The Cricket Thread 2014

[paul_e]

Dilshan gone but they're still well set for 310-320 here which will be a very tough chase.

[paul_e]

Interesting couple of wickets there possibly but already too many runs on the board.

[PaulWinch again]

Well it's up to Cook to show his worth up the top of the order and Bell as well actually.

[PaulWinch again]

Ouch that penultimate over was bad.

[paul_e]

Poor from Cook but Moeen is really going after them here, if he hangs around for another 15-20 overs like this it'll be a very interesting finish.

[PaulWinch again]

Super from Moeen this, but once again we are carrying Cook.

[PGW]

Shame we lost Belly then as he was going well 35 (35) the match is still there to be won (or lost) 107-2 211 more required.
Root in,need Moeen to bat a fair bit longer yet 60 (39)

[paul_e]

Awww, bell gone just as they were looking like building a good partnership.

[PaulWinch again]

Bell seems to go when well set all the time now.

[PGW]

Root gone cheaply (2), now the pressure builds 121-3

[PGW]

Morgan gone 1, 124-4.....the inevitable starting to happen. Imperative Moeen hangs around now!!!

[Dr Butler]

could be close now as 4 down and we bat long all the way down for Ravi to finish it

[PGW]

Procession in full swing now Buttler played on 21 (21) 159-5
Ravi in now to join Moeen.

[PGW]

178-5 Moeen 100 10 x 4's and 4 x 6's 72 balls....the 3rd quickest one day ton for England

[paul_e]

Moeen gone, looks all over, excellent knock from him though.