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Australia vs England, 2nd Semi-Final

 
Narper 2019-07-11 10:33:04 

AUS 36/3 (13.0) CRR: 2.77

Smith 7(34)
Carey 10(20

Mark Wood 1-0-5-0

Stokes 1-0-1-0

Woakes 6-0-16-2

Jofra Archer 5-0-11-1

 
nitro 2019-07-11 10:36:36 

Australia need to copy New Zealand. Put up a score over 230 and England flamboyant stroke makers can choke in the run chase.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 10:36:50 

David Warner c Bairstow b Chris Woakes 9(11
Aaron Finch (c) lbw b Jofra Archer 0 (1
Peter Handscomb b Chris Woakes 4 (12

 
powen001 2019-07-11 10:37:00 

In reply to Narper

Morning Sir,

As much as the Wagon was detained...I trust you saw the opening spell by Archer and Woakes? big grin

 
Narper 2019-07-11 10:37:20 

13.2
Stokes to Smith, FOUR, between mid-wicket and long-on

 
Narper 2019-07-11 10:38:13 

In reply to powen001

Morning to you too

Actually I missed it... wink

 
Norm 2019-07-11 10:40:11 

Terrible start by Aus.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 10:40:42 

AUS 45/3 (14.1) CRR:

Smith 15(39)
Carey 11(21

 
powen001 2019-07-11 10:44:25 

In reply to Narper

I missed yesterdays Indian carnage too...thought I was seeing old information for quite some time....


I was up for this one today.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 10:47:33 

Steve Smith in WC knockouts:
65(69) vs Pak Adelaide (QF)
105(93) vs Ind Sydney (SF)
56(71)* vs NZ Melbourne (Final)

 
Narper 2019-07-11 10:49:16 

15.1
Plunkett to Smith, FOUR, cracking shot - Australia started the day's play with a boundary, they have started a new session with another boundary. This is an exquisite drive, overpitched and at the stumps, a gentle start from Plunkett - Smith leans forward, presents the full face and drives it back past the non-striker

 
Narper 2019-07-11 10:50:47 

AUS 55/3 (16.0) CRR: 3.44

Smith 21(43)
Carey 15(29

 
Narper 2019-07-11 10:54:24 

16.6
Mark Wood to Smith, FOUR, beautifully played - Smith is slowly getting into the zone, this was full and this was wide of off, hbe leant into the drive, opened the face of the bat at the last moment and crashed it behind square on the off-side for a boundary

 
nitro 2019-07-11 10:54:25 

English commies sounding cheerful, look for the change in tone when Aussie start turning this around. Similar to the Indian commie yesterday.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 10:58:43 

18.1
Mark Wood to Smith, FOUR, Smith has done the dirty work and he is looking to shift gears now! It was short and was around face height, he gets on top of the ball pretty well and pulls it wide of fine leg for a boundary

 
Narper 2019-07-11 11:05:25 

19.5
Adil Rashid to Carey, FOUR, between extra cover and long-off

 
Narper 2019-07-11 11:14:29 

22.2
Plunkett to Carey, FOUR, wow! This fellow reminds of Michael Hussey! Similar stride forward, leans into it on that overpitched delivery and flays into the drive

 
Narper 2019-07-11 11:17:05 

AUS 92/3 (23.0) CRR: 4

Smith 37(58 )
Carey 36(56)

 
Narper 2019-07-11 11:26:12 

25.2
Adil Rashid to Carey, FOUR, oh! These wicket keepers, they all know how to sweep! Goes down on his knees and belts it wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary. Good connection!

 
Narper 2019-07-11 11:29:30 

Partnership: 100(120)
26.1
Stokes to Smith, 1 run, extra bounce for Stokes and Smith steers it down to third man. 100-run partnership comes up! Excellent display of grit and determination from Smith and Carey! Australia were in all sorts of trouble when these two came together and they have done their absolute best to take Australia out of it

 
Narper 2019-07-11 11:32:08 

AUS 116/3 (27.0) CRR: 4.3

Carey 46(69)
Smith 48(69

 
Narper 2019-07-11 11:33:11 

Gawn !!!!

