup tournaments (2007, 2009, 2016, 2021, and 2022).
Their first win in either of these events came in the 2016 T20 World Cup when they defeated Hong Kong.
… and I had no idea about all that ancient history stuff.
dv said:
In Group A, the USA is through to the Super 8 phase, as is India.In Group B, Australia is through: England and Scotland vie to be the other team through.
In Group C, West Indies and Afghanistan are both through, both teams having won all their matches so far. Good to see a bit of resurgence from WI and it appears Afg wasn’t just a flash in the pan.
In Group D, South Africa is through but it is still technically open for the second slot, it seems v likely Bangladesh will take that place.
Looks like an interesting contest.
party_pants said:
It would be awesome of Scotland manged to sneak through ahead of England. Just to the English press go into total meltdown. They were all jumping on the bandwagon pumping up England just two weeks ago for winning a couple of warm-up matches.
It would certainly make for a refreshing set of finals.
party_pants said:
It would be awesome of Scotland manged to sneak through ahead of England. Just to the English press go into total meltdown. They were all jumping on the bandwagon pumping up England just two weeks ago for winning a couple of warm-up matches.
Australia can make this happen by throwing a match..m
The Rev Dodgson said:
dv said:
In Group A, the USA is through to the Super 8 phase, as is India.In Group B, Australia is through: England and Scotland vie to be the other team through.
In Group C, West Indies and Afghanistan are both through, both teams having won all their matches so far. Good to see a bit of resurgence from WI and it appears Afg wasn’t just a flash in the pan.
In Group D, South Africa is through but it is still technically open for the second slot, it seems v likely Bangladesh will take that place.
Scotland have a national cricket team now?
What is happening to this world?
As you must surely be aware, Scotland has had a cricket team for a long time, appearing at the 1999, 2007 and 2015 World Cups and five world T20 tournaments.
dv said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
dv said:
In Group A, the USA is through to the Super 8 phase, as is India.In Group B, Australia is through: England and Scotland vie to be the other team through.
In Group C, West Indies and Afghanistan are both through, both teams having won all their matches so far. Good to see a bit of resurgence from WI and it appears Afg wasn’t just a flash in the pan.
In Group D, South Africa is through but it is still technically open for the second slot, it seems v likely Bangladesh will take that place.
Scotland have a national cricket team now?
What is happening to this world?
As you must surely be aware, Scotland has had a cricket team for a long time, appearing at the 1999, 2007 and 2015 World Cups and five world T20 tournaments.
Just thinking back to my younger days, when not playing cricket was a matter of pride for us Scots.
England ended up with 2 wins, as did Scotland, but England goes through on Net Run Rate.
South Africa had a squeaker versus Nepal, winning by 1 run.
dv said:
England ended up with 2 wins, as did Scotland, but England goes through on Net Run Rate.South Africa had a squeaker versus Nepal, winning by 1 run.
Did the US knock Pakistan out?
Peak Warming Man said:
dv said:
England ended up with 2 wins, as did Scotland, but England goes through on Net Run Rate.South Africa had a squeaker versus Nepal, winning by 1 run.
Did the US knock Pakistan out?
They sure as heck did.
dv said:
Peak Warming Man said:
dv said:
England ended up with 2 wins, as did Scotland, but England goes through on Net Run Rate.South Africa had a squeaker versus Nepal, winning by 1 run.
Did the US knock Pakistan out?
They sure as heck did.
I think the final should be the best of 21 games to stope it being a lottery.
Peak Warming Man said:
dv said:
Peak Warming Man said:Did the US knock Pakistan out?
They sure as heck did.
I think the final should be the best of 21 games to stope it being a lottery.
I think they should get rid of the tiebreaker over in the group stage.
Bump
kii said:
Bump
Thanks.
Pat Cummins got a hat trick.
Michael V said:
Pat Cummins got a hat trick.
Well done him.
