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Title: The Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 03:29:12 PM
Discuss here
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on March 05, 2007, 03:30:48 PM
We'll have cricket at Croker yet. ;D

Come on youuuuuu boyzzzzzz in Greeeeeeeeeeen!
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Spiritof98 on March 05, 2007, 03:34:55 PM
Jezus looks a good SA team, i see it is a 13 a side game and wont go down on the record books so to speak, would be great if they could get this scalp before the world cup.

Must be the Irish climate, perfect prepartion for the caribbean weather  ;) 8) 8) 8) 8)

Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on March 05, 2007, 03:30:48 PM
We'll have cricket at Croker yet. ;D

Come on youuuuuu boyzzzzzz in Greeeeeeeeeeen!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 03:42:30 PM
Now 95 for 8
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Star Spangler on March 05, 2007, 03:56:12 PM
Aren't South Africa ranked number 1 in the world?
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 03:58:44 PM
in one dayers - yes
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 04:07:09 PM
Get it while you can lads

(http://www.cricketeurope4.net/MEDIA/IRELAND/MERCHANDISE/kukrishirt2.gif)
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Star Spangler on March 05, 2007, 04:26:36 PM
Being married to a South African this could be very sweet for me.  I could dine of my inlaws for the rest of my life if Ireland could beat them!

How many runs do they need to limit them to to have a good chance of winning?
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: SlimShady on March 05, 2007, 04:29:38 PM
Englands finest 2 batsmen have been bowled out by a ''20 stone policeman'' playing for Bermuda  :D
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 04:32:56 PM
150 would be a make-able target for Ireland I think
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Star Spangler on March 05, 2007, 04:33:45 PM
How many batters in one day?
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: SlimShady on March 05, 2007, 04:36:09 PM
depends on how many fish there are.
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: hobnob1 on March 05, 2007, 04:36:35 PM
15 I think :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 04:36:52 PM
same as test cricket it's 11-a-side
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 04:38:33 PM
(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42643000/jpg/_42643155_ireland416.jpg)

G'wan David Langdon-Smith ya boy ya
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: hobnob1 on March 05, 2007, 04:40:11 PM
Thats a cool irish kit 8) 8) cricket is awful shit do in fairness ;D ;D
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: SlimShady on March 05, 2007, 04:40:21 PM
jaysus Gabriel, you watch some shite! First WWF and now cricket?!  :-\
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Galwaybhoy on March 05, 2007, 04:47:34 PM
Quote from: SlimShady on March 05, 2007, 04:40:21 PM
jaysus Gabriel, you watch some shite! First WWF and now cricket?!  :-\

Whats with all the hate for cricket?  I dont fully understand the rules myself but I hate the Irish attitude of "oh cricket is shite, its an english sport" and they dont even give it a chance.  Maybe if most of these people gave it a chance it mightnt be that bad.  As for wrestling Slim, it has its fans as well and is no different to any other form of entertainment.
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 05, 2007, 04:48:49 PM
So looking foward to the Cricket World Cup. The wife has been torturing me for weeks to cancel SKY, but I kep saying 'I'll do it the moro'. No way I am cancelling it pre World Cup.

Ireland's hopes of getting something from the WC hinge on their first game v Zimbabwe. This game v South Africa might actually be bad for Ireland in that the shock factor will be gone.

Apparently Ireland v Pakistan on 17th March has been re labelled in the Windies as St.Paki's day!
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: SlimShady on March 05, 2007, 04:51:38 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on March 05, 2007, 04:47:34 PM
Quote from: SlimShady on March 05, 2007, 04:40:21 PM
jaysus Gabriel, you watch some shite! First WWF and now cricket?!  :-\

Whats with all the hate for cricket?  I dont fully understand the rules myself but I hate the Irish attitude of "oh cricket is shite, its an english sport" and they dont even give it a chance.  Maybe if most of these people gave it a chance it mightnt be that bad.  As for wrestling Slim, it has its fans as well and is no different to any other form of entertainment.

Did I say its shite, its an English Sport? No, I'm saying its Shite because its shite. I understand it completely and still think its shite- I actually had to do an assignment on it many moons ago, pure dung.

And Wrestling, i understand that it has its fans but so does Eastenders, and its shite.
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: true ulster gael on March 05, 2007, 04:52:12 PM
cant believe that so called gaels are interested in this shit
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: AZOffaly on March 05, 2007, 04:53:19 PM
In fairness I find test cricket too boring and defensive. The fact that a team in dire straits can just hang tough, never threaten the opposition and get a draw despite being 500 runs behind is lunacy.

One day stuff I can watch, and actually I enjoy it.
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Star Spangler on March 05, 2007, 04:54:19 PM
One day cricket is grand to watch - sure it's practically baseball!
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Galwaybhoy on March 05, 2007, 04:54:52 PM
Quote from: true ulster gael on March 05, 2007, 04:52:12 PM
cant believe that so called gaels are interested in this shit
So called Gaels are also interested in soccer, also an English sport.

Slim I quoted you but wasnt talking about you in particular.  I'm talking about most Irish peoples opinions on Cricket, as if its anti-Irish to like the sport.
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 05, 2007, 04:55:19 PM
South Africa coming back at 156-8
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: true ulster gael on March 05, 2007, 04:59:28 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on March 05, 2007, 04:54:52 PM
Quote from: true ulster gael on March 05, 2007, 04:52:12 PM
cant believe that so called gaels are interested in this shit
So called Gaels are also interested in soccer, also an English sport.
then they should not call themselves gaels.
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 05:02:57 PM
QuotePost by true ulster gael is ignored  [reveal post]  [reveal all posts by true ulster gael]  [stop ignoring this user]
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 05, 2007, 05:08:10 PM
South Africa 179-9 with 2 overs left. Ireland might have to chase 200 to win!
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 05:10:14 PM
they are f**ked then.

They'll be lucky to get 100  :D :D
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Star Spangler on March 05, 2007, 05:24:36 PM
192 all out.

Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 05, 2007, 05:26:04 PM
South Africans all out for 192.
Title: gabriel hurl
Post by: true ulster gael on March 05, 2007, 05:28:46 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 05:02:57 PM
QuotePost by true ulster gael is ignored  [reveal post]  [reveal all posts by true ulster gael]  [stop ignoring this user]
you are a liar
you cant ignore posts by others
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 05, 2007, 05:31:01 PM
Quote from: true ulster gael on March 05, 2007, 04:52:12 PM
cant believe that so called gaels are interested in this shit

Surely you should be all for a team representing a 32 County Ireland?
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Armaghtothebone on March 05, 2007, 05:37:14 PM
I personally dont care if it's cricket, ballroom dancing or tiddlywinks. If a man is wearing the Irish jersey then I'm supporting him.
All this true gaels crap makes want to puke
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: true ulster gael on March 05, 2007, 05:39:47 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on March 05, 2007, 05:31:01 PM
Quote from: true ulster gael on March 05, 2007, 04:52:12 PM
cant believe that so called gaels are interested in this shit

Surely you should be all for a team representing a 32 County Ireland?
i might if all of them were not a bunch of west brits
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Rick O Shea on March 05, 2007, 05:46:32 PM
Major colour clash there   :o  :P

And everyone thought that just happened in the gaa... 
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 05, 2007, 05:49:01 PM
Can anyone explain the scoring system of cricket to me?
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 05:55:31 PM
It's not as complicated as people think

For 1 day internationals like the World Cup

Each team have 50 overs (300 balls) to score as many runs as they can.

The object of the bowling team is to get 10 men out on the other team

So if Ireland are 95 for 2 off 21 overs - it means they have scored 95 runs and have 2 men out after 126 balls
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 05, 2007, 06:46:07 PM
True Ulster Gael shut the f**k up and that comment about west brits playing it well it's not very True Gael like if your calling your own country men british because they happen to play a sport you don't care for

I have tried watching it but just can't get into it i have a basic understanding of the rules and scoring but it's not for me i find it boring to be honest,But i love Golf and some people find this boring so i can understand why someone might like cricket everyone has different intrests

This doesn't mean im anti cricket or think it's a english sport and thats why i don't like it or anything else it's just not for me
Saying that I'd love to see Ireland do well in any sport and while i won't be watching it i hope they win of course as im Irish and they are representing us
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: stew on March 05, 2007, 07:17:13 PM
If Ireland is playing I support he, she or them, period end of!
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 08:07:40 PM
85 for 4 after 25 overs in the run chase
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: charlie linkbox on March 05, 2007, 08:38:24 PM
107 for 4 now after 32 overs.
The general consensus in ODI cricket is that you double your score after 30 overs (coz that's when you start to open up a bit and slog a few to the boundary). That being the case, Ireland have a reasonable chance, especially with 6 wickets still in hand. This means we can afford to take a few risks and lose a few men.

Lads whether yous hate cricket or not I wouldn't pass up the chance to attend an ODI if yous get a chance. They're some day out on the beer - great craic.
I was of the "cricket is crap" brigade and then spent a year in NZ where you couldn't avoid cricket if you tried. Got hooked on it and now think its a great game (well, ODI's and Twenty20 at least - test cricket IS boring).
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: ONeill on March 05, 2007, 08:46:50 PM
Nail-biting stuff. Can't see them hitting 150 though. The Mooneys are shite.
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 08:50:25 PM
134 for 4

need 59 off 72 balls
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: ONeill on March 05, 2007, 08:52:49 PM
139-5 (39 overs)
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: charlie linkbox on March 05, 2007, 08:56:09 PM
The top teams can manage 100 off the last 10 overs (Australia recently hit 111 off the last 10 overs against New Zealand).
Surely even a team as limited as Ireland can manage another 53.
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: ONeill on March 05, 2007, 08:57:03 PM
148-6 (41 overs)
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: ONeill on March 05, 2007, 08:59:48 PM
Fall of Wickets:
1-1 (J Bray) 2-34 (E Morgan) 3-69 (+N O' Brien) 4-85 (W Porterfield) 5-139 (A Botha) 6-148 (K Mc Callan)
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 09:02:58 PM
doomed to failure again - so near yet so far
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: ONeill on March 05, 2007, 09:05:10 PM
152-8
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: ONeill on March 05, 2007, 09:05:38 PM
Fall of Wickets:
1-1 (J Bray) 2-34 (E Morgan) 3-69 (+N O' Brien) 4-85 (W Porterfield) 5-139 (A Botha) 6-148 (K Mc Callan) 7-149 (*T Johnston) 8-152 (A White)
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: charlie linkbox on March 05, 2007, 09:08:29 PM
There goes my prediction!!! The wickets are tumbling.

