Final - England v New Zealand

[Neil Young]

I was hoping for a classic close final, but it looks like we're seeing one of England's infamous bottles.

I'd prefer to give NZ credit here.

 

[Stefan9]

Nice job so far from england.

 

[Spark]

Have been around Venice and listening to TMS (y)

Tense game.

 

[Meridio]

As much as I hate to say it, agree with Clarke on commentary. Needham off next over, Ferguson or Boult back on.

 

[stephen]

Maybe Bairstow should have had another cry to the media before this match. There's a lot in this pitch.

 

[straw man]

I was hoping for a classic close final, but it looks like we're seeing one of England's infamous bottles.

Will they even get to 150?

NZ has barely had any comfortable wins this tournament and this is another that will go close.

 

[MW1304]

As much as I hate to say it, agree with Clarke on commentary. Needham off next over, Ferguson or Boult back on.

Absolutely Boult back on. Maybe even Henry, been the best bowler so far.

 

[Meridio]

Currently in Carcassonne if anyone knows of any British pubs where I can watch this, instead of via sky go on my laptop...

 

[Spark]

Also how predictable is Dobell already whining about the pitch hey.

 

[stephen]

As much as I hate to say it, agree with Clarke on commentary. Needham off next over, Ferguson or Boult back on.

Clarke was a great captain. His insights are usually on point. It's his voice/ banter/ bias that people usually don't like.

 

[thundaboult]

Alright alright alright. Buttler in. Its still on.

 

[straw man]

De Grandhomme off after this over please. Don't want easy singles.

Actually doesn't seem to be as effective with the keeper up.

 

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[Jezroy]

De Grandhomme off after this over please. Don't want easy singles.

He’s dangerous

 

[Spintolose]

I'd prefer to give NZ credit here.

Well there is that. They have bowled and fielded like bosses.

But still, England...3 maidens in a row? Then getting out to bad balls. That's classic.

Rashid is due a century though. It seems he's been living off CC stats against poor 2nd string bowling attacks for years.

 

[Pothas]

Yeah, England are pretty much ****ed.

Why on earth is the commentator asking where's the balance now?

I'll say very well played NZ now as I have to be elsewhere when this is due to end.

I honestly can't understand being a fan and having no concept of hope whatsoever. It must be so bloody demoralising.

 

[thundaboult]

Buttler seems to be having no trouble playing off this pitch whatsoever.

 

[Maximas]

I honestly can't understand being a fan and having no concept of hope whatsoever. It must be so bloody demoralising.

This sort of reaction is what I was hinting at earlier tbh

 

[ImpatientLime]

CdG barely moving it off the straight now and stokes still cant get it away

 

[Jezroy]

De Grandhomme off after this over please. Don't want easy singles.

Actually doesn't seem to be as effective with the keeper up.

Quite happy with the maiden