England (113/5 in 18.1 overs) register a scratchy 5-wicket win against Afghanistan (112)

[Ab Fan]

Sam Curran 4-10 today.

What a spell from him, all hail IPL's chota Nawab for this performance

 

[jnaveen1980]

been bowling at 130ish.

this attack only relies on wood. Batting wise they are beast, but bowling wise its over hyped

Bowling wise adequate due to number of options they have. Then they have Topley as well. He is a good bowler in this format.

 

[Major]

5 for sam curran. what a joke

Terrible and pathetic battting by Afghanistan.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Near perfect game for England. Is that a good thing or bad thing? Not tested one bit.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Unforgettable night for Curran.

Afghanistan totally outclassed here. Now Afghans only hope is to make England sweat on their way to victory. NRR matters.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

wow nice sharp catch by Malan in slips - Add this to the catches thread, some fantastic catching.
and Curran gets a fiver!

 

[jnaveen1980]

If there is swing on offer Afghanistan can create some flutter. But i don't think they have swing bowlers right?

 

[MenInG]

 

[Major]

man it wa wood that created the impact upfront.

 

[MenInG]

If there is swing on offer Afghanistan can create some flutter. But i don't think they have swing bowlers right?

Quick scoring will give England a good NRR

 

[Champ_Pal]

Umran Malik could have been India's Mark Wood. Similar stature and similar pace. India will miss his pace in Australia.

 

[Major]

If there is swing on offer Afghanistan can create some flutter. But i don't think they have swing bowlers right?

fazalhaq farooq can.

issue is Afg is playing 2 pacers here . They have a tall pacer in the dugout, they could had played 2 more pacers, but they went for spin in perth

 

[James]

Hopefully there is a good score for Alex Hales whilst Eoin Morgan is on commentary.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Quick scoring will give England a good NRR

With that line up, you are going to start teeing off from ball 1. Afghanistan bowling lineup is not exactly known for backup length deliveries. They like to bowl full. With short straight boundaries England will go downtown most of the time. Least suitable surface for Afghanistan bowling.

 

[hitthestump]

If there is swing on offer Afghanistan can create some flutter. But i don't think they have swing bowlers right?

Nope but we're about to see what world class spinners can do on these surfaces.

 

[Rana]

Poor game

England should have batted first to entertain a bit

 

[Major]

Hopefully there is a good score for Alex Hales whilst Eoin Morgan is on commentary.

) good one

 

[jnaveen1980]

fazalhaq farooq can.

issue is Afg is playing 2 pacers here . They have a tall pacer in the dugout, they could had played 2 more pacers, but they went for spin in perth

yes. At Perth playing spinners is a total waste. Just one spinner may be. They already have two. Nabi and Rashid. No need of Mujibur as well. But let us see. Mujeeb's deliveries just don't spin he also swings a bit. He and Theekshana are the only 2 spinners who can swing the ball too.

 

[Champ_Pal]

fazalhaq farooq can.

issue is Afg is playing 2 pacers here . They have a tall pacer in the dugout, they could had played 2 more pacers, but they went for spin in perth

Spin is Afg strength and they stuck to their guns. Irrespective of what bowlers bowl for Afg, 112 cannot be defended against England.

Afg will hope their spinners save them from damaging their NRR too much.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Nope but we're about to see what world class spinners can do on these surfaces.

But when you bowl spin you can sit back and play with ease. Besides spinners cannot take wickets without tossing it up. But ground dimensions beg you to bowl short. Tossed up deliveries will travel downtown as it is only 64 meters

 

[jnaveen1980]

Hales BBL beast.

 

[Major]

fazahaq can swing

 

[Asif321]

Afghanistan can’t play In Aussie conditions it’s simple . However they will do well in Asia and England

 

[Major]

atleast have two slips with ur bowler moving it and a small total to defend

 

[jnaveen1980]

Let them smell some leather guys. Dig it in .Atleast try to bully them.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Fazal getting some nice movement off the pitch. There is something for pacers on this pitch.

 

[Major]

damn that swing by farooqi

 

[jnaveen1980]

It is the pitch. Buttler being the best T20 batsman in the world could just not put bat to ball when it hits the hard length

 

[alone1213]

LoL embarrassing performance from embarrassing Afghanistan.
I would like to see them getting embarrassed again and again.

 

[Sarwar89]

damn that swing by farooqi

Swing by Naseem you mean on Farooqi ?

 

[jnaveen1980]

They just needed a total of 150. Gifting 5 wickets to curran is criminal lol

 

[Champ_Pal]

They just needed a total of 150. Gifting 5 wickets to curran is criminal lol

Wood rattled them. Curran reaped the rewards as Afg played rash shots against him.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Pitch itself offers some pace. This will make trundlers look like beasts.

 

[Sarwar89]

Pitch itself offers some pace. This will make trundlers look like beasts.

India is playing South Africa here at Perth.

Luckily pakistan is playing Holland & Zimbabwe at Perth.

