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Australia edge home in thriller against England
A masterful century by Steve Smith underscored Australia’s victory over England in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup warm-up game at the Hampshire Bowl.
Try telling the crowd of 11,441 packed into Southampton’s verdant bowl that this see-sawing scrap between cricket’s oldest foes was nothing more than a warm-up.
The game may have lacked official ODI status, but it didn’t lack for tension. If these teams were to serve up a classic like this when they meet at Lord’s on 25 June, such a match would be talked about for years.
With 98 overs bowled, the game had yet to be decided. England needed 21 runs, with two wickets in hand. The tailenders Adil Rashid and Liam Plunkett were at the crease, Rashid all skittish invention, Plunkett favouring heavy blows into the leg-side. Summoned to bowl the penultimate over, Kane Richardson was outstanding, holding his nerve to restrict the pair to just six runs.
With 15 needed from the last, it was left to Marcus Stoinis. His first delivery was banged in. It sat up, and Plunkett clubbed it hard and flat into the leg-side where Glenn Maxwell, on as a sub fielder and glinting into the setting sun, took a superb running catch. England’s fight was over. Australia had won by 12 runs.
Australia will be emboldened. Their plans appear to be taking shape. A lively performance with the ball underscored an excellent showing in the field. Richardson and Jason Behrendorff were sharp and threatening in the absence of gun quicks Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, while the contrasting spinners Adam Zampa and Nathan Lyon went for just 91 from their 20 overs.
But the big story will be a cathartic and quite brilliant century by Steve Smith. In the build-up to the match Justin Langer had been effusive about Smith’s preparation, identifying his incessant shadow batting – on the beach, in the shower – as a sign that one of the greats of the modern era was back, reinvigorated and ready to go again.
This was a masterclass of an innings. Creative at times, watertight when he needed to be, and adorned with a brace of sixes on this huge ground that will live in the collective memory. Smith entered the fray at No.4, his chosen position, crossing David Warner on the outfield after the opener's spirited 43 from 55 balls had been halted by a Plunkett effort ball that got big on him, Jonny Bairstow taking an excellent catch sprinting round at deep mid-wicket
He was sinuously into his work. All the quirks, tics and mannerisms were in evidence, as was the trademark scudding cover drive to get him going. The fifty was brought up in 52 balls, and thereafter Smith bounced to the cusp of another three figures. On 92, he unfurled the first maximum, an incredible lofted back-foot punch off Ben Stokes that carried the longest part of the ground.
The second, after his century had been registered, was in the slot and deposited over long off. His caught-and-bowled dismissal in the final over required a few close inspections form the third umpire, Joel Wilson, but it mattered not: Smith is back, and as compelling as ever.
England’s run chase was instructive. After the fall of Jos Buttler in the 29th over for an astonishing half-century that for 32 engrossing minutes threatened to marmalise Australia’s challenging total, the pressure of the chase was passed to the second string in this famed line-up. It will sting that they were unable to get the job done.
James Vince’s presence in this squad is a show of faith in the potential of a batsman whose unquestionable class has yet to translate into irrefutable runs. He came into this match with a highest ODI score of 51 and four international half-centuries. His 64 here in front of his home crowd was a classically Vincian innings, dripping with immaculate strokeplay yet frustratingly incomplete. His slumped reaction, after steering a short ball from the impressive Behrendorff to backward point, spoke of a man who knew a breakthrough century had been there for the taking.
Moeen Ali, meanwhile, is a more established component of this line-up, but such is the dominance of England's top order that his last ODI half-century came in September 2017, while Chris Woakes was batting for just the sixth time in 17 50-over games. Both batted positively, though Moeen will be disappointed to have lofted Zampa to long-on with England still needing 59 at just a tick over a run a ball. When in the 48th over Woakes was run out for an excellent 44-ball 40, the match tilted decisively to Australia.
If Smith’s innings was the cornerstone of Australia’s innings, Plunkett was England’s enforcer. The seamer has waited 12 years to play in his second ICC World Cup, and at 33 looks as strong and quick as at any stage in his career. His four wickets stemmed the Australian charge, and he was well backed up by Tom Curran, whose 1/54 from 10 overs barely reflected his excellence with the new ball and invention at the death.