27.2
Adil Rashid to Carey, out Caught by (sub)James Vince!! Oh no, Carey has hit that straight to the fielder. He can't believe it, looks down and then walks back. He comes down the track, fails to reach the pitch of it but still went through with the lofted shot. It was a half-hearted one but Carey only relies on timing, fails to clear the man at deep mid-wicket

Carey c (sub)James Vince b Adil Rashid 46(70) [4s-4]

 
Narper 2019-07-11 11:36:49 

Gawn !!!!! for duck !!!!

27.6
Adil Rashid to Stoinis, out Lbw!! That's why wrist-spinners are so vital! Double strike for Adil Rashid and England are bossing this game again! It was a sharp wrong'un, Stoinis fails to read it. He was beaten on the inside edge by a long way

Stoinis lbw b Adil Rashid 0(2)

 
Narper 2019-07-11 11:38:17 

AUS 118/5 (28.0) CRR: 4.21

Maxwell 0(0)
Smith 50(72)

Adil Rashid 5-0-31-2

 
Norm 2019-07-11 11:40:45 

Aus in big trouble. Smith needs someone to hold the other end.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 11:41:32 

28.5
Stokes to Smith, FOUR, drives and drives well, beats the man at cover and it races to the fence. Stokes needs to drag his length a touch

 
Narper 2019-07-11 11:46:00 

AUS 130/5 (30.0) CRR: 4.33

Maxwell 3(7)
Smith 59(77

 
Narper 2019-07-11 11:46:44 

Jofra Archer [5.0-0-11-1] is back into the attack

 
Norm 2019-07-11 11:47:06 

Great spell by Rashid.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 11:48:16 

30.4
Jofra Archer to Maxwell, FOUR, to deep mid-wicket

 
Narper 2019-07-11 11:50:04 

AUS 135/5 (31.0) CRR: 4.35

Jofra Archer 6-0-16-1

 
Norm 2019-07-11 11:50:08 

Maxwell looking shaky against Archer.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 11:51:34 

31.4
Adil Rashid to Maxwell, SIX, to long-on

 
Narper 2019-07-11 11:53:11 

AUS 142/5 (32.0) CRR: 4.44

Maxwell 13(15)
Smith 61(81)

Adil Rashid 7-0-41-2

 
Norm 2019-07-11 11:54:08 

Aus need about 100 more in the remaining 18 overs to have a fighting chance here. Starc and company could still turn this around tho.

 
Norm 2019-07-11 12:00:33 

146k delivery from Archer to Maxwell played confidently to mid wicket. Is Maxwell settling in now?

 
Narper 2019-07-11 12:01:48 

33.4
Adil Rashid to Maxwell, FOUR, Maxwell is certainly looking to counterattack here. Got the long hop he wanted and sat back to pummel the pull over mid-wicket. This time a firmer strike and Bairstow had no chance

 
Narper 2019-07-11 12:02:31 

AUS 152/5 (34.0) CRR: 4.47

Smith 63(87)
Maxwell 21(21

 
Narper 2019-07-11 12:06:20 

34.5
Jofra Archer to Maxwell, out Caught by Morgan!! Clever from Archer and he's broken through here! After having operated at high pace and at a shorter length all through the over, he slips in the slower ball on a good length. Grips a bit off the deck and totally outsmarts Maxwell who didn't pick it at all. He was trying to push at it with hard hands and by the time he could realize the variation, it was too late. Lobbed a dolly to Morgan at cover. Maxwell was threatening to blaze away but England have him just when they would have wanted to.

