2015 Cricket World Cup

[Andrew Wiggins]

Starts in 3 days

india/pakistan on the 15th should be a great one

india and australia look like the two best teams atm. sri lanka and south africa are my dark horses

[Stern]

How the hell are India a top two team? They haven't won a match for 3 fcking months. And no south Africa aren't a dsrk horse when they have the best batsman and bowler in the game. Its now or never for south africa.

[Patrick Chewing]

http://i.imgur.com/YlmQZef.gif

[outbreak]

Australia and South Africa are favourites with India and New Zealand being the dark horses. India mainly just because they do have guys who can get hot and put on big scores, as much as Kohli is a wanker he is an amazing player.

I'm looking forward to it.

[Andrew Wiggins]

How the hell are India a top two team? They haven't won a match for 3 fcking months. And no south Africa aren't a dsrk horse when they have the best batsman and bowler in the game. Its now or never for south africa.

they'll bounce back. too many good players and strong results in tournaments

[outbreak]

they'll bounce back. too many good players and strong results in tournaments
I don't see them having the bowling attack to make it in these conditions though.

[nightprowler10]

Pakistan will get bounced out early. We have nobody except Afridi and Yasir who can take wickets on a consistent basis. Everybody else is either banned or... well, banned.

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Pakistan will get bounced out early. We have nobody except Afridi and Yasir who can take wickets on a consistent basis. Everybody else is either banned or... well, banned.
Have you still been playing dbc14?

[BoogieWoogieMan]

Starts in 3 days

india/pakistan on the 15th should be a great one

india and australia look like the two best teams atm. sri lanka and south africa are my dark horses

The Indian bowlers are in dismal form right now. They'll have to pull a horseshoe out of their ass to win it this year. I don't like our chances.

[nightprowler10]

Have you still been playing dbc14?
Haven't touched it since upgrading to the PS4. Same reason I haven't played touched any other PS3 game. I heard there have been some good additions to the career mode though.

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Haven't touched it since upgrading to the PS4. Same reason I haven't played touched any other PS3 game. I heard there have been some good additions to the career mode though.

I picked up the xbox one version today, will give that a go and see if I can get back in to it. Last I played it on 360 it hadn't changed much though.

[Cactus-Sack]

NZ are a genuine chance I think. They have a good top order and are in blistering form. Aussies gotta be favourites. South Africa are the best team, but, we all know how they fare in world cups.

[AirBourne92]

is ISH full of desis (south asians) or just a bunch of people who follow cricket as well?????

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is ISH full of desis (south asians) or just a bunch of people who follow cricket as well?????

Cricket is played by far more races than just south asians......

[artex]

**** Australia
**** England
**** Pakistan
Let's repeat clutch mode ~

[imdaman99]

Man I don't know shit about cricket. Even Lagaan was confusing for me :roll:

I don't think I have the patience to watch something for 6+ hours :oldlol:

[Andrew Wiggins]

sri lanka-new zealand in a few hours


will sling malinga torment the kiwis once again?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/staticarchive/9fc9d73293f78d96ab3604a3540328537680dcd1.jpg

[Gr]

England has never won a cricket world cup. Damn.

[AirBourne92]

Cricket is played by far more races than just south asians......


true

my bad lol

[outbreak]

Quick someone run some tomato sauce out to haddin and maxwell because the poms are serving up some juicy pies right now!

[plowking]

Man I don't know shit about cricket. Even Lagaan was confusing for me :roll:

I don't think I have the patience to watch something for 6+ hours :oldlol:

It is a slightly better version of baseball. So slightly better than terrible.

[Cactus-Sack]

No way England is chasing that down.

For all you gamblers, Ireland is at $4.30 vs Windies, not a bad bet, considering how fvcked the windies are.

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No way England is chasing that down.

For all you gamblers, Ireland is at $4.30 vs Windies, not a bad bet, considering how fvcked the windies are.
I thought ireland were out of form roo though. No chance here for england

[Cactus-Sack]

Yeah, they've probably been out of form for a year or two now, but they're all big game players and I think they know this game is winnable.

[outbreak]

Yeah, they've probably been out of form for a year or two now, but they're all big game players and I think they know this game is winnable.
That's true they do usually capitalize on games they can win. I wish the icc would give ireland test status, they'd give zimbabwe and Bangladesh a run for their money andlike you said the windies can be a shambles too. Ireland would have a few more top level players too if they didn't have to leave to play for England if they want a test cap

[Cactus-Sack]

Yeah, that rule about having to have a first-class system is stupid. Would be miles better than Zim and Probably in the same league as WI and Bangladesh in 5 dayers

[outbreak]

With all their players playing in county cricket anyway they don't need their own fc system.

[outbreak]

I'm happy to see Mitchell marsh contributing after how much has been invested in him in the last few years in domestic cricket while he wasn't up to scratch

[Cactus-Sack]

I still don't think he should've been picked. I think James Hopes is a better bat and bowler. I'm fine with picking MMarsh and Hazelwood in regular matches, but for big tournaments, you should pick the best players available.

[outbreak]

I still don't think he should've been picked. I think James Hopes is a better bat and bowler. I'm fine with picking MMarsh and Hazelwood in regular matches, but for big tournaments, you should pick the best players available.
Six months ago I would have maybe agreed but with how maremember ofoked this summer I'm sold on him being a solid player for the future. I think they want him to replace watson too which means somone who can bat top 6 which I think Marsh can but hopes can't. If faulkner were fit he'd be playing tonight too remember

[Cactus-Sack]

Do you think Watson should still be in the Test side? Personally, I rather chuck Burns up the order and replace him with Faulkner. Starc/Siddle/Harris/Johnson all have averages of 15-20, so that would make up for Faulkner 25-30 average.

[outbreak]

Do you think Watson should still be in the Test side? Personally, I rather chuck Burns up the order and replace him with Faulkner. Starc/Siddle/Harris/Johnson all have averages of 15-20, so that would make up for Faulkner 25-30 average.
They aren't reliable enough. I'd drop watson and like you said give burns a go at 3 considering he is more top order any way. I'd use Marsh at 6 as the 4th seamer. i think with harris/johnson/pattinson/cummins/starc we have enough front line bowlers and Marsh just needs to get abit tighter to be fine in that role. I'd probably be looking to drop haddin too but I'm not sure who I want replacing him, wades a good enough bat but his keeping isn't all that great. Haven't seen enough of guys like handscomb or whiteman keeping but they can bat aswell. faulkners an odd one for tests like hastings in that I really like them but its hard to alot them in unless we have a keeper who can bat 6 dependably rather than be a basher like haddin is

[outbreak]

Also need to think about Rogers retiring soon and burns can try moving in to the role with someone like lynn coming in at 3. 5fer for Marsh now

[Cactus-Sack]

I don't think Wade is ready for keeping in tests. Haddin is by far the best choice, next best would be Hartley, who is on the wrong side of 30.

