The Cricket Thread 2016

[PaulWinch again]

Following that game just made realise how many million miles England are away from competing. 299 in 42.5 overs, England would be thrilled with that in 50 overs.

[Villan For Life]

Really pleased for New Zealand. I hope they go on and win it.

[Chris Jameson]

Meanwhile Cook scored 5 in his second innings. A slight improvement on his first innings.

[PaulWinch again]

Cook's career is coming very close to being in terminal decline.

[tomd2103]

First match I've really been able to watch, what a game!

Yep great game and much needed in a tournament that has been devoid of real excitement. 

[Villan For Life]

I am just catching up with this game via the highlights. At one point shortly after South Africa lost their second wicket Trent Boult was bowling to A field with five slips. I don't think I have ever seen that kind of field in a one day game before.

[olaftab]

On the basis of I will support whoever plays Australia COME ON INDIA. Doing well at the moment Aussies have dropped two catches already!

[Villan For Life]

On the basis of I will support whoever plays Australia COME ON INDIA. Doing well at the moment Aussies have dropped two catches already!

If India keep calm and bat sensibly they should win this. Imagine a CWC final in Melbourne with the Crims not playing. That would be one to relish!

[Villan For Life]

On the basis of I will support whoever plays Australia COME ON INDIA. Doing well at the moment Aussies have dropped two catches already!

If India keep calm and bat sensibly they should win this. Imagine a CWC final in Melbourne with the Crims not playing. That would be one to relish!

Sadly they're losing wickets at regular intervals. They will do well to win from here.

[Lucky Eddie]

If KP is serious about an England return why hasn't he signed for a top division club?

[peter w]

I don't like India so happy with them being beaten even by the Aussies. Hopefully New Zealand will win anyway.

[Villan For Life]

If KP is serious about an England return why hasn't he signed for a top division club?

He doesn't want to leave London and should score shedloads of runs against second divison attacks.

[PaulWinch again]

If KP is serious about an England return why hasn't he signed for a top division club?

He doesn't want to leave London and should score shedloads of runs against second divison attacks.

I'm guessing he'd have to be offered the chance by first division teams.

[PaulWinch again]

Australia vs NZ final it'll be then. Come on NZ.

[passitsideways]

That's that. Should be a blockbuster on Sunday. I know all of you will be rooting for New Zealand, but even I wouldn't begrudge them a victory given the players they have and the way they play the game.