Maxwell c Morgan b Jofra Archer 22(23) [4s-2 6s-1]

 
Norm 2019-07-11 12:07:38 

Maxwell rather tamely skies a 129k delivery from Archer to cover and is caught! Seemed inevitable.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 12:09:05 

AUS 157/6 (35.0) CRR: 4.49

Pat Cummins 0(1)
Smith 65(90)

 
Norm 2019-07-11 12:09:40 

200 looking a bit distant for Aus at the moment - unless Smith steps it up now.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 12:16:45 

37.4
Adil Rashid to Pat Cummins, out Caught by Root!! Brilliant grab from Rootttttttttt!! It went flat and low at him at first slip, but he didn't panic and reacted sharply to take it. Superb catching and Rashid has his third. His strikes have definitely turned things around after that Smith-Carey partnership. This was the googly and Cummins didn't pick it as he camped back

Pat Cummins c Root b Adil Rashid 6(10)

AUS 166/7 (37.4) CRR: 4.41

 
Norm 2019-07-11 12:17:36 

Another Rashid googly! Cramped Cummins.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 12:19:17 

In reply to Norm

Rashid is back to his best

Adil Rashid 10-0-54-3

 
Narper 2019-07-11 12:23:21 

AUS 171/7 (39.0) CRR: 4.38

Starc 3(5)
Smith 70(100)

Jofra Archer 10-0-32-2

 
Narper 2019-07-11 12:25:59 

Wickets taken by England spinners in World Cups:
1975 2
1979 3
1983 13
1987 19
1992 13
1996 11
1999 1
2003 4
2007 11
2011 18
2015 6
2019 18*

 
Narper 2019-07-11 12:27:27 

Most outfield catches in a World Cup:
12 Joe Root (2019) *
11 Ricky Ponting (2003)
10 Faf du Plessis (2019)
09 Rilee Rossouw (2015)

 
Norm 2019-07-11 12:35:34 

In reply to Narper

Interesting stats.

Wood not looking as pacy as he could be.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 12:40:47 

43.2
Mark Wood to Starc, FOUR, cracking shot! Overpitched from Wood and that was a risk with mid-off up. Starc holds his shape and bludgeons the straight drive with oodles of power on it

 
Narper 2019-07-11 12:44:42 

44.1
Plunkett to Starc, SIX, spanked away! Another clean strike from Starc who picked the slower ball and blasted it over mid-off. With the field up, it was a wise shot and it goes all the way

 
powen001 2019-07-11 12:44:49 

In reply to Norm

Wood...as fast as he is... He lacks control today.

Match him up against Archer to see the real contrast.

Archer.....looks effortless and is precise

Wood...loads of effort and constantly falling over after delivery...and today especially wayward.

 
powen001 2019-07-11 12:45:07 

Starc can bat.....

 
Norm 2019-07-11 12:47:27 

In reply to powen001

Archer does make express fast bowling look rather effortless.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 12:48:07 

44.6
Plunkett to Smith, FOUR, neat placement! Fraction too short and although it was outside off, Smith was waiting for it. Swatted the pull and once he got it past mid-wicket, a boundary was there for the taking. 14 off the over!

 
Narper 2019-07-11 12:48:47 

AUS 206/7 (45.0) CRR: 4.58

Smith 82(114)
Starc 22(27

 
Norm 2019-07-11 12:51:01 

In reply to powen001

Starc can bat a bit, as could Cummins. Many Aussies seem to have built-in heroism that kicks in when the going gets tough. Starc is one of them, as is Steve Smith.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 12:53:09 

England review for LBW!

45.6
Woakes to Smith, leg byes, 1 run
England review for LBW! Looked close in real time. Was there an inside edge? Fair delivery. Struck above the knee roll and so height could be marginal I reckon. UltraEdge shows a flat line. Over to HawkEye. Umpire's call it is on hitting the stumps. NOT OUT!

 
doosra 2019-07-11 12:54:27 

get that 240 Oz

 
Narper 2019-07-11 12:55:29 

AUS 210/7 (46.0) CRR: 4.57

Smith 83(116)
Starc 24(31

 
powen001 2019-07-11 12:55:44 

In reply to Norm

True...

its kind of sickening ent? big grin

Ozzies have capable men all the way down....

and as i say this...I picture Gabriel...and Oshane... cry


big grin

 
Norm 2019-07-11 12:56:36 

Smith saved by the stupid "Umpire's call" rule. Kohli was not, yesterday - even tho the ball looked more likely to hit the top of the stump in Smith's case.