And how England could need this depth in their seam-bowling stocks; Curran may well be taking on a lot of work. Mark Wood took the new ball today but was forced off the field one ball into his fourth over. It was later confirmed that he had gone for a “precautionary scan” after experiencing discomfort in his left foot. "England’s medical team want to ensure there is nothing serious in the build up to the start of the World Cup,” said an ECB spokesman. Wood’s history of ankle problems increases the concern around his wellbeing.
Additionally, Liam Dawson did not bat after splitting the skin on his right ring finger, while Eoin Morgan’s flake fracture of the index finger of his left hand, contracted in practice on the eve of the game, saw him sit out this match. At one stage Paul Collingwood, aged 43 and a part of England’s back-room staff, was patrolling the region at mid-wicket.
Morgan will, he says, be fit for the pipe-opener on Thursday against South Africa. It remains to be seen if he will be selecting his final XI from a fully fit squad. In the final round of warm-up matches, England face Afghanistan on Monday at The Oval, with Australia playing Sri Lanka, again at Southampton. They have enjoyed their time on the south coast so far.
https://www.cricketworldcup.com/news/en/1226310
A masterful century by Steve Smith underscored Australia’s victory over England in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup warm-up game at the Hampshire Bowl.
Try telling the crowd of 11,441 packed into Southampton’s verdant bowl that this see-sawing scrap between cricket’s oldest foes was nothing more than a warm-up.
The game may have lacked official ODI status, but it didn’t lack for tension. If these teams were to serve up a classic like this when they meet at Lord’s on 25 June, such a match would be talked about for years.
With 98 overs bowled, the game had yet to be decided. England needed 21 runs, with two wickets in hand. The tailenders Adil Rashid and Liam Plunkett were at the crease, Rashid all skittish invention, Plunkett favouring heavy blows into the leg-side. Summoned to bowl the penultimate over, Kane Richardson was outstanding, holding his nerve to restrict the pair to just six runs.
With 15 needed from the last, it was left to Marcus Stoinis. His first delivery was banged in. It sat up, and Plunkett clubbed it hard and flat into the leg-side where Glenn Maxwell, on as a sub fielder and glinting into the setting sun, took a superb running catch. England’s fight was over. Australia had won by 12 runs.
Australia will be emboldened. Their plans appear to be taking shape. A lively performance with the ball underscored an excellent showing in the field. Richardson and Jason Behrendorff were sharp and threatening in the absence of gun quicks Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, while the contrasting spinners Adam Zampa and Nathan Lyon went for just 91 from their 20 overs.
But the big story will be a cathartic and quite brilliant century by Steve Smith. In the build-up to the match Justin Langer had been effusive about Smith’s preparation, identifying his incessant shadow batting – on the beach, in the shower – as a sign that one of the greats of the modern era was back, reinvigorated and ready to go again.
This was a masterclass of an innings. Creative at times, watertight when he needed to be, and adorned with a brace of sixes on this huge ground that will live in the collective memory. Smith entered the fray at No.4, his chosen position, crossing David Warner on the outfield after the opener's spirited 43 from 55 balls had been halted by a Plunkett effort ball that got big on him, Jonny Bairstow taking an excellent catch sprinting round at deep mid-wicket
He was sinuously into his work. All the quirks, tics and mannerisms were in evidence, as was the trademark scudding cover drive to get him going. The fifty was brought up in 52 balls, and thereafter Smith bounced to the cusp of another three figures. On 92, he unfurled the first maximum, an incredible lofted back-foot punch off Ben Stokes that carried the longest part of the ground.
The second, after his century had been registered, was in the slot and deposited over long off. His caught-and-bowled dismissal in the final over required a few close inspections form the third umpire, Joel Wilson, but it mattered not: Smith is back, and as compelling as ever.
England’s run chase was instructive. After the fall of Jos Buttler in the 29th over for an astonishing half-century that for 32 engrossing minutes threatened to marmalise Australia’s challenging total, the pressure of the chase was passed to the second string in this famed line-up. It will sting that they were unable to get the job done.