Encouraging performance though. Augurs well for the Zimbabwe and West Indies matches.
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 09:11:05 PM
An English style collapse in the middle/lower order

>:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: ONeill on March 05, 2007, 09:13:51 PM
157-9 (44 overs)

Fall of Wickets:
1-1 (J Bray) 2-34 (E Morgan) 3-69 (+N O' Brien) 4-85 (W Porterfield) 5-139 (A Botha) 6-148 (K Mc Callan) 7-149 (*T Johnston) 8-152 (A White) 9-157 (K O' Brien)

Up to Mooney/Mooney to forge a 36 run partnership from 6 overs!
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: charlie linkbox on March 05, 2007, 09:15:16 PM
I won't admit to knowing a whole pile about this Ireland team but having done a bit of research on them in advance of the World Cup I understand that batting is supposed to be the tream's strength and it's the ball they struggle with.
Anyone got any educated opinions? ONeill, you seem well versed.....
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: ONeill on March 05, 2007, 09:17:53 PM
Target = 193 in 50 overs; Current rate = 3.55; Required rate = 6.17

Haven't much of a clue about this Irish team. Never seen them play.

Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 09:19:25 PM
Linkbox - that is correct.

They lack depth in their bowling - and their batting is at least respectable.

They'll be hard pushed to get a win in the group stages - but it's a good sign for the future

Let's hope Eoin Morgan doesn't pull an "Ed Joyce" though
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: ONeill on March 05, 2007, 09:25:05 PM
All out - 157.

Toul you the Mooneys were crap! (Their partnership lasted 1 ball)

J Bray   c Boucher b Nel   1         
W Porterfield   c Smith b Telemachus   37            
E Morgan   b Hall   14            
+N O' Brien   c Boucher b Hall   16            
A Botha   c Boucher b Nel   40            
K O' Brien   c Gibbs b Langeveldt   33            
K Mc Callan   b Langeveldt   3            
*T Johnston   b Hall   0            
A White   lbw Langeveldt   0            
J Mooney   not out   3            
P Mooney   lbw Langeveldt   0            
Extras      10
Total   all out, 44.2 overs   157
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: charlie linkbox on March 05, 2007, 09:28:42 PM
Respectable.
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 05, 2007, 09:34:02 PM
So did they win?
Title: Re: Ireland giving the South Africa a good battering at the minute
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 09:35:20 PM
The lost by 36 runs
Title: Re: Ireland had the South Africans on the ropes - but ultimately lost
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 05, 2007, 09:40:16 PM
 ::) ::)
Title: Re: Ireland had the South Africans on the ropes - but ultimately lost
Post by: charlie linkbox on March 05, 2007, 09:42:16 PM
Scroll back a couple of pages.
It was well on the way to heading that way at one point.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 08, 2007, 03:42:16 PM
Playing Canada today in their last warm-up game

Ireland won the toss and elected to field

Canada are currently 69 for 4 after 18 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 08, 2007, 04:10:14 PM
Canada 99/7 (28.0 ov)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - final warm up
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 08, 2007, 04:28:14 PM
115 all out - good bowling performance
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - final warm up
Post by: Star Spangler on March 08, 2007, 04:47:24 PM
excellent.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - final warm up game
Post by: hobnob1 on March 08, 2007, 04:54:50 PM
Did they win or lose
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - final warm up
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 08, 2007, 04:55:23 PM
Ireland have to bat still

They need 116 to win - very acheivable
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - final warm up game
Post by: Niall Quinn on March 08, 2007, 05:43:14 PM
Who are you supporting Gabriel??!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - final warm up
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 08, 2007, 05:49:18 PM
IRELAND OF COURSE  ;D
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - final warm up
Post by: ONeill on March 08, 2007, 05:50:51 PM
Ireland 36-1 (9 overs)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - final warm up game
Post by: realredhandfan on March 08, 2007, 05:54:30 PM
Is that good?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - final warm up
Post by: ONeill on March 08, 2007, 06:21:00 PM
58-2 (14)

It's like watching Cushie and Hetherington.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - final warm up
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 08, 2007, 06:22:00 PM
where are you getting your updates O'Neill?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - final warm up game
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 08, 2007, 06:35:07 PM
Quotehttp://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc2007/engine/current/match/247451.html

My old classmate Peter Gillespie in to bat next.

Geez I sound like Fearon!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - final warm up
Post by: ONeill on March 08, 2007, 06:55:35 PM
http://www.cricketeurope4.net/IRELAND/index.shtml

96-3 (24)
101-3

Cakewalk.

Put em under pressure
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - final warm up
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 08, 2007, 07:06:00 PM
game over

Ireland win by 7 wickets
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - final warm up
Post by: ONeill on March 08, 2007, 07:06:52 PM
116-3. 7 wicket win. Shockwaves reverberate around the planet.

Men against boys.....
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - won by 7 wickets
Post by: realredhandfan on March 08, 2007, 07:40:36 PM
Ole, ole Ok  but could they put 82 thou into croker..
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - won by 7 wickets
Post by: realredhandfan on March 08, 2007, 07:41:28 PM
Maybe Im a little out of touch with cricket here but is it true they play Irelands Ball as an anthem..
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - won by 7 wickets
Post by: Square Ball on March 08, 2007, 07:43:17 PM
Quote from: realredhandfan on March 08, 2007, 07:41:28 PM
Maybe Im a little out of touch with cricket here but is it true they play Irelands Ball as an anthem..

surely you jest sir :o
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - won by 7 wicke
Post by: ONeill on March 08, 2007, 08:50:23 PM
Ireland are being treated like royalty!

Andrew White - Ireland Cricketer



Andrew White (Myself) and the rest of the Ireland squad arrived in the Caribbean for the World Cup after a nine-hour flight from Gatwick and we were so excited that time seemed to pass quickly.

It helped we flew business class of course, so we didn't mind the stops in Antigua and Barbados before our final destination of Trinidad and Tobago.

But even that luxury was nothing compared to how we were treated when we stepped off the plane...

We were escorted off the runway, to the front of every queue, many of which were lengthy and there was soon the realisation that we were going to be treated like royalty.

We had a police escort at high speed to our hotel. Red traffic lights and roundabouts were no barrier and it meant our 50-minute journey was restricted to 30 minutes. We even had an ambulance behind us, as well as a spare bus in case of a break-down. So there was no half measures involved!

The locals are cricket crazy and they are well aware that the Irish are in town.

There seems to be something about the Irish people because everyone is so keen to tell us about how they have Irish ancestry, and that in turn makes them 100% Irish!

Walking through the shops and eating out has also brought entertaining moments, not least the group of girls who were not allowed into a restaurant to take photos of us unless they were dining...so they went home, changed clothes and returned only for the camera not to work - we felt really sorry for them.

We stopped off at Trinidad's Test match venue, the Queens Park Oval, to see how preparations were coming along for the group matches to be held there.

We were aware that the playing areas were going to be small but Sabina Park in Jamaica where Ireland will play is supposedly smaller than this. Not what I wanted to hear.

We have played one warm-up match so far, against the mighty South Africa, who are ranked number one in one-day cricket.

It was imperative that we hit the ground running to give a good account of ourselves as the cricket world and beyond were watching our every move.

It did not take long for some of our players to gain cult hero status among the Trinidad locals, namely Eoin Morgan and Andre Botha as our ability to go about our business with that promised smile on our faces clicked with the crowd.

What transpired for 90% of the game was outstanding cricket...from Ireland!

We bowled and fielded magnificently as the South African star-studded batting line-up was torn to shreds.

At 91-8 they were almost buried, however Andrew Hall batting at number nine showed, with 60 odd not out, why he is such a dangerous performer.

We were set a target of 193 to win and it was only when we arguably had the game by the 'scruff of the neck' that experience and class pulled South Africa through.

The bowling in the last eight overs was of the highest order by Andrew Hall and Charl Langeveldt. All in all it was a big confidence booster but just a shame we didn't claim a prize scalp in this warm-up fixture. It would certainly have marked our arrival in fine style.

We have our final warm up match versus Canada on Thursday before the travelling Irish support will join us at the opening ceremony in Jamaica on Sunday.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tms/2007/03/ireland_are_being_treated_like.shtml
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - playing Canada today - won by 7 wicke
Post by: ONeill on March 08, 2007, 08:53:39 PM
Thursday, 15 March 2007
ICC World Cup
Ireland v Zimbabwe, Jamaica, 14:30

Saturday, 17 March 2007
ICC World Cup
Ireland v Pakistan, Jamaica, 14:30

Friday, 23 March 2007
ICC World Cup
Ireland v West Indies, Jamaica, 14:30
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 09, 2007, 05:10:15 PM
The Windies aren't playing too well

QuoteIndia underlined their World Cup credentials by skittling West Indies on a seamer-friendly surface in Jamaica.

In the final warm-up game for both sides, the tournament hosts were bowled out for just 85 in just 25.5 overs.

Only skipper Brian Lara (22) and two other batsmen made double figures as India's pacemen ran riot.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread
Post by: ONeill on March 11, 2007, 08:04:48 PM
All sing together:

http://cricketworldcup.indya.com/event/officialsong.htm
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread
Post by: youbetterbelieveit on March 12, 2007, 04:09:36 PM
(http://cricketworldcup.indya.com/images/teams_profile/ire/ire_logo.gif)

What the heck is this? the supposed Irish flag?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread
Post by: ONeill on March 12, 2007, 06:54:52 PM
Was reading yesterday that Zimbabwe cricket is in complete disarray. Ireland are actually fancied to win that one. Pakistan on St Patrick's Day. Forget Crossmaglen.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 13, 2007, 10:09:11 PM
Just flicked onto Cricket on sky sports for moment this evening not even sure who was playing,But at the bit i watched the camera panned to the crowd where there was this fella wearing a Dublin jersey,he caught a glimpse of himself on the big screen and started grabbing the crest on his jersey and kissing it..While he was doing it there was this huge black fella sitting beside him and he started asking the fella what jersey was it you could see the
enthusiasm in the ublin fellas face as he explained it too him...Very funny to watch :D
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread
Post by: AZOffaly on March 14, 2007, 09:23:10 AM
I saw that lad in the Dublin jersey alright. That lad beside him is the next coach of the Ireland Cricket team. He's from the West Indies. 

Good win for the Windies last night, but the Pakistan middle order were a bit timid I thought. they were picking up singles left, right and centre but never really tried for boundaries. There were some good displays in the field from West Indies though, cutting off potential fours. The West Indies were under pressure half way through the Pakistani innings, but Pakistan fell apart from there on in. Once the middle order went for light scoring, it was over.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - first game today vs Zimbabwe
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 12:56:20 PM
QuoteWorld Cup Group D, Jamaica: Ireland v Zimbabwe
Match starts 1430 GMT Thursday

Ireland skipper Trent Johnston feels his side are ripe to cause an upset against an inexperienced Zimbabwe side when they meet in Jamaica on Thursday.

Player strikes and boycotts have recently hampered Zimbabwe's chances of putting together a competitive side.