They need to change the "Umpire's call" rule.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 12:57:41 

Partnership: 50(55)

 
Norm 2019-07-11 12:58:07 

In reply to powen001

smile

Oshane will bat a bit, but Gabriel is hopeless!

 
Norm 2019-07-11 12:59:32 

Smith run out? Yes.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 12:59:53 

Gawn !!!! run out

Direct hit at the bowler's end and I think Smith is gone. Brilliant work from Buttler. Almost like Dhoni was yesterday, Smith is also gone.

47.1
Woakes to Smith, out Smith Run Out!! Freakish stuff from Buttler! He had to get across and cover a bit of distance, and the throw was at the farther end as well but such is his skill that he hits the target under pressure. Smith was always struggling in case of a direct hit, especially after the initial stutter in the single and in the end, he is a goner. Cracking stuff from England's vice captain.

Smith run out (Buttler) 85(119) [4s-6]

 
LBW375 2019-07-11 12:59:55 

Damn

Smith goes.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 13:01:20 

Gawn again !!!!!

47.2
Woakes to Starc, out Caught by Buttler!! Twin blows and these are decisive strikes from England. Both set batsmen are gone in successive deliveries and these could be significant to the final score. Was on a good length, angling across Starc who just had a wild swing at it. All he got was a faint nick through to Buttler who isn't going to miss these. Woakes' dream day continues

Starc c Buttler b Woakes 29(36) [4s-1 6s-1]

 
Norm 2019-07-11 13:02:03 

Starc swings for the hills and nicks Woakes to the keeper. 9 down.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 13:09:13 

48.6
Mark Wood to Behrendorff, out Bowled!!

Behrendorff b Mark Wood 1(4)

 
powen001 2019-07-11 13:09:15 

In reply to Narper

BRAXXX!

Now that is a Yorker Mr Wood!!! big grin

OZ all out!! 223

 
Narper 2019-07-11 13:09:36 

AUS 223-all out (49.0) CRR: 4.55

Fall of Wickets4-1 (Aaron Finch, 1.1), 10-2 (David Warner, 2.4), 14-3 (Peter Handscomb, 6.1), 117-4 (Alex Carey, 27.2), 118-5 (Marcus Stoinis, 27.6), 157-6 (Glenn Maxwell, 34.5), 166-7 (Pat Cummins, 37.4), 217-8 (Steven Smith, 47.1), 217-9 (Mitchell Starc, 47.2), 223-10 (Jason Behrendorff, 48.6)

 
Drapsey 2019-07-11 13:10:17 


Who is going to start a thread titled "223 got bite!"?

I won't because I picked England as the tournament winner from the beginning.

... and it's not because I like anything about those $%$#@ Pommies.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 13:12:07 

Chris Woakes 8 0 20 3 2.50
Jofra Archer 10 0 32 2 3.20
Ben Stokes 4 0 22 0 5.50
Mark Wood 9 0 45 1 5.00
Liam Plunkett 8 0 44 0 5.50
Adil Rashid 10 0 54 3 5.40

 
powen001 2019-07-11 13:13:28 

In reply to Drapsey

lol lol lol

England team


Archer at the mike representing...yes Im still a proud Bajan...

good conversation big grin

Witty , Humorous...and a few jabs to boot.

Charming Bajan ....but Larr would cll him a traitorous Bastard and a sell out lol lol lol

 
Narper 2019-07-11 13:13:49 

In reply to Drapsey

Who is going to start a thread titled "223 got bite!"?


That's bite with gums

But this will come down to the wire

Its going to be Starc terror

 
Norm 2019-07-11 13:29:41 

That Indian female commentator is very good. She loves the game and is quite objective.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 13:32:49 

Jofra Archer:
To be honest every game we have played from the New Zealand game has been like a semifinal. We just got to keep winning. Maxwell (was my favourite) wicket. He got me at Lord's, so good to get him back. He (Smith) batted really well especially on this pitch. It nipped a lot more than it swung so probably after the first over we went cross-seam and quarter-seam to get more out of the pitch. Hopefully not (needed with the bat).

 
che 2019-07-11 13:37:54 

In reply to Narper

translate dat into OT language!!