James Vince’s presence in this squad is a show of faith in the potential of a batsman whose unquestionable class has yet to translate into irrefutable runs. He came into this match with a highest ODI score of 51 and four international half-centuries. His 64 here in front of his home crowd was a classically Vincian innings, dripping with immaculate strokeplay yet frustratingly incomplete. His slumped reaction, after steering a short ball from the impressive Behrendorff to backward point, spoke of a man who knew a breakthrough century had been there for the taking.
Moeen Ali, meanwhile, is a more established component of this line-up, but such is the dominance of England's top order that his last ODI half-century came in September 2017, while Chris Woakes was batting for just the sixth time in 17 50-over games. Both batted positively, though Moeen will be disappointed to have lofted Zampa to long-on with England still needing 59 at just a tick over a run a ball. When in the 48th over Woakes was run out for an excellent 44-ball 40, the match tilted decisively to Australia.
If Smith’s innings was the cornerstone of Australia’s innings, Plunkett was England’s enforcer. The seamer has waited 12 years to play in his second ICC World Cup, and at 33 looks as strong and quick as at any stage in his career. His four wickets stemmed the Australian charge, and he was well backed up by Tom Curran, whose 1/54 from 10 overs barely reflected his excellence with the new ball and invention at the death.
And how England could need this depth in their seam-bowling stocks; Curran may well be taking on a lot of work. Mark Wood took the new ball today but was forced off the field one ball into his fourth over. It was later confirmed that he had gone for a “precautionary scan” after experiencing discomfort in his left foot. "England’s medical team want to ensure there is nothing serious in the build up to the start of the World Cup,” said an ECB spokesman. Wood’s history of ankle problems increases the concern around his wellbeing.
Additionally, Liam Dawson did not bat after splitting the skin on his right ring finger, while Eoin Morgan’s flake fracture of the index finger of his left hand, contracted in practice on the eve of the game, saw him sit out this match. At one stage Paul Collingwood, aged 43 and a part of England’s back-room staff, was patrolling the region at mid-wicket.
Morgan will, he says, be fit for the pipe-opener on Thursday against South Africa. It remains to be seen if he will be selecting his final XI from a fully fit squad. In the final round of warm-up matches, England face Afghanistan on Monday at The Oval, with Australia playing Sri Lanka, again at Southampton. They have enjoyed their time on the south coast so far.
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It was also an England without Root, Morgan, Rashid and Archer.
It would have been to Australias advantage if Root played.
So far in England from 11 matches Root averages 17runs @ 67strike rate against Australia.
Rashid did play.
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Rashid didn't bowl which is what he is trying to say.
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Good game. Difficult to take much from it as the team selections were a bit higgledy-piggledy, but Oz were the deserved marginal victors - thought they really took a strangehold in the middle overs of England’s reply and then kept turning the screw, although another 20 minutes of the enthralling Buttler and it would have gone the other way.
Both teams look like strong semi-finalists to me.
Both teams look like strong semi-finalists to me.
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West Indies have won the toss and opted to bowl
Teams:
West Indies (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Darren Bravo, Shai Hope(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Ashley Nurse, Andre Russell, Jason Holder(c), Carlos Brathwaite, Oshane Thomas, Shannon Gabriel, Sheldon Cottrell, Kemar Roach, Fabian Allen
South Africa (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram, Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Jean-Paul Duminy(c), David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dale Steyn, Imran Tahir, Tabraiz Shamsi
RSA 9/0 (1.0) CRR: 9
Teams:
West Indies (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Darren Bravo, Shai Hope(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Ashley Nurse, Andre Russell, Jason Holder(c), Carlos Brathwaite, Oshane Thomas, Shannon Gabriel, Sheldon Cottrell, Kemar Roach, Fabian Allen
South Africa (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram, Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Jean-Paul Duminy(c), David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dale Steyn, Imran Tahir, Tabraiz Shamsi
RSA 9/0 (1.0) CRR: 9
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De Kock is such a class player
One of the best one day batsmen going around
One of the best one day batsmen going around
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England is a rubbish place to play cricket. Australia got robbed off a semi-final place in 2017, remains to be seen which team gets unfairly booted out in this tournament.
