CWC 19 : England V Australia

[Sarge]

Scheduled for a 10.30 start, though if the weather at Lords is similar to how it is currently in OX3 there may be a delayed start .... todays CWC match may not take place at all.... if there is any play today, the 2 sandpaper cheats, Smith & Warner will be facing England for the first time since their ban, presumably theyll both be in for a hard time from England's barmy army ?

 

[Gary Baldi]

It has the potential to be a fascinating game, a taster for later in the summer. I suspect the weather will clear up, but it will be a case of waiting for the pitch to dry.

In some respects, a no result would suit England today, but I'd rather beat them on the pitch and get into their batting line up.

 

[Oufcluke34]

Jofra archer having fitness test ahead of today's game

 

[Foley]

Jofra archer having fitness test ahead of today's game

Oh dear.
Need him.to be fit.
It would be a real shame if the weather ruins what promises to be a great game

 

[SteMerritt]

Oh dear.
Need him.to be fit.
It would be a real shame if the weather ruins what promises to be a great game

Says he's OK on CricInfo

 

[ZeroTheHero]

A twinge, but will be playing according to Ashley Giles on the radio

 

[Sarge]

England won the toss ...and opted to bowl

hope Archer is bang on target from the start

 

[Andy Stroud]

Definitely a good toss to win. Let’s hope we can make the best of the bowler-friendly conditions

 

[Sarge]

Definitely a good toss to win. Let’s hope we can make the best of the bowler-friendly conditions

wicket is a bit on the green side... good for pace, swing & seam, maybe not as accommodating for spin?

 

[Sarge]

Stats fact .... |England have played Aussies 7 times in the world cup .... head to head in Aus 5 wins England 2 wins fingers crossed itll be 3 England win after todays match

 

[Sarge]

4overs in Aussies 18-0

 

[Foley]

England have had no luck.
Very good start for the Aussis though.

 

[Foley]

I've just realised that Nathan Lyon is starting for them.
We never seem to do well against him ....
Good move by Aus I reckon

 

[Sarge]

50-0 after 12 overs.... couple of quite wickets would be ideal ... c'mon England

 

[unification]

England luckless so far. A series of plays and misses (to admittedly good deliveries) from the openers.

Frustrating to listen to.

 

[Sarge]

England bowling attack need to collectively have a rethink ... short ball approach isnt working, Aussie batsmen thriving on the short ball deliveries

 

[Sarge]

Stokes into the bowling attack ... & hopefully a change in England's fortunes?

 

[Isle of Wight Yellow]

England are going to lose this, aren’t they.

 

[Sarge]

England are going to lose this, aren’t they.

watching England play cricket is very much like watching OUFC .... often frustrating

 

[ZeroTheHero]

Frustrating so far. There were a few 'nearly' moments earlier on, but if things keep on like this our batsmen are going to be under huge pressure right from the off.

 

[Sarge]

Frustrating so far. There were a few 'nearly' moments earlier on, but if things keep on like this our batsmen are going to be under huge pressure right from the off.

reckon if England can get a wicket (& break this partnership) itll be like buses and a few more will follow close together

 

[Foley]

They are attacking our spinners.
England are in trouble.

 

[Isle of Wight Yellow]

I see why we bowled first, and I think it was the right decision, but I just don’t feel comfortable when we’re chasing at the moment. I think I’m right in saying that at this World Cup, we’ve won when batting first and lost while chasing

 

[unification]

This is not going well. Australia survived and they’re now cashing in. Wood and Archer have bowled too short and I think England are panicking already by turning to spin.

They need a wicket ASAP and not when both of these have had their fun once they’ve reached their tons.

 

[Sarge]

Finch got his 50 in 61 balls , inc' 9 (NINE) 4's !

and the cheat Warner gets his 50

must break this partnership!

110-0 after 20 overs ... Aussies in control currently, a wicket or two & soon please... C'mon England

 

[Foley]

Whew
Needed that wicket with Warner out to Moeen.
A couple more wickets will change the complection of the game

 

[Sarge]

Got him

 

[Foley]

Englands fielding has been sloppy again.
It's looking like Rnglands tournament may be slipping away (a couple of quick wickets could change things )
Buttler just missed a stumping off Moeen as well. Very poor

 

[Sarge]

aussies pass 150 in the 28th over .... must start skittling them out, or the convicts will be heading for a score of around 400

 

[Isle of Wight Yellow]

reckon if England can get a wicket (& break this partnership) itll be like buses and a few more will follow close together

Wish you were right!