41st Match - England v New Zealand

[Howsie]

Not sure I understand this logic. You reckon he bowls more defensively when given less batting responsibility or something?

Haha no. I just mean I don’t mind him in the team as a genuine all rounder, which he is batting at seven. He’s not a front line bowler let’s be real.

 

[Howsie]

You couldn't drop either of De Grandhomme (well possibly for Kugglejin) or Neesham though

Yeah you could, you only play one of them.

 

[trundler]

What are you supposed to do when both openers are going run a ball before the drinks break lol

 

[weldone]

Both on 49 - good time to get two quick wickets?

 

[straw man]

It's getting to that stage of a big opening stand where you're out of options other than force-feeding the batsmen pies and hope they choke on one.

Speaking of which, here's Neesham.

 

[Athlai]

Come on Jammy Neesham. Do your thing

 

[Spintolose]

Mad Dogs 50-50.

Well done sirs!

 

[CM Punk]

This pitch is a joke, doesn't surprise me England got two roads just as they're on the verge of getting knocked out.

Batsmen need to step up today, this pitch is great and there is no excuses not to score today.

 

[trundler]

Come on Jammy Neesham. Do your thing

You too have lost all hope in Southee?

 

[BSM]

This pitch is a joke, doesn't surprise me England got two roads just as they're on the verge of getting knocked out.

Batsmen need to step up today, this pitch is great and there is no excuses not to score today.

Reckon the weather has a lot to do with it to be fair. Been consistently hot and dry for a while now. Could be significant for our chances if we make it to the semis.

It's the sort of pitch where you think if NZ can restrict Eng to no more than 350 then they still have an okay chance of chasing the score; especially if Guptil and Taylor fire

 

[straw man]

Neesham had quietly done alright until that slow bouncer.

x2

 

[Athlai]

You too have lost all hope in Southee?

Mate Southee needs clouds and swing. On a highway he’s just a guy that will go for a few runs less than Henry at the death.

Isn’t this what express bowlers are for? What the hell is with the selection these last 3 games, it’s like they change the team to suit the conditions in the previous game. It’s so weird.

 

[Meridio]

I was literally in the middle of typing "Neesham on a flat one. This will end well"

And then that happened. Claiming it.

 

[jcas0167]

Come on Jammy Neesham. Do your thing

Right on cue.

 

[Athlai]

Jammy Neesham strikes again!

 

[91Jmay]

Idiotic dismissal, but a good innings.

Tbh the above should just be Jason Roy's bio on cricinfo.

 

[trundler]

Can I have one collapse now please

 

[Cabinet96]

They've wanted to prepare roads all tournament, because they think run fests are the most entertaining form of one day cricket. They just struggled to for a while because the sun didn't appear for three weeks.


That's soft.

 

[straw man]

If Root wasn't feeling inspired before, he would be now with this stirring rendition of eye of the tiger on the bat guitar.

 

[Spintolose]

Oh nooooooooooooooooooo!

Root time! The tuk tuk 250 is on. ?