Australia
Australia
64-0 (6.2 overs)
Australia
74-2 (9.1 overs
Australia need 67 runs to win 10.5 overs with 8 wickets remaining (Required run rate: 6.2)
Rain delay: Australia need 41 runs to win from 8.4 overs with 8 wickets remaining (Required run rate: 4.7)
roughbarked said:
Rain delay: Australia need 41 runs to win from 8.4 overs with 8 wickets remaining (Required run rate: 4.7)
Australia win by 28 runs D/L method
Australia vs Afghanistan, Australians are in a bit of trouble chasing
dv said:
Australia vs Afghanistan, Australians are in a bit of trouble chasing
Have they hit a ied.
I’m on the Iqbal sports feed and it is mostly in Urdu but every now and then there will be an English phrase.
%#%%#%& silly mid on #&#^^@*@**$ sloppy fielding ^#%^$&#
Maxwell %#^^#*&$^ retaining strike &#&&&$&&#& Wade %%#^&#^&$&# run rate required
Maxwell out! #%#%% accident ^@&&&# two chances %%#^^# Afghanistan!
dv said:
Maxwell out!#%#%%accident ^@&&&# two chances %%#^^# Afghanistan!
Gripping.
Peak Warming Man said:
dv said:
Maxwell out!#%#%%accident ^@&&&# two chances %%#^^# Afghanistan!
Gripping.
Rashid Khan strikes for Afghanistan to begin his final over.
He removes Matthew Wade, who attempts a sweep shot but hits the ball to Karim Janat to be out for 5.
Australia 7-108.
Ashton Agar joins Pat Cummins at the crease and the Aussies add three runs after the dismissal of Wade to be 7-111.
t’s a tall order, with Australia needing 38 runs from 24 balls for victory.
Gulbadin Naib begins his final over and Afghanistan uses up its last review after Pat Cummins survives from the first delivery.
But two balls later and it’s another WICKET!
Cummins is bowled for 3, as Gulbadin claims his fourth wicket of the Australian innings.
Australia 8-111 in the 17th over.
roughbarked said:
t’s a tall order, with Australia needing 38 runs from 24 balls for victory.Gulbadin Naib begins his final over and Afghanistan uses up its last review after Pat Cummins survives from the first delivery.
But two balls later and it’s another WICKET!
Cummins is bowled for 3, as Gulbadin claims his fourth wicket of the Australian innings.
Australia 8-111 in the 17th over.
Australia need 37 runs to win from 20 balls with 2 wickets remaining (Required run rate: 11.1)
2 wickets remain, 36 needed off 3 overs … Gulbadin Naib has torn a bit hole
How“s the weather been in the Caribbean in Summer?
9 wickets down.
dv said:
9 wickets down.
Run rate is soaring.
Australia need 33 runs to win from 11 balls with 1 wicket remaining (Required run rate: 18)
Witty Rejoinder said:
How“s the weather been in the Caribbean in Summer?
Bit rainy
Australia need 27 runs to win from 7 balls with 1 wicket remaining (Required run rate: 23.1)
Gulbadin Nain finishes with his career best figures of 4 for 20 off 4 overs.
*Naib
And Afg win by 21 runs
dv said:
And Afg win by 21 runs
Slap and tickle cricket is a lottery.
Peak Warming Man said:
dv said:
And Afg win by 21 runs
Slap and tickle cricket is a lottery.
So that’s it for Ausralia.
Next, what will probably be the USA’s last match in the comp, that vs England.
roughbarked said:
Peak Warming Man said:
dv said:
And Afg win by 21 runs
Slap and tickle cricket is a lottery.
So that’s it for Ausralia.
I wouldn’t say that, they can still get to the semis if things go their way.
dv said:
roughbarked said:
Peak Warming Man said:Slap and tickle cricket is a lottery.
So that’s it for Ausralia.
I wouldn’t say that, they can still get to the semis if things go their way.
I think that is obvious. “if” is the limiting bit as per usual.