Stuart Matsikenyeri is the only player remaining from 2003's World Cup squad.

"If we can turn up and bring our A-game to the park, especially against Zimbabwe, we think we have a chance to win," Australian-born Johnston said.

"We know we have a very tough group, but we have our plans in place, and we are looking to execute those plans.

"West Indies are going to be difficult to beat on home soil, Pakistan are a world-class team and Zimbabwe are capable of causing an upset, but there is no reason why we cannot cause an upset of our own.

"If a bit of luck goes our way, I believe we can make it to the next round."

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe captain Prosper Utseya admits that television footage and other information about Thursday's opponents has not been readily available.

"We have been seeking some information about them, but we feel no pressure because we have nothing to lose - we just have to play to our best," he said.

"We have been working very hard for the last two months, and have taken some positives out of our warm-up games."

Despite their inexperience, he added: "If the other sides in the group do not take us seriously, it will be to our advantage."

The sides last met in a two-match limited overs series four years ago, in which they both won one game - although the games were not recognised as official one-day internationals.

Ireland (from): T Johnston (capt), A Botha, J Bray, K Carroll, P Gillespie, D Langford-Smith, K McCallan, J Mooney, P Mooney, E Morgan, K O'Brien, N O'Brien, W Porterfield, B Rankin, A White.

Zimbabwe (from): P Utseya (capt), G Brent, J Chibhabha, E Chigumbura, K Dabengwa, T Duffin, A Ireland, F Kasteni, S Matsikenyeri, C Mpofu, T Mupariwa, E Rainsford, V Sibanda, B Taylor, S Williams.

Umpires: B Jerling (SA), I Gould (Eng)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - first game today vs Zimbabwe
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 02:00:06 PM
What time's throw-in?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - first game today vs Zimbabwe
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 02:02:09 PM
2:30 GMT
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - first game today vs Zimbabwe
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 02:17:35 PM
Zimbabwe have won the toss and will bowl
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - first game today vs Zimbabwe
Post by: dec on March 15, 2007, 02:19:09 PM
Updates here http://www.cricinfo.com/wc2007/engine/current/match/247461.html
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - first game today vs Zimbabwe
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 02:38:06 PM
horrible start - wicket in the first over
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - first game today vs Zimbabwe
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 02:59:36 PM
settled down now 23/1 off 6 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 23/1 off 6 overs vs ZIM
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 03:03:56 PM
33/1 off 7

lucky one for Morgan there - through the hands of the slip fielder
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 42/1 off 8 overs vs ZIM
Post by: Star Spangler on March 15, 2007, 03:11:17 PM
Going well now.  At this rate they're looking at something like 250 runs?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 42/1 off 8 overs vs ZIM
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 03:13:57 PM
Morgan out - bowled by Brent
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 44/3 vs ZIM
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 03:20:15 PM
another wicket down
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 44/3 vs ZIM
Post by: Star Spangler on March 15, 2007, 03:25:46 PM
Not looking very good.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 44/3 vs ZIM
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 03:27:26 PM
If Bray goes we're fcuked

Botha hopefully stays in for a bit
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 53/3 vs ZIM
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 03:36:20 PM
my foot tastes great

Botha gone
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 70/4 vs ZIM
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 04:11:14 PM
89-4

http://www.cricketeurope4.net/IRELAND/index.shtml
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 70/4 vs ZIM
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 04:12:06 PM
They'll be erecting a monument to JP Bray
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 70/4 vs ZIM
Post by: Deal_Me_In on March 15, 2007, 04:13:45 PM
make that 89/5, K J O'Brien just got bowled and caught
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 70/4 vs ZIM
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 04:14:02 PM
90-5 

tits up.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 70/4 vs ZIM
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 04:15:34 PM
Ball-by-ball

http://www.cricketeurope4.net/LIVE/1/commentary.shtml
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 70/4 vs ZIM
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 04:20:54 PM
100 at halfway ain't bad, but the lower order don't inspire confidence.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 70/4 vs ZIM
Post by: Star Spangler on March 15, 2007, 04:21:03 PM
The next 5 or 6 overs will be critical.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 70/4 vs ZIM
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 04:27:51 PM
105-5 (27)

Bray holding the fort.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 70/4 vs ZIM
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 04:32:19 PM
Averaging 1-3 runs per over. Need a bit of a spurt.

113-5 (30) Bray on 63*
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 70/4 vs ZIM
Post by: Mid Mon on March 15, 2007, 04:39:39 PM
7 runs things improving a bit
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 70/4 vs ZIM
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 04:44:55 PM
126-5 (33)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 70/4 vs ZIM
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 05:04:23 PM
145/6 (37.4ovs)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 70/4 vs ZIM
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 05:04:46 PM
145-6

Bray still ironing on 74*

Irish captain Johnston hits 4 on 3rd ball.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 145/6 vs ZIM
Post by: Star Spangler on March 15, 2007, 05:10:06 PM
Looks like Ireland might finish around 190.  Is it likely to be enough?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 145/6 vs ZIM
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 05:11:28 PM
QuoteSome dark clouds looming near the ground.

162-6 (40)

Bray 83*
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 145/6 vs ZIM
Post by: dec on March 15, 2007, 05:24:40 PM
rain
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 145/6 vs ZIM
Post by: Star Spangler on March 15, 2007, 05:26:10 PM
QuoteAnd the rain has started to fall...the covers are coming on and the players are coming off. A shame for Ireland, they were just preparing for the late charge, but hopefully it won't last too long. The word from Caribbean is that it isn't too heavy and should blow over. Stay with us for more news

Bray has been outstanding, holding the innings together after the top-order were dispatched in the first half of the innings. At 99 for 5 a decent total was a long way off, but some useful support from White and, so far, Johnston has allowed Bray to push the total forward. Ireland need to bat out the remaining 7.4 overs and reaching something around 210-220.

Meanwhile, we have a message from Zimbabwe. Steven Price writes from Harare: "Interest here is fairly good considering the state of the nation, a few people watching in pubs and bars, but generally most of the population have other things on their minds. The regular power cuts don't help with the continuity of following the game!" Well, despite Bray's efforts Zimbabwe are still well placed to give the people back home a little crumb of comfort.

I wonder how many pubs has it on in Ireland?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 145/6 vs ZIM
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 05:28:33 PM
saw an hour of it there in the pub here
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 145/6 vs ZIM
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 05:29:08 PM
170-6 (42.2)

Bray 87*
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 145/6 vs ZIM
Post by: ziggysego on March 15, 2007, 05:35:10 PM
I've no idea what that score means. Is Ireland winning or losing?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 145/6 vs ZIM
Post by: Mid Mon on March 15, 2007, 05:40:06 PM
each team takes turns to bat. Ireland are curently Bating. you only score while u are bating. the second team in to bat has to beat the first teams number of runs to win.
I think there are 50 overs in an innings with 6 balls per over. if u lose 10 wickets before 50 overs u are out.

Current score: Ireland 169 for 6 in 42 overs.
169 runs for 6 wickets with 8 overs remaining. they were 2 balls into the 43rd over when rain stopped play
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 145/6 vs ZIM
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 05:46:49 PM
And we're off. Gonna need around 210-220 I'd imagine, although Zimbabwe are no big shakes.

Johnstone 6 off 2 balls. Stuff thon up ye, Mugabe.

An 11-run over ends with Johnstone out. 182-7 (44)

Fair play to the captain - 20 off 24 balls. Bray still swinging on 91*

Bollix - 182-8

D Langford-Smith in now. There's only one......

182 for 8 in 45 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 182/8 vs ZIM
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 05:59:32 PM
Bray's on 96 now
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 182/8 vs ZIM
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 06:00:32 PM
189 for 8 in 46 overs.

Bray 97*

103!! - They'll be dancing in the streets of the Dublin-Wicklow border tonight.

201 for 8 in 48 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 182/8 vs ZIM
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 06:08:16 PM
220 would be deadly
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 201/8 vs ZIM
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 06:10:04 PM
Bray hits 4 off 2. Piling on the runs, sort of...
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 201/8 vs ZIM
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 06:10:42 PM
6 off 3.

Bray's a man possessed. Taking chances.
Quote
6:12 PM GMT (48.6 overs) E Rainsford to D Langford-Smith: Slogs it, the fielder slips and misses the catch then knocks it over the rope as he struggles to stop it. The Irish fans behind him are really giving him some stick!

Ireland 212 for 8 in 49 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 212/8 vs ZIM - final over
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 06:17:30 PM
Ireland 221 for 9 in 50 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 212/8 vs ZIM - final over
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 06:18:50 PM
Ireland has a new sporting hero - all the way from Sydney
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - 212/8 vs ZIM - final over
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 06:20:58 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 06:18:50 PM
Ireland has a new sporting hero - all the way from Sydney

A great performance from Bray - 115 from 136 balls.

Now for the bowlers to do their jobs.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 06:33:54 PM
(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42687000/jpg/_42687199_bray_getty220.jpg)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 07:28:03 PM
that was some over - the fella was dropped twice before someone finally held on
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 27/1
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 07:30:48 PM
Zim - 41 for 1 in 8 overs

Gonna be tight.

Current rate = 4.78 runs per over; Required rate = 4.37 runs per over.

Sibanda's destroying Rankin.

50 for 1 in 10 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 69/1
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 08:07:07 PM
last few overs have been better from Botha and Johnson - slowed the RR down
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 69/1
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 08:30:20 PM
Quote20.5     Johnston to Chibhabha, OUT, goddim! It was short and wide, deserved to be hit - but he could only loft it to mid-off who took a simple catch
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 92/2
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 08:34:26 PM
Need to get Sibanda out.

Zimbabwe 100 for 2 in 22 overs

Ireland were Ireland 89 for 5 in 22 overs.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 92/2
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 08:41:44 PM
Williams out - phew! He seemed to be on fire, hitting 13 from 10.

107 for 3 in 23.2 overs.

Wickets need to fall.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 107/3
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 08:44:57 PM
could have been 4 there

An England style collapse would be nice
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 107/3
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 08:57:45 PM
we need to get Sibanda out
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 107/3
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 09:01:55 PM
2 balls later we get him
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 133/5
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 09:07:46 PM
and the wickets are tumbling
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 133/5
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 09:11:31 PM
134 for 5 in 31 overs

Ireland were 120 for 5 in 31 overs

Zimbabwe run rate falling.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 133/5
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 09:18:29 PM
147 for 5 in 33 overs

They need 75  in 17 overs - gonna be a sweat.

Break for drinks.

This is tight - Zimbabwe cannot play it safe but at the same time are in a better position than Ireland were at that stage. Matsikenyeri is causing bother with 25 from 28 balls. I feel that if he's out we'll get there.