 

[jnaveen1980]

So far Buttler scored runs of full balls. WHen the ball is hard length he also struggles to score atleast so far

 

[Major]

azmat leaking, bring fareed on

 

[James]

Buttler playing some nice shots.

 

[jnaveen1980]

India is playing South Africa here at Perth.

Luckily pakistan is playing Holland & Zimbabwe at Perth.

If it is anything like what we had in England, it will be decent. But India had Bumrah. BHuvi and Bumrah rattled England they were 55/5 in no time

 

[jnaveen1980]

I rate SA is one of the best side against pace. They are very good. You can't bully them with pace. Spin/swing will be their weakness

 

[Major]

if fazal doesnt take a wicket or two, than its just a waste than.

 

[Sarwar89]

If it is anything like what we had in England, it will be decent. But India had Bumrah. BHuvi and Bumrah rattled England they were 55/5 in no time

But there is no bumrah now. If india loses tomorrow i think beating proteas here for them will be very tough

 

[Champ_Pal]

Not an easy pitch to bat on. Ball is taking off after pitching.

150 would be par on this pitch and 175 would be a winning total for most sides.

 

[jnaveen1980]

But there is no bumrah now. If india loses tomorrow i think beating proteas here for them will be very tough

Don't worry we will let Bavuma bat for 20 overs lol

 

[Champ_Pal]

India is playing South Africa here at Perth.

Luckily pakistan is playing Holland & Zimbabwe at Perth.

Playing Rabada and Nortje on this pitch will be hell for India.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Not like ENgland is running away. One of the least experienced side in these conditions. Still Buttler strike rate is under 100

 

[Champ_Pal]

Don't worry we will let Bavuma bat for 20 overs lol

India should let Bavuma score a half century. That should be their only bowing plan.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Terrible ball. He just has to land the ball in a certain area. Doesn't really have to do anything.

 

[Ab Fan]

I rate SA is one of the best side against pace. They are very good. You can't bully them with pace. Spin/swing will be their weakness

SA's best bet against India is at Perth and they are playing us there only.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Ball is taking off like a torpedo after it pitches.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Playing Rabada and Nortje on this pitch will be hell for India.

It will be interesting to see if they offer a similar pitch. This has excessive grass on it.

 

[jnaveen1980]

SA's best bet against India is at Perth and they are playing us there only.

yes. Biggest challenge. So tomorrow's match is all the more important.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Buttler struggling here. He cannot put bat on ball.

 

[Major]

i miss taht england side that couldnt play spin at all

 

[jnaveen1980]

Bit of swing for Mujeeb

 

[jnaveen1980]

Buttler struggling here. He cannot put bat on ball.

This is not a wham bham thank you mam pitch.

 

[James]

Tricky pitch to bat on, but AFG needed more runs.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Sounded good? What is commie saying? lol He hardly timed it. This lady commie is poor

 

[Champ_Pal]

Tricky pitch to bat on, but AFG needed more runs.

With no express bowlers to exploit the conditions, Afg were at severe disadvantage right from the beginning.

 

[jnaveen1980]

With no express bowlers to exploit the conditions, Afg were at severe disadvantage right from the beginning.

If they had one more bowler like fazal they would have stretched England

 

[Major]

dropped

 

[Major]

With no express bowlers to exploit the conditions, Afg were at severe disadvantage right from the beginning.

heard saleem is express, hes on the bench

 

[Champ_Pal]

Can't drop catches.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Buttler survives. No matter what he scores from here on ... we have to remember that moment.

 

[jnaveen1980]

aw that is Hales

 

[Champ_Pal]

Afg must some how stretch the match beyond 17th over.

 

[jnaveen1980]

I am yet to see England scoring anything against Hard length balls. Either full ball or drag down

 

[jnaveen1980]

whoa Umar Gul is their coach? Great T20 bowler

 

[Champ_Pal]

Buttler struggle over. Good catch.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Buttler 18 runs 18 balls .. OUT

 

[Xoib]

Rana bhai will be happy with this knock by power hitter Butler

 

[Sarwar89]

Eoin Morgan is an expressive commentator, he is not laid back in commentary.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Afghanistan as 35/1 in 6 overs So not so far ahead England

 

[Major]

would prefer if rashid could once bowla leg spin that turns. all googlies

 

[jnaveen1980]

Afghanistan shouldn't be too distraught. This match will get them ready for other encounters. This probably will be their toughest encounter.

 

[jnaveen1980]

This Malan is a bit like Rizwan. Won't get out easily.

 

[Major]

another drop

 

[NeVerMind]

Eoin Morgan is an expressive commentator, he is not laid back in commentary.

Found it odd him praising Alex Hales and his record in Australia since it was Morgan who ensured Hales didn't get selected while he was kuptaan...

 

[jnaveen1980]

Hales is living a charmed life.

 

[jnaveen1980]

lol Fielding is always good until you see an Asian side on the field. So far we saw OZ/NZ/England.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Found it odd him praising Alex Hales and his record in Australia since it was Morgan who ensured Hales didn't get selected while he was kuptaan...

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