Well the dream is over for the USA with a bit of a drubbing from Wngland but no doubt they’ll retain happy memories of their wins over Canada and more particularly Pakistan. Blighty is now assured of a place in the semifinals. West Indies and South Africa play the last match in that group, and the winner goes on to the SF.
South Africa get past WI in a close rain affected match, and SA goes ahead to the semifinals along with England.
Surprisingly all teams in the other group still have a shot. Fair chance of rain in Kingstown which would mean an NR for Afg and Ban.
India has beaten Australia in a high scoring game.
Only one match remains, which is Afghanistan versus Bangladesh.
If Afghanistan wins, they go to the semis and Australia is out.
If Bangladesh has a moderate win, Australia goes to the semis. But if Bangladesh has such a big win that they pass us on runrate, then they go through and Australia is out. I think the mark is that Bdsh needs to win by 62 runs, or if chasing they need to bring up the runs in 13 overs.
It’s a bit rainy and a No Result would also be enough to send Afg through.
dv said:
India has beaten Australia in a high scoring game.Only one match remains, which is Afghanistan versus Bangladesh.
If Afghanistan wins, they go to the semis and Australia is out.
If Bangladesh has a moderate win, Australia goes to the semis. But if Bangladesh has such a big win that they pass us on runrate, then they go through and Australia is out. I think the mark is that Bdsh needs to win by 62 runs, or if chasing they need to bring up the runs in 13 overs.
It’s a bit rainy and a No Result would also be enough to send Afg through.
After all we did for them.
Bdesh were making a good start in the chase, but play has been interrupted by rain, due to restart at 11:50 pm local. Don’t these people get drowsy?
3 and half overs batted so far.
Unless Bdesh bats for 5 overs, it is a No Result.
dv said:
Bdesh were making a good start in the chase, but play has been interrupted by rain, due to restart at 11:50 pm local. Don’t these people get drowsy?
3 and half overs batted so far.
Unless Bdesh bats for 5 overs, it is a No Result.
They’re back out.
Peak Warming Man said:
dv said:
Bdesh were making a good start in the chase, but play has been interrupted by rain, due to restart at 11:50 pm local. Don’t these people get drowsy?
3 and half overs batted so far.
Unless Bdesh bats for 5 overs, it is a No Result.
They’re back out.
or is it back in?
It’s going to be a close run thing.
“They are now heading off for rain and Gulbadin Naib is still trying to sell the fact that he had a genuine problem as he is helped off the ground.
Litton Das is having none of it.
The replay is incredible. Jonathan Trott gestured for his side to slow it down when the rain got heavier and Gulbadin suddenly – and very dramatically – threw himself to the ground holding his hamstring!”
LOL
Shakib al Hasan has had a terrible comp
Bangladesh can’t qualify for semis now… basically they are playing for pride, and for Australia. Whereas Afghanistan qualify if they win.
&$&^^@&$ Taskin &#&^^^@&# wicket
Playing in the drizzle at 1 in the morning.
And that’s all she wrote, Afghanistan make it through to the semis and Australia is out.
dv said:
And that’s all she wrote, Afghanistan make it through to the semis and Australia is out.
Wow!!
dv said:
And that’s all she wrote, Afghanistan make it through to the semis and Australia is out.
good, maybe Mr Arts wont have the TV on until all hours tonight
Afghanistan dismissed for not much. Disappointing end to a good tournament for them.
dv said:
Afghanistan dismissed for not much. Disappointing end to a good tournament for them.
Probably those lack of towels for wiping off sweat
I think this is the first time this millennium that the South African side has made it the final of any comp. Their ability to choke at the semis is kind of legendary.
They did get a gold medal at the Commonwealth games in 1998, and also the old ICC Champions Trophy in that same year.
Each of the semis was a drubbing and now it is a SA v India final.
SA v India starts soon. I wouldn’t mind SA winning, they are due.
Both teams were undefeated in the tournament.
Narrow victory for India