Cricket World cup

[Heathblue]

Ultra edge!!!! , looked nothing on the ball with the normal action replay. Decent start from NZ,

[Lawnmower]

Warming up nicely

[Heathblue]

NZ on tbe end of a bad decision

[Majorblue]

Ultra edge!!!! , looked nothing on the ball with the normal action replay. Decent start from NZ,

On paper it is now going England’s way.
TV seem to reckon that around 250 is a par score so NZ very much still in it.
Pressure of chasing may just be the deciding factor.

[Harry Paget Flashman]

On paper it is now going England’s way.
TV seem to reckon that around 250 is a par score so NZ very much still in it.
Pressure of chasing may just be the deciding factor.

Would love to see England blow it but can’t see it somehow.

If Roy and Bairstow see out the first 10 overs they’ll cruise it.

[Heathblue]

England seem to be getting the luck.

[Lawnmower]

2 down now, tense ...

[MacAdder]

Root very careless shot and got away with not edging one just before.
Nerves kicking in?

[Heathblue]

2 down now, tense ...

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[Hilts]

NZ bowling brilliant on a bowler friendly wicket.

[Shute]

You'd have to think NZ are in the driving seat now. England down on runs and NZ bowling well. It doesn't look like changing at the moment.

[Heathblue]

Don't see a way back for England now, pitch has gone, great bowling, pressure

[Auntie Andy]

Don't see a way back for England now, pitch has gone, great bowling, pressure

[Rjk]

England bat deep though

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

Is it fair to suggest this is something of a cock-up? A free-to-air final to show everyone the swashbuckling batting of England and they prepare a seamer's pitch. Or just NZ playing really well and one of those things?

[Hilts]

Is it fair to suggest this is something of a cock-up? A free-to-air final to show everyone the swashbuckling batting of England and they prepare a seamer's pitch. Or just NZ playing really well and one of those things?

This is a home World Cup and I have no idea why they would prepare this sort of wicket. Bowling is definitely NZ s strength.

[the other bob wilson]

This is a home World Cup and I have no idea why they would prepare this sort of wicket. Bowling is definitely NZ s strength.

My understanding is that theICC were in charge of pitch preparation for the competition.

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

Is it fair to suggest this is something of a cock-up? A free-to-air final to show everyone the swashbuckling batting of England and they prepare a seamer's pitch. Or just NZ playing really well and one of those things?

I had in mind that aside from not playing to England's strengths this was more an intriguing game for the purists rather than a slog-fest to bring in a new audience. But then it went nuts.

[the other bob wilson]

I can't believe there's not been a post in this thread in over an hour - unbelievable stuff as the game ends in a tie with the World Cup to be decided by a super over.

[chrisp_1927]

Boult owes his team a big over here

[the other bob wilson]

15 for England off the super over, Archer to bowl now.

[Heathblue]

I can't believe there's not been a post in this thread in over an hour - unbelievable stuff as the game ends in a tie with the World Cup to be decided by a super over.

I've been following onbbc text whilst watching tennis, how come NZ never won on losing less wickets?

[the other bob wilson]

I've been following onbbc text whilst watching tennis, how come NZ never won on losing less wickets?

God knows, I feel so sorry for New Zealand, the first six in the final over was a few inches away from being a catch, then the second one came when they ran two and the throw in hit Stokes' bat and ran to the boundary for four. I also don't get why when both sides get fifteen from the super over, the team batting second loses.

[Hilts]

God knows, I feel so sorry for New Zealand, the first six in the final over was a few inches away from being a catch, then the second one came when they ran two and the throw in hit Stokes' bat and ran to the boundary for four. I also don't get why when both sides get fifteen from the super over, the team batting second loses.

England won because if its a tie it goes to who hit the most boundaries during the match.

[Blue Tone]

England won because if its a tie it goes to who hit the most boundaries during the match.

So it’s like winning the World Cup in footy based on the fact a team has won more corners....what a sh1tty way to lose.