The International Cricket Thread

[Villan For Life]

Curran has made a strong case with both bat and ball in the warm up game today to be in the starting 11

He’s made it in the Australia series too. He’s some cricketer, he just as a remarkable ability to impact games.

I think Jordan’s career at the elite level is on the wane and Curran will replace him, Curran is also a better batsman too. I’ve always liked Chris Jordan but Sam Curran has that certain X factor that you need in T20 cricket. He makes things happen.

[Villa Lew]

With Scotland losing to Ireland and the West Indies winning, looks now that it'll probably be the Windies and Zimbabwe going through, final matches on Friday.

[Grande Pablo]

Not good news England losing Topley - so much on top of his game at the moment.

[dcdavecollett]

Can't directly replace what he's got -apparently Tymel Mills is in.

Feel sorry for Topley.

[Villan For Life]

Ireland are cruising against the West Indies and will qualify for the Super 12 stage.

[cdbearsfan]

Yep. Straight shootout between Scotland and Zimbabwe for the other qualifying spot.

[Villan For Life]

Well done Ireland, that was a dominant performance to send the Windies home.

It’d be good to see Scotland get through too.

[cdbearsfan]

I can't imagine 132 will be anywhere near enough.

[UK Redsox]

"I don't mind a bit of pipe", Alex Hartley on TMS

Sounds of giggles in the background and then from Alex. Credit to Dan Norcross, I thought we were about to head into 'leg-over' territory

[UK Redsox]

Zimbabwe win and top the group

[cdbearsfan]

A couple of early wickets but they pretty much cruised home after that.

[Villan For Life]

England won the toss and will bowl.

In other news the Crims got spanked by the Kiwis.

[Villa Lew]

England won the toss and will bowl.

In other news the Crims got spanked by the Kiwis.

Blimey just seen the result 89 runs, it's the Aussies 2nd heaviest defeat in the 20 over format.

[tomd2103]

Good bowling and fielding performance to start off with.  Made heavy going of it with the bat, but they have some world class spin options and the need to score big runs wasn't there.

[Rory]

Yes, I thought our catching was exceptional.