[outbreak]

I don't think Wade is ready for keeping in tests. Haddin is by far the best choice, next best would be Hartley, who is on the wrong side of 30.
His batting has been rubbish though. I agree he is the best keeper but at his age they need to be looking at a replacement. Carters is another who could be one to watch.

[outbreak]

There's a rule they need to change, if a wicket is over turned on review it should be a dead ball. Feel for Taylor there, I've always liked watching him bat and he deserved a ton

[Andrew Wiggins]

england and sri lanka got their asses handed to them

kiwis much better than i expected

[BurningHammer]

India vs Pakistan tonight. It is expected to draw *Dr. Evil SFX* 1! BILLION! VIEWERS!!, and it is not the final yet.

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India vs Pakistan tonight. It is expected to draw *Dr. Evil SFX* 1! BILLION! VIEWERS!!, and it is not the final yet.
I heard 1.4 billion expected. That's crazy.

[Legends66NBA7]

India vs Pakistan tonight. It is expected to draw *Dr. Evil SFX* 1! BILLION! VIEWERS!!, and it is not the final yet.

India got this. :pimp:


Hoping to catch it, unless I'm busy.

[BurningHammer]

India got this. :pimp:


Hoping to catch it, unless I'm busy.
It is on OMNI2 too. Probably gonna the highest rating on that channel ever. :oldlol:

[nightprowler10]

I guess I'm not sleeping tonight...

[aj1987]

India got this. :pimp:


Hoping to catch it, unless I'm busy.
:cheers:

Hope our bowlers show up.

[Draz]

My dad wants to watch it but the only way is paying $99 and it's for the app or computer. He wants to watch it on the TV only.

If I do it then I can possibly airplay it with my firetv and laptop or phone.

Any suggestions though? Or any live streams available I can put on for him?

[Cactus-Sack]

Zim off to a great start against South Africa. Hopefully they can continue.

[Cactus-Sack]

SA 3-67 after 17 overs. C'mon Zim!

[BoogieWoogieMan]

Who the f*ck is on that Zimbabwe team? :lol

de Villiers is still in it. If he warms up, he can take over on his own.

[Cactus-Sack]

AB is gone. Miller and Duminy could still resurrect the innings. Chigumbura needs to bring back Chitara or Panyangara or Williams to take a wicket. If they can take two wickets in the next 10 they'll be in seriously good shape.

[BoogieWoogieMan]

At this pace, they're still golden.

Know anything about the Zee's? How's their batting?

[Cactus-Sack]

At this pace, they're still golden.

Know anything about the Zee's? How's their batting?

Shit.

Their best batsmen are Brendan Taylor and Craig Ervine. They won't be able to chase down anything over 240 against SA. If they want to win, they need to go all in on getting Miller and duminy out so they can restrict them to 200-210 and give themselves a chance.

[BoogieWoogieMan]

Shit.

Their best batsmen are Brendan Taylor and Craig Ervine. They won't be able to chase down anything over 240 against SA. If they want to win, they need to go all in on getting Miller and duminy out so they can restrict them to 200-210 and give themselves a chance.

Reminds me when Canada shutdown Pakistan for 176 and still couldn't chase it. :oldlol:

[Cactus-Sack]

Shame Canada didn't make it. I really like some of their players. N. Kumar, Bagai, Cheema, Baidwan, Gunasekara.

It was great watching Davison, Osinde and Balaji Rao in the last wc.

[Cactus-Sack]

Now that miller has gone on that rampage, the match is over. Zim is going to get the pitch at the best time, but they really aren't capable of chasing down any kind of target against Philander/Morkel/Steyn

[BoogieWoogieMan]

Shame Canada didn't make it. I really like some of their players. N. Kumar, Bagai, Cheema, Baidwan, Gunasekara.

It was great watching Davison, Osinde and Balaji Rao in the last wc.

Not sure if serious. :oldlol:

Believing in the Zee's! They might have it in them tonight. I'll let the coach know to start warming up the bus.

[BoogieWoogieMan]

Sharma already out. Damn.

[Cactus-Sack]

?

You telling me that boy Balaji ain't that n*gga?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt73HrAwbFM

[Cactus-Sack]

83-4.... 339-4....

[Andrew Wiggins]

irfan is 7'1". should have played basketball :lol

[Legends66NBA7]

:cheers:

Hope our bowlers show up.

300/7. Batsmen did their part.

Bowlers better not blow this...

[Legends66NBA7]

Hershey Centre. :kobe:

I'm literally a 5 minute drive away from the place, but this whether is crazy to drive in.

[BoogieWoogieMan]

83-4.... 339-4....

256 runs on 178 balls. What a partnership. :applause:


Hershey Centre.

I'm literally a 5 minute drive away from the place, but this whether is crazy to drive in.

How embarrassing was that Indo-Paki fan exchange during the break? So much cringe we had to mute them.

[Andrew Wiggins]

pakiston got killed. indian bowling was better than expected considered how inconsistent they were in the past few months

suresh raina was great. kohli set the tone

[Legends66NBA7]

How embarrassing was that Indo-Paki fan exchange during the break? So much cringe we had to mute them.

Some of the people there it was their first experience watching a game. :biggums:

It was bizarro land.

[outbreak]

I hope Ireland pull off the upset today. Windies are 1/30 in the 7th over at the moment. So a decent start for Ireland but they'll need to knock over Gayle before he gets going

[Cactus-Sack]

I hope Ireland pull off the upset today. Windies are 1/30 in the 7th over at the moment. So a decent start for Ireland but they'll need to knock over Gayle before he gets going

That pineapple I put on them is looking alright.

Gayle is in shit ODI form, but hopefully they can knock him over before that changes.

Still have Simmons, Sammy and Russell to come. All capable of scoring hard and fast. Especially if Ramdin or Samuels is prepared to play a long knock.

[Cactus-Sack]

Gayle is gone! 78/3.

[outbreak]

That pineapple I put on them is looking alright.

Gayle is in shit ODI form, but hopefully they can knock him over before that changes.

Still have Simmons, Sammy and Russell to come. All capable of scoring hard and fast. Especially if Ramdin or Samuels is prepared to play a long knock.
Look good now that Dockrell is getting in to them! Wish I was at home and could watch this. I've always had a soft spot for the associates, Ireland in particular.

[Andrew Wiggins]

:wtf: is going on with the windies? 87-5 against ireland, wow

[outbreak]

Dockrell is running through them now

[Cactus-Sack]

Dockrell looked good at the last wc as an 18 year old. Looking like a veteran at just 22.

[outbreak]

Dockrell looked good at the last wc as an 18 year old. Looking like a veteran at just 22.

Yeah he's been solid for awhile now. If only they had Rankin and Morgan.

[Cactus-Sack]

Can't count the windies out just yet. Simmons is in great for and Sammy/Russell are capable of piling on runs.

[Cactus-Sack]

Yeah he's been solid for awhile now. If only they had Rankin and Morgan.

Porterfield
Stirling
Joyce
Morgan
O'Brien
Wilson
O'Brien
Mooney
Dockrell
Rankin
Murtagh

Is a pretty solid first class team.