lol lol lol

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:02:20 

ENG 19/0 (5.0) CRR: 3.8 REQ: 4.56
England need 205 runs

Starc 2-0-11-0
Behrendorff 3-1-8-0

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:05:51 

5.5
Starc to Roy, SIX, The nonchalant whip from Roy, came off the toe-end but has timed it supremely to clear fine leg. Leg-lined, full ball and Roy uses his wrists and plays the pick-up shot to earn a maximum. For a moment, he must've felt he was in trouble, but nope! Enough wood on it to take it all the way

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:20:29 

8.6
Pat Cummins to Roy, FOUR,amazing flick of the wrists from Roy. Unlocked it at the last minute and places it past square leg

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:21:05 

ENG 44/0 (9.0) CRR: 4.89 REQ: 4.39

Roy 23(30)
Bairstow 18(24)

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:25:26 

ENG 50/0 (10.0) CRR: 5 REQ: 4.35

England need 174 runs

Nathan Lyon, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:26:25 

10.1
Lyon to Roy, SIX, this is a brave shot from Roy. Knew long-on was there, still backed his muscle power and deposited it into the stands. Puts Lyon under pressure first ball. Tossed up generously, Roy makes room and whacks it away for a maximum

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:28:48 

10.5
Lyon to Roy, FOUR,now comes the improvisation. It's part of his repertoire. The reverse-sweep,

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:30:27 

ENG 63/0 (11.0) CRR: 5.73 REQ: 4.13
England need 161 runs

Roy 39(3cool
Bairstow 21(2cool

Lyon 1-0-13-0

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:35:17 

Oh, has Bairstow done some damage to his ankle? He seems to be in pain and calls for the physio.While turning back for the second, he pushed himself too hard. Just not what England wanted as this break in play might affect their momentum. Good news! Bairstow is back on his feet and looks fit to resume.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:40:17 

ENG 71/0 (12.0) CRR: 5.92 REQ: 4.03
England need 153 runs

Bairstow 23(32)
Roy 40(40)

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:43:02 

12.4
Lyon to Bairstow, FOUR, things going Bairstow and England's way at the moment. Looped up just outside off, Bairstow went back to smack it across the line, extra bounce takes the top-edge and flies away from short third man. The fielder chases it but the ball wins the race

13.3
Pat Cummins to Roy, FOUR, that's a shocking delivery from Cummins and gets punished deservedly. Short at the hips and down leg, Roy hauls his back leg and pulls it very fine

 
JahJah 2019-07-11 14:44:05 

Licks. Oh gosh....or is that blimey?

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:47:01 

ENG 80/0 (14.0) CRR: 5.71 REQ: 4
England need 144 runs

Roy 45(47)
Bairstow 27(37)

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:48:27 

14.1
Starc to Bairstow, FOUR, ruthless slap. Starc overbakes, overpitches outside off and Bairstow barbecues it over mid-off

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:50:18 

14.3
Starc to Roy, FOUR, now, it's Roy's turn. The lofted off-drive as he gets one in the slot and extends his arms, presenting a clean swing of the bat

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:51:53 

14.5
Starc to Roy, FOUR, fifty for Roy. The injury hasn't hampered his comeback one bit and continues to notch up fifties at will. Another loose delivery from Starc, darting it away outside off. Roy crunches it through extra cover and reaches the milestone

 
powen001 2019-07-11 14:53:00 

In reply to Narper

England coming solid at the right time.
Momentum since the must win to stay alive matches

It has served them well.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:54:04 

In reply to powen001

So far this is a beat down....OZZIES going home

 
Tryangle 2019-07-11 14:54:41 

At this rate both Tendulkar's AND McGrath's World Cup records will be safe for another edition!

