2015 World Cup Day 3 - Ire V WI

KevIRL

We've rotated the strike very well today

corny

I understand the prudent view but i' d be astonished if we lose 8wickets on a pitch like this to such an average attack.

KevIRL

Strongbow10 wrote: »

But what happens if you run out of overs? and these guys are still batting?

Once the 50 overs are done in one day games that's it

mrkiscool2

KevIRL wrote: »

Run a ball from here

Batting powerplay will suit Ireland. The pace of the bowlers means the ball comes off the bat quite quickly so less fielders outside the circle means more boundaries. Should do it assuming they keep their heads.

Kermit.de.frog

Strongbow10 wrote: »

But what happens if you run out of overs? and these guys are still batting?

I think what he means is they are free-er to take risks and go for 6.

KevIRL

corny wrote: »

I understand the prudent view but i' d be astonished if we lose 8wickets on a pitch like this to such an average attack.

Nearly time to start thinking about the net run rate

corny

These singles are shifting the pressure back onto the Windows.

Strongbow10

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

I think what he means is they are free-er to take risks and go for 6.

Say O'Brien and Joyce are still batting come the end of 50 overs but fallen short of the runs, say they are 290-2 after 50 overs. thats a defeat? apologies for the very basic question :pac:

KevIRL

Strongbow10 wrote: »

Say O'Brien and Joyce are still batting come the end of 50 overs but fallen short of the runs, say they are 290-2 after 50 overs. thats a defeat? apologies for the very basic question :pac:

Yes

mrkiscool2

Ireland in control now. 104 from 18 overs is doable. Don't see Indies taking the wickets needed to stop them getting there!

Pudsy33

Strongbow10 wrote: »

Say O'Brien and Joyce are still batting come the end of 50 overs but fallen short of the runs, say they are 290-2 after 50 overs. thats a defeat? apologies for the very basic question :pac:

Yeah, but it won't come to that

corny

KevIRL wrote: »

Nearly time to start thinking about the net run rate

Funnily enough NOB seems to have that mind now.

vetinari

Looking good for Ireland!

Strongbow10

Pudsy33 wrote: »

Yeah, but it won't come to that

so you think they will eek it out and tip away at the target of 300+ or they will fall to 8 wickets?

Pudsy33

Strongbow10 wrote: »

so you think they will eek it out and tip away at the target of 300+ or they will fall to 8 wickets?

I think they'll keep chipping away and if needs be we have enough batsmen left to go swinging.

KevIRL

Would love to see these 2 still there at the end

mrkiscool2

Strongbow10 wrote: »

so you think they will eek it out and tip away at the target of 300+ or they will fall to 8 wickets?

Can't see them losing the 8 wickets. Indies need to get Joyce, O'Briens and Wilson out to stand a chance. If they do will be quite close.

Edit: My tweet was just shown on the bbc live commentary :P

KevIRL

Remarkable stuff.

Dozen Wicked Words

Obviously great if Ireland do finish the job and win but it's very sad to see the state West Indies cricket is in, on and off the field.

KevIRL

233-2 after 35

Kermit.de.frog

Back to my mathematatics - we should win comfortably.

corny

Absolutely demoralising for the Windies the way Joyce and NOB are finding the gaps. We've been miles better than them at challenging the field.

Sparks43

Taking a deep breath here

Stand to win 240 quid if we do it

But a friend backed against us and will lose 400

Mixed feelings but lets get it done

Kermit.de.frog

KevIRL

Mcbrine one of the unsung hero's. 26 runs in his 10 overs was truly outstanding

Dozen Wicked Words

Dozen Wicked Words wrote: »

Obviously great if Ireland do finish the job and win but it's very sad to see the state West Indies cricket is in, on and off the field.

I hope the recovery starts soon, in fact ideally right after a loss to Ireland...

KevIRL

I love ian bishop. Coming out with some great stuff here

KevIRL

Dropped!

Everything's coming up millhouse

TimRiggins

KevIRL wrote: »

I love ian bishop. Coming out with some great stuff here

Cricket noob here but I hope your on about the rastafarin sounding guy doing commentary on Sky, I love him too!

Strongbow10

rub of the green there :P

KevIRL

Another great 50.

KevIRL

KevIRL wrote: »

Don't understand the crazy pessimistic reactions on here tbh. This was always on the cards with our bowling. One good innings though on a small ground with a good pitch and we arent out of this

KevIRL

No ton for Joyce, pity. Great knock though

Strongbow10

commentators jinx there by beefy and bishop

corny

Shame. Classy knock from Joyce. He has all the shots.

Pudsy33

Uhoh. Should still be ok though *touches wood*

mrkiscool2

Pudsy33 wrote: »

Uhoh. Should still be ok though *touches wood*

It would be one of the greatest collapses in World Cup history if we lose from here against that bowling and on such a great wicket.

KevIRL

283-3 after 40

corny

Does Gayle have the best numbers of the Windies bowlers? The seamers on both sides have been clattered all over the place.

Richard Hillman

A beautiful time to be alive folks

KevIRL

Ah steady now lads

Beasty

Went to bed half way through the Windies innings - Ireland were completely dominating with the ball

Got up to discover they had posted a score of 300+ which must have been so disheartening. The way Itrland have approached their innings has shown just how much character this team has. Still 20 to get but they are so far ahead in the chase the Windies are in "needing a miracle or two" territory now

Beasty

That's a great stat - 2 out of 5 successful 300+ chases in WC cricket to Ireland with a 3rd on the horizon

corny

Bit of a nervy finish since the power play ended.

KevIRL

The O Brien's to see it out hopefully

KevIRL

Oh ffs

Richard Hillman

Oh dear

corny

Jesus.

irishmover

Very foolish.

pajor

KevIRL wrote: »

The O Brien's to see it out hopefully

Not quite. Eeep!