Ireland vs england

Xavi6

Been a long time since a wicket...

Edit: And just as I say that!

positron

Looks like both are now focusing on getting their personal 100 - that's good news!

PS: IR Bell c Stirling b Mooney 81 (86b 6x4 1x6) SR: 94.18

Mixed news. Now hard hitting begins!!

Xavi6

No century for Trott!

positron

Ouch. That's harsh. As much as I want Ireland to win, it's harsh when someone gets out after scoring 92! Ah well, such is the game!

Speak Now

Xavi6 wrote: »

No century for Trott!

Trott and Bell could almost taste it

Mothman

A great over from Trent, 4 singles and a wicket (+plus a leg bye)

Aidric

positron wrote: »

I would say now it's only a 40% chance.

No chance imo.

keano_afc

This is an expensive over.

Xavi6

Bit more respectable now but still a big target to chase.

positron

I predicted 320+ earlier. I think it's heading to 330.

Joekers

Just cannot see us making 200 + if we make 250 it will have been a great performance.

Xavi6

Well done Johnston.

keano_afc

Cleaning up the lower order, in fairness to them.

Pauleta

Well done Trent. 50 ODI Wickets :cool:

Joekers

Gona have a liitle punt on N O'Brien to be top scorer for us 4/1

Speak Now

Finished 327 for 8

Judgement Day

No

My Ireland to win bet at 10/1 is looking a bit unlikely now as there is no way Ireland are going to make 328 runs.

Speak Now

1st and 3rd wicket stands of 91 and 167 were the killers.
Battled well after these.

positron

If Ireland scores over 260 today, that's a victory to me. I just hope they stick around and guard their wicket even if they don't score much, just get some batting practice in!

Paddysnapper

No

Oh ye of little faith.....328 is achievable if the will is there!

COME ON THE BOYS IN GREEN;)

Marshy

No

Joekers wrote: »

Just cannot see us making 200 + if we make 250 it will have been a great performance.

I think it'd be disappointing if we don't make at least around 250. Pitch is very flat, with a fast outfield and an England attack that has conceded 292 and 338 so far in the tournament.

Mind you, getting anywhere near 327 is a huge ask. Bowling was solid in parts, spinners were tight after the opening stand was broken and death bowling was strong. Some loose stuff as well though, Botha was a loss. Cusack very erratic.

keano_afc

My word.

jmx009

If the irish batsmen play like the way they played against Bangladesh then the final score would look something like this

Eng 237/8 50 ovrs
Irl 90/10 25 ovrs

Pauleta

UGH! Wasnt really a very good start

jmx009

How the hell can you get bowled on the very first ball of the innings !!!!

Jeez, we might as well decide not to bat in a match !!! Just bowl and go home...

towers

I happen to be very fond of this start; expectant and fond.

Is1ldur

Such a bad start to the innings. Let's hope we can get some pride in our score.

SSK

Losing a wicket straight away is a killer, even more so because it will give Anderson confidence considering he's been playing pants up until now in the tournament

mike65

No

I'm not saying anything....

riffmongous

SSK wrote: »

Losing a wicket straight away is a killer, even more so because it will give Anderson confidence considering he's been playing pants up until now in the tournament

Very true.

Joekers

That was sweet

positron

Stirling hits six. Careul now..!

Is1ldur

Okay, maybe I spoke too soon....Still annoying to lose a wicket so early. I think the whole innings is gonna be nerve-wracking....

JAMM222

No

anyone got a stream?

jmx009

good six by stirling... Atleast they are showing some resitance. Like someone else mentioned earlier, it will help the team confidence and spirit if Ireland somehow manages to bat the full 50 overs.

jmx009

JAMM222 wrote: »

anyone got a stream?

http://www.kathoram.com/malayalam/live-malayalam-tv-tv-television-channels-radio-gramaphone-movies-videos-free/live-tv-channels/1093-world-cup-cricket-2011-live-links.html?start=1

Try any of the links there..

towers

conversely it will help England if they can show true grit in closing down a minnow clinically and comprehensively before South Africa - time to put our game face on me thinks

positron

Should have been a six right there...!

PS: Quickly followed by a pointless loose shot.. hmm..

jmx009

Lads, we are on fire here !!!!

I hope they dont get too excited and throw away their wickets now..

Is1ldur

Anyone know if it is possible to hear this online. I don't want a stream, as I am in work, but would like to listen on BBC, but that is not possible due to their restrictions.

Judgement Day

No

http://commentariesv4.mediaondemand.net/bet365.aspx?c=bet365&cl=bet36

riffmongous

This is some good cricket, nothing stupid or reckless so far

Is1ldur

Damn.....

Thanks Judgement Day! Just switched it on in time to hear the catch...

J. Marston

Aww .

riffmongous

riffmongous wrote: »

This is some good cricket, nothing stupid or reckless so far

sigh

jmx009

Ireland 62/1 in 9.4 overs.

Now thats a scorecard that i wasnt expecting.. Good stuff. Hopefully we will be able to maintain the momentum till the end.

Joekers

Come on Niall

positron

Lack of experience is showing I think. Between Stirling and Joyce, one should have taken charge and the other on support role - it's never good when both of them are going for fours in the same over - especially at this stage of the game.

If they can hold on to rest of the wickets for another 15 overs, even if that meant scoring at a slower pace, there's still plenty to hope for.

Speak Now

Timely 6 from O'Brien, scoring rate had dropped to test match pace last 5 overs.

positron

Ireland RR 5.29
Last 5 ovs 26/0 RR 5.20
Required RR 7.21

Required run rate is steadily creaping up - but that's okay as long as the current pair can stay for another 15 overs and take the score upto 200. They can start hitting then.