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*Official* Match 36 - England v West Indies

Who will win this match?

  • Total voters
    27
  • Poll closed .
Woodster

Woodster

International Captain
tooextracool said:
I think even if Sarwan was to come at 4, they would have ended up in precisely the same situation or perhaps worse.

The idea here is that Sammy/Thomas etc are more likely to score 40-50 runs against the hard ball when there is little pressure on them with Sarwan still to come than scoring the same number of runs in the 40th over with 2-3 wickets left and the game in the balance. On the other hand, Sarwan scoring runs probably does not depend so much on the match situation.

Anyhow, whether it has worked or not is up for debate and one can only surmise as to whether it was a good plan or not. What we can agree on though, is that dropping Chanders was a colossal mistake.
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It's a strange tactic for me, and we don't know how it would have gone had Sarwan gone in higher in the order. But generally your best batsmen go towards to the top of the order, I still believe Sarwan is one of the best in this line-up. The likes of the middle order would have played lower risk shots and supported Sarwan in order to build a partnership. I appreciate it's more conventional thinking, and I've nothing against innovative strategies, just think best players should get the best opportunities to win the game. Sarwan is now only 13 not out, and with the tail.
 
Jono

Jono

Virat Kohli (c)
You shouldn't be in a situation when you need 100 to win with 4 wickets in hand after the start Gayle gave.

So disappointing.

Not over yet, but England have just done what they needed to do. Smart cricket.
 
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tooextracool

International Coach
Can someone please explain to me why Tremlett is bowling when we have Bopara and Wright taking wickets and going at less than 4 an over? This is absolutely ludicrous stuff.
 
Jono

Jono

Virat Kohli (c)
Strauss' bowling changes are always so weird. Field placements are generally good though.
 
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tooextracool

International Coach
I dont think Strauss has figured out yet that the only way England can win this game is by bowling the opposition out. Get Tredwell, Swann and Bopara bowling FFS
 
Mr Mxyzptlk

Mr Mxyzptlk

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tooextracool said:
I dont think Strauss has figured out yet that the only way England can win this game is by bowling the opposition out.
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Disagree. I think he's figured that out - he didn't bring Tremlett back for economy - but just hasn't figured out who are likely to take those wickets.
 
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tooextracool

International Coach
Mr Mxyzptlk said:
Disagree. I think he's figured that out - he didn't bring Tremlett back for economy - but just hasn't figured out who are likely to take those wickets.
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Common sense would dictate that the bowlers who have taken the wickets so far are most likely to take the wickets going forward. He's saving up Swann for later, that is obvious. Except its pointless if Swann has 3 overs left and they only need 20-30 runs to win with 4 wickets in hand.
 
Himannv

Himannv

Hall of Fame Member
Mr Mxyzptlk said:
Disagree. I think he's figured that out - he didn't bring Tremlett back for economy - but just hasn't figured out who are likely to take those wickets.
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Yep he definitely knows the rate is against him. He's not that dim. Probably trying to get them to attack Tremlett so that they can poach a wicket in the process.
 
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