Cricket

Post by **brian** » Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:54 am

Understand why they're being aggressive, but England in danger of being run out for a wicket here.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:58 am

brian wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:41 am How much is being done as far as analytics in cricket these days? Because seems like it's absolutely ripe for some of the bigger countries to invest in it (or for some of the "smaller" countries to invest in order to bridge the talent gap.

Found this

https://www.simplilearn.com/how-big-dat ... cs-article

Post by **brian** » Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:09 am

That was pretty interesting, but I think it really only scratches the surface of what's possible. The issue seems to me is probably that the biggest cricket these days is still played at the international level for the most part, so there's not that much of a financial incentive to seriously invest in it like we're seeing with the NHL and MLB (and to a somewhat lesser extent the NBA and NFL).

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:18 am

I'm pretty sure at the National Level they could afford to use data analysts but I'm not sure the counties could, they are on shoe string budgets

Post by **brian** » Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:19 am

England starting to bash a little bit. Getting interesting.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:18 pm

All out for 211, think Oz have a more balanced team, they have a couple of people who can anchor an innings whereas nobody in the England team seems capable of batting responsibly.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:04 am

Pakistan need to wrap this up. Keep NZ under 200.

Post by **brian** » Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:19 am

Pakistan gave up too many "free" runs those last 7 overs. Disappointing.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:46 am

NZ have their bowlers something to work with there

Post by **brian** » Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:01 am

Pakistan batting pretty well so far. If they can finish this off, the pressure really mounts on England. Pakistan has a likely win (AFG) and a possible/probable win (BAN) left.

Post by **brian** » Wed Jun 26, 2019 12:47 pm

New Zealand has to be in desperation wicket-taking mode now. I have to admit I'm rooting for Pakistan because I'm here for the chaos.

ETA: Just saw a Pakistani fan with a sign saying "We are unpredictable, but entertaining" and that's about damn right.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:14 pm

The NZ/England game next Wednesday could end up being an elimination game

Post by **brian** » Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:39 pm

At the least gonna be a lot more drama from those final round-robin matches than some thought earlier in the tournament. Still seven teams with very realistic chances to advance.

Post by **Sabo** » Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:50 am

I'll bet there are some pissed off Indians right now. Close review but it looks like the review got it right.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Thu Jun 27, 2019 9:14 am

I like following this on the BBC

Isa Guha, Ex-England seamer on BBC Test Match Special:
I know Chris Gayle has been working on his running between the wickets.

Sir Curtly Ambrose, Former West Indies bowler on BBC Test Match Special:
Really? Don't you think it's a bit late for that?

Post by **brian** » Thu Jun 27, 2019 9:37 am

Something about Bumrah's delivery makes me laugh. The run-up looks so stiff, but that dude can sling it.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Thu Jun 27, 2019 9:38 am

brian wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2019 9:37 am Something about Bumrah's delivery makes me laugh. The run-up looks so stiff, but that dude can sling it.

I know it's hardly elegant but it's certainly effective.

Post by **brian** » Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:29 am

I feel like Afghanistan is gonna beat the Windies in that finale. The Windies already seem like they're ready to go home.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:23 am

India have now taken over from England as the #1 one day team in the world, going to take a very good side to beat them.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:46 am

SA finally show up, just in time to fly home

Bees stop play

Post by **brian** » Fri Jun 28, 2019 4:38 pm

Was sorry to see Sri Lanka not put themselves in the hunt for that fourth place spot, but they can't really complain. Teams that can only put up 200 batting first aren't going to win too many matches these days.

Post by **Sabo** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:12 am

Ferguson and Neesham have been huge for New Zealand so far. Great catch by Neesham for the last wicket.

Post by **Sabo** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:04 am

Hat trick for Trent Boult! First-ever hat trick for New Zealand in the ICC World Cup.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:04 am

"We are unpredictable, but entertaining"

Post by **brian** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:07 am

Afghanistan bailing England’s ass out right now.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:17 am

Sabo wrote: ↑Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:04 am Hat trick for Trent Boult! First-ever hat trick for New Zealand in the ICC World Cup.

That was a hilarious last delivery, if it had have been straight he would have had 4 in 4

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:19 am

brian wrote: ↑Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:07 am Afghanistan bailing England’s ass out right now.

Absolbloodyutely

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:35 am

Afghanistan brought on the wrong bowler. Could have played spin the rest of the way.

Post by **brian** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:57 am

Have to wonder if Pakistan is a team of destiny. And a potential India-Pakistan semifinal could be <fire emoji>

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:05 pm

England's best hope is rain tomorrow

Post by **brian** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:28 pm

Baloney wrote: ↑Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:05 pm England's best hope is rain tomorrow

Sad, but true. Helps the Aussies maybe too.

Post by **brian** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:20 am

England did what they needed to do. If they can’t defend this total two things are clear:

They probably don’t deserve to make the semis.
India have to be considered clear favorites to win it all.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 9:36 am

That was some opening spell from Woakes, 5 overs 3 maidens 8 runs & 1 wicket

Post by **brian** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 9:42 am

Yeah. England have been incredible all around today. Needed to make a statement and they’ve done it.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 10:33 am

India starting to accelerate, England need a wicket

Post by **brian** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 10:38 am

I was thinking if this Rohit/Kohli partnership can get it to where India need “only” about 175 runs with 20 overs left it basically just becomes a typical T20 run chase and India would have a 50/50-ish shot maybe.

Post by **brian** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 10:46 am

Huge wicket there. Still some dangerous batters to come for India but I felt there was a chance of some more 12-run overs to come if they kept going.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 10:48 am

This guys a little nervous.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 10:52 am

Its T20 now chasing 185

Pakistanis must feel dirty today cheering for India.

Post by **brian** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:20 am

India will be swinging for the fences last 15 overs here.