Weather will probably end up ruining this tournament. But hey, it gives us a chance to make the semis
Weather will probably end up ruining this tournament. But hey, it gives us a chance to make the semis
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Rain was the winner at Bristol County Ground as the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 warm-up match between South Africa and West Indies was abandoned after 12.4 overs.
Hashim Amla (51*) and Quinton de Kock (37*) looked good for South Africa in what little play was possible, taking them to 95/0 on a bouncy pitch that offered some encouragement to West Indies’ quick bowlers.
However, the weather intervened frequently and – after numerous stops and starts – the match was eventually abandoned shortly after 4 PM.
South Africa have now completed their two warm-up games after their win versus Sri Lanka in Cardiff on Friday, while the Windies will hope for a dry day in Bristol on Tuesday, when they are due to face New Zealand in their second and final encounter leading into the showpiece.
Hashim Amla (51*) and Quinton de Kock (37*) looked good for South Africa in what little play was possible, taking them to 95/0 on a bouncy pitch that offered some encouragement to West Indies’ quick bowlers.
However, the weather intervened frequently and – after numerous stops and starts – the match was eventually abandoned shortly after 4 PM.
South Africa have now completed their two warm-up games after their win versus Sri Lanka in Cardiff on Friday, while the Windies will hope for a dry day in Bristol on Tuesday, when they are due to face New Zealand in their second and final encounter leading into the showpiece.
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Amla is in fine touch both warm up matches.. hope he'll have a very good WC, and this format is best suited for him..
England is a rubbish place to play cricket. Australia got robbed off a semi-final place in 2017, remains to be seen which team gets unfairly booted out in this tournament.
Weather will probably end up ruining this tournament. But hey, it gives us a chance to make the semis
The weather generally held up during the 1999 World Cup and 2017 Champions Trophy (bar for the Aussies). Infact they were tremendous tournaments.
England is the best place for cricket as the society is multicultural so every team gets good support.
The 2015 WC in Aus/NZ was absymal with zero balance between bat and ball, and horrible time zones for the rest of the world.
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After defeating the hosts, and World Cup favourites, England in the first warm-up, Aaron Finch's men will look to sustain their brilliance against a hurting Sri Lankan outfit on Monday, 27 May in Southampton.
Overview
Australia v Sri Lanka
The Rose Bowl, Southampton
2019 ICC Cricket World Cup Warm-up
Monday, 27 May; 10.30am local, 09.30am GMT
Beware, for Australia are on the prowl. With recent one-day international series wins against India and Pakistan, they gave a glimpse of what they can do at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019; with the win over England in their first warm-up game, they've sounded out a downright warning to other teams.
Steve Smith is in sublime form. His 116 against England in Southampton on 25 May was a lesson in pacing an innings, as he progressed from caution to chaos. Others, such as David Warner, Shaun Marsh, Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey also scored some solid runs.
Australia's bowling was good too – it has to be if you're able to defend 297 against this England batting line-up – but that hardly comes as a surprise. Even during their slump, the bowling was never really an issue. But what is impressive was that they were able to put the brakes on England even in the absence of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, who will lead the attack in the tournament proper.
While the signs are clear from the five-time World Cup winners, they're not as bright from Sri Lanka's perspective. In their first warm-up fixture, they conceded 338 to South Africa and then folded for 251.
On a positive note, Dimuth Karunaratne found runs once again, with a valiant 87, while the experienced Angelo Mathews notched up 64. Sri Lanka will hope that runs from the leadership group can have a positive impact on the others.
Key players
David Warner (Australia): The left-hander was in outrageous form during the Indian Premier League, but has experienced a mild slump since, with 96 runs in five one-day innings. But his knock of 43 against England looked promising. Can he build on it and make a big one?
Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka): If Sri Lanka are to do well at the World Cup, they'll need their most experienced batsman to be among the runs. Mathews' knock against South Africa had signs of a man in form, and if he scores well against Australia's top-quality bowling attack, it'll further boost his confidence.
The forecast says there will be a healthy cloud cover, but chances of rain are slim. The swing merchants will fancy their chances in these overhead conditions, but the pitch itself will be good for batting. An even contest is on the cards.