Not looking good now, Zimbabwe have upped it. 155 for 5 in 34 overs

Can't afford to concede more than 4 runs per over now.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 133/5
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 09:32:38 PM
Botha will slow it down
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 133/5
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 09:35:56 PM
Well called!! Brilliant over from Botha.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 133/5
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 09:39:58 PM
they'll take a chance on Botha and pay for it
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 133/5
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 09:43:02 PM
This couldn't be tighter. Zimbabwe need to hit 4.42 per over to win. Up to now they're averaging 4.45.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 133/5
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 15, 2007, 09:44:26 PM
Yeah but if they have 5 wickets in hands with 8 overs left they can afford to opt their game for 3-4 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 133/5
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 09:46:51 PM
Great over from Johnstone. A couple of wickets now would be handy.

Matsikenyeri hanging in.

175 for 5 in 40 overs.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 175/5
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 09:50:43 PM
47 runs still required, in 10 overs, with 5 wickets remaining.
Current rate = 4.38 runs per over; Required rate = 4.70 runs per over.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 175/5
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 15, 2007, 09:51:46 PM
opting the game now the zimbabs

Betfair have Zim at 1.14 to back
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 175/5
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 09:56:05 PM
run out???
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 175/5
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 09:57:48 PM
Twice he should've been out.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 175/5
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 09:57:54 PM
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Bray ya useless fecker
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 175/5
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 09:59:24 PM
Ok, serious bowling needed here. Not looking good.

Bowlers looking tired. Missed chance.

Reminds me of the Ireland rugby team of yore. Getting careless late on.

198 for 5 in 43 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 175/5
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 10:06:04 PM
Wicket - run out

203/6
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 203/6
Post by: stephenite on March 15, 2007, 10:08:03 PM
Sounds like some game
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 203/6
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 10:09:07 PM
More or less over. Zim only need 15 runs from 6 overs

Make that 14 runs from 5 overs. Great over from the captain.

Make that 12 runs from 4 overs. Botha keeps her lit.

Make that 10 runs from 3 overs.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 203/6
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 10:17:59 PM
 :( :( :( :(

another glorious failure
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 203/6
Post by: blast05 on March 15, 2007, 10:18:24 PM
Never thought i'd see the day where I'm watching aertel and the bbc website text updates for progress
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 203/6
Post by: Oraisteach on March 15, 2007, 10:19:33 PM
We have a player called Botha?  Howzat? From the far south of Ireland, is he?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 203/6
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 10:20:02 PM
http://www.cricketeurope4.net/LIVE/1/commentary.shtml

He's from County Cape Town Orais
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 203/6
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 10:21:48 PM
wicket down

there's hope yet
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 203/6
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 10:22:10 PM
jaysus.

212 for 7 in 47.3 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 203/6
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 15, 2007, 10:22:25 PM
Well well well
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 203/6
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 15, 2007, 10:22:48 PM
Zium out to 1.20 with Betfair
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: ExiledGael on March 15, 2007, 10:23:26 PM
Jesus were still in this!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 15, 2007, 10:24:53 PM
nEED TO KEEP YOUR GUY OFF STRIKE
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 10:25:15 PM
Zim need 9 runs from 2 overs.

Our Lady of the Stumps pray for us.

Another wicket!!!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 15, 2007, 10:26:21 PM
Get in there
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: ExiledGael on March 15, 2007, 10:26:26 PM
Oh my god the ginger does it, somehow, that could have went for four
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 10:26:48 PM
8th one down
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 15, 2007, 10:28:53 PM
evens on Betfair
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 15, 2007, 10:29:27 PM
Ireland now Favs.

100K bet on Zim at 1.01
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 10:30:07 PM
another wicket

one more lads
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: ExiledGael on March 15, 2007, 10:30:51 PM
Have to win now, thrilling stuff
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 10:30:57 PM
Last over - Zimbabwe need 9 to win

Another wicket!

Jaysus they need 5 from 4 balls.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: blast05 on March 15, 2007, 10:31:20 PM
Christ, i haven't felt tension like this watching a sporting event since Mayo v Dublin
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 10:32:35 PM
Not White  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 15, 2007, 10:33:29 PM
Evens on Betfair
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: Oraisteach on March 15, 2007, 10:33:54 PM
As tense as Michael Jackson at a boy scout jamboree.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 10:34:12 PM
They need 4 from 3.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 10:35:07 PM
3 from 2
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: stephenite on March 15, 2007, 10:35:25 PM
Fuckin hell!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 10:35:37 PM
level one ball left.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 10:36:08 PM
dot ball
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 10:37:18 PM
Tie game  :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 10:37:54 PM
Sky Sports News are going berserk.

QuoteThe Irish fans are celebrating, they've witnessed one of the great One-day internationals here at Sabina Park.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - ZIM need 222 to win - 212/7
Post by: screenexile on March 15, 2007, 10:41:47 PM
Sounds like madness!!! I thought I knew the rules of cricket but surely Ireland won the game by 1 wicket if Zimbabwe were all out at the end of the 50 overs.

Anyway it sounds like it was a fantastic game and if there are a few more like that I'm sure cricket will get a few more supporters around the place.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Tied Game - unbelievable
Post by: fearglasmor on March 15, 2007, 10:44:03 PM
That was an incredible finish to that game, Zimbabies blew up but it was great. Who said cricket was boring.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Tied Game - unbelievable
Post by: blast05 on March 15, 2007, 10:46:13 PM
Why oh why a spinner to Matsi for the last over...
One thing i don't understand .....  why did O'Brien throw the last ball to the non batting end when nothing was to be gained from it apart from the a risk of missing the stumps and giving Zimbabwe the chance to get a single to win (maybe i am missing some details here as i was listening to the radio)
And crap .... i thought we had won it with the last run out
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Tied Game - unbelievable
Post by: corn02 on March 15, 2007, 10:47:23 PM
Watched last while few minutes, great tension, great result.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Tied Game - unbelievable
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2007, 10:48:03 PM
Those last 6 overs were immense from Ireland. At 207 for 6 in 44 overs we looked fecked. Johnston them bowled an over for 1 run, Botha for 2 runs, Johnston for 2 runs, Botha for 1 run, O'Brien 0 runs and 2 wickets, then a rather cold White bowling for 9 runs.

Legendary finish.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Tied Game - unbelievable
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2007, 10:49:16 PM
what did I tell ya about Botha?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Tied Game - unbelievable
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 15, 2007, 11:41:42 PM
Fantastic game!

Glued to the box the last 2 hours, and watched Zimbabwe relatively cruising, and then getting a wee bit tighter, and then tighter again...and then.....holy geez.

Ireland's fielding cost them both points, but cannot criticise at all. The bowling & fielding intensity for the last 5 or 6 overs was top rate. I think Ireland ended up with their spinners bowling the last 2 overs, as Johnstone felt he had to use his strike bowlers earlier to try and get the wickets that would win it for him. It looked impossible for Zimbabwe not to win it with the number of overs they had left to bowl, but there you go.

Ireland second in the group tonight!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Tied Game - unbelievable
Post by: tyroneboi on March 16, 2007, 12:00:46 AM
watched the last few overs - unbelievable tension - it was superb!! Gonna watch the highlights now on BBC1.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Tied Game - unbelievable
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 16, 2007, 01:22:00 AM
This from another forum..

Quote2nd to last ball, the scrambled two... Rainsford clearly chanced his running direction to prevent the ball hitting the stumps at his end which meant he couldn't be Run Out. This is "Obstructing the Field" and would have resulted in an Ireland win by 1 run.

I'll give you the law:

Law 37.1 Out Obstructing the Field:

"Either batsman is out Obstructing the Field if he willfully obstructs or distracts the opposing side by word or action. It shall be regarded as obstruction if either batsman wilfully, and without the consent of the felding side, strikes the ball with his bat or person, other than a hand not holding the bat, after the ball has touched a fielder"

You could actually see Ian Gould thinking about it, but none of the Irish players even appealled. What do you guys think?

Should I get Mickey Harte involved?


Quote from: screenexile on March 15, 2007, 10:41:47 PM
Sounds like madness!!! I thought I knew the rules of cricket but surely Ireland won the game by 1 wicket if Zimbabwe were all out at the end of the 50 overs.

Anyway it sounds like it was a fantastic game and if there are a few more like that I'm sure cricket will get a few more supporters around the place.

Yes that's the rules in ODI, but for some reason they are not applied in the World Cup!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Tied Game - unbelievable
Post by: screenexile on March 16, 2007, 01:28:49 AM
Strange game of cricket. To be fair to both sides some of the batting wasn't great and the fielding at times was absolutely shambolic!!

Oh and that Aggers is a twat "blah blah they shouldn't be allowed to play blah blah they're not good enough blah blah" He's a dick. How are we going to get better unless we keep playing games??

Not to take this off course too much but why was there some gabshite wearing a Rangers top in the middle of the crowd?? Fair enough people wearing an NI jersey and the NI flag beng flown but WTF would you wear a Rangers jersey to an Ireland game for???? (I would also condemn any dckhead wearing a Celtic jersey as well before anyone has a go, but I'm sure nobody will ;))
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Tied Game - unbelievable
Post by: Rossie11 on March 16, 2007, 09:21:21 AM
Great finish. Fair play to them for digging it out.
Had enough chances to win it but cant take anything away from them.
If Bray had any help batting they would have won comfortably.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Tied Game - unbelievable
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 16, 2007, 10:04:29 AM
Quote2nd to last ball, the scrambled two... Rainsford clearly chanced his running direction to prevent the ball hitting the stumps at his end which meant he couldn't be Run Out. This is "Obstructing the Field" and would have resulted in an Ireland win by 1 run.

I was screaming this at the TV last night, greatest finish I've seen since Australia v South Africa in the World Cup 8 years ago. Thought the Irish support were great as well. Looking forward to the game on Saturday..
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Tied Game - unbelievable
Post by: Rossie11 on March 16, 2007, 11:22:22 AM
Quotegreatest finish I've seen since Australia v South Africa in the World Cup 8 years ago
Dinny was that the one where SA needed 1 run from last 2 balls and messed it up? 2 of them ended up at one end with one ball left?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Tied Game - unbelievable
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 16, 2007, 12:28:36 PM
That's the one - Lance Klusener and Allan Donald ballsed it up
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Tied Game - unbelievable
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 16, 2007, 01:08:44 PM
Yea that's the one, amazing game...

(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38486000/jpg/_38486405_1999_aus_sa203.jpg)


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/cwc2003/hi/newsid_2490000/newsid_2493000/2493099.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/cwc2003/hi/newsid_2490000/newsid_2493000/2493099.stm)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Tied Game - unbelievable
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 16, 2007, 02:15:36 PM
"Double - agent" Ed Joyce is out 2nd ball of England's innings
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Tied Game - unbelievable
Post by: Billys Boots on March 16, 2007, 02:42:03 PM
Engerland 134/6 after 36.0.  Not looking like they'll even make Ireland's 221 now.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Tied Game - unbelievable
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 16, 2007, 03:59:14 PM
QuoteWorld Cup Group D, Jamaica: Ireland v Pakistan
Match starts 1430 GMT Saturday

Pakistan will look to dampen Irish enthusiasm carried over from their thrilling tie with Zimbabwe when the sides meet on Saturday.

