Final - England v New Zealand

[Groundking]

Hot blooded? It hit the bat of a diving person reaching for the crease. It was going to be pretty close if it hit the stumps. It was also Stokes who the entire game was balanced upon. You'd want to take that throw everytime. It was an absolute freak deflection.

He was already well in by the time the ball hit his bat.

 

[MW1304]

Hard luck to the NZ posters,,,pretty sure there has never been an awful NZ poster since I started posting here.

On the batting choices in the super over were people happy with Guptil going out to bat? I would have had Kane,,,balls of steel and can hit when needed.

Although tbh unsure if I would have sent Neesham out first so what do I know?

Neesham was the absolute first choice the way he was hitting it during his innings. Cleanest striking. Would have gone with Kane yeah, but tbf it wasn't a dreadful choice considering how Guptill can hit them in theory. It was similar to Boult getting the ball, where it's a decision taking into account role in the team and experience, if not recent form or match performance. Hard to blame them for making it under the intense pressure this unique situation involved.

 

[Athlai]

He was already well in by the time the ball hit his bat.

1) Guptill took the throw when Stokes was at the other end.
2) He wasn't in his crease at all when the ball hit his bat.

 

[Athlai]

Neesham was the absolute first choice the way he was hitting it during his innings. Cleanest striking. Would have gone with Kane yeah, but tbf it wasn't a dreadful choice considering how Guptill can hit them in theory. It was similar to Boult getting the ball, where it's a decision taking into account role in the team and experience, if not recent form or match performance. Hard to blame them for making it under the intense pressure this unique situation involved.

Yeah my 3 would have been Neesham/Williamson/Guptill but I'd have had Kane out with Neesham first

 

[SteveNZ]

I really don't feel disappointed this morning. Stayed up the whole way through, thought we'd won it like the rest of us. And for Stokes' bat in all sorts of ways, including the most freak of moments, we had.

We did all we could do and I'm just bloody proud. Yes we're not champions but any time the conversation comes up we can say we did all we could to be. Incredible team and theyll carry a shitload of good will into a summer where we have all 3 of the other semi finalists and the public will rightly treat us as if we did win it all.

 

[GIMH]

Hard luck to the NZ posters,,,pretty sure there has never been an awful NZ poster since I started posting here.

Blocky
Thierry Henry
RTB in the politics subbie (gun cricket poster though)

I’m sure there’s others. They are a good bunch on the whole though. Some of the best.

 

[Athlai]

Blocky
Thierry Henry
RTB in the politics subbie (gun cricket poster though)

I’m sure there’s others. They are a good bunch on the whole though. Some of the best.

Just because you don't see eye to eye with TH doesn't mean he isn't a good poster. Just not measuring up to the same standards.

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

RTB in the politics subbie (gun cricket poster though)

This except the opposite

 

[Groundking]

1) Guptill took the throw when Stokes was at the other end.
2) He wasn't in his crease at all when the ball hit his bat.

Just watched it again, no he wasn't tbf I miss-remembered it.

They still choked tho

 

[sledger]

He is deficient in many aspects sadly

I used to enjoy the pics he posted of his gf about ten years ago though

 

[GIMH]

Just because you don't see eye to eye with TH doesn't mean he isn't a good poster. Just not measuring up to the same standards.

I have found his cricket posting to be objectionable for 14 years now, but fair is fair. I respect your view Athers and apologise to th accordingly.

 

[Neil Young]

He was already well in by the time the ball hit his bat.

Have you ever not thrown something in from the boundary with the thought 'Ill hang onto this, lest I hit the bat and it goes for 4'. You have no place on a cricket field, if so.

Just enjoy your win. This type of rub-it-in 'NZ bottled it' nonsense does you no favours.

 

[MW1304]

Blocky
Thierry Henry
RTB in the politics subbie (gun cricket poster though)

I’m sure there’s others. They are a good bunch on the whole though. Some of the best.

Am I misremembering or was Miyagi a dreadful NZer.

Agree with last line.

 

[Athlai]

I have found his cricket posting to be objectionable for 14 years now, but fair is fair. I respect your view Athers and apologise to th accordingly.

Well I can see why it'd be something of a tall order to appreciate TH if you don't take every opportunity you get to throw in a height pun.

 

[GIMH]

Well I can see why it'd be something of a tall order to appreciate TH if you don't take every opportunity you get to throw in a height pun.

Fmd

Superb mate. Sorry I’ve been drinking.

 

[sledger]

Have you ever not thrown something in from the boundary with the thought 'Ill hang onto this, lest I hit the bat and it goes for 4'. You have no place on a cricket field, if so.

Just enjoy your win. This type of rub-it-in 'NZ bottled it' nonsense does you no favours.

Stop talking about rubbing

 

[DriveClub]

Why am I reading every pom post in Howe's accent today

 

[Athlai]

Why am I reading every pom post in Howe's accent today

It's the best way to live

 

[Bijed]

Well I can see why it'd be something of a tall order to appreciate TH if you don't take every opportunity you get to throw in a height pun.

He has been getting a bit short with people in this thread tbf

 

[Niall]

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RTB in the politics subbie (gun cricket poster though)
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He just wants you to pay your taxes

Blocky was around during your time tbf.

Ah was he the guy who tried to debate people to death and got ruder as the debate went on? Then coming back...not the best.