Too bad Rankin defected and Murtagh got injured. Sorensen being a key bowler really hurt them in this game. He couldn't maintain the pressure created by Dockrell and McBrine

[Cactus-Sack]

Good thing I also put $25 on opening partnership and first 15overs, which should still net me a profit.

I'm gonna chuck another tenner on them to win, because they've blown out to $6.50 in the live odds. Still think they're a genuine chance.

[Cactus-Sack]

Ireland off to a good start. My opening partnership bet is good, first 15 is almost a lock too. Now if they get the win, I might make some serious dosh.

[outbreak]

Could be set for some money here cactus, ireland are going along nicely. Stirling could be earning himself an IPL deal from this innings lol, you could do worse than him if you need a cheap all rounder

[outbreak]

I think I jinxed Stirling

[Andrew Wiggins]

irish taking care of business here. clearly the better team on this day. surely they're deserving of test status

[Cactus-Sack]

Little bit more than quadrupled my money all in all.


http://gifatron.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/seinfled.gif

[BoogieWoogieMan]

?

You telling me that boy Balaji ain't that n*gga?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt73HrAwbFM

If the umpires only knew what he said, he would have been tossed out. :oldlol:

[outbreak]

Was hoping Afghanistan would come through yesterday, it's an interesting story how quickly they've risen through the associates especially when you factor in the war and taliban rule. I think most of their players have grown up in Pakistani refugee camps though which is where they would have picked up the game.

[nightprowler10]

Really hoping for a UAE win today.

[Cactus-Sack]

They're gonna have a very defendable target.

[outbreak]

they've done well here. Anyone know why Kegan Meth isn't playing in this tournament?

and why did they use 8 bowlers but chigumbura only bowled 1? Looks like he got put away but still he's usually economical and better than half the other guys they gave a spell.

[Cactus-Sack]

they've done well here. Anyone know why Kegan Meth isn't playing in this tournament?

and why did they use 8 bowlers but chigumbura only bowled 1? Looks like he got put away but still he's usually economical and better than half the other guys they gave a spell.

I was actually thinking the same thing about Meth. Decent bat too.

Chigimbura is the captain now, so it was his own decision to bowl 7 guys ahead of himself.

[outbreak]

I was actually thinking the same thing about Meth. Decent bat too.

Chigimbura is the captain now, so it was his own decision to bowl 7 guys ahead of himself.

Jeez didn't they replace Elton with Brendan Taylor as captain and now they've switched back?

[Cactus-Sack]

Google has revealed Taylor is still captain

[outbreak]

Google has revealed Taylor is still captain

Nah you were right. Cricinfo has Chigumbura as captain for this match. Just seemed odd to me because I know Chigumbura was captain but remember him being replaced with Taylor not long ago, now they are both in the team still but Chigumbura is captain again. But I guess Masakadza has also captained and I think Williams was even captain for a stretch.

[kNicKz]

England

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Ray-J-Stare-VH1-For-the-Love-of-Ray-J.gif

[BoogieWoogieMan]

England

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Ray-J-Stare-VH1-For-the-Love-of-Ray-J.gif

They're have them beat in a couple of more overs. :roll:



McCullum with 77 runs on 25 balls...

[Cactus-Sack]

Nah you were right. Cricinfo has Chigumbura as captain for this match. Just seemed odd to me because I know Chigumbura was captain but remember him being replaced with Taylor not long ago, now they are both in the team still but Chigumbura is captain again. But I guess Masakadza has also captained and I think Williams was even captain for a stretch.

Only board worse than Windies.

[nightprowler10]

Only board worse than Windies.
Yeah, WICB are really really shitty, but ZCB has been atrocious for a very long time. Imagine if cricket boards were run properly all over the world.

[nightprowler10]

England

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Ray-J-Stare-VH1-For-the-Love-of-Ray-J.gif
Them Kiwis tho...

[outbreak]

Only board worse than Windies.

Dunno Kenya somehow went from a promising developing team to barely a professional team for awhile. Kenya and Zimbabwes problems are officials taking money and then not having anything left to pay the players with. West Indies is similar but some of there's has to do with their big name players making so much more in t20 comps and wanting more for international deals. I think the problem is the fact that the Indian, Australian and English boards won't agree to anything that takes cash out of their pockets. The new plan was supposed to help associates but there was an article on cricinfo laying out how it would actually give them far less money in the long term. There is at least supposed to be a path to reach test status now though.

[Cactus-Sack]

Disgusting that the next wc will only be 10 teams. If anything it should be expanded. Hopefully Afghanistan/Ireland/UAE/Netherlands get in ahead of Zim/WI and force the ICC to reconsider this "associates" garbage.

[outbreak]

Disgusting that the next wc will only be 10 teams. If anything it should be expanded. Hopefully Afghanistan/Ireland/UAE/Netherlands get in ahead of Zim/WI and force the ICC to reconsider this "associates" garbage.
The big three want to do everything in their power to try and ensure they make it out of the group stage, also want to try and gaurantee big match ups between rivals. I kind of wish John Howard was allowed to be ICC head, one of the things he mentioned doing was making a more even playing field and sorting out corruption. Wether you like him or not he is a big cricket fan and I think he would have been someone who'd have the guts to stand up to the BCCI

[BoogieWoogieMan]

Three ducks for Pakistan. WTF

8/4 to start the game.

[Cactus-Sack]

Three ducks for Pakistan. WTF

8/4 to start the game.

On a good pitch too.

Windies are fired up though.

[BoogieWoogieMan]

On a good pitch too.

Windies are fired up though.

1/4 is the worst start in world cup history.

This is gonna be Misbah and Afridi's last world cup. A few others too. Pakistan are in their dark age.

[nightprowler10]

1/4 is the worst start in world cup history.

This is gonna be Misbah and Afridi's last world cup. A few others too. Pakistan are in their dark age.
Afridi retiring would be a huge plus. He has way too much pull and gets picked regardless of form way too often. Misbah staying this long was just a bonus.

Honestly though, this is probably what this team needs. We have no idea how to find a way to win until we hit rock bottom.

[outbreak]

Afridi retiring would be a huge plus. He has way too much pull and gets picked regardless of form way too often. Misbah staying this long was just a bonus.

Honestly though, this is probably what this team needs. We have no idea how to find a way to win until we hit rock bottom.
They need new management. Always hearing about interal arguments and shadycdeals going down behind the scenes. Your right that afridi played a part too, he has a terrible attitude.

[qrich]

Help me try to get into a game friends.

[outbreak]

Help me try to get into a game friends.
what do you mean? you want to get in to watching cricket?

[outbreak]

looks like the Aus/Bangla game will be totally washed out, no surprise though with the cyclones.

[Andrew Wiggins]

windies rebounded from their poor showing against ireland with a a complete and utter drubbing of pakistan. great bowling from the windies but has to be said, pakistan look dire

[Andrew Wiggins]

impressive stuff from the indians

completely stifled the saffers. looks like their bowling isn't anywhere near as bad as many thought

what a batsman dhawan is

[Legends66NBA7]

impressive stuff from the indians

completely stifled the saffers. looks like their bowling isn't anywhere near as bad as many thought

what a batsman dhawan is

The top 5 is really good.

