2023 ODI Cricket World Cup

Strumms · 26-10-2023 2:34pm

Not a single English batsman with a 50… in fact 6 of the 11 didn’t make it to double figures even….now…

Nissanka 63* & Samarawickrama 50*

it’s some hammering.

sliabh 1956 · 26-10-2023 4:41pm

Regarding England i read that a lot of of their top players turned down the 3 year Central contract they were offered and instead opted for one and two year contracts including Stokes the captain . When the Captain is not pushed about showing his long term loyalty that shows that all is not well within the camp.

lbunnae · 26-10-2023 4:43pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121285848#Comment_121285848

Yeah bizzare to give out about the fringe ones in this comp.

Mysterypunter · 26-10-2023 9:17pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121287116#Comment_121287116

Not giving out about the fringe teams, I'm giving out about the format, 45 games to knock out 6 teams, plus the Dutch bowled a load of tripe to maxwell, and all the commentary team said, was what a player, great shots and all that stuff, the 2 sixes he hit to get to 100 were leg stump full tosses, and one was called a no ball even though both should have been, and they were leinster league 5th XI standard, but the gravy train commentators said nothing.

Gillespy · 26-10-2023 9:34pm

Incredible fall from grace by England. No way could anyone see them being this shambolic. I did say they were going hoping it would be fine on the night. Still expected a semi final out of them.

Haven’t seen much of the fallout yet, I imagine everything will get blamed. Mott will get it before the players. He was an odd choice. Any half decent coach could take that great Australian women’s team to success.

MFPM · 27-10-2023 3:39pm

This is looking like a close game. Pakistan made 270 all out. SA 136/4 Klassen and De Kock out cheaply. 28 oversto go.

MFPM · 27-10-2023 5:53pm

Probably the tightest game of the tournament. SA need 8 runs to win with 1 wicket in hand from 4 overs.

MFPM · 27-10-2023 5:55pm

Umpire's call in a review, SA get a lifeline by a fraction of a ball!

MFPM · 27-10-2023 5:56pm

7 from 24...

MFPM · 27-10-2023 5:57pm

6 from 22...Pakistan need 1 wicket.

MFPM · 27-10-2023 6:06pm

South Africa win by 1 wicket. Big victory for them. They easily could have lost that, maybe they have that bit of steel previous SA teams have lacked...Pakistan are a frustrating watch, so good at times but utterly inconsistent. That's them done most likely.

Mysterypunter · 27-10-2023 6:08pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121291517#Comment_121291517

Pakistan lost it with the bat, were probably 20 short and bowled out in the 47th over

Gillespy · 27-10-2023 6:45pm

Good to have a dramatic finish for a change. Pakistan a bit unlucky not to get the on field decision for that Haris Rauf ball that was umpire’s call. It looked good live to me. South Africa will be very relieved to escape out of that.

Gillespy · 28-10-2023 9:49am

Rumours of Australia’s demise have been greatly exaggerated, 388 batting first against New Zealand. Travis Head back in the team after a broken hand made 109 off 67 balls opening with Warner. Good late cameos from Maxwell, Inglis and Cummins got them almost to 400.

Royale with Cheese · 28-10-2023 10:07am

It's like teams are almost allergic to 400 in this tournament. A couple of 399s so far, Australia should have got there easily today.

MFPM · 28-10-2023 12:17pm

Only switched on the game between Aus and NZ, Australia definitely growing into the tournament another huge score. NZ going well in reply, Australia favourites though I think.

Jack Daw · 28-10-2023 2:01pm

Great match, pity New Zealand couldn't get the win.

Is it just me or does Kane Williamson really resemble Charles Stewart Parnell these days?

Mysterypunter · 28-10-2023 2:02pm

Was a great game 388 vs 383. I thought the Aussies would underarm the last ball, wouldn't have surprised me

VillaMad · 28-10-2023 2:09pm

After a fairly turgid World Cup so far, brilliant to see two great games in two days.

Look like the current top 4 will remain the top 4 but still an outside chance for Sri Lanka or Pakistan perhaps to break into it. Hopefully it goes down to the wire to keep a bit of excitement in the tournament.

Gillespy · 28-10-2023 2:10pm

Incredible game. What a talent New Zealand have in Ravindra. All the shots and the right temperament. And fitness, looked fresh at the end when we’ve seen so many cramping up.

Top four looks sorted now, order might change but don’t see anyone else getting in there.

Mysterypunter · 28-10-2023 3:05pm

Bangladesh must be the worst team on reputation, they are a rabble, no improvement never get close to upsetting bigger sides, and surrender loads of games without any fight, nicknamed the tigers, bit should be the donkeys, because they play like donkeys every time I watch them, will only get worse because Tamim Iqbal retired, their only proper player. Saqib from time to time as well, but I wouldn't mind playing them every week, they fall into the same traps every time, it's like watching the road runner. 70/5 chasing 230 vs Netherlands

Mysterypunter · 28-10-2023 3:07pm

70/6 now, they have rage quit again like a spoilt teenage gamer

Strumms · 28-10-2023 4:34pm

Someone should tell Van Meekeren… you won’t catch the ball if you are not going to look at it. What sort of an effort was that ? Not a difficult catch….. he was gesturing that the floodlights were in his eyes but….. hmmmm.

