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Understand why they're being aggressive, but England in danger of being run out for a wicket here.
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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).
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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
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England starting to bash a little bit. Getting interesting.
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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.
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Pakistan need to wrap this up. Keep NZ under 200.
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Pakistan gave up too many "free" runs those last 7 overs. Disappointing.
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NZ have their bowlers something to work with there
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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.
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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.
ETA: Just saw a Pakistani fan with a sign saying "We are unpredictable, but entertaining" and that's about damn right.
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The NZ/England game next Wednesday could end up being an elimination game
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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.
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I'll bet there are some pissed off Indians right now. Close review but it looks like the review got it right.
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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?
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?
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Something about Bumrah's delivery makes me laugh. The run-up looks so stiff, but that dude can sling it.
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I feel like Afghanistan is gonna beat the Windies in that finale. The Windies already seem like they're ready to go home.
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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.
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SA finally show up, just in time to fly home
Bees stop play
Bees stop play
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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.
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Ferguson and Neesham have been huge for New Zealand so far. Great catch by Neesham for the last wicket.
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Hat trick for Trent Boult! First-ever hat trick for New Zealand in the ICC World Cup.
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"We are unpredictable, but entertaining"
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Afghanistan bailing England’s ass out right now.
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Afghanistan brought on the wrong bowler. Could have played spin the rest of the way.
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Have to wonder if Pakistan is a team of destiny. And a potential India-Pakistan semifinal could be <fire emoji>
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England's best hope is rain tomorrow
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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.
They probably don’t deserve to make the semis.
India have to be considered clear favorites to win it all.
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That was some opening spell from Woakes, 5 overs 3 maidens 8 runs & 1 wicket
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Yeah. England have been incredible all around today. Needed to make a statement and they’ve done it.
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India starting to accelerate, England need a wicket
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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.
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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.
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This guys a little nervous.
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Its T20 now chasing 185
Pakistanis must feel dirty today cheering for India.
Pakistanis must feel dirty today cheering for India.
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India will be swinging for the fences last 15 overs here.
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