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

[Gullycricket]

Eng are so bad at Rotating strike.Just 4s and dots

 

[Mueez]

Where is Hazlewood, is he playing or even selected for the WC squad?

 

[Amirforpresident]

Btw every one is saying that the ball is swinging. Harsha Bhogle is also tweeting it.

To me it's clear that Starc is not swinging the ball.

Behrendoff did swing it for 8-12 balls but that's it.

Then how did the ball come back in to root?

 

[Gullycricket]

Where is Hazlewood, is he playing or even selected for the WC squad?

Playing for Aus A in Eng

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Don't worry, he will squash you as if you're the honkey tonk men as always you will job to Mo

Got smashed when he toured India. Anyway he needs to start earning his place in this lineup first. Unless the England team has a special quota for beards , he shouldn't even be playing county division 2.

 

[Gullycricket]

TukTokes

 

[Mueez]

Playing for Aus A in Eng

Oh okay thanks.

 

[Firebat]

Think this says more about the English new ball bowlers than anything. The ball was doing so much at the start of the Aus innings, Aus could've easily found themselves in a similar position had Archer and Woakes consistently hit fuller lengths like Starc and Behrendorff have.

 

[barah_admi]

England's batting has found itself burdened by its own expectations. Not every ball has to go for a boundary, every short delivery does not need to be pounced on. Let it go, build an innngs, go at a strike rate of 70 if you have to but maintain wickets.

Anyway, all this is good for Pakistan

 

[Hasan123]

Cummins doing a good job here.

 

[Hasan123]

Australia have outbolwed England with the new ball.

 

[Plumb]

Think this says more about the English new ball bowlers than anything. The ball was doing so much at the start of the Aus innings, Aus could've easily found themselves in a similar position had Archer and Woakes consistently hit fuller lengths like Starc and Behrendorff have.

That's what Experience means... Aussie knows how to win big games.

 

[Ahmed216]

England's batting has found itself burdened by its own expectations. Not every ball has to go for a boundary, every short delivery does not need to be pounced on. Let it go, build an innngs, go at a strike rate of 70 if you have to but maintain wickets.

Anyway, all this is good for Pakistan

+1

 

[ind_win]

So Ind vs. Eng match is essentially Ind vs Pak semifinal.

 

[ak619]

Then how did the ball come back in to root?

The ball deviated off the pitch.

That happens at Lord's because of the slope of the pitch (and ground). Left arm seamers especially get benefit of it because of the angle they create.

 

[Hasan123]

Australia and India have got their selections spot on. Backing specialist bowlers and saying to the top order bat long . Get us a platform and the middle order will take care of the rest.

 

[Gullycricket]

Waiting for Excuses from Morgan today

 

[ind_win]

I think Eng are playing like SL after 1996 WC, though short of team line up (though Eng exceeds here) and form, SL was burdened by the all guns blazing 1996 style which did not suit in 1999 WC at all leading to failure.

 

[Mian]

So if Eng lose today and Pak wins tomorrow we can have a chance of a virtual Quarter Final between Pakistan and Bangladesh? (in case Eng lose both upcoming matches or BD upset the india)

 

[IAJ]

Bairstow’s wicket is key here. Need to get Buttler in early.

 

[Firebat]

That's what Experience means... Aussie knows how to win big games.

Exactly. England can win as many bilateral series as they like, but what's even more important is that Aus have 5 players on the field that won that 2015 final. I think that's what has separated two otherwise very even teams.

 

[Hasan123]

Wouldn't mind seeing Lyon bowl some overs at Stokes here.

 

[IAJ]

Waiting for Excuses from Morgan today

Match is far from over, England have defeated Aussies from similar starts chasing 277 before. But I hope they don’t chase it down. Heavy defeat will also hamper their rr

 

[szundercover]

So if Eng lose today and Pak wins tomorrow we can have a chance of a virtual Quarter Final between Pakistan and Bangladesh? (in case Eng lose both upcoming matches or BD upset the india)

yes.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Typical England. This is great to watch

 

[GLORY OF '92]

3 more

 

[Hasan123]

Stokes needs to try and rotate strike at least . But you can tell he wants to play a responsible and long innings.

 

[QalandarFan]

Yes! Lovely to wake up to this now hopefully Starc and Cummins finish England off for a sub 200 score!

