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[InternalTraining]

26 off 20 - high required run rate over a short period, I'd say the batting size are usually favourites in that position (unless it's England!)

I agree (not with the England part though ) and that is what makes it interesting: NZ is a much better side and it should've been 26 required in 100 balls. How did this get down to 20. NZ slipped.

"Hit some easy sixes in their grade-school size cricket field." Bangladesh batted on the same pitch with the same boundaries!

True dat but home field familiarity is an advantage.

Yes Bangladesh played clever cricket, but even with McCullum, Williamson & co dismissed I never felt New Zealand were chasing the game.

NZ got lucky. This match has established a template for teams to follow.

I think we'll have to agree to disagree here (but I'm right! )

Nope. NZ are found out.

[csnew]

Zim better hope they win the toss against India in the next game with such small boundaries.
Otherwise India could get 450+, could be carnage

[InternalTraining]

Machan has grit!

[awp]

Theyre all something that rhymes with grit
May as well have a net

[csnew]

Brilliant knock from Taylor in his last game. Good to see all the Indian players congratulate him to, something England would never do.
India in a spot of trouble here needed 140 at 8's

[Gerry SA]

Simply magnificent from Brendan Taylor, signing off in style with the bat. He showed his class at his world cup - 400+ runs @ 70. It's s shame his talent won't be seen again on the world stage.

Elsewhere Mitchell Starc continues to take ODI wickets for fun. Another 4 today.

[smilley792]

Uae haven't turned up.

Or the Windies have for once!


Suppose the bowlers have to seeing as no gayle today.

Uae 26 for 5 currently.

[ProCricketer1982]

Uae haven't turned up.

Or the Windies have for once!


Suppose the bowlers have to seeing as no gayle today.

Uae 26 for 5 currently.

batting well then

[RF]

Anyone know Whalen UAE (and England) start selling off their World Cup gear?

Both teams have some nice bats with plenty of runs left in them

[WalkingWicket37]

Anyone know Whalen UAE (and England) start selling off their World Cup gear?

Both teams have some nice bats with plenty of runs left in them

I hope Moeen's SS/TON kookaburra comes up on the cheap 

[csnew]

6 down Sri lanka. Don't even see SA choking this run chase.
Really odd knock from Sanga batting at a SR of 40

[ProCricketer1982]

6 down Sri lanka. Don't even see SA choking this run chase.
Really odd knock from Sanga batting at a SR of 40

7

not really, thirimanae was going well early on so he could take his time. Then wickets fall so he's become vital that he stays at the wicket


8 down now

now he simply has to bat through so can't play any risky shots. SL gone now, simply undefendable this total

hat trick for JP

[csnew]

Then wickets fall so he's become vital that he stays at the wicket

sangakarra batting slow has put pressure on the guys at the other end who have ended up getting out.
He's SL's best player of spin and hasn't looked to play a shot in anger. Just saying he could have put the pressure back on the likes of duminy.

Looks like he's decided to go for it in the powerplay. No option but to do so being 8 down

[ProCricketer1982]

sangakarra batting slow has put pressure on the guys at the other end who have ended up getting out.
He's SL's best player of spin and hasn't looked to play a shot in anger. Just saying he could have put the pressure back on the likes of duminy.

Looks like he's decided to go for it in the powerplay. No option but to do so being 8 down

how did the slogging go for him?

[csnew]

how did the slogging go for him?

He had to if SL had any chance of getting 220. Was pointless him continuing to bat the way he was and SL going nowhere batting at 3 rpo.

To be fair South Africa have bowled pretty well but Sri Lanka haven't turned up