Squads:
Australia: Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, Shaun Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Pat Cummins, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Nathan Lyon
Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Suranga Lakmal, Isuru Udana, Lasith Malinga, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera (wk), Nuwan Pradeep, Suranga Lakmal, Jeevan Mendis, Thisara Perera, Lahiru Thirimanne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milinda Siriwardana, Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1226606
Overview
Australia v Sri Lanka
The Rose Bowl, Southampton
2019 ICC Cricket World Cup Warm-up
Monday, 27 May; 10.30am local, 09.30am GMT
Beware, for Australia are on the prowl. With recent one-day international series wins against India and Pakistan, they gave a glimpse of what they can do at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019; with the win over England in their first warm-up game, they've sounded out a downright warning to other teams.
Steve Smith is in sublime form. His 116 against England in Southampton on 25 May was a lesson in pacing an innings, as he progressed from caution to chaos. Others, such as David Warner, Shaun Marsh, Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey also scored some solid runs.
Australia's bowling was good too – it has to be if you're able to defend 297 against this England batting line-up – but that hardly comes as a surprise. Even during their slump, the bowling was never really an issue. But what is impressive was that they were able to put the brakes on England even in the absence of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, who will lead the attack in the tournament proper.
While the signs are clear from the five-time World Cup winners, they're not as bright from Sri Lanka's perspective. In their first warm-up fixture, they conceded 338 to South Africa and then folded for 251.
On a positive note, Dimuth Karunaratne found runs once again, with a valiant 87, while the experienced Angelo Mathews notched up 64. Sri Lanka will hope that runs from the leadership group can have a positive impact on the others.
Key players
David Warner (Australia): The left-hander was in outrageous form during the Indian Premier League, but has experienced a mild slump since, with 96 runs in five one-day innings. But his knock of 43 against England looked promising. Can he build on it and make a big one?
Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka): If Sri Lanka are to do well at the World Cup, they'll need their most experienced batsman to be among the runs. Mathews' knock against South Africa had signs of a man in form, and if he scores well against Australia's top-quality bowling attack, it'll further boost his confidence.
The forecast says there will be a healthy cloud cover, but chances of rain are slim. The swing merchants will fancy their chances in these overhead conditions, but the pitch itself will be good for batting. An even contest is on the cards.
Squads:
Australia: Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, Shaun Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Pat Cummins, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Nathan Lyon
Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Suranga Lakmal, Isuru Udana, Lasith Malinga, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera (wk), Nuwan Pradeep, Suranga Lakmal, Jeevan Mendis, Thisara Perera, Lahiru Thirimanne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milinda Siriwardana, Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva
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Mark Wood’s scan is clear & will be fit for Thursday’s opener against SA.
Eoin Morgan is set to play today.
England likely to play 12.
Eoin Morgan is set to play today.
England likely to play 12.
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It didn’t take long for Archer to get rid of Zazai who made our bowlers look like club level not too long ago. SAD!
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Sri Lanka opt to bat
Teams:
Sri Lanka: (Batting XI, Fielding XI) Kusal Perera(w), Dimuth Karunaratne(c), Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Jeevan Mendis, Milinda Siriwardana, Thisara Perera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep, Avishka Fernando
Australia: (Batting XI, Fielding XI) Aaron Finch(c), Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Nathan Lyon, Adam Zampa
Sri Lanka opt to bat
Teams:
Sri Lanka: (Batting XI, Fielding XI) Kusal Perera(w), Dimuth Karunaratne(c), Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Jeevan Mendis, Milinda Siriwardana, Thisara Perera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep, Avishka Fernando
Australia: (Batting XI, Fielding XI) Aaron Finch(c), Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Nathan Lyon, Adam Zampa
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England opt to bowl
Teams:
Afghanistan (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmat Shah(w), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Samiullah Shinwari, Asghar Afghan, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib(c), Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Dawlat Zadran, Noor Ali Zadran, Aftab Alam, Hamid Hassan
England (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan(c), James Vince, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler(w), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
England opt to bowl
Teams:
Afghanistan (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmat Shah(w), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Samiullah Shinwari, Asghar Afghan, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib(c), Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Dawlat Zadran, Noor Ali Zadran, Aftab Alam, Hamid Hassan
England (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan(c), James Vince, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler(w), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
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He was trying to play Archer from square leg, technique looked all over the place.
