CWC Semi Final - Black Caps v India

[Siam]

@No-Quarter Boult would get a run. Don't think they need Ferg as their spinners do the same role and concede less.

As for the game, I just can't will myself any hope. Jesus, I've got more expectations when buying a lotto ticket than imagining how we're going to nick this tonight.

Actually my best hope is in how many times in life I've been staggeringly wrong before!

India by 6 wickets or 88 runs

[mariner4life]

Aussies are trying to talk us up as a chance.

Tell 'em they're dreaming

[Bovidae]

We've won!

[Bovidae]

The toss that is...

[JK]

Got a semi here....pretty excited

[Donsteppa]

Batting first!

[Donsteppa]

One change: Ferguson back in for Southee.

No Colin the Opener in the team on a win Lotto whim.

[No Quarter]

Well we're going to know pretty early if this is going to be a contest or not.

Comon lads!

[reprobate]

haha that's good. Indian key tactics before the first drinks break - prevent williamson from rotating the strike.

[Paekakboyz]

Let's get this party started!!

[Canerbry]

Next person to complain about New Zealand's National Anthem will be referred to this moment.

[No Quarter]

Ugh review first ball! Shiiiit

[No Quarter]

Missing and they've wasted their review. Excellent.

[hydro11]

Turns out to be a great start.

[reprobate]

sweet, stupid review.

[Damo]

Yes. And India have lost their review.

Pretty bad review. I thought it was always heading down.

[hydro11]

I don't like how Guptill looks out there.

[Chris B.]

Guppy looking in fantastic form - seeing it like a melon!

[Godder]

Essentially, our most likely matchwinners are Guptill, Williamson, Taylor, Neesham, CDG and Boult, although obviously anyone can get a big score or bowl a destructive spell. Guptill is more on past form, but he is certainly capable of it.

[westcoastie]

@Chris-B an invisible melon. in-form Guptill clips that last ball, first over for 6.