*Official* Opening Match- England v New Zealand- October 5th, Ahmedabad

[Molehill]

It appears my concerns about England's bowling were not unfounded. Just no star bowler unfortunately.

That may well be true (and I think England fans thought as much too). But there's no doubt it's easier to bat now than it was earlier. Ball is coming on so much better.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Kudos to EnZed for putting our batting effort into perspective.

I mean, it's no secret the Black Caps' strength is their batting, but then so is ours. How we let a team with two proper bowlers (or maybe two and a half if one counts Santner) restrict us to ~280 is criminal.

 

[Moss]

This is the right combination of bowlers against these two but they haven't found the right lengths so far.

 

[Red_Ink_Squid]

Hmm. Tempted to say we're in trouble here.

 

[chris.hinton]

FFS Wood is bowling crap

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

Lol this guy as well. Be positive ya mugs!

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Cracking way to bring up your maiden WC fifty

 

[Moss]

What a 50 Rachin. In great form. Way to make a statement after being kept to no.7 all along.

 

[straw man]

Such a clean strike, fantastic 50

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Conway's fifty is faster than Rachin's

lol

 

[_Ed_]

Brilliant innings. He's giving us something to think about for when KW is ready to come back in.

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

Brilliant innings. He's giving us something to think about for when KW is ready to come back in.

Wondering if they'll get him to open.

 

[GIMH]

It’s okay last time NZ dicked us we obliterated them best time. See you in the knockouts!

 

[ashley bach]

Mick Lewis and Adam Zampa watch out because Wood is coming after you.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Kiwis are not punching above their weight this WC. They are real contender here

 

[ripper868]

Anyone keeping tabs on the number of boundaries? #spiritofcricket

Sadly work means I'm reduced to not watching and this singular post.

Enjoy all!

 

[straw man]

Brilliant innings. He's giving us something to think about for when KW is ready to come back in.

Drop Neesham and play 8 batsmen.

 

[Nintendo]

We all called stead an idiot for playing a top order batting allrounder as a #7/8 bowling allrounder for a year straight but it turns out he was playing 5d chess all along. Genius from the great man.

 

[slippy888]

England wont qualify for the big 4 semi

 

[slippy888]

Rachin Tendulkar with a sharjah storm like innings here.