 

[Gullycricket]

Only person who can make Aussies lose from here is Stonis

 

[CricketAnalyst]

So if Eng lose today and Pak wins tomorrow we can have a chance of a virtual Quarter Final between Pakistan and Bangladesh? (in case Eng lose both upcoming matches or BD upset the india)

If this happens, Pak can go through either if england lose even one (not both) of their matches, or alternatively, if Aus beat NZL (because then England beating NZ means Pak can catch up with NZL).

 

[Plumb]

Match is far from over, England have defeated Aussies from similar starts chasing 277 before. But I hope they don’t chase it down. Heavy defeat will also hamper their rr

Yup.. Stokes and Buttler are key!!

 

[Firebat]

The difference between the teams so far.

 

[ads101]

It's still a match as they have 3 capable batsmen left. But if Australia had posted comfortably over 300 which they should have given their start, would have been game over.

 

[Gullycricket]

Loud Boos.Maybe Smith is at boundary

 

[marlonbrowndo]

What are England fans booing at

 

[Mian]

If this happens, Pak can go through either if england lose even one (not both) of their matches, or alternatively, if Aus beat NZL (because then England beating NZ means Pak can catch up with NZL).

But NZ will still have 11 points even if they lose next 3 matches and Pakistan will have 9 points entering into the match against Bangladesh that makes it a QF for Pak because NZ NRR is very good so they will probably qualify.

 

[Hasan123]

Stokes is the key.

 

[Deewana]

People need to calm down a bit
England well in it
Bairstow Stokes Butler Moen Woakes are more than capable of pulling this off

And People seemingly forget that England are likely to go through with one win for these 3 games
=10 points

let me explain
If Pak loses to Nz and win other 2 games
they will have 9 points

Bangladesh lose last 2 games (vs Pk and Ind)
7 points

even if Windies win last 3 games
9 points

SL win 1 of last 3 (vs SA, WI and Ind)
8 points

even if SL wins 2 (unlikely)
england still have a far superior NRR

 

[Gullycricket]

Bullet throw from Stonis

 

[amirm]

People need to calm down a bit
England well in it
Bairstow Stokes Butler Moen Woakes are more than capable of pulling this off

And People seemingly forget that England are likely to go through with one win for these 3 games
=10 points

let me explain
If Pak loses to Nz and win other 2 games
they will have 9 points

Bangladesh lose last 2 games (vs Pk and Ind)
7 points

even if Windies win last 3 games
9 points

SL win 1 of last 3 (vs SA, WI and Ind)
8 points

even if SL wins 2 (unlikely)
england still have a far superior NRR

This is exactly what I’ve been saying all this time!

 

[Madplayer]

53-4

Bairstow :

 

[Mean&Green]

No johnnny no

 

[szundercover]

People need to calm down a bit
England well in it
Bairstow Stokes Butler Moen Woakes are more than capable of pulling this off

And People seemingly forget that England are likely to go through with one win for these 3 games
=10 points

let me explain
If Pak loses to Nz and win other 2 games
they will have 9 points

Bangladesh lose last 2 games (vs Pk and Ind)
7 points

even if Windies win last 3 games
9 points

SL win 1 of last 3 (vs SA, WI and Ind)
8 points

even if SL wins 2 (unlikely)
england still have a far superior NRR

That will not happen.

 

[Hasan123]

Bairstow gone.

 

[Plumb]

People need to calm down a bit
England well in it
Bairstow Stokes Butler Moen Woakes are more than capable of pulling this off

And People seemingly forget that England are likely to go through with one win for these 3 games
=10 points

let me explain
If Pak loses to Nz and win other 2 games
they will have 9 points

Bangladesh lose last 2 games (vs Pk and Ind)
7 points

even if Windies win last 3 games
9 points

SL win 1 of last 3 (vs SA, WI and Ind)
8 points

even if SL wins 2 (unlikely)
england still have a far superior NRR

I think most people thinks Eng 'll/should lose next 3 games and out of WC

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

Whats happening here....

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Yes. Another one

 

[UP]

I like Behrendorff. He looks quality.

 

[Mueez]

Buttler and Stokes.

I think it isn’t over I guess

 

[Plumb]

another one bites the dust.... Once again key is Stokes and Butler. Stokes have been in this similar situation last few games..

 

[MP2011]

Absolutely pathetic stroke from Bairstow...

