2nd Semi Final - Australia v England

[stephen]

Maxwell just needs to calm down. He seems to think that he needs to bat at 200. Put the hook away for a couple of overs until you're set.

 

[TheJediBrah]

He's failed utterly when actually required to build an innings, which has been disappointing. He's a pretty unique player in that he really doesn't seem to have improved at all since his debut.

 

[srbhkshk]

He's failed utterly when actually required to build an innings, which has been disappointing. He's a pretty unique player in that he really doesn't seem to have improved at all since his debut.

I wonder if his limited overs career would pan out like Sehwag, potential to be an ATG but never goes beyond the ordinary because of a refusal to ever cut down on the stupid.

 

[Amirfan]

I am firmly backing Australia for this. I hope Khwaja is fit in time for this game. It's still 4 days away so hopefully that will be enough time for Usman to make a full recovery.

England have no chance if they are made to chase. Australia can win both batting first and chasing. Let's hope the wicket stays true for the entire duration of the match.

 

[mr_mister]

Rain apparently forecasted for both the day of the match and the reserve day. Hehe

 

[Burgey]

It's a **** way to go through.

 

[the big bambino]

It would be. Besides I reckon you have to go through a trial to win WC's. Go through a slump or a problem that tests your character and if you get through that you end up winning - mostly.Yeah its a superstition but sneaking through on the rain rule isn't good karma for the final. I hope we get the chance to play England as a win against them would give Aus confidence they've overcome the recent setbacks and the new players will be set for the final. If we lose then well done the other team.

 

[Spikey]

Move the game to Ireland

 

[ankitj]

**** no. we need Aus vs. Eng please.

 

[cnerd123]

Rain apparently forecasted for both the day of the match and the reserve day. Hehe

No one wants England to win, not even their own climate

Bairstow was right all along

 

[stephen]

**** no. we need Aus vs. Eng please.

This. Would be a shame for England to be eliminated because they were worse in the group stages instead of because they got rolled for 100 by Starc and Cummins.

 

[Burgey]

Nah, you want to play imo. If Australia plays and loses, fair enough. Better than going through via rain. Mind you, that's better than not going through via rain.

And we all know if we lose it's basically because of the injuries to Khawaja and Stoinis.

(TBF Khawaja getting crocked probably did cost us v SA, but you can never say for sure).

 

[TheJediBrah]

Would be funny if the finals are rained out entirely and Aus' loss to SA ends up costing them the WC

 

[Zinzan]

(TBF Khawaja getting crocked probably did cost us v SA, but you can never say for sure).

That's a stretch.

 

[Amirfan]

Better than going through via rain. Mind you, that's better than not going through via rain.

I totally agree. While the WC has been exciting as a whole, rain has played too big a part already.

 

[TheJediBrah]

That's a stretch.

Not at all. Easily worth at least 10 runs.

 

[ankitj]

Would be funny if the finals are rained out entirely and Aus' loss to SA ends up costing them the WC

I thought if final is washed out the trophy will be shared.

 

[TheJediBrah]

I thought if final is washed out the trophy will be shared.

That would be pretty weak. Like everyone loses.

 

[Burgey]

Like kissing your sister

 

[Flem274*]

I thought the ultimate humiliation of English cricket is what lead to the creation of the Ashes to begin with

maybe they could melt down the wc and we could come back in 4 years to compete for the molten slag?