T20 World Cup, June 1-29

[Durhamfootman]

77 ao (19.1)
80-4 (16.2)
96 ao (16)
97-2 (12.2)
137-7
125-7
103-9
106-6 (18.5)
119
113-7
113-6
109-7
106-7
107-3 (17.3)

all the media seem to be bigging up the close matches at purpose built in a matter of weeks Nassau County cricket stadium, NY, but frankly it's been a complete shambles

[mikesiva]

Pakistan win by seven wickets.

Canada 106-7

Johnson 52

Amir 2-13

Pakistan 107-3

Rizwan 53*
Babar 33

Heyliger 2-18

[Durhamfootman]

you could be forgiven for thinking this was the women's world cup

[sussexpob]

Agreed Footman. These are pitches that batsman are scared to play shots on. It's just lottery cricket, we aren't seeing a balance between bat and ball, nor much skill on the batting front

[Durhamfootman]

I'd have filled my FL team with bowlers, if I'd known

[GarlicJam]

A win this morning for Aus against Namibia will put a large Q next to their name on the table, and that will give their selectors the opportunity to rotate other squad members.

That, coupled with a possible mental relaxation will give Scotland a better chance against them. Especially if Aus DO have it in them to work on helping England out of the comp.

Not that is should make too much difference, as I think that anything other than a thrashing of Scotland by Aus will see England on the plane home.

[bigfluffylemon]

The schedule seems designed for maximum pain. But yes, England are going home unless Australia thrash Scotland and England rack up two big wins.

We can complain about the rain, but it will be England's fault.

Buttler is not a good captain. Tactics have been dreadful.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Aussies chase in under six overs!

Favourites to win the trophy?

[Durhamfootman]

A win this morning for Aus against Namibia will put a large Q next to their name on the table, and that will give their selectors the opportunity to rotate other squad members.

That, coupled with a possible mental relaxation will give Scotland a better chance against them. Especially if Aus DO have it in them to work on helping England out of the comp.

Not that is should make too much difference, as I think that anything other than a thrashing of Scotland by Aus will see England on the plane home.

England are already in the plane home, imo.

dead men walking

[Arthur Crabtree]

I guess the third group is the group of death. SL looking like casualties.

[mikesiva]

Sri Lanka vs Nepal washed out.

Bad news for SL.

[meninblue]

India to play against USA in some hours

Saurabh Netravalkar who represented India in U-19 WC as well as played a match for Mumbai Ranji team will play against India this time. Had a good match winning against Pakistan with figures of 2/18 from his quota of 4 overs.

Pakistanis supporting an Indian win today that too with a big margin so that they can sneak in the next stage

[Arthur Crabtree]

Geoff Boycott would be a plausible pick in these NY games. Well, if he was playing now.

[mikesiva]

77 ao (19.1)
80-4 (16.2)
96 ao (16)
97-2 (12.2)
137-7
125-7
103-9
106-6 (18.5)
119
113-7
113-6
109-7
106-7
107-3 (17.3)

all the media seem to be bigging up the close matches at purpose built in a matter of weeks Nassau County cricket stadium, NY, but frankly it's been a complete shambles

The batsmen will be happy to say goodbye to New York after this match.

If they can make it there, they can make it any where!

USA 110-8

Nitish 27

Arshdeep 4-9!

[meninblue]

India to play against USA in some hours

Saurabh Netravalkar who represented India in U-19 WC as well as played a match for Mumbai Ranji team will play against India this time. Had a good match winning against Pakistan with figures of 2/18 from his quota of 4 overs.

Pakistanis supporting an Indian win today that too with a big margin so that they can sneak in the next stage

Saurabh has taken 2 wickets for just 4 runs in 2 overs. Harmeet Singh takes one catch.

The 2 ex- Mumbai players involved on both dismissals.

Not the first time Virat and Eohit have given wicket to left armer. Boult memories back.

Still Yadhasvi won't play next match. This think tank is clueless even after being with this team for so many years.