 

[Deewana]

This is exactly what I’ve been saying all this time!

from their point of view
if Pak loses to Nz
one win will do it
if Pak somehow Upsets Nz
they probably have to win 2

i also have a funny feeling that if India beats England (and WI) , qualification will be garnted they may throw the game vs Bang or SL if that means they will be able to face one of them in Semis

 

[Hasan123]

1 more wicket will be enough for Australia . Batting depth won't save England unless the score isn't far.

 

[Savak]

Lol England choking. Thats why i am against teams being labelled super favorites and it is better to be the underdogs, less pressure and expectations

 

[Deewana]

1 more wicket will be enough for Australia . Batting depth won't save England unless the score isn't far.

Liam Dawson should have played instead of Ali
who is a pathetic cricketer

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

Looks very unlikely to me to be honest

 

[Khurrams22]

Are English player under too much pressure or Australia is too good today ? Feeling bad for England, after so much hard work, they falling like house of cards

 

[Khan12]

Awful shot from Bairstow.

 

[Deewana]

I like Behrendorff. He looks quality.

he is a harmless trundler tbh
india would have smashed him back to beaches of western Australia

 

[Hasan123]

A lot on this forum said Australia were overrated. Some even said they wouldn't get to the semis. Me and [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] said for months how dangerous Australia will be.

Never ever write off Australia. They still have 4 elite players.

 

[Boi]

Butler will chase this singlehandedly

 

[MMHS]

The game hasn't changed much I see - still it's all about managing the pressure, when it matters. Aussies have got their combination right as well for the KOs

 

[Ronaldo7]

from their point of view
if Pak loses to Nz
one win will do it
if Pak somehow Upsets Nz
they probably have to win 2

i also have a funny feeling that if India beats England (and WI) , qualification will be garnted they may throw the game vs Bang or SL if that means they will be able to face one of them in Semis

How's pak beating nz an upset?

 

[Gullycricket]

he is a harmless trundler tbh
india would have smashed him back to beaches of western Australia

India this India that.Watch when Aussies play them again

 

[Hasan123]

Liam Dawson should have played instead of Ali
who is a pathetic cricketer

Wouldn't be surprised if that changed happened or if England went with Curran or Plunkett. Then they could rely on Root covering some overs.

 

[Artaxerxes]

England under pressure now.If Butler is dismissed early then match will be over for England.

 

[Hasan123]

The game hasn't changed much I see - still it's all about managing the pressure, when it matters. Aussies have got their combination right as well for the KOs

We called it for months. Some people didn't listen and some have gone into hiding.

 

[Khurrams22]

India are too good to loose in this tournament. They might feel threatened by Australia but can’t loose to them as well

 

[Ozeirk]

How's pak beating nz an upset?

The term upset gets used pretty freely these days.

 

[Hasan123]

Clever from Finch to bring Starc on. If he gets a wicket it's game over.

 

[barah_admi]

England stumbling yet again and they must now hope for some brilliant lower order batting, which has not been on show for a while.

In other news, the stars seem to be aligning for Pakistan, who must now prepare with all their might for New Zealand.

 

[Gullycricket]

India are too good to loose in this tournament. They might feel threatened by Australia but can’t loose to them as well

India are overrated.Aussies are real deal.Ponting coached in IPL.He knows their weakness. Australia will hit them when it matters

 

[topspin]

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

Well predicted

 

[Mueez]

Excellent captaincy by Finch.

Brings back Starc for another spell.

 

[Mainul]

Every BD and Pak poster must be supporting the same team here.

 

[The_Odd_One]

England may beat Australia 1000 times in bilaterals but when it is world cup, India is the only team that give Australia a run for its money.

Stokes and Buttler will have to play ATG knocks here to win this game, otherwise it is going to be an embarrassing exit for England.

 

[Plumb]

A lot on this forum said Australia were overrated. Some even said they wouldn't get to the semis. Me and [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] said for months how dangerous Australia will be.

Never ever write off Australia. They still have 4 elite players.

I called it too with inclusion of warner and stevie they ll be force to reckon I m still calling this WC Aussie will win and Warner to gift his MoM for final to his young supporter to gain some points

 

[Ozeirk]

What are Bangladesh's chances against Pakistan?

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

Missing Roy big time..

Just goes to show how a good start no matter which team you are makes a difference..

 

[shaz619]

What are England fans booing at

Someone probably got chucked out the ground