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If Australia lose they have to go into same group as India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan or W Indies.
But, given that the top two qualify for semis and won't play each other in said semis then that sets up a potential India/Australia final as well as being able to laugh long and hard at us!
If Australia win then they get USA, S Africa and Afg/WI BUT England will get through to the other group if they beat Namibia.
But, given that the top two qualify for semis and won't play each other in said semis then that sets up a potential India/Australia final as well as being able to laugh long and hard at us!
If Australia win then they get USA, S Africa and Afg/WI BUT England will get through to the other group if they beat Namibia.
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Can't see it MH , far too professional and it's total guesswork whether it will affect Australia deep into the competition so they'll try their best win or lose , although fully understandable if they rest a few.
Not to mention the potential long term repercussions that would tarnish the sport plus with this squad they know they can beat anyone and fear no team. |
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Pretty sure doesn't matter weather they win or not it's already pre determined which group they go in.
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***Super Eights, Group 1: A1, B2, C1, D2
***Super Eights, Group 2: A2, B1, C2, D1 |
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If England vs Namibia is rained of it won't matter anyway although 1.07 to complete at the moment
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if scotland went through it would just mean australia facing one of south africa or the west indies in the semi finals rather than potentially england as well. not a lot in it really
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Sounds clever to let Scotland win but it was never an option. Losing 2 points in the Super 8 could be catastrophic.
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Welcome to the last 8 Poms. Great performance against Oman and Namibia.
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England in the easier group. Convicts face Trial of Spin
Interesting to see WI match tonight |
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How much you having on England tonight WD
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Backed England to win the whole thing before the last match against Namibia when it looked like they could lose out to rain so have laid off after last nights win. Nice profit to nothing if they make it which I still expect them to do.
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Aussies getting soft.
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This West Indies side is like watching a pub team. They are terrible. Fully expect England to get through this soft group after getting a helping hand from us. Would have been a travesty of justice if the Poms had gone out on weather grounds.
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Even you must have won money on the heat WD
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No not been betting due to irregular pitches, weather and inability to watch the games consistently
The only time I nearly had a bet was when USA beat Pakistan but the phone rang. I now have reason to believe the match was not fixed and Pakistan are just useless. A Pakistani lad from Sainsbury’s also confirmed my suspicion they were just sheite and although I missed my bet at 10-1 it was not a betting coup. Looks like an India Australia final to me. |
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Hmmmn
Trial of Spin  Just saying! Tbf a great result for the game of cricket and more importantly their people might see an opportunity to join the human race. |
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Don't see aproblem for England. If they lose to US then they are out of course but the other match is the key. If SA win the Windies are out. If Windies win, SA will have a poorer run rate so if England can win comfortably they are through. SA can't afford to ease up so I expect Windies to lose that one.
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Just got up after watching a tired and wearisome looking Australian side get beat fair and square. Totally out batted, out bowled out fielded and outthought and showed more guts and a will to win. Nothing at all flukey about their win which was thoroughly deserved. They were fantastic in all aspects of the game. I was appalled at the lack of urgency from Oz. Their fielding was garbage and they never looked like they were getting a wicket in the first 10 overs. Wade's keeping was appalling as was Agar's fielding and what was a concern was that they thought they could rock up and it would just happen. Apart from Maxwell they were all terrible. They have been under par all tournament and not a hope in hell of beating India. Won the toss and bowled. Ponting couldn't believe it. I don't think it would have made much difference looking back on the performance however. India v England final for me.
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Agree with the summary from last night TMB but harsh to treat test champions , world cup winners and ashes holders on one game albeit probably not at their best all tournament to date , no financial interest but hope they qualify as tournament semi-finals these days without this class an outfit just isn't the same.
Fully expect them to give India plenty to think about and it's a coin toss for me. |
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Smart from Rohit here , sees an opportunity to damage Australian run rate and eliminate the team they all want to beat , whatever happens tonights game looks to be one not to miss.
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Absolutely right!
You have to go for the kill against a dangerous and wounded animal Commentator, was it Harsha also mentioned group winner plays in Guyana. Always a chance of rain and possible washout but the Group winner will go through if no play possible. You also need the right mentality and want to defeat a team as good as Australia |
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On a mea culpa… I thought Rohit and Kohli opening was a tournament too far. It has not been a great success but z today Rohit has been awesome in thought and now is riding his luck.
This is an assassination and while you cannot afford to write Australia off my own feeling is despite the pitch being very good it might dry out and India’s left arm spinners will strangle before Kuldeep applies the coup de gras. Must be stomach wrenching watching if you are a convict. I would say though Bangladesh are no mugs and a good toss or rain and Afghanistan may have something to worry about. This weather thing has been unsatisfactory and it would have been a travesty if Aus did not get a chance to duke it out today although if I were a vetinary I would call this off to save the poor animal further pain and humiliation. I am not a Xenophobe but it is fun to watch someone suffer and slip the knife in between the ribs. Aussie fans out there no don’t in despair. It is an awful feeling but one we here know only too well! |
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I would not have picked Dube either. Big six that!
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Aus have just got to believe this is a great batting wicket
Now I would have picked Suryakumar Yadav. What a player. |
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Think basically Travis Head needs to do what he's capable of and match Rohit plus Maxi needs to come to the party.
Yes the Guyana match is 1.30am Thursday morning. Even if losing here Australia have to bat as quick and long as they can here , tonights game can go either way so net run rate could easily decide which of 3 teams. Luckily have to stay up tonight anyway as it's game 7 of the Stanley Cup final , great night of sport for me. |
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I think they will struggle. There are signs of swing. I think the spinners will do for them but Arshdeep and Bumrah might be a handful too. Aus have the right mentality and will have to go hard. If they do win they deserve their place in the semi. Hope they put up a great fight as I am really enjoying it with no money down.
Am I not entertained! |
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If they lose looks like Australia will need to get withing 30 runs of India to force Afghan's into needing the win or the no result later on.
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Great reply do far but they are at the stick or twist point now. If they can keep their heads and chase 10-11 runs an over they will be doing well as this pitch slows up. They obviously have to go for the win but do not want to lose by 30 or more runs. 41 is the one that puts Afghan ahead. |
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Tim David is kwality imho
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Quality to come yet so still alive , Cummins can be brutal and Wade has played a winning world cup final innings before , Head stays in they've every chance.
I've got one eye on the tie to protect my green just in case |
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It’s swinging now too
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You are correct even Starc but I cannot see it. I think it is starting to get difficult to bat with inconsistent bounce or pace
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You are correct even Starc but I cannot see it. I think it is starting to get difficult to bat with inconsistent bounce or pace
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Slower ball very difficult
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Game over but they need 165 i think it is to force Afghan's to need the win , that right WD ?
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It's 176 they need , worked it out as 30 hours ago but then read it was 41
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Wouldn't be laying that 14.0 Australia outright , that game later could go either way and should be completed , then Saffers in the SF if through then possibly India again.
Rather back it than lay it. |
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Thought the figure was 41 but is Afghan lost it would affect things. Afghan need a win…… or rain
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Incredibly disappointed but we gave it a go and the one handed catch on the boundary was stunning. Didn't think we bowled intelligently and made it easy for Rohit serving up half volley after half volley. The dropped catch by Marsh was laughable. Hope Jofra can get that ball whizzing past the Indian batsmans ears in the semis and will be cheering them on against an Indian side I have little time for.
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They gave it a pretty good go. The boundary catch proved pivotal imho but the pitch was slowing up and the ball did swing a little.
Glad Aus are out to be fair as they are a very dangerous side. |