India hasn't started off with their bowling. I want to see how well they do when they don't have comfortable 300+ run leads to defend.

But I do agree that hasn't been bad, so far.

[BoogieWoogieMan]

impressive stuff from the indians

completely stifled the saffers. looks like their bowling isn't anywhere near as bad as many thought

what a batsman dhawan is

Dhawan! :bowdown:

[nightprowler10]

They need new management. Always hearing about interal arguments and shadycdeals going down behind the scenes. Your right that afridi played a part too, he has a terrible attitude.
Not just new management, need an overhaul of the structure from the bottom up. Raw talent is basically the only reason we've ever had any success whatsoever.

Apparently there's been some conflict between Afridi & Co. and the fielding coach. Are ****ing serious? Why this is tolerated is beyond me.

[Balla_Status]

I'm at the IRE vs. UAE game in Brisbane. Come on Irish!

[Cactus-Sack]

Great innings by Kevin O'Brien, poor bowler management from Porterfield. Gary Wilson with work to do.

[Top Gun]

Ireland best not screw this up.

[outbreak]

Big wicket for the kiwis. If Twatto falls too their into the middle order already

[outbreak]

Watson doesn't look settled at all

[outbreak]

Watson :facepalm

[BoogieWoogieMan]

Well this match escalated quickly.

[Andrew Wiggins]

aussies getting dismantled by the kiwis. what a dominant display thus far.

[outbreak]

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/qBuH4T2WGLzp-JyxbDXBHjwcOcB-yypRFUdPxMP7XAb__-iHDnHwGDr1cjBZkBztu8YZXwQCuJGvZECILcWHGWKOtIiOrWQR ZRvmSg=w495-h297-nc

[outbreak]

http://i.imgur.com/NuI9roc.jpg

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http://i.imgur.com/dmA3Gji.jpg

[outbreak]

Good to see the kiwis going after this entertainingly. Hopefully the selectors realise we can't play some one aa inconsistent as twatto at number 3 and permanently drops him.

[Rockets(T-mac)]

lol Aussis putting up a fight.

[outbreak]

**** what a game. Doesn't the icc realize an even battle with bat and ball is better than flat pitches and close boundary ropes. Intense game.

[Stern]

Wow what a game

Easily the two best teams.

[Rockets(T-mac)]

That was an insane game. If Starc got that hat trick.... :bowdown:

[Balla_Status]

Caught the game. I really enjoyed it...this american likes cricket.

ODIs are great.

[Cactus-Sack]

We get it.

"Oh how amazing, murcan likes cricket, I feel soooo validated"

shut the fvck up already you fvcking fgt.

[Andrew Wiggins]

We get it.

"Oh how amazing, murcan likes cricket, I feel soooo validated"

shut the fvck up already you fvcking fgt.

this little boy trying too hard to flex his internet muscles :lol

[Cactus-Sack]

Shut up kashmiri

[Andrew Wiggins]

Shut up kashmiri


come again :roll:

[nightprowler10]

New Zealand's performance in gif form:

http://i.imgur.com/4EA25an.gif

[nightprowler10]

**** what a game. Doesn't the icc realize an even battle with bat and ball is better than flat pitches and close boundary ropes. Intense game.
Let's start a petition to have less WCs in India and more in Aus/NZ.

[outbreak]

New Zealand's performance in gif form:

http://i.imgur.com/4EA25an.gif
:roll:

[bladefd]

where do you watch these games? We don't get them in usa

[outbreak]

where do you watch these games? We don't get them in usa

crictime usually has free streams. I'm in Australia though so I don't need it, I used to use crictime though for untelevised international games a few years back.

[outbreak]

Caught the game. I really enjoyed it...this american likes cricket.

ODIs are great.

The game was good because it was close and difficult to make runs, for some reason though the ICC (cricket's governing body) thinks that rules that favour the batsman hitting big sixes and huge scores is what people want to see when I'd rather just see a good balanced game.

You should try following a test between two good teams

test cricket > ODI > t20

[Balla_Status]

We get it.

"Oh how amazing, murcan likes cricket, I feel soooo validated"

shut the fvck up already you fvcking fgt.

You should feel validated for liking cricket now that an american likes it.

[Balla_Status]

The game was good because it was close and difficult to make runs, for some reason though the ICC (cricket's governing body) thinks that rules that favour the batsman hitting big sixes and huge scores is what people want to see when I'd rather just see a good balanced game.

You should try following a test between two good teams

test cricket > ODI > t20

Is that what the "power plays" are for?

You're right though. No matter how many runs are scored...as long as it's close, that's all that matters.

Test cricket is five days man. That's just too damn long...especially if one team is just playing for a tie and stalling.

[Black and White]

Jesus that was a scare yesterday, Mitchell Starc put in work. Lucky to have pulled it off

[Cactus-Sack]

The game was good because it was close and difficult to make runs, for some reason though the ICC (cricket's governing body) thinks that rules that favour the batsman hitting big sixes and huge scores is what people want to see when I'd rather just see a good balanced game.

You should try following a test between two good teams

test cricket > ODI > t20

I like t20>ODI now, especially on a competitive pitch. CPL is awesome, because there are so many good spinners and a few slow, low tracks. Makes for an awesome contest.

[Cactus-Sack]

Zim off to a good start

[BoogieWoogieMan]

Pakistan is turning quickly into a laughing stock. They gotta try to get it together against Zimbabwe from all teams.

[Andrew Wiggins]

sangakarra is class

[Black and White]

Agreed on Sanga, will be a big loss for Sri Lanka once he calls it quits. Pakistan have really fallen off. I do like Sohail Khan though.

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Is that what the "power plays" are for?

You're right though. No matter how many runs are scored...as long as it's close, that's all that matters.

Test cricket is five days man. That's just too damn long...especially if one team is just playing for a tie and stalling.
So much back and forth and drama though. A good test match is unbeatable for me. Don't have to watch every minute of it but when a game goes right down to the last session it's epic.

The power plays are fielding restrictions to encourage big hitting. They introduced 2 new balls to try and balance things but bowlers are now saying it makes it harder because they can't get reverse swing going from a worn ball. Mark Waugh said recently they were looking at bat size restrictions and increasing the boundary ropes to try and even things up again.

[outbreak]

I like t20>ODI now, especially on a competitive pitch. CPL is awesome, because there are so many good spinners and a few slow, low tracks. Makes for an awesome contest.
Mmm I've warmed up to it a bit. Went to afew big bash games this season good entertainment but i still prefer the time teams have in odis. I was at the stars game where handscomb hit his hundred to beat perth in a game they shouldn't have had a shot of winning and that game was amazing. Every over we kept saying you know one big over and they could be a chance. Was great when they won.

[poido123]

Just watched the AUS v NZ replay.

Heartbreaking :facepalm

Bloody NZ'ers :lol

[nightprowler10]

Pakistan won a match. Woooooo! We gonna win the cup!

