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Re: Cricket
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:54 am
by brian
Understand why they're being aggressive, but England in danger of being run out for a wicket here.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:58 am
by Baloney
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
Re: Cricket
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:09 am
by brian
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).
Re: Cricket
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:18 am
by Baloney
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
Re: Cricket
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:19 am
by brian
England starting to bash a little bit. Getting interesting.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:18 pm
by Baloney
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.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:04 am
by degenerasian
Pakistan need to wrap this up. Keep NZ under 200.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:19 am
by brian
Pakistan gave up too many "free" runs those last 7 overs. Disappointing.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:46 am
by Baloney
NZ have their bowlers something to work with there
Re: Cricket
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:01 am
by brian
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.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 12:47 pm
by brian
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.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:14 pm
by Baloney
The NZ/England game next Wednesday could end up being an elimination game
Re: Cricket
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:39 pm
by brian
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.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:50 am
by Sabo
I'll bet there are some pissed off Indians right now. Close review but it looks like the review got it right.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 9:14 am
by Baloney
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?
Re: Cricket
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 9:37 am
by brian
Something about Bumrah's delivery makes me laugh. The run-up looks so stiff, but that dude can sling it.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 9:38 am
by Baloney
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.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:29 am
by brian
I feel like Afghanistan is gonna beat the Windies in that finale. The Windies already seem like they're ready to go home.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:23 am
by Baloney
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.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:46 am
by Baloney
SA finally show up, just in time to fly home
Bees stop play
Re: Cricket
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 4:38 pm
by brian
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.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:12 am
by Sabo
Ferguson and Neesham have been huge for New Zealand so far. Great catch by Neesham for the last wicket.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:04 am
by Sabo
Hat trick for Trent Boult! First-ever hat trick for New Zealand in the ICC World Cup.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:04 am
by degenerasian
"We are unpredictable, but entertaining"
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:07 am
by brian
Afghanistan bailing England’s ass out right now.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:17 am
by Baloney
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
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:19 am
by Baloney
brian wrote: ↑Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:07 am
Afghanistan bailing England’s ass out right now.
Absolbloodyutely
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:35 am
by degenerasian
Afghanistan brought on the wrong bowler. Could have played spin the rest of the way.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:57 am
by brian
Have to wonder if Pakistan is a team of destiny. And a potential India-Pakistan semifinal could be <fire emoji>
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:05 pm
by Baloney
England's best hope is rain tomorrow
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:28 pm
by brian
Baloney wrote: ↑Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:05 pm
England's best hope is rain tomorrow
Sad, but true. Helps the Aussies maybe too.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:20 am
by brian
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.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 9:36 am
by Baloney
That was some opening spell from Woakes, 5 overs 3 maidens 8 runs & 1 wicket
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 9:42 am
by brian
Yeah. England have been incredible all around today. Needed to make a statement and they’ve done it.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 10:33 am
by Baloney
India starting to accelerate, England need a wicket
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 10:38 am
by brian
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.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 10:46 am
by brian
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.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 10:48 am
by degenerasian
This guys a little nervous.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 10:52 am
by degenerasian
Its T20 now chasing 185
Pakistanis must feel dirty today cheering for India.
Re: Cricket
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:20 am
by brian
India will be swinging for the fences last 15 overs here.