38th Match - India v England

[StephenZA]

Don't screw this up India... I wanted the drama of Pakistan in the semis and England dropping out.

 

[91Jmay]

No problem seeing off Bumrah here.

 

[Groundking]

Much prefer it when we bat first and it's nice to see Roy back.

 

[weldone]

Bumrah is legit like a cheat code in a video game. Just guaranteed an excellent over each time he bowls.

If Kuldeep and Chahal can't find their feet on this pitch we'll be in trouble. Seems flat but still early doors.

We have the batting to chase 360 against England attack on this track tbh. Also there will be no pressure on Indian batsmen as they are not that concerned about sf berth at this stage.

 

[vcs]

Laxman also saying that India have been a bit defensive bowling a containing rather than wicket-taking length so far. Neither Bumrah nor Shami are really "pitch it up and swing it" style bowlers though.

 

[social]

England should be 5 down

 

[harsh.ag]

 

[91Jmay]

England should be 5 down

Astute and insightful from social as ever

 

[weldone]

Haha hopefully that means Kohli is not getting out today

 

[Daemon]

England should be 5 down

This is always true regardless of context

 

[weldone]

This is always true regardless of context

except when they are already 6+ down

 

[h_hurricane]

We have the batting to chase 360 against England attack on this track tbh. Also there will be no pressure on Indian batsmen as they are not that concerned about sf berth at this stage.

We haven't had a huge successful chase so far this WC. India haven't chased huge scores successfully recently as well. About time it happens. Hope the tide turns today.

 

[StephenZA]

except when they are already 6+ down

They could have lost a wicket they did not deserve to lose?

 

[harsh.ag]

There was a glove!

And next delivery blasted for a six. Haha how cruel.

 

[91Jmay]

Roy gets away with one, punishing them straight away.

 

[vcs]

Missed review followed by 6. Not our day?

And then a 4 just clearing the fielder. No luck for India today.

 

[Member Berry]

ffs dhoni

*edit - also good job aleem dar for being extra cool and giving a wide for that when there was a clear sound

 

[social]

Astute and insightful from social as ever

How many edges?

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[StephenZA]

Roy makes such a difference to this Eng team, puts so much pressure on the opening bowlers... can send a team into total disarray if they cant maintain disciple.

 

[91Jmay]

How many edges?

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An older boomer using triggered. Sad.