Lightning Blue Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Starts today in Ahmedabad . ENGLAND V NZ a grand Final from Lords Replay !!! Nz Nemesis Ben Stokes (a born Nzer) likely Not to Play with a hip injury . very civil of Ben to Not dismantle his home nation again. Going in as a specialist batter and won't be bowling during this tournament when he does play. New Zealand going for a hat trick of runners up medals. 2nd to England last time, and smacked off the MCG by Aussie in 2015 not seeing out the 50 overs. went very close last time at Lords though so are a 'runner's Chance'? 😉 Probably about time the Baggie Greens smacked up yet another World Cup 🏆 victory. 5 out of 12 so far. Bring It On !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) What an exceptionally good win to the Black capped kiwis !! Had the Poms uncomfortable throughout . was great to see. (a little 'pay-back' for the unjust decision that gave poms the win at Lords last time in the World Cup Final 👍) The spinner even bowled Joe Root between his legs 😆. was a very BIG victory and Nz set to Win the tournament on that form .🏆 Edited October 5, 2023 by Lightning Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Watched the England innings, and thought a slightly below par effort, but never expected such a huge result when read Cricinfo this morning. Will Young must be feeling like a real wally. All done and dusted in 36 overs, with no further loss. At that rate they could have put up a world record 450 plus, and against a top team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 It is not a never ending tournament, it is a good format that means no excuses. Every team plays every other team in a round robin, and the top 4 teams play off. What do you want, a RWC format, where the top 4 teams are on the same side of the draw, so 2 must miss the semis. That is a bit half baked. If I recall correctly, they have always had this format, and the Black Caps have excelled in it. I think in 1992, they even went through the round robin unbeaten, when they had Dipak Pated opening the batting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown fox Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Run rate from first match a huge advantage😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 46 minutes ago, Maximus said: Black Caps demolished Nederlands as expected, but not without having to do some work - fending away three maidens at the start (always tricky!!), consolidating through the middle overs when their spinners bowled very well, cashing in (esp last 3 overs, and 13 runs off the 'last ball' - a no-ball that was hot for six and a free hit to end the innings went the same way - tks Mr Santner). Good to see Young, Mitchell and Latham posting decent scores after not getting underway v England. Our bowlers always had their batters under control (whatever happened to the word 'batsman', booted out of the dictionary by the wokesters?). Great to see Santner lapping up the spin-friendly conditions, and Ravindra improving with every outing - he stil ltneds to drop one or two half-trackers into most overs, so he could go for a lot of runs agst big-hitting teams). Stead will have some interesting selection decisions shortly - Southee, Williamson to return? What to do with Neesham? The next two games are in Chennai where Aus v India match indicates a wicket that may prove difficult for the batsmen! (India lost three for spit, chasing just 200, remember!) MM This just looks plain crazy on the surface of it. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/new-zealand-v-netherlands-ian-smith-stumped-by-bizarre-not-out-decision/L7E3BXVPYJFFLE2SEZSFYK6AEM/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 1 hour ago, pete said: This just looks plain crazy on the surface of it. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/new-zealand-v-netherlands-ian-smith-stumped-by-bizarre-not-out-decision/L7E3BXVPYJFFLE2SEZSFYK6AEM/ That was certainly a 'microscope ' like reversal of a decision. hate those ones like that ...... especially if it's like a run-out decision , where a desparate batsmen has dived and made his ground over/on the crease line , and Then they start measuring using 'zoom-in replays' whether the bat lifted a cm or so, off the ground as he landed . Better at the gallops or trots where once you hit the line , you've hit the line and that's it . who cares where you are after that.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 If it was NZ vs Aus and the declaration of a no ball under the same circumstances gave the game to NZ, would you have the same view. I think not, it would be, rules are rules. Similar situation to the Bairstow run out, when the rules were applied to the letter of the law 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown fox Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Mitchell Santner's mother is part of the Raglan Ramblers hiking group which I am part of. She is a lovely lady and has some interesting stories on India and England County cricket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 On 10/14/2023 at 11:00 AM, Maximus said: Hard to criticise that performance by the Black Caps. Assessed the nature of the wicket correctly, Ferguson bowled with fire, Santner accurate as ever, took our catches and kept em quiet apart from one decent partnership. Then batted very well again. Three matches gone and the /bcs have only lost 5 wickets. MM Hey this could be the year of the BlackCap !! Just checking some results and India and NZ seem the best. Aus were a bit good for Sri Lanka but were smashed by the Indians , so don't look a winning hope. The Poms were beat by Afghanistan ???😳 what the ..... lol.....doubt the BlackCaps would/could slump to that sort of form today . and Netherlands beat South Africa ?? must of been some side Bets going on or something? 