Ind v England post match

[rollingstoned]

Saw a pre match thread, thought it would not be a bad idea to do a post match one too where everyone can post their opinions and analysis instead of using the match thread. 

We did exceedingly well to defend this total today imo considering dew and Sirajs under par performance. The sl match in the asia cup was also similar where the batting conditions were better in the second half and we defend 213. 

[Mariyam]

So far Gill has failed to impress. Hope he picks up for the rest of the tournament. 
 

Still think Jaiswal should have been in the 15 and given a few chances to open. But that’s a moot point now.

[Lord]

any Sky Sports reactions? @Austin 3:!6

[goose]

Reality check - having been reduced to 229 the other top teams would have got much closer than Eng did who are mentally shot with the bat

[goose]

what odds on Root, Stokes and Kohli getting ducks !

Edited October 29, 2023 by goose

[putrevus]

1 hour ago, goose said:

Reality check - having been reduced to 229 the other top teams would have got much closer than Eng did who are mentally shot with the bat

That is just an insult to Indian bowlers.

 

Today fast bowling by Bumrah and Shami was bowling of highest order.England were trying but they were just not good enough.

 

No team in this World Cup would have withstood today’s fast bowling ,Shami’s first spell was high quality seam bowling .

 

[deathmonger]

Good match. Tail did some decent batting. Then bowled well defending a low score with massive dew.

[cricspirit]

3 hours ago, goose said:

what odds on Root, Stokes and Kohli getting ducks !

 

Rare event Indeed. 

 

[BacktoCricaddict]

Right up there with the most beautiful things to watch in cricket - on par with Rohit Sharma's nonchalant pull shot, Tendulkar's backfoot cover drive, Jadeja's direct throws to the wicket and VVSL's signature cover drive - is the cricket ball leaving Mohammed Shami's hand.

 

The mesmerisingly straight seam seemingly smiling gleefully at the batsman as it starts its journey, whispering to him "you poor little silly man, you have no idea what I am about to do as soon as I kiss that soil."

 

And next thing you know .... LIGHTS OUT.

Edited October 31, 2023 by BacktoCricaddict

[BacktoCricaddict]

4 hours ago, Lord said:

any Sky Sports reactions? @Austin 3:!6

 

Have they invoked Delhi Belly yet?  Awadhi biryani, perhaps?

[Sindragosa]

4 hours ago, goose said:

what odds on Root, Stokes and Kohli getting ducks !

This was the only match in ODI WC history where both No. 3s got ducks.

[SRT100]

6 hours ago, rollingstoned said:

Saw a pre match thread, thought it would not be a bad idea to do a post match one too where everyone can post their opinions and analysis instead of using the match thread. 

We did exceedingly well to defend this total today imo considering dew and Sirajs under par performance. The sl match in the asia cup was also similar where the batting conditions were better in the second half and we defend 213. 

 

Genuinely believe India's great bowling is helping mask a few issues with our batting order. We havent had to chase a huge score yet and be tested. Similarly first time we set a score and really felt it was a good 50 runs short. Our bowlers will have the occasional off day.

We cannot rely on Hitman consistently delivering for us, others must do their part.

 

SKY and KL did good, but should have stuck around longer and added more. India needed one of them to stay till the 49th.Bumrah with some late runs in the innings was good to put a decent enough score to add pressure while chasing.

[rollingstoned]

3 hours ago, BacktoCricaddict said:

Right up there with the most beautiful things to watch in cricket - on par with Rohit Sharma's nonchalant pull shot, Tendulkar's backfoot cover drive, Jadeja's direct throws to the wicket, VVSL's signature cover drive - is that spherical object leaving Mohammed Shami's hand.

 

The mesmerisingly straight seam seemingly smiling gleefully at the batsman as it starts its journey, whispering to the batsman "you poor little silly man, you have no idea what I am about to do as soon as I kiss that soil."

 

And next thing you know .... The END.

Shami owning Stokes for 2 full overs culminating in that desperate hoick after which he got cleaned up will be an enduring memory for me. You see those sort of spells in test matches where the ball is really doing a lot. 

[nevada]

9 hours ago, Mariyam said:

So far Gill has failed to impress. Hope he picks up for the rest of the tournament. 
 

Still think Jaiswal should have been in the 15 and given a few chances to open. But that’s a moot point now.

It is ridiculous to keep Jaiswal out purely because of this being a world cup. So what? He is in red hot form and offers LHB advantage. NZ have shown confidence in youngster Rachin and are reaping the rewards. We OTOH close the doors for new player selection a good one-two years before the world cup itself! 

[Suhaan]

4 hours ago, BacktoCricaddict said:

that spherical object leaving Mohammed Shami's hand.

Apart from cylindrical object in his hand,that doesn't leave him

[Suhaan]

2 minutes ago, nevada said:

It is ridiculous to keep Jaiswal out purely because of this being a world cup. So what? He is in red hot form and offers LHB advantage. NZ have shown confidence in youngster Rachin and are reaping the rewards. We OTOH close the doors for new player selection a good one-two years before the world cup itself! 

He and Prasidh should have been there

ICC must make it 18 members squad rather than 15

[SRT100]

11 minutes ago, Suhaan said:

He and Prasidh should have been there

ICC must make it 18 members squad rather than 15

Wouldnt have mattered, India have so many immovable players in the team, it makes getting the balance so challenging.

[Suhaan]

5 minutes ago, SRT100 said:

Wouldnt have mattered, India have so many immovable players in the team, it makes getting the balance so challenging.

Bigger pool means lesser dillema

[Vijy]

21 minutes ago, Suhaan said:

He and Prasidh should have been there

ICC must make it 18 members squad rather than 15

yes, for long tourneys, a bigger squad is needed

[Suhaan]

5 minutes ago, Vijy said:

yes, for long tourneys, a bigger squad is needed

Do you think Ashwin going to play in remaining matches?