Final - England v New Zealand

[Howe_zat]

One game ago the internet decided it was win toss and bat to win the cup.

We love making up the rules as we go along, don't we?

 

[91Jmay]

Batting first is the right call, i just hope they have learnt from the AUS game and will pitch the ball up. Woakes mentioned it in an interview so hope they actually do it.

 

[Athlai]

It's been a hard World Cup for chasing. Though England would be the best at it. Unsure how I feel about it tbh. Hoping Guptill does a thing

 

[Howsie]

Okay England bowlers prove us wrong with the green wicket you have been given

 

[Pothas]

I think I am fine with this.

 

[rythy]

NZ batting first. I think they should be favorite to lift the cup now (all matches on this ground have been won by teams batting first in this WC). England batsman to crumble under pressure while chasing for the glory.

 

[mr_mister]

Kill em kiwis

Guppy to finally come good

 

[BeeGee]

One game ago the internet decided it was win toss and bat to win the cup.

We love making up the rules as we go along, don't we?

I'd say it's more knee-jerk as we go along.

 

[thundaboult]

So we bat. Let's see. Absolutely fizzing for this, will new zealand make history today...oh god i hope so

 

[add_sauce]

Guptill needs to treat the first 10 overs as a test match.

 

[Howsie]

Guptill needs to treat the first 10 overs as a test match.

Gary Stead?

 

[fredfertang]

What an odd decision - reckon we'll all be watching Wimbledon this afternoon

 

[Jarquis]

Guptill needs to treat the first 10 overs as a test match.

and knick off for not many?

 

[Jezroy]

Cloud supposed to be around all day so if there’s any advantage from the conditions hopefully we still get some as well.

But hopefully we make 350 and game over.

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

Guptill needs to treat the first 10 overs as a test match.

Not sure you want test Guptill.

 

[Grasshopper]

Kane's mantra has been "adapt to the conditions" so I'm more than happy to take the runs on the board approach. With a bit of luck we can patch together a decent total even if our openers fail again.

 

[trundler]

Grr damn that 15 minute delay

 

[Zinzan]

Ooh was that the right decision?

Yes, I reckon it was overall, even though not as clear cut as if it were a sunny day.

While it may be tough for the NZ top order against the new ball, batting first was always going to be England's strong suit.

 

[GIMH]

What do we think NZ should be aiming for as a par score?

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

What do we think NZ should be aiming for as a par score?

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