ICC World Cup 2023: New Zealand (172/5) deliver a telling blow to Pakistan's semi-finals chances with a 5-wicket win over Sri Lanka (171)

[oatmeal]

Yes

What was his username?

 

[kingusama92]

Choke is back on the menu.

 

[mominsaigol]

Man, my fantasy cricket will suffer

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Collapse is on. Good stuff, SL.

IND v PAK on an Eden Cobra pitch.

 

[oatmeal]

2 down Par score is 55 now

 

[JattMaula]

Kudrat acting up?

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Theekshana to get 6fer

Ended up with a boundary,

 

[mominsaigol]

@Major I CAN see what you meant by opening and middle order.

Today I was observing based of what you said. Opening really is about muscle memory. Thanks Chad.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Mitchell is one of the most positive batsman in the world. He doesn't take even one ball.

 

[oatmeal]

Bro it’s not really about affording coaching at grassroots level (age 3-7), there is A LOT a parent can do for their child as long as they have the correct idea of how to guide them when they are that young.

The next step, yes that’s when you get the 1-1 coaches in and what kind of coaches. There are those who just want to make a quick buck off the parents and don’t really improve the kid. There are others who know what are the right things to tell the child and set his mentality straight.

I would prefer a blunt Aussie coach for my Kid instead of some desi uncle coach who’s just going to milk me for cash

of course, I meant a combination of all three. You need the natural ability, get to the right coach who can shape that ability and also the luck to be able to break into the side and perform when you get the chance

 

[sweep_shot]

NZ - 92/2 (13.4 overs).

 

[Nikhil_cric]

NZ did nothing special They just beat the beatable side and go through to next round. They just had to beat one big team. This time England played like beatable side.

Even last time, they heat the weaker sides and then snuffed SA out .

 

[pillionrider]

Indeed

But I still need to know what pathways he took his child upon.

Rachin's dad runs a cricket club in NZ and Rachin's been touring India every year with them, playing matches at different venues. So he is already familiar with the place.

 

[oatmeal]

Kiwis shouldnt try to do anything stupid here. Get to 20 and then stay ahead of the par score .

 

[jnaveen1980]

Even last time, they heat the weaker sides and then snuffed SA out .

They just do the basisc rights. Don't implode against minnows.

 

[sweep_shot]

6 more overs to avoid a washout.

 

[dravidthewall]

Qudrat ka nizaam mode on

 

[mominsaigol]

6 more overs to avoid a washout.

Yes the rain will come when 19.5 overs are bowled

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Is there any illegal way to stop the match?

 

[dravidthewall]

SL bowling well

 

[jnaveen1980]

Is there any illegal way to stop the match?

Send Rizwan in. He can pull off something

 

[oatmeal]

Ah it hit on the pads. Some tense moments for NZ

 

[Rana]

of course, I meant a combination of all three. You need the natural ability, get to the right coach who can shape that ability and also the luck to be able to break into the side and perform when you get the chance

Indeed

 

[dravidthewall]

Mitchel brutual hit

 

[oatmeal]

Is there any illegal way to stop the match?

Rush into the ground and dig up the pitch

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Send Rizwan in. He can pull off something

Maybe, long march to bengluru will work? Hope many indians will join them.

 

[Rana]

Kiwis shouldnt try to do anything stupid here. Get to 20 and then stay ahead of the par score .

I think they are 60 ahead mate

 

[iRfaN_LA]

do wickets hurt NRR? desperate times

 

[sweep_shot]

Six from Mitchell.

 

[dravidthewall]

NZ playing 20 -20 here want to finish the match in 20 overs

 

[sweep_shot]

do wickets hurt NRR? desperate times

Nope.

Wicket doesn't impact NRR.

 

[oatmeal]

Six from Mitchell.

Watching on internet explorer?

 

[jnaveen1980]

How did Pakistan concede 344 runs to this team? That is another match they could have done better

 

[Cricket Warrior]

6 more overs to avoid a washout.

There is no chance of any washout now..

No more rain prediction

 

[mominsaigol]

Is there any illegal way to stop the match?

Maybe Sri lanka can start mankading and doing timeouts.

Time to destroy thr helmets boys

 

[sweep_shot]

NZ - 103/2 (15 overs).

100 is up.

 

[oatmeal]

Need some more Qudrat .... make the WC interesting till the Pakistan game

 

[Asad T]

Chameera really has the longest run-up ever for a guy who bowls at 138

 

[Nikhil_cric]

do wickets hurt NRR? desperate times

Nope. Just Runs per over.

 

[sachin-10dulkar]

Mitchell is in a hurry to finish it

 

[Rana]

do wickets hurt NRR? desperate times

Yeah according to my calculations NZ need to be at 40-2 right now

 

[Asad T]

He is almost bowling from the boundary

 

[Buffet]

NRR won't be an equation given the way NZ is going. If NZ wins, Pakistan will be out on NRR due to NZ being so much ahead.

 

[deltexas]

Even last time, they heat the weaker sides and then snuffed SA out .

