ODI World Cup

[Herberthall]

Good bowling?
Bad shots?
Pitch?

 

[Mr Redknapp]

Winter test matches are my favourite. Feels like tests are barely played these days

 

[mackembhoy]

Winter test matches are my favourite. Feels like tests are barely played these days

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Plenty in the coming months

 

[PeteFTM]

Just in and seen the score - so it’s an Aussie v India final then :/

 

[Mr Redknapp]

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Plenty in the coming months

Cheers mate . Best time of the year for tests

 

[PeteFTM]

Gutted like, SA have crumbled at the lst hurdle after having such a good tournament.

On the plus side, Aussies are more likely to beat India.

 

[FatDrummer]

Hmmm Thought that that was going down leg.

 

[mackembhoy]

Cheers mate . Best time of the year for tests

Not sure why it opens up at 2025 mind.

But good to see Ireland getting some tests, two proper away series for them with 14 games across Dec/Jan

 

[Nasser Butt-Head]

India have won 10 out of 10 games, I will just repeat that 10 out of 10.

The brand of cricket they have played in this tournament has been both entertaining and skilful and they have been miles and miles ahead of any other team in terms of quality of play.

In fact I am struggling to remember any other team in any sport never mind just cricket dominating a major tournament as much as India have in this one.

Any chance giving them any credit for that anyone??

You're a better man than me mate, and I'm glad there's people as impartial as you on the board, it makes for great debate.

I've not been enamoured with the Indian cricket as much as you. There has been a lot to admire in their cricket. Their batting has been superb and fearless and seam bowling surprisingly has been their best suit. However, I'll stop short of pronouncing them the best team there has ever been. The deck has been stacked in their favour from the start. Home advantage, doctored pitches etc. This is the 1st world cup which I've felt has had no neutral feel to it at all. It's felt like an Indian bilateral series or something. Add to the fact no Pakistani fans or media were even allowed to travel, meant even that smashing victory against them was a hollow one for me. Then there's the shitehousing. Completely insulting the Dutch like that, was not needed. They aren't the actions of champions for me.

I'm definitely in #NotTeamIndia

 

[wayne entwhistle no9]

How many times do the Saffers crumble at the vital time in these international tournaments unlike their rugby team.

 

[Silly Point]

What a shite final in prospect. Not even one likeable player to get behind like Messi in Argentina v France

 

[Turner the Cat]

Good recovery of the position by SA from a woeful start. That wicket might hurt but if they can make 230 could make a game of it. This is a bowlers wicket.

England would have just collapsed and been out for sod all. SA still a chance here I think and could still be a match here.

 

[Nasser Butt-Head]

What was that dismissal about? Coetze asking Miller if he can review or not? He should know whether he hit it or hit his shoulder, surely? Brain fart.

 

[Julio Mackemo]

Good recovery of the position by SA from a woeful start. That wicket might hurt but if they can make 230 could make a game of it. This is a bowlers wicket.

England would have just collapsed and been out for sod all. SA still a chance here I think and could still be a match here.

Aye 230 would be defendable with their bowlers

 

[Turner the Cat]

That might be the win for australia there

 

[Herberthall]

Did he touch the rope?

 

[zebediah]

TBH this tournament has been the dullest in history surely?
Pretty much every single match has been a snorefest.
Like football matches where one team is 4-0 up at HT.

 

[Turner the Cat]

Not the start SA were hoping for

 

[Alfies Hat]

Australia improving their net run rate.

 

[Hongkongphooey]

Here we go 2 down