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Pakistan won a match. Woooooo! We gonna win the cup!
You should check out the Jamshed parody twitter account
https://twitter.com/NasirJamshed_/

Nasir Jamshed @NasirJamshed_

[BoogieWoogieMan]

^This troll account is like the Pakistani version of Theoo, but with better broken English.

[Balla_Status]

****ing Scotland. Come on guys.

[nightprowler10]

You should check out the Jamshed parody twitter account
https://twitter.com/NasirJamshed_/
You missed the best ones (some old ones):

Nasir Jamshed
‏@NasirJamshed_
"92, 96, 99, 2003, 2011, 2015. What they got in common?" Misbah ask.
"Years I have birth certificate for" Lala say. Even Misbah laugh!


Nasir Jamshed @NasirJamshed_

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[QUOTE=nightprowler10]You missed the best ones (some old ones):

Nasir Jamshed
‏@NasirJamshed_
"92, 96, 99, 2003, 2011, 2015. What they got in common?" Misbah ask.
"Years I have birth certificate for" Lala say. Even Misbah laugh!


Nasir Jamshed @NasirJamshed_

[BoogieWoogieMan]

These Indian bowlers keep getting it done. :applause:

[nightprowler10]

These Indian bowlers keep getting it done. :applause:
As good as they look right now, I have a hard time seeing them get past the Kiwis.

[nightprowler10]

lol so I did. I had another look last night, there was a good one that I can't find now about Waqar telling him to pretend he is cricket ball with akmal catching to tell him he is dropped too.
This one?

http://i.imgur.com/VZESceZ.jpg

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This one?

http://i.imgur.com/VZESceZ.jpg

that's the one lol

[nightprowler10]

Pakistan won a match. Woooooo! We gonna win the cup!
http://i.imgur.com/7drHiqr.gif

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_pxxSzUYAAfUn0.jpg:large

[Andrew Wiggins]

india comfortably chases down 259 in just 37 overs. dhawan > kohli

quite clear who the top 3 teams are

[Cactus-Sack]

"Top 3"................ :yaohappy:


There is a top two and then India. Quite obvious one of the host nations will win this. Indias bowlers are shitty as fvck and will be exposed.

[nightprowler10]

As much as I hate to say this, you can't realistically take India out of the top 3.

[aj1987]

india comfortably chases down 259 in just 37 overs. dhawan > kohli

quite clear who the top 3 teams are
Lol, no.

Lol @ the idiot who thinks that India is not on other other two's level.

[outbreak]

I don't think India is on the level of Australia and New Zealand in these conditions. That being said I still think they are third or fourth best in the tournament. I don't see Australia or New Zealand losing unless someone on the other team pulls out something special.

[outbreak]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/847911.html

An interesting read from mark nicholas about England's current problems. He does have some good points when you look at how many county teams there are and how many teams are carrying dead weight players who are diluting the talent.

[BoogieWoogieMan]

Whenever I really need a big laugh from a real sad day that Nasir account never fails.

[Cactus-Sack]

I don't think India is on the level of Australia and New Zealand in these conditions. That being said I still think they are third or fourth best in the tournament. I don't see Australia or New Zealand losing unless someone on the other team pulls out something special.

Not even close. Fourth best team on pacey wickets. They're the 3rd bet chance at winning because SA are chokers.


India fans stay delusional.

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Not even close. Fourth best team on pacey wickets. They're the 3rd bet chance at winning because SA are chokers.


India fans stay delusional.

With how much talent South Africa have it's still hard to rule them out if they find some form.

[nightprowler10]

http://i.imgur.com/7drHiqr.gif
Yeah baby!

We're getting ****ed in the quarters though.

[outbreak]

Whenever I really need a big laugh from a real sad day that Nasir account never fails.
His account is set to verified accounts only now which sucks because twitter is a piece of shit and no matter how many times I verify my account they keep emailing me to verify it and saying I haven't.

[BoogieWoogieMan]

His account is set to verified accounts only now which sucks because twitter is a piece of shit and no matter how many times I verify my account they keep emailing me to verify it and saying I haven't.

No, it's worse. The account has been suspended. :cry:

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No, it's worse. The account has been suspended. :cry:
Oh I checked end of last week and it said verified only. It's from the tweet about Rubel raping England and Bangladesh celebrating like they won a war.

[bladefd]

OT: Is Sachin Tendulkar the 2nd greatest cricket player ever behind the Don?

He is a very classy guy & a legend. If he was still playing, how much would the chances rise of India winning the WC this year?

[nightprowler10]

OT: Is Sachin Tendulkar the 2nd greatest cricket player ever behind the Don?

He is a very classy guy & a legend. If he was still playing, how much would the chances rise of India winning the WC this year?
The 2nd best position after Bradman is very very wide open. Sachin gets nominated for it a lot because of how recently he retired, but there are probably 5 other guys who can make a case to that title (Gary Sobers, Imran Khan, Tiger O'Reilly off the top of my head).

[outbreak]

The 2nd best position after Bradman is very very wide open. Sachin gets nominated for it a lot because of how recently he retired, but there are probably 5 other guys who can make a case to that title (Gary Sobers, Imran Khan, Tiger O'Reilly off the top of my head).

True, he's the best of his generation with the bat. There's an argument over whether or not he is really a classy guy though with some of the incidents he's had in his career but he was an amazing talent. It's a bit annoying that the current generation of batsman will be breaking all the records from previous eras with the small boundaries and the advances in bats though.

[BoogieWoogieMan]

Oh I checked end of last week and it said verified only. It's from the tweet about Rubel raping England and Bangladesh celebrating like they won a war.

He said something along the lines of, "Bangladesh's first important victory without India's help. #1971", which caused the outrage. Then he went off against Bangladesh, because a shit load of people were butt hurt about it.

The last tweet he did that I remembered was, "I learned my English from a Bengali teacher." :lol

[nightprowler10]

He said something along the lines of, "Bangladesh's first important victory without India's help. #1971"
:oldlol:

[BoogieWoogieMan]

Big Nas's twitter account is back. Sri Lanka got wrecked.

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Big Nas's twitter account is back. Sri Lanka got wrecked.
thanks I like this one

"I have nothing against Bangladeshis. When I play BPL I meet many Bangladeshi player. Very nice people. They bring us drinks & towels"

[aj1987]

True, he's the best of his generation with the bat. There's an argument over whether or not he is really a classy guy though with some of the incidents he's had in his career but he was an amazing talent. It's a bit annoying that the current generation of batsman will be breaking all the records from previous eras with the small boundaries and the advances in bats though.
Like?

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Like?

There's rumours he would refuse to shake hands with players who got him out and at times wouldn't shake hands with any one from winnings teams and when Symonds was allegedly called a monkey he told the first hearing he didn't hear anything and wasn't close enough then later told them he had heard it and they hadn't called him a monkey.

[D-Rose]

fuuuuuuuudge I had no clue we had a thread here!

