Semi Finals/Final - Australia, Sri Lanka, England and Pakistan

[superkingdave]

Restrict them to less than 150 and I am happy

We will be lucky to restrict them to that.

 

[BoyBrumby]

One bad over wasn't it?

Can't help thing these last few balls are going to seem like an eternity for England supporters.

Aye, last one went for (IIRC) 17.

 

[Furball]

So England to chase 163 then.

 

[grecian]

Our worst bowler by some distance tbh.

Yep, but it (up unto now) had been a great Tournament for our bowlers, best in donkeys, and he did win MOTM against the Kiwis for what that's worth.

 

[Jayzamann]

20 minutes ago I thought 150 was a bit stiff. I'll take anything close to that.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Gonesville.

 

[GIMH]

out

 

[Jayzamann]

So gone.

 

[Jono]

WHERE WAS THE DIVE DUSSEY!??!?!?!?!

Now neither Muss or Duss will be on strike.

 

[King Pietersen]

Dussey gone. Excellent fielding from Wright, and a good take from Kieswetter, making sure he got in-front of the stumps to take it. Could do with an Aamer-esque finish from here.

 

[grecian]

Aye, last one went for (IIRC) 17.

He did alright in the PP in this one too, was a big part of our great start, gonna get the odd bad over in TT. Good start to the final over though.

 

[Jayzamann]

In the context of the innings, that was quite a good dig. Especially considering how he motored above 100 SR before he got out.

 

[Nate]

Over midwicket Smith will gooooooooo

 

[Jono]

Cue Chappelli talking about mankad.

 

[Jono]

Knew it

You are so predictable Chappelli! Love ya.

 

[Goughy]

Clearly out but I reckon that is one of those that would have been given not out before 3rd umpire.

 

[GIMH]

bowling ok for an awful death bowler

 

[Jarquis]

Yep, but it (up unto now) had been a great Tournament for our bowlers, best in donkeys, and he did win MOTM against the Kiwis for what that's worth.

Yeah, I'm not saying that he should be out on his ear and we should get him out of the side as quickly as possible. He's bowled pretty well and kept it relatively tight, just the lack of wickets when he's opening the bowling is a bit of a worry.
I can see why people would think it's unfair on him to talk about dropping him as he has done well, I just don't see the sense in not improving the side if the option is there, for me Bresnan isn't in our best T20 XI.
Whether the selectors feel the same way is another matter, and apparently they don't because Napier's not in the squad and Jimmeh's sat on the bench.

 

[Jayzamann]

Such a broken record, Chappelli.

 

[four_or_six]

Par score? Disappointing after 8/3 but definitely chaseable.