Group E (Super 8) - Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand, England

[GGG]

Hopkins proving his worth once again, oh well he scored some runs against Aussie months ago, should keep him in the team for another 6 months. Pathetic selectors.

 

[King Pietersen]

Excellent bowling from Bres at the death. Fairly optimistic of us chasing this down, even without KP.

Sloppy stuff from Colly to end the innings. 149-6 after 20; 150 to win then.

 

[BoyBrumby]

150 to win then.

7.5 per over. Like the runs, myself. Backing the Black Caps.

 

[NasserFan207]

Bopara to fail.

 

[GGG]

Hopkins was actually quite impressive in the T20 series against Aust earlier this year

1st T20I: New Zealand v Australia at Wellington, Feb 26, 2010 | Cricket Scorecard | Cricinfo.com

2nd T20I: New Zealand v Australia at Christchurch, Feb 28, 2010 | Cricket Scorecard | Cricinfo.com

yes but his records in all forms of the game is average, well fc is ok for keeper batsman, but its so obvious that he isn't cut out for internationals!

 

[superkingdave]

Put a tenner on NZ, wouldn't be surprised to see us get about 130 to top the group but lose, 20 off 30 from Bopara.

Probably have more chance in the semis against Australia tbh, don't fancy us at all vs SL

 

[superkingdave]

That was an interesting shot

 

[BoyBrumby]

Think CK fancies McCullum minor's offies, tbh.

 

[King Pietersen]

Nice start from Kieswetter. Liking this a lot. We've been dynamic in the powerplays in this tournament so far, really enjoying it.

 

[superkingdave]

Think CK fancies McCullum minor's offies, tbh.

Your just seeing if you can get voltman to respond

 

[King Pietersen]

Looks like Keiswetter has taken some confidence from the 42 in the last game. Not hanging around today.

 

[superkingdave]

disappointing wicket that, run rate sure to plummet now

 

[King Pietersen]

Kieswetter gone, slapping it in the air to cover. Has given us some decent momentum at the start though. Hopefully his early boundaries will neutralise Ravi plodding around for a few overs before smacking it to deep midwicket.

 

[King Pietersen]

6 for Lumb. WAG. Time to make a score in this innings though, be disappointed if he starts well again but then chucks his wicket away playing a stupid shot.

 

[superkingdave]

Gotta go down as a chance that

 

[BoyBrumby]

Lumb's batting won't win too many beauty prizes, but he hits a long ball.

Ooo. Edge. Stiff chance and Hopkins got fingers to it.

 

[superkingdave]

Even a pessimist such as myself gotta be pleased with the way we have started, get ahead of the game then we aren't under as much pressure when the pace gets taken off

 

[GGG]

FFS cant bat and cant keep, seen McCullum catch them harder than that.

 

[S Chanderpaul]

Ravi failing as usual.

Who'd have guessed?

 

[King Pietersen]

Ravi gone, and Lumb follows shortly after. Plumb lbw, thought he was hit outside the line on first view, I was wrong Lumb gets in, looks impressive and then throws his wicket away again then. Who'd have thunk it?