If Ireland can cause another upset, it would mean Inzamam-ul-Haq's side catching an early plane home.

With Shahid Afridi still banned, coach Bob Woolmer is considering promoting keeper Kamran Akmal to open the innings because of their top-order struggles.

But Ireland are intent on making it a memorable St Patrick's Day.

With his side having to take the field less than 48 hours after their dramatic last-ball finale against Zimbabwe, captain Trent Johnston insisted: "If we bowl well up front against Pakistan, and if we bat well, we could be competitive.

"We will get out there and give it everything we've got. We're going to fight hard.

"If we're going to beat Pakistan we'll have to play out of our skins and give it 120%. Who knows what is possible? We beat the West Indies a few years ago, so anything is possible in sport.

"We have to play for 100 overs if we're going to beat Pakistan, and do the same against West Indies."

Although many Pakistanis would consider a defeat by Ireland unthinkable, the pressure is on them after they lost to the West Indies in the opening game of the tournament.

Defeat by Ireland would see them unable to reach the Super 8 phase, whatever the result of Monday's game between West Indies and Zimbabwe.

Looking ahead to the all-important game, Woolmer said: "I have watched Ireland and I have been impressed by their discipline.

"Our game against Ireland will be a tough one as they have proved that they are one of the best-equipped of the associate sides and are very keen and well-organised."

But despite the opening day defeat, he added: "Let's make sure we remain positive for the rest of the tournament.

"The opening match of the World Cup was the type of game we can expect from all the sides here. It was a tough, no-holds-barred game."

Pakistan have never met Ireland in an official one-day international, although the sides did meet in two 60-over tour matches in Dublin on consecutive days in May 1987.

Shoaib Mohammed hit an unbeaten 101 in the first game as the tourists won by 114 runs, while Manzoor Elahi smashed 109 off 65 balls, including 10 sixes, in the second as they won on run rate.

Pakistan's last World Cup game against an ICC associate member country saw them cruise to a 171-victory over Namibia in 2003, with Wasim Akram taking 5-28.

Ireland (from): T Johnson (capt), A Botha, J Bray, K Carroll, P Gillespie, D Langford-Smith, K McCallan, J Mooney, P Mooney, E Morgan, K O'Brien (wkt), N O'Brien, W Porterfield, B Rankin, A White.

Pakistan (from): Inzamam-ul-Haq (capt), Azhar Mahmood, Danish Kaneria, Imran Nazir, Kamran Akmal (wkt), Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Sami, Mohammad Yousuf, Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, Rao Iftikhar, Shoaib Malik, Umar Gul, Yasir Arafat, Younis Khan.

Umpires: B Bowden (NZ) and B Jerling (SA).
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Billys Boots on March 16, 2007, 04:52:00 PM
Englerland getting a good kicking at the wicket. 145/7 after 40.

South Africa cruising after an early loss. 61/1 after 12.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 16, 2007, 04:54:33 PM
You have to laugh.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Star Spangler on March 16, 2007, 04:56:10 PM
I wonder does Ed Joyce have a few doubts about his choice now.  :D
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 16, 2007, 05:37:05 PM
QuoteAnd that's it for England. Not a good total, but it could have been much worse whehn they were on 138/7. A good partnership of 71 between Nixon and Plunkett at a run a ball saved them from embarrassment.

England 209 for 7 in 50 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 16, 2007, 06:06:05 PM
Herschelle Gibbs is taking the Dutch bowlers for a ride

6 no. sixes in over over
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 16, 2007, 08:51:02 PM
New Zealand 163 for 4 in 34 overs

It's going to take a Zimbabwe-style collapse for New Zealand not to win this.

172 for 4 in 35 overs

189 for 4 in 38 overs

199 for 4 in 40 overs

210 for 4 in 41 overs !!!!!!!!!! England lose by 6 wickets!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 04:24:43 PM
Brilliant so far. Hopefully get them all out before 180.

Only conceded 20 runs in the last 10 overs.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Oraisteach on March 17, 2007, 04:33:31 PM
I was wondering where you lads were.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 04:51:06 PM
103 for 7 in 30.2 overs.

Hopefully the Irish have learned from the SA game.

Finish it lads.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 17, 2007, 05:35:46 PM
What a performance by the Irsh so far

126 -8
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Syd The Sailor on March 17, 2007, 05:40:03 PM
Forgive my ignorance, but are any of the Irish players from Ireland??? I have heard a few foreign accents...
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 17, 2007, 05:46:06 PM
Are they in with a chance of winning...Are Pakistan not one of the top teams?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Over the Bar on March 17, 2007, 05:52:21 PM
Can someone explain the rules of cricket to me?  :-\
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Lecale2 on March 17, 2007, 06:00:35 PM
What's the latest? Sky have switched to Banglesdesh v India.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: An Fear Rua on March 17, 2007, 06:03:57 PM
132 all out
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: An Fear Rua on March 17, 2007, 06:06:34 PM
they are on lunch
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Lecale2 on March 17, 2007, 06:07:16 PM
Im on NTL. The red button doesn't work.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 17, 2007, 06:36:55 PM
Ireland innings about to start now. Pakistan were 1.04 at the atart of game and over £400k bet on them. Now out to 2.12
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 07:09:06 PM
I was afraid a few of them would go on the rip at lunch with it being the national day an all, but all seem well.

The most historic moment in Irish cricketing history awaits.

Famous last word - Bray the centurion out for 3!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 07:22:03 PM
Feck it. There goes another.

Sami now has 2 wickets for 9 runs.

15 for 2 in 5.3 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: superblues on March 17, 2007, 07:23:08 PM
not looking good
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 17, 2007, 08:26:22 PM
Have they any chance of winning?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 08:31:19 PM
Ireland have steadied the ship. Most decent teams would win easily from this position. Ireland need to hold their nerve.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 08:38:03 PM
...and there goes another wicket - 62 for 3 in 21 overs

66 for 3 in 22 overs

67 runs still required, in 28 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 17, 2007, 08:41:40 PM
can it be watched online?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 08:44:12 PM
Try http://www.myp2p.eu/Other.htm

You need to have sopcast etc already downloaded.

69 for 3 in 23 overs.
64 runs still required, in 27 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 17, 2007, 08:47:34 PM
cheers thanks..can't believe im actually getting into cricket!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Square Ball on March 17, 2007, 08:48:23 PM
is this where all the sad people who cant get out go?   :'(
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 08:53:44 PM
Sami came back into the Pakistan attack there and took a wicket in his first over.

Squeaky Bum time.

70 for 4 in 24 overs
63 runs still required, in 26 overs

We need the odd 4 now - they've dried up.

72 for 4 in 25 overs
61 runs still required, in 25 overs

75 for 4 in 26 overs
58 runs still required, in 24 overs

Ireland carefully creeping towards the target which is a fine tactic as long as the wickets are intact.

No '4's since the 20th over.

....as O'Brien hits a 4. Good on ye.

80 for 4 in 27 overs
53 runs still required, in 23 overs

Game may soon be halted due to bad light and rain - Ireland would win as run-rate is better.

Game halted. If abandoned, Ireland win.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 09:26:19 PM
The bat decision was a complete shocker.

Rain getting steadier.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 17, 2007, 09:40:02 PM
In sporting games - this win if it happens would be up there with all shocks within world sports
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 09:41:06 PM
A suitable avatar for the occasion, TYP.

As for shocks, Bangladesh beating India about an hour ago was one, sort of.

The essence of the D/L method is "resources". Each team is taken to have two "resources" to use to make as many runs as possible: the number of overs they have to receive; and the number of wickets they have in hand. At any point in any innings, a team's ability to score more runs depends on the combination of these two resources. Looking at historical scores, there is a very close correspondence between the availability of these resources and a team's final score, a correspondence which D/L exploits.

Using a published table which gives the percentage of these combined resources remaining for any number of overs (or, more accurately, balls) left and wickets lost, the target score can be adjusted up or down to reflect the loss of resources to one or both teams when a match is shortened one or more times. This percentage is then used to calculate a target (sometimes called a "par score") that is usually a fractional number of runs, which is then rounded down. If the second team passes the target then the second team is taken to have won the match; if the match ends when the second team has exactly met (but not passed) the target then the match is taken to be a tie.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 09:45:40 PM
The umpires have decided to resume at 9.50

Damn it.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 17, 2007, 09:47:11 PM
New Target 128 off 47 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 17, 2007, 09:48:34 PM
Do they have a good chance of winning?
They were saying on sky sports that some fella was saying teams like ireland shouldn't be in the world cup and how wrong he will be if ireland can win
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 09:50:05 PM
O'Brien brothers take to the field!!

81 for 4 in 28 overs
47 runs still required, in 19 overs

84 for 4 in 29 overs
44 runs still required, in 18 overs

86 for 4 in 30 overs
42 runs still required, in 17 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 17, 2007, 09:54:21 PM
Never seen so many ugly Irish women in one place.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 17, 2007, 09:58:26 PM
what does powerplay mean?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 10:03:22 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerplay_%28cricket%29
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Syd The Sailor on March 17, 2007, 10:03:48 PM
Quote from: Maroon Heaven on March 17, 2007, 09:54:21 PM
Never seen so many ugly Irish women in one place.

You have never been in Tyrone then..
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 10:06:15 PM
Brilliant 4. Good over.

91 for 4 in 31 overs
37 runs still required, in 16 overs

Niall O'Brien's holding the fort.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 17, 2007, 10:10:53 PM
Anyone seen a Biff jersey yet. You always get some fool in a Biff Jersey at a game like this. Carroll meats love these types of games and gives exposure into the American markets.

Met some yanks in the states 2 years ago, who had just been to Ireland and went on about how lovely the place was and their son Young Tylor had to get himself an Irish Jersey. Fool only bought himself a Biff Jersey. Always said that the Biff should be made change their jersey or put one of those warnings on it "THIS IS NOT AN IRELAND JERSEY"
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 10:13:59 PM
98 for 4 in 32 overs
30 runs still required, in 15 overs

99 for 4 in 33 overs
29 runs still required, in 14 overs

A brilliant 6 ! Niall the hero of this game.

....then bowled!!!!!!!!

Ireland 108 for 5 in 34 overs



Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 17, 2007, 10:15:41 PM
Will not be long before this interview is wheeled out by Sky

Ireland wicketkeeper Niall O'Brien has revealed his intention to follow in the footsteps of Ed Joyce and play for England.

