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Post by davemorton on Oct 17, 2023 14:55:58 GMT
I've just created the thread so we have something to moan write about on our new toy.
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Post by davemorton on Oct 17, 2023 15:00:18 GMT
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Post by newby on Oct 17, 2023 15:49:58 GMT
5 wickets down now so it's certainly on. That last 10 overs by Edwards, van de Merwe and Dutt was terrific and deserves to be rewarded with a win.
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Post by newby on Oct 17, 2023 17:48:54 GMT
So, it's not just England who are ripe for a shock. Well done to the Dutch, well deserved.
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Post by byased on Oct 17, 2023 20:58:12 GMT
Talk about 2 division cricket, with strength in the first division. First four batsmen in the England team all from a team who finished bottom but one in the 2nd division. Two others from the eleven who played the last game were 2nd division as well (Rashid still registered with us I think). Leicester won the one day cup. doesn't quite add up?
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Post by newby on Oct 18, 2023 8:09:06 GMT
New Zealand v Afghanistan today in Chennai. The two games already played here, India v Australia and NZ v Bangladesh were pretty low scoring affairs so maybe we are in for more of the same.
Now if Afghanistan can get a win today the cats will really be among the pigeons.
Slow process this 10 team round robin but the competition is starting to grow on me now it's not a procession.
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Post by davemorton on Oct 18, 2023 8:37:18 GMT
Cats, or dogs? 'Afghans hound Kiwis' is the headline screaming to be written.
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Post by Hit Wicket on Oct 18, 2023 11:20:29 GMT
Slow process this 10 team round robin but the competition is starting to grow on me now it's not a procession. Yes, similar feelings here. I thoroughly enjoyed Afghanistan's win despite it being against England. I'd be delighted if they make a good fist of things today too.
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Post by newby on Oct 18, 2023 13:22:20 GMT
I think New Zealand were allowed to score too many runs, it's unlikely but not impossible from here. NZ though have a well balanced attack and they've just got Gurbaz so tipping somewhat towards the impossible.
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Post by newby on Oct 18, 2023 15:51:59 GMT
I was out and missed the England v Afghanistan game, I heard we were poor, but after watching and listening today we must have been truly awful to lose to that lot.
India v Bangladesh tomorrow, now I would really like to see and upset in that one.
New Zealand have some tougher opposition to come but they only need 2 more wins I would think so I have them nailed on to Join India in the knock-out stages.
Just two places left up for grabs.
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Post by newby on Oct 19, 2023 16:32:00 GMT
Another very one-sided game today as India continued their journey to the top by easily beating Bangladesh.
We must be due a nail-biter soon, perhaps Australia v Pakistan in Bangalore can supply it tomorrow.
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Post by newby on Oct 20, 2023 10:56:29 GMT
A so far very poor Australia currently on 237/0 after 32 overs. It's a very good pitch but Pakistan have been woeful so far.
It may be what some people want to watch but it's not for me and I've even turned the radio off. I'm even contemplating going out to get a soaking.
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Post by davemorton on Oct 20, 2023 11:43:36 GMT
I am having to watch on t' interweb because the storm is mangling my satellite signal, but I've turned the sound off and am listening to Bob Dylan. I enjoyed Maxwell's innings, though.
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Post by Hit Wicket on Oct 20, 2023 15:41:10 GMT
Cracking match today. Is it available free to air anywhere? (I mightn't be Yorkshire-born but I've got a few Yorkshire traits).
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Post by newby on Oct 20, 2023 16:55:55 GMT
I had my fingers crossed for Pakistan but not with a lot of conviction once Rizwan was out.
It might have made little difference but their middle/late order batting is useless and Shadhab Khan couldn't have done any worse. His bowling is off I believe so they dropped him.
Two games tomorrow with the Netherlands v Sri Lanka on the early shift.
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