The International Cricket Thread

[Villan For Life]

What an utterly dominant performance.

I watched the Indian innings before I left for work and listened to our innings in the car driving to work. Happily there were no whinging Aussie commentators willing us to lose so it was a much more enjoyable listen.

Unfortunately Aggers was saying that the weather forecast for Melbourne on Sunday isn’t good with plenty of rain forecast. I hope not!

[paul_e]

I hope weather doesn't ruin the final because it could be a belter of a game.

[Dr Butler]

I hope weather doesn't ruin the final because it could be a belter of a game.

just looked on the Beeb weather ste and sadly it looks possible as it is showing thundery showers with 30%odd chance of rain....hope it stays dry as it could be a corker of a game.

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[cdbearsfan]

There is a reserve day of Monday, if needed. Unusually, the required minimum number of overs to constitute a result is ten per side. Decent chance the trophy could end up being shared.

[Rory]

Absolutely brilliant stuff. And the final we should've had last time.

[tomd2103]

That is a brilliant win at the semi-final stage of the tournament.  169 looked a tricky target on paper, but they were at it from the 1st over. 

[Lsvilla]

Wow. Flew from Sydney this morning via Melbourne to be here for that - outrageous and spectacular in equal measure. Second flight from Melbourne was full of Indian fans convinced it was theirs for the taking. Flying back to Sydney tomorrow before Melbourne on Saturday for a few more days and of course the  final. Buzzing.

[KNVillan]

Cricket T20 final is free to watch after Sky and Channel 4 come to an agreement

https://twitter.com/skycricket/status/1590753429860896769?s=61&t=kaC0tlEgWDItiYDXB-QoHQ

[cdbearsfan]

Well done them.

[Singapore Villa]

Slightly random question …. anyone know anywhere in downtown Tokyo that will show the final on Sunday?

[cdbearsfan]

There's always an Irish Bar.

[Villan For Life]

They've tweaked the rules to allow for what seems like inevitable rain on Sunday.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/63593426

[Dave Cooper please]

When did it become the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method? And who is Stern?

[cdbearsfan]

Stern is another professor who has taken over the research and calculations following the retirements of the eponymous Duckworth and Lewis. It has been Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) since 2014.

[Villa Lew]

Forecast has improved, they are now expecting there will be play, but likely to be interuptions. Every effort will be made to finish the game tomorrow, even if it requires playing a shortened match.