Current England opener Joyce qualified for England in July 2005 by virtue of his residency, despite having represented Ireland at international level.

And as the current crop of Ireland players prepare to get their World Cup campaign underway in the Caribbean on Thursday, another ambitious English-based player has emerged from their ranks eager to prove himself on the world stage.

The 25-year-old has moved from Kent to Northamptonshire on a one-year deal for 2007 as cover for Riki Wessels and has taken the decision to represent England internationally, should everything go to plan.

"The reason I went to England in the first place was to play cricket at the highest level and for me that's obviously Test-match cricket," O'Brien told Sky Sports News.

"I'm playing cricket at the highest standard in one-day cricket at the moment, but for me to play at the highest level I want to play Tests so I'm going through the process now of qualifying for England.

"I've done three years and in October I qualify for English citizenship, so yeah, down the road hopefully, but in the meantime I just want to pay well in these first three games.

"Then I want to stamp my authority down at Northants and hopefully get a regular first team spot down there."
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 17, 2007, 10:18:57 PM
Serious money being lost on Betfair on this.

1.3 million on Pakistan to win
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 10:21:15 PM
Only a catastrophic collapse will result in Ireland losing this. 20 runs off 60-odd balls.

Four!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 17, 2007, 10:22:35 PM
what odds would ireland have been to win at the start?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 10:24:46 PM
Jees, another wicket.

Pakistan going all out.

113 for 6 in 34.5 overs

Need 15 runs

No!!!   Another wicket.

113 for 7 in 35 overs
15 runs still required, in 12 overs, with 3 wickets remaining.

115 for 7 in 36 overs
13 runs still required, in 11 overs

Pakistan piling on the extras.

116 for 7 in 37 overs
12 runs still required, in 10 overs

117 for 7 in 38 overs.
11 runs still required, in 9 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 17, 2007, 10:26:46 PM
smells like todays rugby match
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Bogball XV on March 17, 2007, 10:37:45 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on March 17, 2007, 10:22:35 PM
what odds would ireland have been to win at the start?

Pakistan were 1/25 and ireland were 9/1, but you could have got about 20/1 on them
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 17, 2007, 10:43:21 PM
In footballing terms would it be like San Marino beating Argentina? Or  what?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 17, 2007, 10:45:21 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on March 17, 2007, 10:43:21 PM
In footballing terms would it be like San Marino beating Argentina? Or  what?

kilkenny beating Kerry in the football
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ardal on March 17, 2007, 10:45:43 PM
Quote from: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 10:24:46 PM
Jees, another wicket.

Pakistan going all out.

113 for 6 in 34.5 overs

Need 15 runs

No!!!   Another wicket.

113 for 7 in 35 overs
15 runs still required, in 12 overs, with 3 wickets remaining.

115 for 7 in 36 overs
13 runs still required, in 11 overs

Pakistan piling on the extras.

116 for 7 in 37 overs
12 runs still required, in 10 overs

117 for 7 in 38 overs.
11 runs still required, in 9 overs


Why do Ireland only need to score 128 to win?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 10:46:55 PM
The total was revised when the game was delayed by rain. 3 less overs as well.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 10:48:49 PM
122 for 7 in 39 overs
6 runs still required, in 8 overs

A great 4 from O'Brien

125 for 7 in 40 overs
3 runs still required

126 for 7 in 41 overs
2 runs still required, in 6 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 17, 2007, 10:51:46 PM
surely they can't f**k this up
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 17, 2007, 10:59:36 PM
1 more..can't get over how much im enjoying this
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 17, 2007, 11:01:23 PM
Historic. ...with a six!

Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Maroon Heaven on March 17, 2007, 11:02:13 PM
Wonder what Ed Joyce is thinking
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: dec on March 17, 2007, 11:02:37 PM
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto,General Zia-ul-Haq,Benazir Bhutto,Imran Khan,Jahangir Khan,Pervez Musharraf! Can you hear me Pervez Musharraf ? Your boys took one hell of a beating! Your boys took one hell of a beating!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 17, 2007, 11:03:07 PM
Great stuff  ;D
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: rory on March 17, 2007, 11:28:45 PM
We're now better than England at Rugby AND Cricket.......
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 17, 2007, 11:33:10 PM
Holy geez...waht a long day that was. Watched Man U this morning, then a wee bit of the Rugby. Into town and watched Chelsea with half an eye on the France game. Someone flicked it over to the Cricket and I shouted louder than I meant to 'holy f**k Pakistan 65-6!!!'

Out to the house, when Pakistan were all out, and told her indoors I am watching this, but'll def be over for 9:30 at the latest. I blamed the rain.

Fantastic display by Ireland. Unreal. Only Zimbabwe beating Pakistan and West Indies now can deny Ireland their passage to the super 8, although if Zimbabwe win one of those two it'll come down to run rate.

Great day for the Tyronies too, messrs Rankin, Porterfield and sub Gillespie!!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: deiseach on March 17, 2007, 11:35:13 PM
Quote from: dec on March 17, 2007, 11:02:37 PM
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto,General Zia-ul-Haq,Benazir Bhutto,Imran Khan,Jahangir Khan,Pervez Musharraf! Can you hear me Pervez Musharraf ? Your boys took one hell of a beating! Your boys took one hell of a beating!

You can stick your Muhammad Ali Jinnah up yer arse!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Tonto on March 18, 2007, 02:13:38 AM
Unbelievably fantastic. ;D
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: fearglasmor on March 18, 2007, 11:58:54 AM
Don't we just love a wagon !!!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: magickingdom on March 18, 2007, 12:04:57 PM
legends!!! listened to it on newstalk and it was brilliant esp after the rugby...
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: corn02 on March 18, 2007, 01:59:58 PM
Whta A World Cup for the Irish, just getting to grasps with the rules but it has been fantastic. Still have not seen the Pakistan coverage but sounds like they played terrific. Is the super 8 just another word for quarter final?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: corn02 on March 18, 2007, 03:50:32 PM
Even a single tie in them eight games would be considered superb by the Irish yes?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 18, 2007, 04:05:12 PM
I suppose that's the downside - we're going to get a few wallopings!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Square Ball on March 18, 2007, 06:32:18 PM
Jebus, God have mercy on him, most have been the preasure of the game.  :(
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: stephenite on March 18, 2007, 09:18:11 PM
Fuckin hell - poor guy
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: magickingdom on March 19, 2007, 12:20:33 AM
thats desperate news, may he rest in peace...
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on March 19, 2007, 12:37:36 AM
Very sorry to hear this - I remember him featuring for England, and batted at number four (I think). Tributes to him today are lauding him as a great innovator in the cricket world.

May He Rest In Peace.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Hound on March 19, 2007, 08:24:12 AM
Is there any suggestion that this might have been anything other than natural causes....

Or a just a coincidence that it occured in the aftermath of Pakistan's worst ever defeat.

Thankfully I've never suffered from pressure or stress, but I would have thought it would be highest in the build-up and during the pressure sitatuion. With Pakistan out and his contract up, would that not have eliminated the pressure as it was a fait accompli...
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: stephenite on March 19, 2007, 09:05:43 AM
Quote from: Hound on March 19, 2007, 08:24:12 AM
Is there any suggestion that this might have been anything other than natural causes....


Fox Sports News here in Oz said that the Daily Mirror was running with a story about alcohol and perscription drug overdose, sadly. The Pakastanis have been on the streets burning effigys and in India the home of their wicket keeper was broken into and destroyed apparently, lunatics take thier cricket seriously obviously.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Canalman on March 19, 2007, 09:36:56 AM
Terribly sad news. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: true ulster gael on March 19, 2007, 12:43:52 PM
nothing like a lot of west brits jumping on a bandwagon
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ONeill on March 19, 2007, 08:37:05 PM
Zimbabwe could put an immediate spanner in the works.

They batted their 50 overs on 202-5
At the min, Windies are 102-2 after 24.3 overs.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: ClosetotheHarte on March 19, 2007, 11:49:16 PM
I'm anything but a cricket lover but that win over Pakistan definitely caught my attention at the weekend. Had anybody here actually believed it could happen before the game.
It was amusing to see a fairly large crowd of Irish fans (dressed in green for St Paddys Day) celebrating afterwards - at the Cricket World Cup!!! It looked surreal.
Can Ireland realistically expect to win another game? Is there any hope against the W Indies or is that the fairytale over?
I'm not going to become a Cricket fan or anything but I might just check out Ireland's next game!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Star Spangler on March 20, 2007, 10:08:11 AM
The main difference from here on in is that nobody is going to underestimate Ireland after the Pakistan game.  In the run up to the competition all the talk was that associate teams like Ireland shouldn't be allowed in the competition because they were so poor - nobody in their wildest dreams (or nightmares) would expect to lose to a team like Ireland.  That'll make things a lot more difficult now.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Star Spangler on March 20, 2007, 10:55:22 AM
I read an article on the amount of sponsorship that's involved with some of the teams and it makes the Ireland situation look even more remarkable.  Here's a quote;

QuoteThe story is something similar for Ireland, which packed Pakistan off from the World Cup. Bank of Ireland had renewed its contract as the lead sponsor of the team in December '05. According to international reports, this was done for about £250,000 (Rs 2.1 crore) for a two-year period with the option to extend the sponsorship deal.

Given that Ireland has moved to the next round, the bank would get better mileage than its own projections.

Stack these against the Indian team's four-year sponsorship deal with Air Sahara for a staggering $70 million (Rs 314 crore). Of course, this may be like comparing apples with oranges, but the fact is—at least in this World Cup—David has bested Goliath.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: gerrykeegan on March 20, 2007, 11:38:56 AM
Odds from The Paddypower website. Ireland will struggle having to play Australia, England and the West Indies, all on the same day, all at the same time!




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Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs Pakistan on Paddy's Day
Post by: Billys Boots on March 20, 2007, 11:45:39 AM
That'll be a serious drain on resources alright Gerry.  :P
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Qualified for Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 20, 2007, 03:09:36 PM
Only just got back to the thread after the weekend.

Getting text updates through the day on Saturday from home - there were a few taxi drivers the other night - couldn't wait to get us out of the taxi - and there's a few lads in the office today keeping their head low.

Roll on Friday now for a match with the hosts.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: magpie seanie on March 20, 2007, 03:28:20 PM
Had everyone I know that could possibly have been watching it tormented with texts and phone calls on Saturday (was drinking in the 'diggers - no telly!). Unbelievable. A lad I know (former Sligo player and one time contributer to this forum I believe) was on Sky Sports News telling us how it was "providence"!!!!! Gas.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: ONeill on March 20, 2007, 05:31:57 PM
Ireland relying on Pakistan

IRELAND must rely on Pakistan, the team they beat in Saturday's World Cup clash in Jamaica, if they are to confirm their place in the next stage of the competition before their final group game on Friday.