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Zazai is a typical modern day T20 player. He would be devastating on flat T20 tracks with short boundaries and utility T20 style change up bowlers.
But will be exposed on greener surfaces against quality fast bowling in ODIs and tests. Which is why I felt it was a shame our quicks did nothing to make him uncomfortable. Yes the surface was flatter but our bouncers were not accurate. Also Archer showed his cricketing IQ when he figures out Zazai in three four balls. He likes room. So you just tuck him up. Archer kept doing it by bowling short stuff angled into him.
Our bowlers had no clue how to handle his onslaught. These are the areas where the coaches need to work with them. The bowlers need to be able to figure out the batamen’s Weaknesses.
But will be exposed on greener surfaces against quality fast bowling in ODIs and tests. Which is why I felt it was a shame our quicks did nothing to make him uncomfortable. Yes the surface was flatter but our bouncers were not accurate. Also Archer showed his cricketing IQ when he figures out Zazai in three four balls. He likes room. So you just tuck him up. Archer kept doing it by bowling short stuff angled into him.
Our bowlers had no clue how to handle his onslaught. These are the areas where the coaches need to work with them. The bowlers need to be able to figure out the batamen’s Weaknesses.
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All England bowlers have done is put the pressure on Afghani batsmen, and they have thrown their wickers away by themselves. Which is what our dumb bowlers fail to do each and every match.
How hard is to just stick to the basics, and let the batsmen make a mistake? You have the pace, you have the bounce and you have the skills. Not sure what Azhar is teaching these lads, as they are just doing everything in their power to lose Pakistan matches.
Just as I say it, Root gets Rashid on an innocuous delivery which goes straight on
How hard is to just stick to the basics, and let the batsmen make a mistake? You have the pace, you have the bounce and you have the skills. Not sure what Azhar is teaching these lads, as they are just doing everything in their power to lose Pakistan matches.
Just as I say it, Root gets Rashid on an innocuous delivery which goes straight on
Dumb is the right word to describe our bowlers. Soft tooAll England bowlers have done is put the pressure on Afghani batsmen, and they have thrown their wickers away by themselves. Which is what our dumb bowlers fail to do each and every match.
How hard is to just stick to the basics, and let the batsmen make a mistake? You have the pace, you have the bounce and you have the skills. Not sure what Azhar is teaching these lads, as they are just doing everything in their power to lose Pakistan matches.
Just as I say it, Root gets Rashid on an innocuous delivery which goes straight on
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So I take it Afghanistan aren't such a hot team after all, but we allowed them to chase 260....
I fear we may end up last in the point table by loosing all the matches. It will be either India or Australia win this World Cup. England will crumble under pressure by those 2 teams.
India 50%
Australia 40%
England 5%
NZ 4%
SA 1%
The bottom 5 will be fill in the blank and doesn't have' neither batsmen or bowlers to win the tournament or even semi.
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Another evidence of our bowling’s alarming decline. It has gone from excellent to bad to ridiculously bad in a mind numbing plunge.
I think the results are for all to see.. do some relative comparisons.. it’s just astounding.
Shadab, Hasan and Amir have lost their mojo and Afridi is probably not what they all want us to believe.
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AFG 160-all out (38.4) CRR: 4.14
Innings Break
SL 181/6 (42.5) CRR: 4.23
Sri Lanka opt to bat
Innings Break
SL 181/6 (42.5) CRR: 4.23
Sri Lanka opt to bat
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But but Sarfraz don't need to bat to be in the XI.
Most teams carry dynamic wk batsmen these days and we have Sarfraz huding himself everywhere
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England schooling Afghan bowlers: 72/0 after 6.4 overs.
Maybe we are too harsh with our bowlers in these conditions?
Maybe we are too harsh with our bowlers in these conditions?
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SL 239/8 (50.0) CRR: 4.78
Innings Break
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Well done England, this is how you treat minnow.
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England made light work of Afghanistan at The Oval in their final ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup warm-up match, Jason Roy hitting 89* from 46 balls in a thumping nine-wicket win.