Excited for Australia-Pakistan tonight. Not expecting much from PAK but if we can bat first and put up 270-80, that is our best chance at winning. Sarfraz has been a revelation with the bat.

[aj1987]

There's rumours he would refuse to shake hands with players who got him out and at times wouldn't shake hands with any one from winnings teams and when Symonds was allegedly called a monkey he told the first hearing he didn't hear anything and wasn't close enough then later told them he had heard it and they hadn't called him a monkey.
Never heard of those rumors.

He was supporting his teammates. You don't throw them under the bus. Atleast he had the decency to tell the truth later. I really don't see anything wrong with what he said.

I actually met him a couple of times and he seemed like a super nice guy. Very down to Earth.

[That_Admiral]

Guptill :applause: :bowdown:

[Rockets(T-mac)]

That was an amazing performance..... just mesmerizing....

[BoogieWoogieMan]

237 runs. 163 balls. 24 fours. 11 sixes.

Legendary shit!

[nightprowler10]

Tiny ground, but still very impressive. The most expensive drop in ODI history.

Also, this:

http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/videos/media/id/4968/wahab-riaz-fiery-spell

[D-Rose]

Wahab's spell against Watto was amazing. Some of the best stuff I've seen in ODI cricket in years. Hope he can sustain it for the future, he's been inconsistent. Junaid should be back soon and Amir can hopefully be himself again. Pakistani cricket will always have fast bowling at least lol.

I'm rooting for NZ/SA to win this from here. Would love to see first timers win it.

[nightprowler10]

Rooting for the Kiwis to win it all but I don't like the way this is going. If AB sticks around, 340 is possible.

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They better not serve peanuts on south Africa's flight home. How many chances to get elliot did they blow in the last few overs lol

[That_Admiral]

wow, what an amazing match. I feel/felt whoever won from this game would win the final

[BoogieWoogieMan]

South Africa dropped that game. Literally. Multiple times.

You deserve better AB. :(

[Andrew Wiggins]

new zealand is winning it, best team easily thus far

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new zealand is winning it, best team easily thus far
I still think if australia make it their favourites with the final being in aus. If it were in nz though different story.

[aj1987]

So, India got WRECKED. Indian bowlers suck and batsmen choked HARD.

I hope NZ wins the WC.

[NZStreetBaller]

To all those rooting for ma team :cheers:

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http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2015/03/26/1227278/843658-659a733e-c926-11e4-8974-d922ece54bbb.jpg

Matty Wade's tribute tattoo of Phillip Hughes is pretty well done. Glad the Vics won the shield this week too! It's a shame they don't televise the shield here but at least the final was able to be streamed on cricket australia's website. It's a stupid system though having the top side win through a draw, makes it pointless for them to go for an outright win.

This final should be interesting, I still think Australia have got it considering it's in Australia. Anything could happen though really.

[nightprowler10]

So, India got WRECKED. Indian bowlers suck and batsmen choked HARD.
The bowlers weren't that bad, especially if you take out the last 2 overs. The batting blew it despite getting a really good start. Gotta admit, I had a big smile on my face when I saw the result this morning.

I'm starting to think Oz are favorites going into the final. Starc will take man of the series. Still hoping for a close Kiwi win though.

[poido123]

To all those rooting for ma team :cheers:




We are going to smoke our trans-tasman rivals this time round :oldlol:


NZ rely too much on McCullum. The rest of their team is pretty meh

[outbreak]

The bowlers weren't that bad, especially if you take out the last 2 overs. The batting blew it despite getting a really good start. Gotta admit, I had a big smile on my face when I saw the result this morning.

I'm starting to think Oz are favorites going into the final. Starc will take man of the series. Still hoping for a close Kiwi win though.

I thought they bowled ok as well, Dhoni could have handled his bowling changes a bit better (they should have attacked finch more with pace before he reached 50 not after) but with the form Smith has been in they couldn't do much different to stop him and that innings set up their score.

It was the quick wickets once Dhawan fell that ruined them. If they had of gotten a partnership going there they could have won.

[Cactus-Sack]

We are going to smoke our trans-tasman rivals this time round :oldlol:


NZ rely too much on McCullum. The rest of their team is pretty meh

You're a fvcking moron.

McCullum only lasted 26 balls vs SA in the semis, 18 balls the game before. His opening partner, hit a double fvcking century in an ODI a week ago, but is "meh"

Williamson and Taylor? "meh"


Boult, Southee, Vettori? "meh"

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You're a fvcking moron.

McCullum only lasted 26 balls vs SA in the semis, 18 balls the game before. His opening partner, hit a double fvcking century in an ODI a week ago, but is "meh"

Williamson and Taylor? "meh"


Boult, Southee, Vettori? "meh"

New Zealand have a really well rounded team at the moment, saying they are relying on one player is crazy if you've actually followed their current line up over the last 12 months or so. I only wish with them performing so well Australia had a test series lined up against them, not sure when the next test series with NZ is but it's been awhile now hasn't it?

[poido123]

You're a fvcking moron.

McCullum only lasted 26 balls vs SA in the semis, 18 balls the game before. His opening partner, hit a double fvcking century in an ODI a week ago, but is "meh"

Williamson and Taylor? "meh"


Boult, Southee, Vettori? "meh"


NZ play well as a One day international unit. Other forms of the game? Nope.


Look at the batting averages of the NZ lineup compared to Australia and their S/R. Then look at the bowling S/R of Australian bowlers to NZ's in ODI's. We trump their lineup for stats, depth AND ability. Their strength is their ability to make the most of the short part of the game.

(I'd appreciate if someone can pull up these stats, just to show this mong the facts)

Vettori is past his best and not that good now dude. Wake up to 2015 you f.ck stick.

[nightprowler10]

What are you talking about? He's citing their most recent performances and you're trying to look at their overall averages, and yet you're the one talking about 2015? What a ridiculous post.

[Stern]

NZ play well as a One day international unit. Other forms of the game? Nope.


Look at the batting averages of the NZ lineup compared to Australia and their S/R. Then look at the bowling S/R of Australian bowlers to NZ's in ODI's. We trump their lineup for stats, depth AND ability. Their strength is their ability to make the most of the short part of the game.

(I'd appreciate if someone can pull up these stats, just to show this mong the facts)

Vettori is past his best and not that good now dude. Wake up to 2015 you f.ck stick.

Didnt Australia get walloped by Pakistan in the UAE while the kiwis managed a tied series. So your point is moot about new zealand being weak in other formats.

Also, its pointless to argue based on stats. Going by stats Kohli and Amla are the best batsman of all time. But those two chokers so far have failed perform in knockouts. Mccullum is the best opener right now yet his avergae is around 30.

The aussie batting other then Clarke and Smith are a bunch of hacks who only thrive on flat pitches. The one time they played on a decent pitch in the tourne hey got rolled out for 150:roll: .

Cant wait for Mccullum to give Johnson and Starc a whooping at MCG :rockon:

[Jnr Jnr]

taxis are back on the roads

[aj1987]

taxis are back on the roads
:oldlol:

**** off.

[Balla_Status]

I'm going to be in Melbourne this weekend. Not going to the game but my buddy from my hometown in Texas will be. He works for Moneygram and will be at the game.

