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[csnew]

This would be pretty embarrassing if England lose this.
Enjoying broad getting smashed around the park by maxwell here. Some hitting!

[csnew]

And broad gets him in the end. That should be the end of the chase

[InternalTraining]

PM XI scored 300+ without Warner, Finch, Smith, Clarke/Bailey, and Haddin. Only Anderson didn't now bowl from the England side. Overall, I feel PM XI performed admirably although they lost the match.

[smilley792]

Top order did well.

Bell 0
Ali 22
Taylor 0
Root 3
Bopara 13

Good job captain morgan is holding the fort

[smilley792]

Ton up for morgan! Well batted buddy.

Despite it hrs struggling and tales off a slow pitch. He hits the mark in 12 balls. 

Cook could only dream off 3 figures.


Despite the misgivings of the commentators regarding the pitch. I reckon we are still gonna be 50 runs short. 

[alee]

Well batted under pressure. I was looking at him and going, something is different about him and behold saw the Spartan bat

[ijmorgan]

Thought i would get up and  watch a sneaky hour this morning turned on the t.v went out and put the kettle on came in a minute later 2 down, good knock from Morgan. Think Ali needs to step off gas if we lose a quick couple of wicket as 50 overs is a fair amount of cricket.

[smilley792]

Broad boo'd again batting. Despite his change on appearance. Lol


Bowling. Woakes clocking faster speeds than Finn.  Didn't expect that.

[csnew]

Finch's poor form continues. Looks like he's been worked out.
This should be over pretty quick if these 2 stay in
Pretty poor bowling so far, can only get worse with Jordan bowling.

[ProCricketer1982]

Same old england.. Poor poor poor


Still, as long as the team ethic is good, they have plans and they all speak the PR lingo they should be set for another bumper contract. Capt seems to bring morgan out which is Good.

[Marc28]

Two key batsman for Australia in now,
Warner is just a gun batsman, and smith is in the form of his life.
Two huge wickets for any team to get at the moment

[potzy248]

I don't care how old Lumb is. He should definitely be in your WC side. He's a beast.

England's bowling attack will get destroyed in this tournament. May do ok in NZ conditions though, how many games do they have over here?

[Stuey]

Ive been impressed by Woakes bowling in this match, I've never really rated him but he's showing good pace and seems to be learning all the time. Looks to be the type of player who can kick on for England.

[FattusCattus]

Hmmm, I agree - 50 runs short it looks like - and Australia have the opportunity to walk this home.

I admire the loyalty in keeping faith in Jordan and Finn - however if one is leaking runs and the other bowling well below pace, perhaps it is difficult to keep both in the same side?

Very, very happy for Morgan though. This could be one member of our squad who may enhance his reputation through the tournament.

[skip1973]

How does Bopara keep getting a run?