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:54:59 

ENG 95/0 (15.0) CRR: 6.33 REQ: 3.69
England need 129 runs

Roy 54(51)
Bairstow 32(39)

Starc 4-0-38-0

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:57:44 

15.3
Smith to Roy, SIX, to long-on, the partnership between Roy and Bairstow is now

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:58:08 

15.4
Smith to Roy, SIX, straight down the ground

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:58:31 

15.5
Smith to Roy, SIX, to long-on

 
Narper 2019-07-11 14:59:26 

ENG 116/0 (16.0) CRR: 7.25 REQ: 3.18
England need 108 runs

Roy 73(56)
Bairstow 33(40)

Smith 1-0-21-0

 
Tryangle 2019-07-11 15:00:43 

In reply to Narper

well that Steve Smith gamble didn't work out at all

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:03:59 

16.6
Stoinis to Roy, FOUR, the extra ball costs Stoinis a boundary.

 
NYCGURU 2019-07-11 15:05:12 

In reply to Tryangle

Roy is taking no prisoners.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:05:18 

AUS 223 (49.0)
ENG 124/0 (17.0) CRR: 7.29 REQ: 3.03

England need 100 runs

Roy 79(61)
Bairstow 34(41)

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:05:31 

Gawn !!!!

England review! Bairstow has been given out LBW. He has a quick chat with his partner and signals the 'T'. Fair delivery. UltraEdge shows no inside edge.Did it pitch in line? Yes. Three REDS



17.2
Starc to Bairstow, out Lbw!! If there was one man who could keep Australia in the game then it was Mitchell Starc.

Bairstow lbw b Starc 34(43) [4s-5]

 
powen001 2019-07-11 15:05:54 

He’s out

 
powen001 2019-07-11 15:06:35 

Exactly 100 runs to win with 9 wickets in hand and nuff balls

 
RemainsUnknown 2019-07-11 15:07:17 

damn... a cakewalk for the Pommies thus far..... wow

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:07:55 

In reply to powen001

Rain on the way....but ENG well ahead

After 20 overs....match will be over if rains washes out play

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:10:24 

17.3
Starc to Root, FOUR, oh! That's a nasty delivery first up. Short and aimed right at the batsman's body, Root was jumping and prodding as he didn't know where the ball was, leaves his bat hanging in front and the ball deflects away past a diving Carey

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:10:47 

17.6
Starc to Root, FOUR, square of the wicket
17.5
Starc to Root, FOUR, to fine leg

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:12:59 

18.1
Stoinis to Roy, FOUR, boundaries continue to come thick and fast.. This is due to a misfield. A off-speed short of length delivery and Roy slaps the pull to mid-wicket,

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:16:12 

19.2
Pat Cummins to Root, FOUR, Root is dealing in boundaries. He has scored all his runs in fours. Fraction short and Root's trigger movement back makes it more shorter,

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:16:56 

Gawn !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


No review available and Roy is not happy

19.4
Pat Cummins to Roy, out Caught by Carey!! What has happened here? Roy has been given out but he does not want to go. The umpires are having a word with him and tell him to leave the outfield. He is furious and is muttering away in anger. The match referee will have a look into this. Hope he doesn't get suspended for the final. Short and aimed at the batsman, Roy is on one-leg to play the pull and the ball lobs to Carey. The Australians go up in unison and umpire Dharmasena had a bit of hesitation in raising his finger. That was what put off Roy. The UltraEdge shows a flatline as ball passes Roy. So he has every right to be livid with the decision. England had lost the review with Bairstow's wicket and they could not do anything about it

Roy c Carey b Pat Cummins 85(65) [4s-9 6s-5]

 
powen001 2019-07-11 15:18:50 

In reply to Narper

That’s Bairstows fault.
Wasted the review

That and of course the umpire is a puss paw

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:18:58 

ENG 147/2 (19.4) CRR: 7.47 REQ: 2.54
England need 77 runs

 
powen001 2019-07-11 15:19:36 

In reply to Narper

He ain’t touch squat. I too was surprised that was given

 
powen001 2019-07-11 15:19:54 

Ozzie’s are bitches

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:20:36 

In reply to powen001

Former India cappo Kapil Dev was suggesting increasing the reviews to 3 for the semis and finals....these are really high stakes matches

"They (the ICC) should consider increasing the number of DRS reviews, especially for the knockouts. Why not two or three? Let it take five more minutes. Having just one DRS review for an important knockout stage is not fair. One run or a wicket can change the game," said the former India captain

 
Tryangle 2019-07-11 15:22:50 

In reply to Narper

I think it's a fair idea to consider increasing the reviews across the board. Try 2 and see how it goes.