🤣 like Hansie Cronje in old SA days 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Come mid Nov, it is going to be a case of serious withdrawal symptoms, with all the Spring racing finished, Rugby WC over and ICC World Cup also just finished. Another great weekend coming up with the WC final and Aus/NZ in the cricket and the Cox Plate I can't see how India can be beaten. Best batting line up, best 3 fast bowlers in world cricket and the best 2 spinners, plus home advantage, no chinks in their armor at all. Plus NZ may struggle to beat Aus, as the game is played at Dharamsala in northern India (same ground as the India/NZ match where their 3 quicks dominated the match), where the pitch is a lot greener and suited to fast bowling, and Aus have our nemesis in Starc as well as Cummins and Hazelwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 4 hours ago, Hesi said: Come mid Nov, it is going to be a case of serious withdrawal symptoms, Nah, plenty of car meets to go to and blast the Chevy around. Best time of year for petrol heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 After last night's power batting display, it is hard to see it being anything other than an India/SA final. Just a matter of who fills the other 2 semi final spots. SA scored almost 150 runs in their last 10 overs for the second time, admittedly against a weaker bowling attack. Can't recall another batsmen who hits the ball as well as Klassen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 $10 to finish top of the group looks like value for SA. It will come down to fireworks day, Nov 5 at Eden Gardens, and if SA win, they will go top as they have the far better net run rate than India Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Maximus said: oh Hesi-meister you do make Maxi larf.... it was s'posed to be Ireland v France in the Rugby, too, n'est ce pas? Mais non, c'est Les Toutes Noirs et Les Boks de Springey. Do you think Sud Afrique cannot lose to Les Chapeaux Noirs before their fireworks night at The Gardens of Eden? MM No, take the $10 to finish top lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 That was exciting during the night while you guys were sleeping . Glenn 'THE BIG SHOW' Maxwell with a World Record for World Cup fastest century in just 40 deliveries . Glad I stayed up for that one as was doing Reverse sweep sixes and All sorts of chaotic stuff. was quite a sight. I'm even going to name my next horse The Big Show after that performance. 😁 That was an awesome Show of Fast wrist action batting that is the most amazing i've ever seen in a lifetime watching/playing cricket (as opposed to Power Hitting) Bring on the Weekend BIG Clash with Aus v NZ . can't wait !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted October 30, 2023 Author Share Posted October 30, 2023 Sleepy New Zealand probably missed the match while enjoying the Imperatriz Win and chewing their nails for the Rugby. Anyway was the best match of 'All Time' nearly , with both teams going hammer and tongs for what must of been total runs scored World Cup record possibly. Is excellent as both teams getting MASSIVE confidence boost as they get Deeper into tournament and Must be a Chance now .. (2015 Final re-match would be outstanding) David Warner getting past Ponting with most World Cup centuries and must be thinking Afghanistan next up a likely hat-trick on the cards (of centuries) India absolutely Mugged the World Cup holders Poms last night . Whatta tragedy !!! (not) 😁 com'on Baggies and Black-caps !! 🇦🇺🇳🇿🏏🏏🏏🏆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Just adding in, Ricky Ponting has to be the most astute and unbiased commentator in world cricket. A pleasure after years of Ian Chappel, Bill Lawry etc etc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Should have taken SA at $10 to finish top of the group. Effectively going to be a straight shootout India vs SA, SA win and they are top on net run rate. Black Caps, impossible for them to win this WC, not in the same class as SA and India Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Hesi said: Should have taken SA at $10 to finish top of the group. Effectively going to be a straight shootout India vs SA, SA win and they are top on net run rate. Black Caps, impossible for them to win this WC, not in the same class as SA and India Corse they can win it mate. nothings impossible (until you're eliminated that is) They nearly won the last one against the Poms on their home deck at Lords . beaten a whisker in an unfair decision. and were runner up 4 years prior to that too. A lot of pundits here and there , were saying All-Blacks couldn't win in France either. But they went oh so close (stupid send-off thing probably denied them) So don't give up hope mate .. Black-caps and Baggie Greens were smacking the runs out last week-end .🏏🍻 and South Africa Afrikaneeers haven't even made it into a World Cup Final yet in 13 World Cups to date ... . choker smokers 😁 Edited November 2, 2023 by Lightning Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 India have the most complete ODI side I can recall, SA have the most powerful batting side, it is frightening. Only your blokes could spoil the party. The Black Caps, just like the AB's, simply not good enough.....unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Blue Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 Black Caps were stiffed again. They Scored a massive 400 runs and then beaten by Duckworth and Lewis (otherwise known as Ducks-are-worthless and BOO Hiss) Pakistan handed the lucky wet weather lucky win. In Way better news the Baggie Greens have smacked the Poms overnight , even while resting Mitch Marsh and the BIG SHOW Maxwell for another day. England securing last place behind the Netherlands . they'll be popular back in England 😁 . maybe West Indies can replace them next World Cup ? 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 No they weren't. They were saved the ignominy of having a record score chased down. Pakistan were 200/1 after 25.3 overs, well ahead of the Black Caps at that stage, and with 9 wickets in hand. You can usually double the score at 30 overs if there are plenty of wickets in hand, so potentially Pakistan would have reached 400 with 5 overs to spare. The weather was not the problem, it was the Black Caps poor bowling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 So let's have thoughts pre-match India vs SA tonight The match can progress 2 ways and that depends on who bats first India bat first, it will be a huge total, and the power of the SA batting line up will then struggle with the pressure and 'perfect' Indian bowling attack and home advantage at Eden Gardens. I was actually born in Calcutta(Kolcatta), and no I'm not an Indian lol SA bat first, they will struggle with their batting machine to post a good total, which India with their almost as good line up will surpass relatively easily. I hope I'm wrong as i have $200 on SA at $10 to finish top of the groupings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Hesi said: I hope I'm wrong as i have $200 on SA at $10 to finish top of the groupings Pretty safe bet I would have thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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