The Cricket Thread 2016

[tomd2103]

Could be in a tricky spot here.

Yep, looks like we are going to be chasing a big total here. 

[PaulWinch again]

Jordan's bowling is being murdered today.

[Villan For Life]

6 overs left, they should comfortably pass our total from Edgbaston.

[tomd2103]

6 overs left, they should comfortably pass our total from Edgbaston.

Yep and I would think that will be the game. 

[PaulWinch again]

Shame Roy's gone, but they've done their job.

[paul_e]

Good start to the chase, 81-0 after 12, and then Roy picks out the catcher, still a decent position though, need Hales to hang around for a while, if he can get 100+ and then we get fireworks from the middle order this could be pretty close, If Root plays like he did last game these pair could push us along nicely.

[Villan For Life]

We did well to contain NZ to under 400. It was a fabulous knock by Taylor and he was well supported by his team mates.

We've made a good start here and built a solid platform. This could be very interesting.

[paul_e]

I take full responsibility for this mini collapse.

[PaulWinch again]

That's poor we've got to stop losing set batsmen. I don't mind whether we win or lose, just want to see us play well. I'm going on Sunday so want a good game.

[Villan For Life]

That's poor we've got to stop losing set batsmen. I don't mind whether we win or lose, just want to see us play well. I'm going on Sunday so want a good game.

Well the way that the test series went and judging by one and a bit ODI's so far, I think you'll be OK.

Need these two to stick around now. Time for a captain's innings Eoin.

[Villan For Life]

There was an odd shot of the inside of the Sky commentary box a few minutes ago. What was Mikey doing with the Dettol cleansing wipes? Does he have OCD? Is Bumble a dirty minger? Does Lord Gower leave skin flakes all over the mic? I demand answers!

[Villan For Life]

There's some real positive intent in our batting that I really like. OK we may fall short and in losing we will learn lessons. We'll win as many games as we lose whilst we learn/plan for the future.

[Villan For Life]

Morgan is playing beautifully

[PaulWinch again]

Morgan is well and truly back.

[aj2k77]

Test here for young Billings.