New Zealand vs England | Final, World Cup | Lord's | 14th Jul, 2019 | New Zealand innings

[Mamoon]

The “England are chokers and bottlers” brigade deserve this humiliation. They have been utterly destroyed with the way England have played since the India match.

 

[topspin]

Definitely more Indian fans than English fans to come spoil this final.

At least let England as hosts enjoy this memorable first WC win. Why do these lot have to infest the home of cricket.

 

[Hasan123]

Unless New Zealand get early wickets, the game will be England's .

 

[AdamM97]

At least let England as hosts enjoy this memorable first WC win. Why do these lot have to infest the home of cricket.

They probably expected India to reach the finals so they bought the tickets.

 

[Mamoon]

Woakes is not as good as Anderson, but he will be a capable replacement for home Tests.

 

[TheRock]

NZ has shown that they can defend totals of 240-260 a lot recently. I don't think this is going to be easy for England.

No they can't defend. They defended 239 against India coz the indian batting is just ****(without Dhawan) Any top team would hv chased 240.

 

[Hasan123]

England have the right fielding placement here.

 

[AdamM97]

No they can't defend. They defended 239 against India coz the indian batting is just ****(without Dhawan) Any top team would hv chased 240.

They almost defended 240 against Pakistan and probably would've if it weren't for Babar and Haris' heroics.

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

Game is not done yet.

First 10 overs should decide.

 

[rhony]

QDG sucked the momentum and NZ is 30 runs short I reckon. Need early wickets to stay in the game

 

[shah_1]

NZ batting has been so bad

England will win it

 

[Hasan123]

Decent knock by Latham.

 

[rhony]

At least let England as hosts enjoy this memorable first WC win. Why do these lot have to infest the home of cricket.

People bought tickets and are enjoying the game. What's your beef

 

[topspin]

They probably expected India to reach the finals so they bought the tickets.

That's fine but at least sell your tickets to the English and let them enjoy this final. It's poor stuff.

 

[cricketfan11]

NZ batting at the end has been perplexing
I know England's bowling has been spot on.....but really in this day and age where teams play so much T20 you expect NZ to hit out better than this

 

[topspin]

People bought tickets and are enjoying the game. What's your beef

No beef, I want English fans to enjoy their first WC win. Nothing else.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Is nz winning or losing?

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

NZ batting at the end has been perplexing
I know England's bowling has been spot on.....but really in this day and age where teams play so much T20 you expect NZ to hit out better than this

They have been bullied by Jofra & co.

Especially CDG

 

[Kianig89]

Really subdued final its been the trend since 1999

1992 still remains the best final of modern era

 

[Hasan123]

The best time to bat will be against the new ball.

 

[Ab Fan]

270 would have been the winning score for NZ.

260+ - Advantage NZ

240-260- Anyone's game

<240- England's game

 

[TheRock]

The “England are chokers and bottlers” brigade deserve this humiliation. They have been utterly destroyed with the way England have played since the India match.

From now on, India are the full time chokers.

 

[cricketfan11]

The commentators are saying exactly the same now...NZ really not planning how to hit on these slow and short balls.

 

[Kianig89]

Anything fishy or dubious

 

[topspin]

Indian fans at the halfway break should have the courtesy to sell their tickets for England's run chase. I'm sure they will make a small profit as well.

 

[rhony]

No beef, I want English fans to enjoy their first WC win. Nothing else.

In that case, they should have trusted their team to reach the final and bought the tickets in advance. I'm glad the stadium is full instead of people trying to sell the tickets in black market and then cancelled.

 

[Titan24]

Brendon Mcculum said that 240 and NZ will be in the game. So lets see where it goes now

 

[GLORY OF '92]

12 more

 

[rhony]

C'mon get to 250 atleast

 

[James]

The “England are chokers and bottlers” brigade deserve this humiliation. They have been utterly destroyed with the way England have played since the India match.

Match not even half done yet.

 

[rhony]

The “England are chokers and bottlers” brigade deserve this humiliation. They have been utterly destroyed with the way England have played since the India match.

Although I agree with you, I'd hold off until the game is dusted.

 

[Mueez]

First ten overs will decide who the winner will be.

I think it will be England but you can never rule out NZ if they strike with the new ball.

 

[Kianig89]

Improvement from 183 ao on a sunny day to 240 odd with cloud cover

 

[Hasan123]

New Zealand will give it their all.

 

[Kianig89]

Poor stuff from NZ clueless against Jofra

 

[AdamM97]

NZ has to get rid of CdG. He makes no impact whatsoever. Sh*tty batsman, sh*tty bowler.

 

[Mamoon]

Match not even half done yet.

You can get the beers out already.

 

[Kianig89]

Should I sent a pinch hitter at 103/2

 

[Joseph Gomes]

Very even match so far. Any team can win. 240+ is a good score in WC.

 

[Aman]

Ducking the last ball, sums up our batting this WC.

 

[ARK Rafay]

They're at least 19 runs short

 

[rhony]

That's the most effortless 150k bowling. I still remember Shoaib huffing and puffing and all sweaty to bowl 150.

 

[cricketfan11]

I have never seen such defensive batting in the last overs....

 

[AdamM97]

Great death bowling by England. Only 30 of the last 5.

 

[Boi]

England to knock these off in the 40th over. Too easy.

 

[Kianig89]

Pathetic stuff from NZ that ducking will kill the momentum Eng rewarded by playing 5 genuine bowlers and no rell kattas big task black caps

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

What a pathetic batting in the last over.

 

[rhony]

Why the hell would you duck under a bouncer on the last ball of a WC final

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

Never seen such good death bowling since Akram.

Wow.

 

[Chokli]

Holy hell such a boring batting display

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Very even match so far. Any team can win. 240+ is a good score in WC.

Defendable realistically?

Pitch doesn't look like a belter. But i watched only a few balls.

 

[Rana]

Game on here.

Add another 30-35 runs due to finals pressure

 

[ARK Rafay]

I have never seen such defensive batting in the last overs....

Jadhav and Dhoni against England?

 

[Ab Fan]

de Grandhomme costing NZ 10 runs.. Should have got 255 but pitch is not easy, mind you.. It's a slow wicket.

NZ ain't out of the game but I will say England 60-40 New Zealand.

 

[Titan24]

That's the most effortless 150k bowling. I still remember Shoaib huffing and puffing and all sweaty to bowl 150.

161 kph as well

 

[Leeon1994]

Did Santner really dodge the last ball instead of hitting for his life?

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

That's the most effortless 150k bowling. I still remember Shoaib huffing and puffing and all sweaty to bowl 150.

Sami was effortless as well.

 

[Markhor]

NZ innings just fizzled out after losing Williamson. It's a slow pitch but think they're 20-25 short.

 

[rhony]

Ducking the last ball, sums up our batting this WC.

Dude it's cloud cover and u got magician Trent Boult on an inclined pitch. Game is still on if they get a 3 in the first 10

 

[shariqnoor]

Should've been 280 at least. But it's the world cup final so you never know.

 

[Chokli]

The “England are chokers and bottlers” brigade deserve this humiliation. They have been utterly destroyed with the way England have played since the India match.

Lol England ain't chasing this