9th Match - New Zealand v England

[Goughy]

That's the worst collective display of batting I think I've seen at international level since australia on Boxing Day 2010. Fine bowling but utterly clueless.

The thing that bothers me is there is no doubt Southee bowled very well. He hooped it at good pace and put the ball in the right areas. But it went from the hand. Good batsmen should be able to play early swing much better than England did even if combined with the challenges of good pace in good areas.

 

[Cabinet96]

Really feel for all you English posters who stayed up late to watch that. Been in that boat a few times myself over the years.

My sleep schedule is so in line for this that I probably couldn't get to sleep for a while if I tried.

 

[_Ed_]

That's a lovely shot, Gup.

 

[Athlai]

Shotttt

 

[3703]

"Something has to change. Cricket's gone too far in favour of batsmen and teams playing England. #CWC15"

https://twitter.com/nickhgill/status/568617405129191424

 

[Athlai]

Guptill now with the 5th most runs in the match.

 

[Funky Goose]

Guptill now with the 5th most runs in the match.

It's so bad you have to laugh.

 

[Cabinet96]

Carn Jimmy I said you were better than Southee an hour a go.

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

Guptill averages 142 against England.

 

[3703]

Mr. Fraudband into the attack

 

[_Ed_]

Massive! Broad's bad day continues.

 

[Contra]

haha mistime one xD

 

[Burgey]

This'll be done in 20 overs.

 

[Cabinet96]

Reckon Martin Guptil is the cause of England's downfall. Haven't won an ODI series since his exploits over here in 2013.

 

[Neil Pickup]

Really feel for all you English posters who stayed up late to watch that. Been in that boat a few times myself over the years.

I'm making everything better by ordering pizza.

Hopefully the match will still be going when it arrives.

 

[Athlai]

McCullum will use this as a chance for fastest 50.

 

[Cabinet96]

I'm making everything better by ordering pizza.

Hopefully the match will still be going when it arrives.

What's open at this hour?

 

[3703]

FMD utter garbage delivery first up. Said it when I first saw him. Broad is in love with the idea of mental toughness but doesn't understand it at all. He's like a child trying to imitate grown men. Can't stand him.

 

[Burgey]

McCullum to stay still here now and glance with fine leg up.

Seriously, Broad looks like he cbf. Dunno why the fans should be ****ed with him.

 

[Athlai]

McCullum will use this as a chance for fastest 50.

Wasn't joking btw.