Should be fun as hell.

[NZStreetBaller]

We are going to smoke our trans-tasman rivals this time round :oldlol:


NZ rely too much on McCullum. The rest of their team is pretty meh

Lol ive never even watched cricket before but i heard my country is in the final so wooo hooo lol.

We gonna smoke your ass!! donf worry if u guys get into trouble u can always roll the ball on the ground again lol.

I know nothing about cricket..... lol

[D-Rose]

We are going to smoke our trans-tasman rivals this time round :oldlol:


NZ rely too much on McCullum. The rest of their team is pretty meh
Whaaaaat? This is a ridiculous post as already mentioned.

NZ has been the most well rounded and complete team this entire tournament.

The bowling unit of Boult, Vettori, Southee is all Top 10 in wickets taken in the tournament.

Corey Anderson has been the best all rounder in the entire tournament. Guptill scored 237* for heaven's sake and averaging 76 in the tourney. Grant Elliott was at his career best last match. Williamson and Roscoe are not doing amazing but still holding up the middle.

Make no mistake, this is anyone's game and NZ are very talented as constructed.


Would like to see NZ walk away with it, if just for history's sake and they have historically been an underdog. Australia would be nice, but jee another one is just....another one lol.

[nightprowler10]

I think we can all agree poido doesn't actually watch any cricket and move on.

[poido123]

Whaaaaat? This is a ridiculous post as already mentioned.

NZ has been the most well rounded and complete team this entire tournament.

The bowling unit of Boult, Vettori, Southee is all Top 10 in wickets taken in the tournament.

Corey Anderson has been the best all rounder in the entire tournament. Guptill scored 237* for heaven's sake and averaging 76 in the tourney. Grant Elliott was at his career best last match. Williamson and Roscoe are not doing amazing but still holding up the middle.

Make no mistake, this is anyone's game and NZ are very talented as constructed.


Would like to see NZ walk away with it, if just for history's sake and they have historically been an underdog. Australia would be nice, but jee another one is just....another one lol.



This current Australian ODI team is too deep and too strong, even with the two I consider to be hangers on Watson and Clarke atm. NZ beat us in a great game first time round, but I think that was a fluke.


Our bowling attack is first class and a step above that of NZ's. NZ look like they have some players who are passed it, but simply holding the team together like weak ass glue.


Don't believe me? Wait till you see Australia whoop some ass tomorrow. You'll see.

[poido123]

Didnt Australia get walloped by Pakistan in the UAE while the kiwis managed a tied series. So your point is moot about new zealand being weak in other formats.

Also, its pointless to argue based on stats. Going by stats Kohli and Amla are the best batsman of all time. But those two chokers so far have failed perform in knockouts. Mccullum is the best opener right now yet his avergae is around 30.

The aussie batting other then Clarke and Smith are a bunch of hacks who only thrive on flat pitches. The one time they played on a decent pitch in the tourne hey got rolled out for 150:roll: .

Cant wait for Mccullum to give Johnson and Starc a whooping at MCG :rockon:


I'm clueless? This guy doesn't pay attention to our team :oldlol: Maxwell is one of the most dangerous ODI batsman in the game and Warner can take a game apart too. But we only got Clarke who has been awful for quite some time now and Smith :rolleyes:

I'm not saying stats are the be all end all, but Australia has the best at nearly every facet of the game. When they lose, it's usually the other team playing above their ability.


NZ gonna get whooped hard. McCollum going for under 20 :pimp:

[poido123]

:oldlol:

**** off.


Get back to work :oldlol:

[poido123]

Whaaaaat? This is a ridiculous post as already mentioned.

NZ has been the most well rounded and complete team this entire tournament.

The bowling unit of Boult, Vettori, Southee is all Top 10 in wickets taken in the tournament.

Corey Anderson has been the best all rounder in the entire tournament. Guptill scored 237* for heaven's sake and averaging 76 in the tourney. Grant Elliott was at his career best last match. Williamson and Roscoe are not doing amazing but still holding up the middle.

Make no mistake, this is anyone's game and NZ are very talented as constructed.


Would like to see NZ walk away with it, if just for history's sake and they have historically been an underdog. Australia would be nice, but jee another one is just....another one lol.



Still, it won't match the might of our deep batting firepower or are bowling spearheads.



I expect Australia to turn it on when it matters and smoke the blackcaps. I'm not even joking, this should be easy.

[aj1987]

Get back to work :oldlol:
I'm on vacation in the US, pedo.

[aj1987]

http://www.sportskeeda.com/topic/new-zealand-fans-trend-mcgsobig-ahead-of-cricket-world-cup-final

Found this on FB. :roll: :roll:

[That_Admiral]

http://www.sportskeeda.com/topic/new-zealand-fans-trend-mcgsobig-ahead-of-cricket-world-cup-final

Found this on FB. :roll: :roll:
Andrew Mulligan:
http://0.media.collegehumor.cvcdn.com/82/61/f5657ea6e8a5225a9c0c692817d5bf5c-micdrop07.gif

[D-Rose]

This current Australian ODI team is too deep and too strong, even with the two I consider to be hangers on Watson and Clarke atm. NZ beat us in a great game first time round, but I think that was a fluke.


Our bowling attack is first class and a step above that of NZ's. NZ look like they have some players who are passed it, but simply holding the team together like weak ass glue.


Don't believe me? Wait till you see Australia whoop some ass tomorrow. You'll see.
Just complete blabbering. Seriously. Boult has been every bit as good as Starc. The rest of NZ's attack has done an amazing job as well. You do realize NZ is deeper than Australia?

I understand looking down at NZ historically, but i proves you haven't been watching them at all the last few months if you think this.

[poido123]

Just complete blabbering. Seriously. Boult has been every bit as good as Starc. The rest of NZ's attack has done an amazing job as well. You do realize NZ is deeper than Australia?

I understand looking down at NZ historically, but i proves you haven't been watching them at all the last few months if you think this.


Perhaps I don't rate their current players as high as the Aussies.


I mean, we have an allstar team if you look at it that way. (Minus a Shane Warne-like spinner).

[Stern]

I'm clueless? This guy doesn't pay attention to our team :oldlol: Maxwell is one of the most dangerous ODI batsman in the game and Warner can take a game apart too. But we only got Clarke who has been awful for quite some time now and Smith :rolleyes:

I'm not saying stats are the be all end all, but Australia has the best at nearly every facet of the game. When they lose, it's usually the other team playing above their ability.


NZ gonna get whooped hard. McCollum going for under 20 :pimp:

When's the last time Warner scored big against top opponent? I agree Maxwell is a destructive player but he massively struggles against quality batsman. Thunderboult will have him quivering.

Smith is the main reason aus r in the final. He looked comfortable against Pakistan and India while the rest of your batters were all at sea.

Yeah I agree Aussies r the best team in these conditions but New Zealand isn't far off. Should be a cracker of a game.