Pakistan have beaten Zimbabwe 30 times in 34 meetings but this is hardly a normal week. They are out of the World Cup, their coach has died and their captain has announced his retirement from one-day internationals.

But, the Ireland squad still have faith in Pakistan turning up and doing themselves justice against the Africans tomorrow.

"They will still want to do well because they are using the match as a tribute to Bob Woolmer and it would look even worse if they lost all three World Cup matches," said Boyd Rankin, Ireland's in-form pace bowler.

"They will be going out to try and put on a good performance and hopefully by Wednesday we will be in the Super Eights. I think we deserve it."

And for Ireland it is then onward and upward with a game against England lined up for Guyana on Friday week, to start their bonus month of World Cup action, and Rankin dares to dream.

"It will be an unbelievable experience playing against all the top sides. I'm just looking forward to it. Hopefully everything goes to plan."

For Rankin, it could not have gone much better. The giant Bready pace man has taken a year out from his degree course to take part in Ireland's mammoth winter and he now feels part of the first-team set-up.

"Apart from a few extras in the last match against Pakistan it has gone very well," he says. "I have felt good since the start of January in South Africa and although I didn't get much chance in Kenya, the overs I got under my belt in Abu Dhabi gave me the confidence to perform here in West Indies.

"Against Zimbabwe, I thought I was unlucky but was happy enough and then against Pakistan I got the early wicket." Not any old wicket but the prize scalp of Younis Khan, for a duck. At the time you don't really think about who you are bowling at but it has started to sink in now, just how important it was."

"I'm just looking forward to bowling to all the big names at the World Cup. I daren't even think of the batsmen at the other end," added Rankin.
It promises to be one big name after another, but Ireland are ready.

http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES/articles/000040/004094.shtml
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: ONeill on March 20, 2007, 08:05:25 PM
An Post has a free post address for anyone wishing to send good wishes to the Ireland team in Jamaica:

Irish Cricket Team,
PO Box 2007,
Dublin 1

The letters etc will then be redirected to the Team's hotel.


Right lads, I'll write her. Who'll post her?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: Hound on March 21, 2007, 07:24:43 AM
The police have announced that Bob Woolmer's death is now being treated as "suspicious".

According to BBC 5 Live this morning, that means its very likely that its either murder or suicide.

Shocking, but thats what I'd thought it would be. Stephenite mentioned rumours about alcohol and perscription drug overdose
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: Guillem2 on March 21, 2007, 09:32:11 AM
There is speculation in Pakistan that illegal bookies could be involved. Cricket is big business in the India & Pakistan.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: Spiritof98 on March 21, 2007, 09:38:47 AM
Thought this was a bit dodgy alright, probably come out as murder to look like suidcide.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: fearglasmor on March 21, 2007, 03:04:44 PM
Pakistan 31 for 1 after 6 overs

Not looking good for Ireland, the Pakistani frame of mind can hardly be focussed on cricket.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: magpie seanie on March 21, 2007, 03:06:50 PM
Things were going grand until that wicket fell. I reckon the Pakistanis will just come out and swing which could be good or bad.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: Bensars on March 21, 2007, 03:17:36 PM
If pakistan fail to win today, whats the scenario ?

I know ireland play on friday. 
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: fearglasmor on March 21, 2007, 03:39:00 PM
If Zimbabwe win today, Ireland must bet or tie with The Windies to go through.
If Ireland lose, then it's down to run rate. At the moment I think Zimbabwe have a better one.

Now 72 for 1 after 15 overs looking better again.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: magpie seanie on March 21, 2007, 03:57:39 PM
Another wicket but score ticking over. 88/2 after 18 overs. Inzamam-ul-Haq into his final 1-day innings.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: uselessfootballer on March 21, 2007, 04:11:47 PM
Pakistan ticking along nicely now, 116 for 2 after 22 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: fearglasmor on March 21, 2007, 04:15:44 PM
133 for 2 after 24 overs.

Pakistan have now scored more than they did against Ireland.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: magpie seanie on March 21, 2007, 04:24:57 PM
Inzamam smashing it all over the ground. 156/2 from 27 over and the captain is 36 off 33 balls.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: fearglasmor on March 21, 2007, 04:33:13 PM
Inzamam is gone, poor hoor I don't fancy his return home.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: uselessfootballer on March 21, 2007, 04:35:43 PM
Inzi gone, 158 for 3, 28 overs. Still looking at a big score though
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: magpie seanie on March 21, 2007, 04:42:23 PM
Another wicket down - 170/4 after 30.4 overs. Still a big total should be on the cards.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: fearglasmor on March 21, 2007, 04:54:56 PM
192 for 4 after 34 overs.

Hopefully theres no collapse.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: magpie seanie on March 21, 2007, 05:17:28 PM
Pakistan 238/4 with 11 overs remaining. 300 plus is well on. Nazir is 124.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: fearglasmor on March 21, 2007, 05:18:30 PM
238 for 4 off 39 overs.

Nazir just hit 2 sixes off 3 balls.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: fearglasmor on March 21, 2007, 05:20:36 PM
Jayz,  3 sixes and a 4 off 6 balls by Nazir, 250/4 now
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 21, 2007, 05:28:42 PM
A sad farewell to one of the modern-day greats

His last 6

(http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/8978/inzyjd5.jpg)

As he leaves the pitch

(http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/9057/inzy2hi2.jpg)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: magpie seanie on March 21, 2007, 05:34:20 PM
Nazir to 150 of 166 balls. Some hitting. Pakistan will finish well over 300 and i simply cannot see Zimbabwe threatening that. We're almost through!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: fearglasmor on March 21, 2007, 05:35:38 PM
Great pics,  you'd nearly feel sorry for Ireland having beaten them seeing that.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: dec on March 21, 2007, 06:16:21 PM
Pakistan 349 (49.5 ov)

It will take a miracle for Pakistan to lose with that total.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: ONeill on March 21, 2007, 06:25:39 PM
An absolute Everest for Zimbabwe. I'll run naked around this board if they do it.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: fearglasmor on March 21, 2007, 07:09:06 PM
Jayz, just announced on radio that a former president of the Irish Cricket Union has died suddenly at his hotel room in Jamaica.

Strange
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 21, 2007, 07:18:59 PM
QuoteIt is with deep regret that the Irish Cricket Union announce the sudden death of former President and Chairman, Bob Kerr.

Kerr, 68, died suddenly at his hotel in Ocho Rios in Jamaica, where he was supporting Ireland at the World Cup.

Adrian Birrell, coach of the Ireland team said, "This is tragic news, and on behalf of the entire squad and management, I'd like to pass on our sympathy and condolences to his wife Hope, and his family circle. Bob was a great ambassador for Irish cricket, and worked tirelessly in his various roles within cricket."

Bob Kerr was ICU Chairman from 2000-2002, and was President of the Union in 2004. He was the current North West Cricket Union Chairman.

Current ICU Chairman Murray Power said, "It's a very sad day for Irish cricket. Bob has served cricket in Ireland magnificently over a long period of time. My sincere condolences to his wife, Hope, and his family, at this very difficult time."

Former ICU Chairman Joe Doherty paid tribute saying, "We are all stunned by this news. Bob has given outstanding service to Irish cricket at club, provincial, and national level, holding almost every senior position in the land with distinction. To me personally, he was always very supportive, especially when I was Chairman of the NWCU and ICU. I shall always be grateful for that.

His sudden passing will leave a big void in Irish cricket, and his beloved North West. My sincere condolences go to his loving wife Hope at this devasting time."

Bob Kerr was a retired headmaster, and played his cricket for Dungannon and North Fermanagh, whom he helped set up.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: fearglasmor on March 21, 2007, 07:19:50 PM
Zimbabwe 17 for 3 off 6 overs

Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: ONeill on March 21, 2007, 07:35:11 PM
Zimbabwe must score 350 to stay in the World Cup, otherwise Ireland will join the West Indies in the Super Eight phase of the tournament.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: Square Ball on March 21, 2007, 07:36:08 PM
Ummmm, no chance of 350 runs now
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: ONeill on March 21, 2007, 10:33:05 PM
After rain, Target is 193 from 20 overs

Zimbabwe 93 for 7 in 17 overs.

If Zimbabwe score 100 runs in three overs we're out. About a six per ball.

99 for 9 in 19 overs

99 for 10 in 19 overs

All over - Ireland are through!

Just a word for Zimbabwe's Chigumbura. He hit three 6s in a row in the 14th over.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - nearly qualified for Super 8's
Post by: ClosetotheHarte on March 21, 2007, 10:56:23 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 21, 2007, 07:18:59 PM
QuoteIt is with deep regret that the Irish Cricket Union announce the sudden death of former President and Chairman, Bob Kerr.

Kerr, 68, died suddenly at his hotel in Ocho Rios in Jamaica, where he was supporting Ireland at the World Cup.

Adrian Birrell, coach of the Ireland team said, "This is tragic news, and on behalf of the entire squad and management, I'd like to pass on our sympathy and condolences to his wife Hope, and his family circle. Bob was a great ambassador for Irish cricket, and worked tirelessly in his various roles within cricket."

Bob Kerr was ICU Chairman from 2000-2002, and was President of the Union in 2004. He was the current North West Cricket Union Chairman.

Current ICU Chairman Murray Power said, "It's a very sad day for Irish cricket. Bob has served cricket in Ireland magnificently over a long period of time. My sincere condolences to his wife, Hope, and his family, at this very difficult time."

Former ICU Chairman Joe Doherty paid tribute saying, "We are all stunned by this news. Bob has given outstanding service to Irish cricket at club, provincial, and national level, holding almost every senior position in the land with distinction. To me personally, he was always very supportive, especially when I was Chairman of the NWCU and ICU. I shall always be grateful for that.

His sudden passing will leave a big void in Irish cricket, and his beloved North West. My sincere condolences go to his loving wife Hope at this devasting time."

Bob Kerr was a retired headmaster, and played his cricket for Dungannon and North Fermanagh, whom he helped set up.

How strange is that, coming after the other death - and his name's Bob too.

Hard to believe Ireland are through to the next stage, before they even play their last group game!

This World Cup has been eventful to put it mildly (and I don't even follow Cricket at all)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Qualified for Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 21, 2007, 10:57:45 PM
They play Australia or South Africa on Tuesday
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Qualified for Super 8's
Post by: dec on March 22, 2007, 12:58:01 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 21, 2007, 10:57:45 PM
They play Australia or South Africa on Tuesday

No, It will be England assuming they beat Kenya. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_Cricket_World_Cup
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Qualified for Super 8's
Post by: ONeill on March 22, 2007, 07:00:14 AM
Don't be surprised if Kenya knock England out!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Qualified for Super 8's
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 22, 2007, 07:40:47 AM
Quote from: ONeill on March 22, 2007, 07:00:14 AM
Don't be surprised if Kenya knock England out!