 
Tryangle 2019-07-11 15:36:20 

Cricinfo

Finch is right behind Carey at long stop


Well that's something you hardly see outside of U11 cricket... looking out for the ramp shot?

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:37:32 

22.5
Starc to Morgan, FOUR, banged in short but Starc offers width outside off, Morgan has no problems with that line, he had the space to free his arms and he slaps it over the infield, one bounce and over the ropes

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:39:07 

23.6
Pat Cummins to Morgan, FOUR, a conventional mid-off might have had a chance but not with Warner well in front.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:42:27 

24.4
Starc to Root, FOUR, uhh! The attempted inswinging yorker, Starc does not get it right as it ends up as a low full toss on the pads, Root bends down and tickles it to fine leg

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:44:45 

NG 171/2 (25.0) CRR: 6.84 REQ: 2.12
England need 53 runs

Root 30(29)
Morgan 10(13

 
Tryangle 2019-07-11 15:45:32 

Australia gonna have to roll the dice big or it's a comprehensive loss for them today.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:46:10 

25.5
Lyon to Morgan, FOUR, to square third man

 
powen001 2019-07-11 15:46:55 

In reply to Narper

46 from 24 OVERS big grin

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:47:04 

ENG 178/2 (26.0) CRR: 6.85 REQ: 1.92

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:47:41 

In reply to powen001

Thats licks like peas wink

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:52:36 

26.5
Behrendorff to Morgan, FOUR, 128kph short delivery and Morgan dismisses it from his presence. He swivels on his front leg, rolls his wrists and nails the pull behind square leg, no stopping that

 
Tryangle 2019-07-11 15:54:59 

Morgan is trying to get an early dinner for his mates this evening. Not wasting any time here.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:57:09 

27.4
Lyon to Morgan, FOUR, Morgan is now in a hurry. Back to back boundaries. Creates a bit of room to open up the off-side field and then slaps the flattish delivery to deep extra cover. The fielder in the deep was much squarer
27.3
Lyon to Morgan, FOUR, not where he intended but Morgan will take the boundary. Tossed up but drifts down leg, Morgan kneels and under-edges the sweep fine past the man at backward square, races away

 
Narper 2019-07-11 15:57:31 

Partnership: 50(53)

 
Narper 2019-07-11 16:01:37 

ENG 197/2 (29.0) CRR: 6.79 REQ: 1.29
England need 27 runs

Morgan 33(34)
Root 33(32

 
Narper 2019-07-11 16:03:20 

29.2
Lyon to Morgan, FOUR, to sweeper cover

 
solidrock 2019-07-11 16:08:02 

Congrats England. FINAL IS NZ versus Egland. Who will win?

 
Narper 2019-07-11 16:10:07 

30.4
Behrendorff to Root, FOUR, 118kph, loose half-tracker. Gets some tennis ball bounce out of this but Root knows mid-wicket is left open .. he jumps, takes it airborne and smashes it away into cow corner. The distance to Lord's is down to single digits

 
natty_forever 2019-07-11 16:11:03 

Will NRR be a factor. lol

 
natty_forever 2019-07-11 16:11:57 

In reply to solidrock

A first timer. big grin

 
Narper 2019-07-11 16:11:59 

31.2
Starc to Root, FOUR, 144kph. The slightest of width, and Root's brought Lord's down to one shot -- courtesy, a flashy square cut

 
Narper 2019-07-11 16:13:48 

US 223 (49.0)
ENG 222/2 (32.0) CRR: 6.94 REQ: 0.11
England need 2 runs

Root 49(46)
Morgan 41(3cool

 
natty_forever 2019-07-11 16:13:58 

This is a thrashing. Back to favorites.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 16:14:53 

32.1
Behrendorff to Morgan, FOUR, to long-on

 
Narper 2019-07-11 16:15:11 

AUS 223 (49.0)
ENG 226/2 (32.1) CRR: 7.03

England won by 8 wkts

Root 49(46)
Morgan 45(39

 
powen001 2019-07-11 16:19:28 

In reply to Narper

Two upsets in two days.

