Australia [285/7] defeat England [221] by 64 runs and reach semi-finals of World Cup 2019

[HappyWarsFan]

Is 290-300 a defendable total on this pitch?

 

[szundercover]

Is 290-300 a defendable total on this pitch?

it is.

 

[Chokli]

Looks like England might win today.

 

[DeadlyYorker]

Is 290-300 a defendable total on this pitch?

If stark gets going yes...otherwise no

 

[DeadlyYorker]

Looks like England might win today.

Eng hi jitega chaiye bhai bhai

 

[nandanraj]

Fidgety princess has cost his team here I think...

 

[nandanraj]

Mean while here in oz there was guy who tried to give the bartender sandpaper for a pint... was duly kicked out

 

[Hawkeye]

This is bad.

Aus will be lucky to hit even 300 here.

Eng has a good chance of chasing this down. They won't get bogged down with a low total.

 

[Hasan123]

England well ahead now.

 

[Hawkeye]

Mean while here in oz there was guy who tried to give the bartender sandpaper for a pint... was duly kicked out

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Did it really happen

 

[Madplayer]

What a collapse by Aussies!!! This is ridiculous from them.

 

[nandanraj]

And the boos come down...lol smith

 

[nandanraj]

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Did it really happen

The guy was too drunk so got kicked out but yes..red head from

 

[Green Patriot]

Australia have messed it up really badly.
Eng will not be bogged down everyday for below 300 totals.Australia will have to bowl really well.

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

smith out now aus wont score 300

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

300 was a good target on this pitch... Anything less england will win

 

[Hasan123]

Don't think this will be a easy chase for England .

 

[Fahdi]

Australia's collapse has been Pakistanian

 

[nandanraj]

Carey is key

 

[Hasan123]

Stonis and Maxwell following each other doesn't work. I think Carey should bat at 5 or 6.

 

[RamLakhan]

It seems like this is one of the weakest Australian side to play World Cup, still their fighting spirit has put them in a good position on the table and definitely look like one of the favorites to win it! Outside SC they are always a strong side!

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

300 and aus wer favourites. As ths pitch isnt so easy to bat on. Its gotten slower. Also 300 psychological advantage Aus and chasing pressure of WC Match

 

[Hasan123]

Cummins is a smart cricketer. Hope he can get a couple of boundaries away.

 

[ishtiaq_ctg]

Man I absolutely dont get the hype of Stoinis. Looks so mediocre. Am I missing something maybe???

 

[Madplayer]

Cummins at number 8 isnt a good idea by Aus.

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

aus seriously messed this 1 up big time

 

[ishtiaq_ctg]

Cummins is a smart cricketer. Hope he can get a couple of boundaries away.

You Jinxed it

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Is it a 280 pitch today?

 

[Hasan123]

Australia will be in the game if they get early wickets.

 

[fight_club]

I see Both India very soft at the middle order, this is not the first time Aussies batting is collapsing
after getting terrific start.

No Team is guaranteed for semi no team is unbeatable thats what this world is all about

 

[wrongun]

280 is chaseable for England.

290 is about par considering morning conditions.

300 is a dream right now.

 

[nandanraj]

Aussies crumbling

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

Eng has pulled it off...

 

[Chokli]

It's a 280 pitch

 

[James]

Fantastic effort from the English bowlers to pull their socks up and limit the Aussies to a chase-able score, but 280 will still be highly competitive and the comeback from England may have come a bit too late.

 

[wrongun]

Is it a 280 pitch today?

There's definitely enough in it to be fair for bowlers & keep them interested. It's seamed just about all way through & a couple have turned.

After watching the first 5 overs I'd have said yes, 280. After 25 overs I'd have said no, it's 300 to be in the game.

Sometimes it looks a different pitch when a new team comes on to bowl.

 

[JaDed]

Great England ll win this easily

 

[nandanraj]

Lol Starc pulled a hammie I think

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

like i said this pitch is not that easy to bat on.300 is match winning.280 is competitive

 

[Mkumar825]

England well ahead now.

No, I think 280 defandable score on this surface .

 

[Hasan123]

Need some top edges to fly to the fence.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Still a tight chase

 

[Markhor]

Been similar to the Australia-Pakistan match at Taunton. We sprayed around with the new ball, pulled it back later on.

 

[MMHS]

Wicket is definitely tougher than the Aussie opening pair made it look like. 280+ and Aussies are definitely in it, but they haven't batted Aussies out of it for sure.

 

[nandanraj]

I see Both India very soft at the middle order, this is not the first time Aussies batting is collapsing
after getting terrific start.

No Team is guaranteed for semi no team is unbeatable thats what this world is all about

And that’s a good thing make it interesting. When Australia were on top it was given they are gonna win.made it boring tbh

 

[Hasan123]

Carey is VC of Australia I believe. He is rated highly for a reason. He looks a intelligent player and has character.

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Strac will get 5 fer

 

[Mkumar825]

Carry playing good knock here

 

[James]

Even Stevens IMO. England have the momentum currently with their comeback, but the Aussies have a decent total on the board.

 

[Chokli]

Pakistan's 308 was above par.

