20/20 Cricket World Cup

[Jürgen4PM]

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[quote author=Rafa4PM link=topic=40075.msg1100876#msg1100876 date=1273219699]
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=40075.msg1100523#msg1100523 date=1273176784]
Good result today.
We have a very good batting line up all the way to Broad.
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True.

Why the fuck is Yardy batting so low though?
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So he can make a quick getaway if the guys who reckon he stole their brand name come looking for him.
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Looking at him mate, i don't think he's capable of making a quick getaway.

 

[Judge Jules]

Ha. Point taken. ;D

 

[doctor_mac]

That was a thrilling knock from KP.

 

[LeTallecWiz]

Come on South Africa! Odd start from Smith & Kallis ...

 

[LeTallecWiz]

Kallis gone, 19-1

 

[doctor_mac]

46/4

England really bossing the Saffers at the minute. But with Boucher coming in, you never can be sure. Still, be some feat to come back from this.

 

[LeTallecWiz]

[quote author=doctor_mac link=topic=40075.msg1101598#msg1101598 date=1273348216]
46/4

England really bossing the Saffers at the minute. But with Boucher coming in, you never can be sure. Still, be some feat to come back from this.
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it's over ... tbh, i didn't really expect South Africa to get past this stage - we're not a very good 20/20 team.

 

[doctor_mac]

Yeah, Boucher gone- need a miracle. Big mistake to play only one spinner.

 

[doctor_mac]

Brilliant performance by England all round. KP's performance gave them the platform, but great fielding and good bowling gave the Saffers no hope, who were properly humbled there.

 

[Oncy]

Pretty comprehensive that. Really solid performance.
From what I've seen so far
Australia
Sri lanka
England
look the best teams
strange how lacklustre the sub cont teams have looked.
I fancy Oz strongly tbh.

 

[LeTallecWiz]

[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=40075.msg1101641#msg1101641 date=1273358216]
Pretty comprehensive that. Really solid performance.
From what I've seen so far
Australia
Sri lanka
England
look the best teams
strange how lacklustre the sub cont teams have looked.
I fancy Oz strongly tbh.
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Sri Lanka especially - they've not even come close to what they're capable of imo ... and India, well their bowling has always been up n' down.

South Africa - I can't admit to following this long term but if their players played as well as they play in the Indian 20/20 league, they'd do well but I just don't think it ever clicks in the green/gold colors. Oh well.

I wouldn't be surprised if England take it.

 

[Atlas]

Yaay Pakistan beat S.A to put England through, now for England to return the favur and beat New Zealand

 

[Fox]

149 to win then for England, slow pitch not easy

No KP of course as well

If we don't win then we could meet the Aussies in the Semi rather than the final

I assume KP will come back after a few days of cootchie coo !!!

 

[Judge Jules]

Five Live said he would earlier today. Will he get in the side though? 😉

 

[Loch Ness Monster]

Some good batting after a little twitch mid innings. Squeaky finish but should continue the winning streak.

 

[Atlas]

Walked it again really, could have got that score at least an over earlier

 

[Oncy]

Fabulous performance again yesterday from Bresnan and Morgan.
Mistakes in the field though need to be sorted out.

 

[Jürgen4PM]

Does that mean that we miss the Aussies in the semi's?

 

[Oncy]

[quote author=Rafa4PM link=topic=40075.msg1102846#msg1102846 date=1273565368]
Does that mean that we miss the Aussies in the semi's?
[/quote]Depends on results tonight. If they get thrashed and Sri Lanka win massively positions could change but its very doubtful. Im 99% sure the Aussies will top their group.

 

[Jürgen4PM]

Cheers mate.

I'm not sure who i'd prefer out of the Sri Lankans (no Muralitharan) and the Windies.

 

[Oncy]

[quote author=Rafa4PM link=topic=40075.msg1102849#msg1102849 date=1273565645]
Cheers mate.

I'm not sure who i'd prefer out of the Sri Lankans (no Muralitharan) and the Windies.
[/quote]We pasted the WIndies in our first game for 180 or something. I dont think we should fear anyone. Australia look massive massive favourites on this form, but weve got a chance here.
Even if we dont win, its a massive move forward for the ecb. To go out and select what is in effect a concept squad, picked solely for their 20/20 prowess is such a breath of fresh air. If this had been a year ago our team would have been Cook, Strauss, Collingwood, Pieterson, Shah, Bopara, Prior, Anderson etc etc to go and stick your nuts on the chopper with the likes of Kiesweter and Morgan is fantastic. I really have hope for us in the shorter forms with this attitude.

 

[Rosco]

You're welcome England fans

 

[Oncy]

[quote author=Rosco link=topic=40075.msg1102988#msg1102988 date=1273572549]
You're welcome England fans
[/quote]If y'all weren't shit he would play for you.

 

[Rosco]

If he played for us we'd have beaten you

 

[Oncy]

[quote author=Rosco link=topic=40075.msg1102998#msg1102998 date=1273572965]
If he played for us we'd have beaten you
[/quote]No you wouldnt. It would still have been no result.

 

[Fox]

I see KP is coming back for Semi, great stuff, love to see us and Aussies in final

 

[Mersey86]

[quote author=Fox link=topic=40075.msg1103242#msg1103242 date=1273589163]
I see KP is coming back for Semi, great stuff, love to see us and Aussies in final


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I never want the Aussies to win. I hope we play Pakistan in the final.

 

[Pesam]

What's the criteria for "foreigners" to qualify for the England cricket team these days, watching 2 episodes of Last Of The Summer Wine?

 

[Fox]

Great start 3 down already, get in

 

[Mersey86]

Not bad at all - 20/20 runners up. Great effort.