Set 161 after Jofra Archer and Joe Root had taken three wickets apiece in a commanding display from the hosts, Roy and Jonny Bairstow (39 off 22) shared an opening stand of 77 in 7.2 overs.
There was no let-up for Afghanistan when Bairstow was stumped by stand-in keeper Rahmat Shah off Mohammad Nabi, as Roy and Root (29* off 37) reached their target in just 17.3 overs.
England celebrate against Afghanistan England celebrate against Afghanistan
After Eoin Morgan won the toss and elected to field, Afghanistan’s batsmen were determined to play their shots from the outset – for better or for worse – and 12 runs were taken off Jofra Archer’s opening over, with Hazratullah Zazai finding consecutive boundaries.
Archer (3/32) soon had his revenge, though, inducing a top-edge from Hazratullah which was comfortably pouched by Moeen Ali at mid-on.
The paceman has been used sparingly by England in the lead-up to the World Cup but showed he is fine fettle, taking a second wicket in his third over, another back-of-a-length delivery accounting for Shah – who spooned the ball to mid-on.
Noor Ali Zadran played some lovely strokes in his 34-ball 30 until he fell to Ben Stokes and Asghar Afghan was unable to resist taking on the part-time spin of Root, holing out to long-on to leave his side in the mire at 66/4.
Poor judgment continued to afflict the Afghan innings. Hashmatullah Shahidi was run out after some excellent work from sub fielder Liam Plunkett in the deep before captain Gulbadin Naib slapped Moeen straight to Stokes at long-on. When Najibullah Zadran was run out and Rashid Khan edged Root to Stokes at slip, four wickets had fallen in the space of eight deliveries, leaving Afghanistan 92/8.
The dismissal of Aftab Alam gave Root (3/22) his third before some lusty blows from Nabi (44 from 42) and No.11 Dawlat Zadran (20* from 17) provided the score a semblance of respectability prior to Archer accounting for the former.
A total of 160 was never likely to be anywhere near enough, however, England knocking off the runs in double-quick time to finish their World Cup preparations in dominant fashion.
https://www.cricketworldcup.com/news/en/1226882
Set 161 after Jofra Archer and Joe Root had taken three wickets apiece in a commanding display from the hosts, Roy and Jonny Bairstow (39 off 22) shared an opening stand of 77 in 7.2 overs.
There was no let-up for Afghanistan when Bairstow was stumped by stand-in keeper Rahmat Shah off Mohammad Nabi, as Roy and Root (29* off 37) reached their target in just 17.3 overs.
England celebrate against Afghanistan England celebrate against Afghanistan
After Eoin Morgan won the toss and elected to field, Afghanistan’s batsmen were determined to play their shots from the outset – for better or for worse – and 12 runs were taken off Jofra Archer’s opening over, with Hazratullah Zazai finding consecutive boundaries.
Archer (3/32) soon had his revenge, though, inducing a top-edge from Hazratullah which was comfortably pouched by Moeen Ali at mid-on.
The paceman has been used sparingly by England in the lead-up to the World Cup but showed he is fine fettle, taking a second wicket in his third over, another back-of-a-length delivery accounting for Shah – who spooned the ball to mid-on.
Noor Ali Zadran played some lovely strokes in his 34-ball 30 until he fell to Ben Stokes and Asghar Afghan was unable to resist taking on the part-time spin of Root, holing out to long-on to leave his side in the mire at 66/4.
Poor judgment continued to afflict the Afghan innings. Hashmatullah Shahidi was run out after some excellent work from sub fielder Liam Plunkett in the deep before captain Gulbadin Naib slapped Moeen straight to Stokes at long-on. When Najibullah Zadran was run out and Rashid Khan edged Root to Stokes at slip, four wickets had fallen in the space of eight deliveries, leaving Afghanistan 92/8.
The dismissal of Aftab Alam gave Root (3/22) his third before some lusty blows from Nabi (44 from 42) and No.11 Dawlat Zadran (20* from 17) provided the score a semblance of respectability prior to Archer accounting for the former.