It is a 280 pitch max

 

[HGhazanfar]

Will be a very close game - but Australia will win considering England will be in immense pressure knowing if they loose this game they are a loss away to destroy 4 years of preparation.

 

[MRSN]

Carey is VC of Australia I believe. He is rated highly for a reason. He looks a intelligent player and has character.

Aus VC captain>>>>>>Pak captain. The difference is huge

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Anything over 275 will be a bonus for aus

 

[MRSN]

Will be a very close game - but Australia will win considering England will be in immense pressure knowing if they loose this game they are a loss away to destroy 4 years of preparation.

This is not a flat pitch. Ball is swinging even 46th over. I back Aus to defend this.

 

[wrongun]

Carey had no idea about that one

 

[hasanali]

300 has only ever been chased once at Lords so it would have been an awesome total. 270 is about par.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

What the hell Australia.

Carey doing well. Essential runs these

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Stokes bowling the last over and doing well so far justifying it.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Brilliant knock from Carey.

 

[Markhor]

Carey is VC of Australia I believe. He is rated highly for a reason. He looks a intelligent player and has character.

Looks more of a "street smart" keeper batsman than you know who.

 

[Hasan123]

Good knock from Carey.

 

[wrongun]

This is not a flat pitch. Ball is swinging even 46th over. I back Aus to defend this.

It's very even. England really began their turn around because Rashid bowled well & Moeen chipped in too with a wicket. Oz don't have wrist spin or reliable spin to turn to in the middle overs...

 

[MRSN]

Carrey knock might well be the difference. What a knock under pressure and tough conditions. Next Aussie captain

 

[Deewana Mastana]

There's definitely enough in it to be fair for bowlers & keep them interested. It's seamed just about all way through & a couple have turned.

After watching the first 5 overs I'd have said yes, 280. After 25 overs I'd have said no, it's 300 to be in the game.

Sometimes it looks a different pitch when a new team comes on to bowl.

Being at Lords 2 days back, I felt Pakistan were about 25 short as I thought 330 would have been a winning score but they proved 308 was just good enough on the day to defend.

 

[Hasan123]

Looks more of a "street smart" keeper batsman than you know who.

No doubt and he's only 27. Will get better with experience.

 

[Robert]

I was expecting a target of 330 here. England have come back well.

 

[Hasan123]

Aus VC captain>>>>>>Pak captain. The difference is huge

Would have been in the test team if it wasn't for Paine.

 

[Robert]

This is not a flat pitch. Ball is swinging even 46th over. I back Aus to defend this.

What has swing got to do with the pitch?

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Australia will now have to defend 285. Without Roy and Bairstow having a bit of added pressure to do well at the top could be a chance there for Aussies.

 

[Markhor]

England will be happy they've restricted Australia below 300 after a horror start, but there's enough in this surface if you bowl in the right areas.

Set up for an excellent contest.

 

[andy0204]

I was expecting a target of 330 here. England have come back well.

Still it is good score considering the condition of the pitch

 

[James]

Carey is a good bat isn’t he?? That’s 2 cracking knocks from him in the tournament now. Decent stuff from Australia, particularly the openers.

286 is a big ask for England to chase but it could have been a lot worse, as many as 350 if the bowlers had not got their acts together, so we’ll take it.

Btw England can still get to the semis (whatever happens) if they beat both India and NZ. But a win here would be a huge step if they can get it.

 

[shaz619]

[MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION] what is par on this wicket, this looks a match winning total imo there's juice in this wicket and overhead conditions to which will play on the minds of England batsman

 

[fight_club]

285 is very good score here. There is a lot in the pitch for pacers and Nylon is going to get bounce
how English batsmen will cope up with nylon will be the difference

60 : 40 for Aussies and England

carey must bat at 6. has been saving their A## so many times now.

both teams will believe they are in the match will be a cracker

 

[shaz619]

Carey is a good bat isn’t he?? That’s 2 cracking knocks from him in the tournament now. Decent stuff from Australia, particularly the openers.

286 is a big ask for England to chase but it could have been a lot worse, as many as 350 if the bowlers had not got their acts together, so we’ll take it.

Btw England can still get to the semis (whatever happens) if they beat both India and NZ. But a win here would be a huge step if they can get it.

Hopefully England can pull it off, if they do it will be in a thriller; Moeen and Woakes batting at the end to seal the victory

 

[HGhazanfar]

To be honest - this overhyped English batting lineup only has 2 match winners Jason Roy and Jos Butler and 1 of them is not playing today. Aussies just need to create pressure on the other batsmen they will give it away themselves but come out with a plan on how to get Butler out cheaply.

 

[JaDed]

Wow Indias chase is still the highest at Lords, considering the pitches that get dished out in England, thought that would be long beaten

 

[gani999]

Btw England can still get to the semis (whatever happens) if they beat both India and NZ. But a win here would be a huge step if they can get it.

If England cannot chase 285 here, there's no way they are going to beat India or NZ.

 

[pakistani pride]

Hopefully England can pull it off, if they do it will be in a thriller; Moeen and Woakes batting at the end to seal the victory

Dude we need them to lose...

 

[shaz619]

Dude we need them to lose...

Sorry mate, having an identity crisis