ICC T20 World Cup

[Gunner]

By home game, maybe he means we'll get the neutral Injuns support?

[hydro11]

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<p>Haven't followed closely enough ... what's the pitch like in Delhi?<br><br>
... and when is the team named ...?</p>
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<p>England made 142 vs Afghanistan and 171 versus Sri Lanka. Ironically, we probably want a low scoring pitch which is a bit slow.</p>

[mimic]

<p>England absolutely tonked the Sri Lankans in the last 5 overs though.. I think they scored 71 off the last 5 overs.. </p>
<p>England were heading for 140 again until Buttler let loose.. </p>

[canefan]

So how did the pitch play? A nice slow turner?

[Mokey]

<p>Chick Ferns demolished the Saffas in their game, so they are unbeaten and through to the semi finals as well.</p>
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<p>NZ has an opportunity to do a big double here.</p>

[booboo]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Mokey" data-cid="567638" data-time="1459067039"><p>
Chick Ferns demolished the Saffas in their game, so they are unbeaten and through to the semi finals as well.<br><br>
NZ has an opportunity to do a big double here.</p></blockquote>
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The chickens aren't hatched yet. Best not to be counting them

[Unco]

<p>Afghanistan are looking good here.</p>
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<p>Windies are 40/3 cashing 123 but they're basically 4 down, with Fletcher retiring hurt.</p>

[Unco]

<p>Afghanistan!</p>
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<p>89/6 (including Fletcher's retire)</p>

[Unco]

<p>Afghanistan win What a great game.</p>
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<p>For some stupid reason the Windies brought Fletcher back on in the last over with ruined hamstring even though the semi was already guaranteed before this game. Dumb.</p>

[Glath]

<p>That Najib catch to seal it. :D</p>

[infidel]

Aus v India on now.<br><br>
Aus batting are 100/4 after 13 overs.<br><br>
Betfair currently has India @1.67 to win so must be a decent batting wicket.

[infidel]

Aus get 3 runs in the 17th over and 4 runs in the 18th over.<br><br>
India 1.57 to win on betfair at the moment.

[infidel]

Aus get 15 runs off the last four balls and finish on 160.<br><br>
Betfair is India 1.68 and Aus 2.47 at the innings break.<br><br>
To win the tournament currently is<br><br>
India 3.95<br>
NZ 4.4<br>
West Indies 5.85<br>
Aus 6.5<br>
England 5.15<br><br>
So basically no idea who might win it as market very even. Flip a coin.

[infidel]

India now 1.33 to win against the Aussies

[infidel]

Two overs to go, India need 20 to win.

[infidel]

India win easily and now paying 2.33 to win the tournament, 2.33 price is too short

[canefan]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="infidel" data-cid="567689" data-time="1459099681"><p>India win easily and now paying 2.33 to win the tournament, 2.33 price is too short</p></blockquote>Despite the home town advantage I think I'd rather we face India in the final than Australia because we have such a poor record against them. Of course the windies might have something to say about that

[NTA]

Just someone beat India. That's all I ask.

[No Quarter]

India's form hasn't exactly been compelling. It's been:<br><br>

• embarrassed by us in game 1<br>
• Kohli single handedly beating Pakistan<br>
• embarrassed by the Bangles in game 3, only the biggest choke in the history of T20 cricket kept them in the comp<br>
• Kohli single handedly beating Aussie<br><br>
  So if you get Kohli early they are fucked. Plus they have never beaten the Black Caps in a T20 before ;)<br><br>
  But, Kohli just has to come off for 2 games in a row which is just as likely given how fucking good he is.<br><br>
  Let's hope we get a Gayle special in the semi

[No Quarter]

I'm worried about England in the semi though. They have some pretty serious hitting power if they get going, and Root is all class. We will need Guppy fit and firing to get us a decent total, assuming Kane continues to win the toss