[poido123]

When's the last time Warner scored big against top opponent? I agree Maxwell is a destructive player but he massively struggles against quality batsman. Thunderboult will have him quivering.

Smith is the main reason aus r in the final. He looked comfortable against Pakistan and India while the rest of your batters were all at sea.

Yeah I agree Aussies r the best team in these conditions but New Zealand isn't far off. Should be a cracker of a game.



I'm only winding up the kiwis in this thread :pimp:


Should be a good game, can't say I won't be pissed if we somehow lose :(


I live around too many kiwis to put up with a loss here :oldlol:

[Draz]

One down already

[aj1987]

Starc is going to end up as one of the GOAT bowlers.

[Draz]

This starc guy is pretty good eh

[That_Admiral]

gg NZ. but hopefully this ends up like the game in Auckland

[nightprowler10]

This starc guy is pretty good eh
Shades of 80s Wasim.

[NZStreetBaller]

Godamit aus is killing us!!! Im gonna go for a swim

[Stern]

Aussies showing why they dominate finals.

[JohnFreeman]

NZ is just another Australia state, let's be honest.

[poido123]

I'm clueless? This guy doesn't pay attention to our team :oldlol: Maxwell is one of the most dangerous ODI batsman in the game and Warner can take a game apart too. But we only got Clarke who has been awful for quite some time now and Smith :rolleyes:

I'm not saying stats are the be all end all, but Australia has the best at nearly every facet of the game. When they lose, it's usually the other team playing above their ability.


NZ gonna get whooped hard. McCollum going for under 20 :pimp:



Bump.

[poido123]

Didnt Australia get walloped by Pakistan in the UAE while the kiwis managed a tied series. So your point is moot about new zealand being weak in other formats.

Also, its pointless to argue based on stats. Going by stats Kohli and Amla are the best batsman of all time. But those two chokers so far have failed perform in knockouts. Mccullum is the best opener right now yet his avergae is around 30.

The aussie batting other then Clarke and Smith are a bunch of hacks who only thrive on flat pitches. The one time they played on a decent pitch in the tourne hey got rolled out for 150:roll: .

Cant wait for Mccullum to give Johnson and Starc a whooping at MCG :rockon:



:roll: :roll:

[poido123]

This current Australian ODI team is too deep and too strong, even with the two I consider to be hangers on Watson and Clarke atm. NZ beat us in a great game first time round, but I think that was a fluke.


Our bowling attack is first class and a step above that of NZ's. NZ look like they have some players who are passed it, but simply holding the team together like weak ass glue.


Don't believe me? Wait till you see Australia whoop some ass tomorrow. You'll see.


Entire post.


Bump.

[Draz]

Dam. Lots of duck

[That_Admiral]

Just amazing bowling by the aussie's hopefully NZ can do the same but even better haha

[Im Still Ballin]

Australia clowning on the competition

We own the cricket world. Swinging english willow is life mate

I remember the good old days

Saturday arvo as a kid

Out the back oiling up my big thick english willow

Needs a fresh coat for tomorrow when a smack em silly for a century

*salute*

[JohnFreeman]

Australia clowning on the competition

We own the cricket world. Swinging english willow is life mate

I remember the good old days

Saturday arvo as a kid

Out the back oiling up my big thick english willow

Needs a fresh coat for tomorrow when a smack em silly for a century

*salute*
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[outbreak]

How many times do i need to hear that the aussies are going to drink? How awkward when mark nicholas said vettori is retiring, he hasn't announced that and looked pissed. New zealand let themselves down by not playing any warm ups in Australia. Different conditions and much bigger grounds were always going to hamper them.

[BoogieWoogieMan]

Aussies are too dominate. 4 Titles in 5 World Cups. Damn.

[outbreak]

Aussies are too dominate. 4 Titles in 5 World Cups. Damn.
Even more impressive with our small population and with football being the dominant sport in most of the country.

[Cactus-Sack]

Starc is going to end up as one of the GOAT bowlers.

He can only bowl well for 4 overs at a time. He suck in first class because he has no discipline or mental strength. He is young though.

[poido123]

He can only bowl well for 4 overs at a time. He suck in first class because he has no discipline or mental strength. He is young though.



What are your thoughts on the vital cog of the New Zealand team, Vettori?




:roll: :roll:



Cactus has been sacked :djparty :basketball :djparty :party:


Everything I said has now been validated. Cactus sack's opinion belongs right here:


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[Cactus-Sack]

What the fvck are you babbling about?

NZ had a great tournament and made the final. According to you all of their players sans McCullum were "meh"

Everything you said has been invalidated you moron (http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showpost.php?p=11163948&postcount=199).

-NZ rely on McCullum-He got a duck and averaged 35ish for the tournament and has an ODI avg of 30.
-Trent Boult bowled beautifully and created pressure despit the low target, he was certainly not "meh" in this game or any other this tournament
-Grant Elliot had a beautiful innings, just like he did against SA, likewise, not "meh"


and on and on and on.... As one of our subcontinental friends said earlier, you clearly don't watch cricket, now shut the fvck up you ugly sack of shit.

[poido123]

What the fvck are you babbling about?

NZ had a great tournament and made the final. According to you all of their players sans McCullum were "meh"

Everything you said has been invalidated you moron (http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showpost.php?p=11163948&postcount=199).

-NZ rely on McCullum-He got a duck and averaged 35ish for the tournament and has an ODI avg of 30.
-Trent Boult bowled beautifully and created pressure despit the low target, he was certainly not "meh" in this game or any other this tournament
-Grant Elliot had a beautiful innings, just like he did against SA, likewise, not "meh"


and on and on and on.... As one of our subcontinental friends said earlier, you clearly don't watch cricket, now shut the fvck up you ugly sack of shit.




You are soooo mad right now, dum dum :oldlol:


Like I said, team struggles when McCullum doesn't post a score.

Like I said, they have guys holding the team together like weakass glue(Vettori) who cannot be relied on.

The rest of those guys you mentioned had little to no impact on the game when it mattered. Your opinion sucks. Take it to the fire and let it burn dum dum.

Australia bowled out this team for less than 200 in the final and only relinquished 2 wickets in response by the almighty NZ bowling attack :oldlol:


We raped this team and stole their soul.




You lose, I win silly little boy :banana:

[Cactus-Sack]

You were always very stupid, but now you've gone insane.

[poido123]

You were always very stupid, but now you've gone insane.


There there dum dum :cry:









:lol

[Cactus-Sack]

Australia lost to NZ a few weeks ago. If NZ are so bad, then Aus must suck for losing to a team that sucks as much as you say it does.

[poido123]

Australia lost to NZ a few weeks ago. If NZ are so bad, then Aus must suck for losing to a team that sucks as much as you say it does.


Dum dum



Did that game matter in the whole scheme of things? Did it highlight what was to happen in the final?


I clearly saw a B grade team playing a clearly superior Australia at their best when it mattered.


Perhaps if the game was close, you could reflect on that game in the group stage.


Irrelevant as your opinion now which belongs in that trash can I found for you :pimp: