1st Match - India v New Zealand (15th March)

[Jono]

Question needs to be asked. Should India have had to qualify alongside Scotland? Answer seems obvious tbh

 

[Jono]

Slamming NZ's performance based on their batting on a very difficult pitch is a bit harsh.

Wahhh. Will cop it

Doesn't mean the pitch wasn't entertaining though, which is the point!

 

[Bahnz]

Harsh on Ish, has looked the goods in all of his recent opportunities even if today was near perfect Sodhi bowling conditions.

Leave me in peace to troll ***** ffs.

 

[Zinzan]

Credit to Milne while we're giving out bouquets. Thought his 145+ pace may have played into India's hand on that track, but his 2.1 overs were impressive (no ball aside).

 

[Gob]

 

[Moss]

Credit to Milne while we're giving out bouquets. Thought his 145+ pace may have played into India's hand on that track, but his 2.1 overs were impressive (no ball aside).

Ronchi too? For finally making what ought to be his regular contribution.

 

[wowitspink]

And the other guy who happened to swore the only centuries in that series.

This team is done now. Favourites crashing and burning in group stage itself. The sponsors are going to lose **** ton of money and some heads will roll.

 

[Blakey]

Question needs to be asked. Should nz have had to qualify alongside Scotland? Answer seems obvious tbh

Why would they need to qualify when India haven't beaten them in 5 T20's?

 

[Blakey]

NZ are shitting the bed colossally here. And with this terrible team selection too. If they're going to be this awful, they should lay down and die and die against Bangladesh as well. At least help a more deserving team into the semi-finals.

Kiwis never lie down.

 

[Blakey]

New Zealand aren't getting any where near a semi final now. Near impossible. Pretty sure Bangladesh would be favourites v NZ as well actually.

That's why you need to wait until the other team bats before making these sorts of calls.

 

[YorksLanka]

just finished watching the game and well done to NZ, have to say I was shocked when I saw the black caps left out southee and boult. I hold my hands up, I never realised sodhi was as good as he was today..the lengths he bowled were superb..also didn't think I would see an Indian team struggle against spin..

 

[Athlai]

Wouldn't be surprised if thats our only win here. This is a pretty strong group.

 

[Bahnz]

just finished watching the game and well done to NZ, have to say I was shocked when I saw the black caps left out southee and boult. I hold my hands up, I never realised sodhi was as good as he was today..the lengths he bowled were superb..also didn't think I would see an Indian team struggle against spin..

He does legitimately seem to have progressed pretty nicely in the last 18 months. Still reckon he's probably a couple years away from being really developed as a player, but he's at least getting to the point now where he's no longer a massive liability.

 

[_Ed_]

Wouldn't be surprised if thats our only win here. This is a pretty strong group.

Yeah, it's a terrifying group. Thrilled with this result, but not getting too carried away. Any of these teams can beat anyone on their day.

 

[cnerd123]

That was just so inept from India

 

[Jono]

Why would they need to qualify when India haven't beaten them in 5 T20's?

wahhh, leave me alone, I already recanted

 

[Nate]

Awesome.

 

[Bahnz]

That was just so inept from India

Not their fault that the pitch was unfit for international cricket.

 

[Athlai]

Someone to compare the teams by IPL contract value

 

[straw man]

Well that's a surprising and unexpected win. Love the turn for the Kohli and Sharma dismissals.