MFPM · 29-10-2023 11:15am

Part of me thinks that this is not entirely unexpected, England with nothing to play for decide to perform and India by a distance the best team in the tournament decide to have a bit of a stinker. Woakes having his best game so far, Kohli out for 0 despite being in great form..Early days though, India 78/3.

rpirl · 29-10-2023 12:20pm

Darn, no more games in either Chennai or Dharamsala, definitely two of the snazzier venues

rpirl · 29-10-2023 12:27pm

Sharma finally gone so it gives England a chance, assuming they can put a half-decent innings together themselves

Mysterypunter · 29-10-2023 1:12pm

That sumar kumar whateverhescalled dude played a stupid shot, he's overhyped like all the Indians, but has no brain, just a T20 slogger. 4 overs left, in with the rabbits and he does that. If you based his reputation on hype you would think he's good, but I think that's based on the top 3 getting starts and him slogging at the end. If they are I trouble he wouldn't be my bet to get them out of it, flat track bully. England will still mess this up

MFPM · 29-10-2023 1:56pm

An eminently gettable target for England in most circumstances but given how they've batted to date, it's not a given.

MFPM · 29-10-2023 2:31pm

England 30/2...

Mysterypunter · 29-10-2023 2:57pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121298085#Comment_121298085

40/4 now

MFPM · 29-10-2023 3:00pm

Shambolic. England 40/4 Stokes 0, Root 0..

MFPM · 29-10-2023 3:28pm

I was just typing that England can still do this, only need 5 an over and then Buttler falls! 52/5.

MFPM · 29-10-2023 4:02pm

81/6 Ali gone.

MFPM · 29-10-2023 4:58pm

It was swift when it came. England all out for 129, defeat by 100 runs...terrible performance by them, they bowled well but once more their batting is all over the place, they seem so unsure of themselves, the confidence of the Ashes a distant memory...the Stokes return hasn't worked, Brooke hasn't delivered despite all the lobbying for him and wasn't even in the team today, even Root looks lost. India were excellent with the ball and will take some beating.

Mysterypunter · 31-10-2023 10:07am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121294211#Comment_121294211

Good win for Afghanistan yesterday, the donkeys doing their usual, 27/3 vs Pakistan, ridiculous load of stiffs

Gillespy · 31-10-2023 12:34pm

That was a great performance by Afghanistan. How they lost to Bangladesh I don’t know. Two points there and they’re right in the mix. As it is they have to beat Australia and South Africa. Wouldn’t count them out yet. They’ll be hoping a bit of professional pride kicks in for England and they take points off Australia and Pakistan.

Mysterypunter · 01-11-2023 1:10pm

How is Rob Key anything to do with selecting players for England, a fat alcoholic who was dropped because he could barely walk, lecturing players on fitness and behaviour? He had a stroke after his retirement, unsurprisingly as is isn't the most healthy man in the world, and that part is unfortunate, but hardly a surprise, how has he so much influence for a middle of the road player who sauntered through his career with barely any effort?

rpirl · 01-11-2023 1:42pm

Another big total for NZ to chase, bowling maybe not as effective as it was four years ago

Mysterypunter · 01-11-2023 3:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121310119#Comment_121310119

They are definitely better suited to English conditions, tough for their seamers in India, 67/4 now, unravelling

MFPM · 01-11-2023 3:45pm

100/6 now. SA looking like real contenders, NZ struggling after an excellent start to the tournament. I suspect they'll still make the semis with SL and Pakistan to come and teams outside the top 4 will also take points of each other.

Strumms · 01-11-2023 3:56pm

SA look great. Can’t see NZ doing much. Their bowling is awful.. and once they were 56/3 chasing that total, no chance,…

Mysterypunter · 01-11-2023 4:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121310837#Comment_121310837

Should definitely beat Sri Lanka, they are not great

Gillespy · 01-11-2023 8:17pm

NZ were flattered a bit by the opening game win over England. Since seen how poor they are. They’ve beaten no one really. Lost all the big games. Ok the Australia game was close, thanks largely to a brilliant innings by Ravindra and really how good are Australia either?

The fascinating thing is India and South Africa are far and away the best teams but both have questionable bottle when it comes down to it. Whereas you know NZ and Australia have it in them to do it in the biggest games.

Today has opened it up again though to Pakistan and Afghanistan. NZ vs Pakistan is still to come. Pakistan will need to improve their NRR too to have a chance.

Mysterypunter · 02-11-2023 2:26pm

Sri Lanka in bits chasing 358 against India

0, 0 ,0* 0 0* top 5. 2 extras. 2/3 from 2 overs

MFPM · 02-11-2023 2:49pm

SL 9/4! I suspect they won't be chasing down 358!!

MFPM · 02-11-2023 3:15pm

Incredibly 16/6 now, Mathews top scoring on 9 so far!

36 is lowest ODI WC score by Canada ironically against SL....

ArmaniJeanss · 02-11-2023 3:15pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121282992#Comment_121282992

Decent chance it goes today.

SL 14/6. Need to get to 49 to avoid new record.

Mysterypunter · 02-11-2023 3:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121315459#Comment_121315459

29/8 now

VillaMad · 02-11-2023 4:06pm

In this year alone, India have bowled Sri Lanka out for 73, 50 and now out for 55 here.

All a bit depressingly simply for India as they march towards winning the tournament.

South Africa have been the major surprise of this tournament in that they have been incredibly good, but I can't see them beating this India side when it matters. They face each other on Sunday, but that result anyway will be irrelevant.

Sri Lanka effectively eliminated today. Australia despite their injury worries today should be comfortable enough to get to the semi-finals and that means that the final spot looks like being between New Zealand, Pakistan and Afghanistan. New Zealand have injury problems and that Pakistan game on Saturday is a big one.

Afghanistan will move up onto the same points as New Zealand with a win tomorrow against the Netherlands and then will face both Australia and South Africa who should have qualified by then so they have a decent shout.

MFPM · 02-11-2023 4:10pm

SL all-out for 55 losing by a whopping 302 runs! India in the semis and looking increasingly like winners.

Why are teams who win the toss chasing, it's bizarre...SL today, NZ yesterday there've been others...

2023 ODI Cricket World Cup

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