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Axver · 01-31-2015, 01:56 AM

I see what you mean!

Vlad n U 2 · 01-31-2015, 02:00 AM

He sent a short ball at Grant Elliott and it still sailed a noticeable margin over his head.

His bounce is bloody lethal though, it could take anyone's head off, imagine him at the WACA!

Axver · 01-31-2015, 02:02 AM

We've seen a lot of no balls and wides run away for four, but with his height and the WACA's bounce, we might see one go for six.

Vlad n U 2 · 01-31-2015, 03:14 AM

Chase really nicely done in the end.

Axver · 01-31-2015, 03:15 AM

Nice big win! Very pleased to see Elliott and Taylor put together a solid 112-run partnership to close out the game.

Vlad n U 2 · 01-31-2015, 03:38 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyc22i1hVbk

Axver · 01-31-2015, 04:04 AM

"Oh no, down I go."

Vlad n U 2 · 02-01-2015, 02:42 AM

What is the point of England getting Australia at 4/60 at one stage if they still have to chase 279 in the end? How lousy is that.

cobl04 · 02-01-2015, 03:32 AM

Eoin Morgan hit a ton last week. This week he's leaving balls pitching on and hitting off stump.

Axver · 02-01-2015, 03:40 AM

Wonder if England can dig themselves out of a very similar hole to that Australia escaped from earlier today. I sincerely doubt it.

Vlad n U 2 · 02-01-2015, 03:55 AM

Second meeting in a row they've failed from a very winnable position. They posted 300+ last week and still let Australia romp to the finish.

Axver · 02-01-2015, 04:30 AM

This is dreadful cricket. Really doubt England will be any sort of threat in the World Cup - and nor will India!

cobl04 · 02-01-2015, 04:39 AM

What shits me is it makes us look infallible. And we aren't.

Vlad n U 2 · 02-01-2015, 05:15 AM

I still think Australia are comfortably the 2nd best team in ODIs right now, but at the same time, I can't tell if both India and England are just passable, lacklustre teams. I'd go as far as to say that Sri Lanka have been more impressive against New Zealand than India/England have been against Australia.

cobl04 · 02-01-2015, 05:16 AM

Without a doubt, which is saying something considering Sri Lanka's terrible bowling attack.

Vlad n U 2 · 02-01-2015, 05:24 AM

Yeah, although Chameera (who debuted in the last match in Wellington) looks like quite a promising fast bowler.

I do tend to think Sri Lanka are going to be the dark horse this tournament, forget England. I say that because all 3 of Dilshan/Sanga/Jayawardene are in fine touch, and Mathews is a gun of course.

Axver · 02-01-2015, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobl04

What shits me is it makes us look infallible. And we aren't.

Good, I hope Australia go in over-confident and get totally found out.

My prediction is that the semi-finalists will be New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, and one random who gets through. Australia will lose no matter who they play, bowing out at the semis for the first time ever (in the past Australia has either made the final or not got as far as the semis). South Africa will win the Cup; the "chokers" tag is there to be disproven.

Oh yeah, and West Indies are a total rabble who won't make quarters. At least one country from outside the traditional eight will reach the quarters. I hope we have another good news story like Kenya and Ireland have been in past tournaments.

cobl04 · 02-01-2015, 05:35 AM

England are fucked. And the problem is... the diagnosis is simple, but there is no cure. They are English. They are England. And because of that, they will continue to hold on to their status as moral arbiters, inventers and custodians of the game, but they just can't fucking play it well enough. Ever.

Vlad n U 2 · 02-01-2015, 06:02 AM

Ireland are a real chance to make it past the group stage I'd think. Remember how they chased down 320-something against England a few years back? Great stuff.

Really, really hoping Afghanistan have a great tournament, because it would be monumental for the game. I think their bowling attack is at least on a par with India/SL, some rate it as being even better.

cobl04 · 02-01-2015, 08:12 AM

Ireland a definite chance of getting through, you would expect at the expense of the West Indies, which would be sad. Afghanistan will play well in dribs and drabs, they'll play some exciting cricket, but they are far too callow to have any real impact. I don't expect they'll win a game - T20 maybe but they'll be too inconsistent over 50 overs I reckon.

Australia
New Zealand
Sri Lanka
England
-
Bangladesh
Scotland
Afghanistan

South Africa
India
Pakistan
West Indies
Zimbabwe
Ireland
UAE

is how I would *expect* it to shake out, with the semi finals being Aus/Ind and SA/NZ.

Really hope there's some surprises, would love to see the Aussies out in the semis, or even quarters, and hope NZ in particular do well, but all in all I just wanna see some good cricket.

01-31-2015, 01:56 AM	#121
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 05:05 PM	I see what you mean! __________________ __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

01-31-2015, 02:00 AM	#122
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 05:35 PM	He sent a short ball at Grant Elliott and it still sailed a noticeable margin over his head. His bounce is bloody lethal though, it could take anyone's head off, imagine him at the WACA! __________________

01-31-2015, 02:02 AM	#123
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 05:05 PM	We've seen a lot of no balls and wides run away for four, but with his height and the WACA's bounce, we might see one go for six. __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

01-31-2015, 03:15 AM	#125
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 05:05 PM	Nice big win! Very pleased to see Elliott and Taylor put together a solid 112-run partnership to close out the game. __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

01-31-2015, 04:04 AM	#127
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 05:05 PM	"Oh no, down I go." __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

01-31-2015, 03:14 AM	#124
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 05:35 PM	Chase really nicely done in the end.

02-01-2015, 02:42 AM	#128
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 05:35 PM	What is the point of England getting Australia at 4/60 at one stage if they still have to chase 279 in the end? How lousy is that.

02-01-2015, 03:32 AM	#129
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 59,235 Local Time: 06:05 PM	Eoin Morgan hit a ton last week. This week he's leaving balls pitching on and hitting off stump.

02-01-2015, 03:40 AM	#130
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 05:05 PM	Wonder if England can dig themselves out of a very similar hole to that Australia escaped from earlier today. I sincerely doubt it. __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

02-01-2015, 03:55 AM	#131
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 05:35 PM	Second meeting in a row they've failed from a very winnable position. They posted 300+ last week and still let Australia romp to the finish.

02-01-2015, 04:30 AM	#132
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 05:05 PM	This is dreadful cricket. Really doubt England will be any sort of threat in the World Cup - and nor will India! __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

02-01-2015, 04:39 AM	#133
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 59,235 Local Time: 06:05 PM	What shits me is it makes us look infallible. And we aren't.

02-01-2015, 05:15 AM	#134
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 05:35 PM	I still think Australia are comfortably the 2nd best team in ODIs right now, but at the same time, I can't tell if both India and England are just passable, lacklustre teams. I'd go as far as to say that Sri Lanka have been more impressive against New Zealand than India/England have been against Australia.

02-01-2015, 05:16 AM	#135
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 59,235 Local Time: 06:05 PM	Without a doubt, which is saying something considering Sri Lanka's terrible bowling attack.

02-01-2015, 05:24 AM	#136
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 05:35 PM	Yeah, although Chameera (who debuted in the last match in Wellington) looks like quite a promising fast bowler. I do tend to think Sri Lanka are going to be the dark horse this tournament, forget England. I say that because all 3 of Dilshan/Sanga/Jayawardene are in fine touch, and Mathews is a gun of course.

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02-01-2015, 05:35 AM	#138
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 59,235 Local Time: 06:05 PM	England are fucked. And the problem is... the diagnosis is simple, but there is no cure. They are English. They are England. And because of that, they will continue to hold on to their status as moral arbiters, inventers and custodians of the game, but they just can't fucking play it well enough. Ever.

02-01-2015, 06:02 AM	#139
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 05:35 PM	Ireland are a real chance to make it past the group stage I'd think. Remember how they chased down 320-something against England a few years back? Great stuff. Really, really hoping Afghanistan have a great tournament, because it would be monumental for the game. I think their bowling attack is at least on a par with India/SL, some rate it as being even better.

02-01-2015, 08:12 AM	#140
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 59,235 Local Time: 06:05 PM	Ireland a definite chance of getting through, you would expect at the expense of the West Indies, which would be sad. Afghanistan will play well in dribs and drabs, they'll play some exciting cricket, but they are far too callow to have any real impact. I don't expect they'll win a game - T20 maybe but they'll be too inconsistent over 50 overs I reckon. Australia New Zealand Sri Lanka England - Bangladesh Scotland Afghanistan South Africa India Pakistan West Indies Zimbabwe Ireland UAE is how I would expect it to shake out, with the semi finals being Aus/Ind and SA/NZ. Really hope there's some surprises, would love to see the Aussies out in the semis, or even quarters, and hope NZ in particular do well, but all in all I just wanna see some good cricket. __________________