Epic set up for Sunday.

 
powen001 2019-07-11 16:20:47 

In reply to Narper

That man of the match hardware looks good

 
Narper 2019-07-11 16:23:21 

Australia in World Cup semifinals:
Beat Eng by four wkts, 1975
Beat Pak by 18 runs, 1987
Beat WI by five runs, 1996
Tied with SA, 1999
Beat SL by 48 runs, 2003
Beat SA by seven wkts, 2007
Beat Ind by 95 runs, 2015
LOST to Eng by eight wkts, 2019 - First loss in a WC semifinal

 
Narper 2019-07-11 16:23:34 

Rain pouring now

Edgbaston explodes. No literally, with firecracker after firecracker being let loose. The clouds have opened up too quite heavily, just in time. Oh this is scripted, someone, somewhere is writing a bloody good one. The game's going to have a new champion. And England deserve every bit and piece of this. From nearly getting knocked a couple of weeks ago to having to face a virtual semifinal every game since .. and the habit's now brought out their clinical best.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 16:24:56 

Wins with most balls to spare in WC semis
188 Aus v Eng Leeds 1975
119 WI v NZ Oval 1975
111 Aus v SA Gros Islet 2007
107 Eng vs Aus Edgbaston 2019*

 
Narper 2019-07-11 16:26:10 

-

England hadn't beaten any of India, New Zealand & Australia in a World Cup match since 1992. They have now beaten all three of India, New Zealand & Australia in their last three matches and march into the final of World Cup 2019.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 16:33:51 

Chris Woakes, Man of the Match:
This is pretty sweet, incredible performance for the whole team. We started well with the bowling performance. There were few nervous around in the morning but that is natural going into the semifinal of such a big tournament. I think the way we produced the goods shows how good we are as a team. I didn't think it was a bad wicket by any means, I think we just found the right lengths. And when you pick up wickets early, they have to rebuild and we kept the pressure. We could have bowled fuller at Lords', we got our lengths little bit wrong that day. We came into the knockout stage with good form and momentum. We played two good games against India and New Zealand and then we carried on that today. I was three years old in 1992, it was a while ago. We have one game to go, hopefully, we will go all the way. Coming into the World Cup as favourites, it was important for us to reach the knockout stages. It's an incredible feeling to win the semi-final against Australia at the best ground in the world.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 16:35:17 

Eoin Morgan | Winning skipper:
Absolutely delight. I would like to thank the fans who've come out, our fans have been exemplery. Having beaten India on this ground, we would have come in with similar confidence. We talked about wanting to get better from game to game and we wanted to take control from ball one. Extremely happy for Woakes; he is a cool customer and has been one of the best bowlers in the world in the last year. The guys coming after that really backed him up well. Roy and Jonny at the top of the order are really imposing when they get themselves in. They set the tone for us. I was six in 1992, I don't remember it, but I have seen a lot of it. It is an opportunity for us on Sunday, a huge one at that too. It is a massive leap from where we were in 2015. Everyone in that dressing room must take a lot of credit for that.

 
Narper 2019-07-11 16:49:16 

Aaron Finch | Losing skipper:
We were just totally outplayed today. The way they set the tone with the ball and getting to 27/3 after ten overs was a huge part of the game. And was too hard for us to get back from. You do expect the new ball to seam first up, but they bowled really well by targetting the stumps and bowled a great length, something that we tried to do as well. But plenty of positives for us in this World Cup especially given where we were last year when we came here in England. You always want to win, but really proud of the group to get us here. In the last six months or so, there has been a lot of character shown, but it still hurts. We tried to change it up as much as we could, kept looking for wicket taking options. Just couldn't find it because they played exceptionally well. But they played really well, we know how dynamic they are and how dominating they are when they get on top. It's just one of those days, things didn't go our way and when you don't execute your plans well, you get hurt by a really good team. You've got to beat everyone in every condition. But things didn't go for us with a couple of injuries, but that's not really an excuse. We came here expecting to win, but it wasn't to be.