That's what they do. Just about beat 1 or so good team and rest are minnow wins and they qualify for sf..

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Two Quad-Trick requires

 

[sweep_shot]

Watching on internet explorer?

My stream is probably 1 ball or 2 balls behind.

 

[oatmeal]

Maybe Sri lanka can start mankading and doing timeouts.

Time to destroy thr helmets boys

2-3 Lankans can hold and prevent the Kiwis batters from coming on to the pitch. and then timing out all the remaining

Or mix laxative in their energy drinks so all of them will rush to the toilet and no one can come into bat

 

[dravidthewall]

Any chance of rain?

 

[adi_62941]

Its exactly a repeat of 2019 wc. That time also we were behind of Nz. This time also we will be behind of Nz and will be out on NRR. This happens when nobody wants to learn from mistake

 

[sweep_shot]

Mitchell is hitting well.

Another four.

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Can't believe it's ending just like that
No more twists

 

[7sins]

Drinks break

 

[rhony]

Chameera really has the longest run-up ever for a guy who bowls at 138

He has the best action to bowl hit mes

 

[jnaveen1980]

Russell is rooting for NZ win lol WTH. "Take the opportunity make it harder for Afghans and Pakistan"

 

[bluevision]

Mitchel is scared of nizam, hence the rush

 

[oatmeal]

4 overs remaining for this match to have result for sure. Any cloud seeding can be done?

 

[7sins]

Can't believe it's ending just like that
No more twists

We left it too late for ourselves like always. Should have beaten Afghanistan or sa

 

[rhony]

Waking up to see this pathetic scorecard by SL. They are a minnow after this WC

 

[rhony]

We left it too late for ourselves like always. Should have beaten Afghanistan or sa

Afghanistan game was one sided. Best chance was the SA game

 

[jnaveen1980]

Its exactly a repeat of 2019 wc. That time also we were behind of Nz. This time also we will be behind of Nz and will be out on NRR. This happens when nobody wants to learn from mistake

Next time when the world cup starts pakistan should have this message somehwere in their dressing rooms

"LOSE WITH GRACE"

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Drinks mostly bring wickets.

 

[Buffet]

NZ batting first and India losing the semis will make it a lot easier for SA or Aus whoever plays the final.

If India bats first and puts a good score, I don't think NZ will get it.

 

[soso_killer]

Why are people taking shots at NZ? "They beat teams they are expected to beat". Isn't that what other sides should do?

At the end of the day they are not the ones praying for rain. Their destiny is always in their hands in these tournaments. Fair play to them to be honest

 

[7sins]

Afghanistan game was one sided. Best chance was the SA game

We made it 1 sided affair we should have done better in that game

 

[7sins]

Most likely last odi for mathews

 

[sweep_shot]

NZ - 109/2 (16.1 overs).

 

[dravidthewall]

17 balls left

 

[Mas-LFC]

SL losing badly is good for BD (for CT 2025 qualification).

SL and BD almost have similar NRRs. If BD can lose (against Aussies) with a better margin than SL, they should quality for CT.

Exactly it suits BD well this. But need to avoid a complete thrashing at the hands of the mighty Australia!

 

[oatmeal]

Mitchell is trying to get out to start a collapse

 

[Asad T]

if NZ wins in 30 overs, pak would need to beat England by 244 runs

 

[Buffet]

Why are people taking shots at NZ? "They beat teams they are expected to beat". Isn't that what other sides should do?

At the end of the day they are not the ones praying for rain. Their destiny is always in their hands in these tournaments. Fair play to them to be honest

Yah, Clearly the best 4 teams in this WC.

 

[globetrotter]

Is there any illegal way to stop the match?

Stop srilankan bowling

 

[oatmeal]

if NZ wins in 30 overs, pak would need to beat England by 244 runs

I dont think this is taking 30 overs mate. what's the calculation if NZ finishes this in 25

 

[gani999]

Pakistan should have won the SA game. Despite SA needing 21 runs in 10 overs with 5 wickets remaining, Pakistan pulled it to the last ball, and the last wicket.

 

[7sins]

if NZ wins in 30 overs, pak would need to beat England by 244 runs

For sure it will be done around 23 24 overs at max

 

[Thanos]

Chameera really has the longest run-up ever for a guy who bowls at 138

Naveen from Afg too.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Just 21 balls to go.

Exactly it suits BD well this. But need to avoid a complete thrashing at the hands of the mighty Australia!

If India refuses to take part in CT that spot will go to the next team in the list.

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

if NZ wins in 30 overs, pak would need to beat England by 244 runs

Can't we get indian bowling attack for 50 overs against england? Atlast, neighbors have rights.

 

[mominsaigol]

if NZ wins in 30 overs, pak would need to beat England by 244 runs

No issue. Fakhar will get Pakistan to 500 and we will bowl out England for 5 runs

 

[Rana]

NRR won't be an equation given the way NZ is going. If NZ wins, Pakistan will be out on NRR due to NZ being so much ahead.

Are you sure about that?