A total of 160 was never likely to be anywhere near enough, however, England knocking off the runs in double-quick time to finish their World Cup preparations in dominant fashion.
https://www.cricketworldcup.com/news/en/1226882
Justcrazy
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Aussies motoring along against Lanka here
Australia require another 62 runs with 7 wickets and 16 overs remaining
Australia require another 62 runs with 7 wickets and 16 overs remaining
Justcrazy
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Khawja has looked in very good form.
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Khawja closing on his hundred here
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very good ball to get rid of Khawja.
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Aussies one shot away from win.
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Our bowlers kept bowling wide ball to Zazai.They gave plenty of room to score.England on the other did their home work and cramped him for room.Afghans very volatile they can't handle pressure.If you dry up the runs they will go for big shots and get out.Our management is useless.They don't use video analysis.The bowlers also don't read the situation on the field very well.
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LOL they made mockery of Afghanistan.always Happy to see Jason scoring runs.
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Slip up against Bangladesh today will mean trouble for India 
Slip up against Bangladesh today will mean trouble for India
It will be good actually... They will be keen in the actual matches...
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WI 55/0 (6.2) CRR: 8.68
New Zealand opt to bowl
Teams:
West Indies (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Darren Bravo, Shai Hope(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Ashley Nurse, Andre Russell, Jason Holder(c), Carlos Brathwaite, Oshane Thomas, Sheldon Cottrell, Nicholas Pooran, Kemar Roach
New Zealand (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson(c), Matt Henry, Tom Blundell(w), Ross Taylor, Colin de Grandhomme, Henry Nicholls, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi
New Zealand opt to bowl
Teams:
West Indies (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Darren Bravo, Shai Hope(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Ashley Nurse, Andre Russell, Jason Holder(c), Carlos Brathwaite, Oshane Thomas, Sheldon Cottrell, Nicholas Pooran, Kemar Roach
New Zealand (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson(c), Matt Henry, Tom Blundell(w), Ross Taylor, Colin de Grandhomme, Henry Nicholls, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi
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Gayle gone
Last Wkt: Gayle 36 (22)
Last Wkt: Gayle 36 (22)
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Even hope out of all people is smacking sixes.
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Even Mashrafe's more attacking than sarfaraz SMH.
Pitch is helping bowlers thats why he is attacking more
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55-60m Boundaries.
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Good signs. Because it's a 60m boundary.
last_knight
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Same venue can have different pitch and different boundaries.
Correct. But Pak doesn't possess the fire power Windies do . . they are just displaying it now
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WI 144/2 (17.3) CRR: 8.23
New Zealand opt to bowl
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Rohit Sharma looking completely at sea
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Missed his double century by only 181 runs... darn it.
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Spinners on. That's the phase Pakistan should watch now.
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Rohit needs a flat pitch to unleash.
If he gets one, problems for the opposition.
This type of pitch is not conducive for him.
If he gets one, problems for the opposition.
This type of pitch is not conducive for him.
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This is a flat pitch according to the commentators
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Its not the pitch.. it’s the overhead conditions, the ball is moving about ...
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Anything that moves, basically.
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West Indies smashing the kiwi bowlers with RR over 8. If our bowlers don't get their together, this will be us on Friday!
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I thought this Shaif guy chucked the ball on that Virat Kohli dismissal
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Bangladesh's shirts never seem to evolve. just a repetition of all the previous years
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Bhai ye West Indies batting toh vehshi hai
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So Pakistan will play this lineup on an even flatter TB wicket in a couple of days. Still think chasing is the right way to go? 
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So Pakistan will play this lineup on an even flatter TB wicket in a couple of days. Still think chasing is the right way to go?
Yes unfortunately only chance for Pakistan
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Such meaningless matches.
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You guys had much more success defending 350 odd against a stronger team on the same pitch. England had to play out of their skins to win that match. Why would you opt to chase against windies? TB is a bat first pitch. If you bowl first there's no guarantee you can restrict WI. If NZ struggled against them on this wicket, Pakistan might end up giving 450.
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West Indies are showing their true power
It will be interesting to see the final playing 11. Will Russel bat at 6 or 7? Will he used as a 5th or 6th bowling option.
It will be interesting to see the final playing 11. Will Russel bat at 6 or 7? Will he used as a 5th or 6th bowling option.