Poor Edward Joyce if that happens  ;D
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Qualified for Super 8's
Post by: magpie seanie on March 22, 2007, 09:17:54 AM
Double agent Joyce could win the game for us. Cause a few run outs, obviously while scoring very little (slowly himself). Then when fielding throw a few balls into the crowd for 6's! We'd be laughing!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Qualified for Super 8's
Post by: Hardy on March 22, 2007, 10:00:47 AM
It seems doubt is being cast on the propriety of Ireland's win over Pakistan now, with the suggestion/rumour that Mr. Woolmer may have been strangled (by one of the team ??!!!) because he discovered a betting scandal.

"The Gaffer" thinks he has problems!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Qualified for Super 8's
Post by: magpie seanie on March 22, 2007, 10:02:15 AM
Quote"The Gaffer" thinks he has problems!

If there was a betting scandal dopey Stan would never find out about it.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Qualified for Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 22, 2007, 02:43:59 PM
http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/woolmer+murdered+and+had+a+broken+neck/324747

QuoteWoolmer 'murdered and had a broken neck'

Jamaican police sources have told Channel 4 News that a fracture in the neck of Pakistan's cricket coach Bob Woolmer had created suspicions he had been murdered.

The news comes after Woolmer's widow admitted she couldn't rule out foul play.

A senior policeman in the Jamaican police force said: "We're having to be very careful to avoid looking silly, but we will soon announce that there is to be a murder investigation and there will be an appeal for witnesses."

Police had revealed on Tuesday that they were treating the former England batsman's death in Jamaica at the weekend as "suspicious" but stopped short of saying that he had been murdered.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Qualified for Super 8's
Post by: ONeill on March 22, 2007, 06:51:48 PM
Great wee match on at the minute, NZ v Canada.

NZ hit 363 for 5 in 50 overs which seemed an impossible target, and I suppose it still is.

But, Canada are just letting rip at every opportunity and were 43 for 0 in 4 overs, averaging over 10 runs an over. Davison notched 22 runs in one over including five 4s. They're now 94 for 1 in 14 overs so the manic play is wearing off.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Qualified for Super 8's
Post by: ardal on March 22, 2007, 10:27:01 PM
World Cup
Richard Gillis in Kingston, Jamaica

The astonishing story of Ireland's cricketers at the World Cup in the Caribbean continued yesterday against a backdrop of match-fixing slurs and a possible murder investigation.

Ireland's passage to the Super Eights, the tournament's second round, appeared certain as nearest rivals Zimbabwe struggled against Pakistan in a match delayed by rain in Kingston, Jamaica.

A win for Pakistan would send Ireland through to the next stage to play a further six games against the biggest cricketing nations in the world over the next four weeks.

However, since the weekend, sport has been overtaken by an extraordinary series of events.

On Sunday, Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer was found unconscious in his hotel room and was later pronounced dead.

A coroner's inquest and autopsy, compulsory under Jamaican law, was carried out and on Tuesday night came the news that police were treating the former England cricketer's death as suspicious.

The news was met with disbelief from the Irish players. Team captain Trent Johnston, whose room at the players' hotel was two doors from the incident scene, said: "It makes me sick to think about it."

In the vacuum created by the absence of facts, rumour has spread, with whispers about match-fixing allegations.

The Irish team plays its final group game against hosts West Indies tomorrow.

Assuming the team progresses to the next stage of the tournament, an itinerary taking in the Caribbean islands of Grenada and Barbados will follow.

Supported by the 1,000 travelling supporters, the Irish team's games have been the good news story of the event, culminating in a long and loud St Patrick's Day celebration at the beach resort of Ochos Rios.

The team is predominantly made up of part-time players who balance their cricketing commitments with full-time careers.

Having been on the road since early January, another four weeks away would test the finances of the Irish Cricket Union which recompenses the players' employers for their absence.

Yesterday brought the sad news that former Irish Cricket Union chairman Bob Kerr had died. Mr Kerr was in the Caribbean on holiday as one of the group supporting the Irish team.

© 2007 The Irish Times
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Qualified for Super 8's
Post by: turk on March 22, 2007, 11:03:45 PM
Quote
In the vacuum created by the absence of facts, rumour has spread,


So well done to the paper of record for stick its hole in and printing this baseless shit. f**king wankers
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Qualified for Super 8's
Post by: ardal on March 22, 2007, 11:12:36 PM
This possible betting swindle still bothers me especially as I know very little about Cricket. Were Ireland forced to beat Pakistan by only 3 runs (or whatever they're called) instead of the expected 3:7?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Qualified for Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 01:50:00 PM
No Captain Johnston today

QuoteIreland will be without their skipper Trent Johnston for Friday's final group match against the West Indies.

Johnston's shoulder injury flared up again in training so John Mooney comes into the team and Kyle McCallan will be skipper at Sabina Park.

Bready bowler Boyd Rankin has been passed fit by physio Iain Knox.

Both the West Indies and Ireland are through to the next stage but, with points at stake to carry over, there should be no let up.

Wicket-keeper Niall O'Brien said there was a "bit of history" between himself and West Indies captain Brian Lara.

Back in 2004, the two men had a fall-out during a one-dayer at Stormont, with O'Brien claiming Lara failed to walk when he edged the ball to him.

O'Brien said: "Lara was funny.

"We had that disagreement at Stormont and then two days later I turned up to play against him for [former county] Kent.

"I don't think he could believe his eyes. I think he'd seen enough of me.

"I talked to [West Indies team-mate] Dwayne Bravo recently and he said 'Brian said to say hello'.

"I'm looking forward to seeing him in Jamaica."

Ireland booked their place in the Super 8s after a surprise win over Pakistan and a tie against Zimbabwe.

And Lara said he had been impressed with what he had seen so far.

"I think they've shown great fight. At one point in the Zimbabwe game things didn't look too bright for them but they pulled themselves out of that, picked up momentum against Pakistan," he told BBC Sport.

"I think they are going to represent themselves and the group very well in the next round.

"They have a fighting spirit as a people in whatever they do, whether it's cricket or football and I'm impressed with the fact they shown mettle and fight."

West Indies coach Bennett King said he wanted his side to play with a lot more vigour after Zimbabwe made them sweat in the six-wicket victory over the African side.

He said: "We will play this match against Ireland as though it is a match in the Super 8s, to try to get ourselves focused, and ready to play in the next stage of the competition.

"I don't think Ireland have played above expectations because they have got a very sound bowling attack, and their top five batsmen have certainly done the job for them in the associates' competitions.

"We have identified some strengths and weaknesses."

West Indies (from): Brian Lara (captain), Ian Bradshaw, Dwayne Bravo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Corey Collymore, Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Daren Powell, Denesh Ramdin, Marlon Samuels, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Lendl Simmons, Devon Smith, Dwayne Smith, Jerome Taylor.

Ireland (from): Andre Botha, Jeremy Bray, Kenny Carroll, Peter Gillespie, Dave Langford-Smith, Kyle McCallan (captain), John Mooney, Paul Mooney, Eoin Morgan, Kevin O'Brien, Niall O'Brien, William Porterfield, Boyd Rankin, Andrew White.

Umpires: Billy Bowden (NZL) and Ian Gould (ENG); 3rd umpire Brian Jerling (RSA) Referee: Roshan Mahanama (SRI)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs West Indies today
Post by: AZOffaly on March 23, 2007, 01:53:55 PM
This game will give a real indication of the task that awaits the Irish team in the last 8. This could get a bit nasty over the next few weeks.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs West Indies today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 01:54:26 PM
I'm predicting we don't win a game in the Super 8 stage
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs West Indies today
Post by: AZOffaly on March 23, 2007, 01:57:57 PM
I'm predicting you are right. Actually, how many games will Ireland bat for 50 overs in do you reckon?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs West Indies today
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 23, 2007, 01:58:10 PM
We'll beat England  ;D
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs West Indies today
Post by: AZOffaly on March 23, 2007, 01:59:26 PM
If we beat England, they'll never speak to us again :) First Soccer and Rugby, now Cricket?? And they are not even our games :D
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs West Indies today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 02:33:07 PM
Ireland won the toss and have elected to bat first
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Game vs West Indies today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 02:40:19 PM
for ball by ball "commentary"

http://www.cricketeurope4.net/LIVE/1/commentary.shtml

Porterfield out - 2nd over
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 26/1 after 5 overs
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 02:57:19 PM
[size=8]6!![/size]
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 26/1 after 5 overs
Post by: shotstopper1 on March 23, 2007, 03:13:20 PM
Is this game being used as part of the super 8 series?Are the points for this of any significance?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 26/1 after 5 overs
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 03:15:55 PM
Whoever wins today - those 2 points go towards the Super 8 point totals
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 48/1 after 10 overs
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 03:20:02 PM
I'm not going to tempt fate  by saying things are looking ok at the minute
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 59/1 after 13 overs
Post by: Rossie11 on March 23, 2007, 03:37:10 PM
Agree Gabriel. In fairness they shouldnt have a chance of winning a game in Super 8 but if they give a few of teams a scare it will another huge achievement. I mean look at the hammerings dished out to Scotland Netherlands, even Bangladesh the past week.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 59/1 after 13 overs
Post by: dec on March 23, 2007, 03:49:26 PM
Ireland 61 for 2 in 15.3 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 61/2 after 15 overs
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 03:49:58 PM
Quote3:47 PM GMT (15.3 overs) Powell to Morgan: WICKET!. An amazing catch by keeper Ramdin as a mistimed pull flies very fine on the leg side and a posse of West Indians follows the ball
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 61/2 after 15 overs
Post by: ONeill on March 23, 2007, 04:16:33 PM
77 for 3 in 21 overs

You'd settle for around 160-200.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 61/2 after 15 overs
Post by: tyroneboi on March 23, 2007, 04:20:14 PM
82-4 now

collapsing now - think this is just an indication of what will happen in the Super 8s!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 82/4 after 22 overs
Post by: ONeill on March 23, 2007, 05:06:05 PM
122 for 4 in 34 overs

I think it's going to be respectable enough.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 82/4 after 22 overs
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 05:07:36 PM
time to start swinging the lumber

210 to 220 is defendable
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 133/5 after 37 over
Post by: ONeill on March 23, 2007, 05:19:07 PM
133 for 5 in 37 overs

I wouldn't even think about winning it, Gabriel. I'd say they'd be happy with 180.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 133/5 after 37 overs
Post by: Lecale2 on March 23, 2007, 05:27:34 PM
Botha out for 28. 139-6.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 155/6 after 44 over
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 05:41:59 PM
good call on the 180 Shaney
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 155/6 after 44 over
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 05:47:49 PM
rain stops play
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 155/6 after 44 over
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 05:51:28 PM
This could be a good thing for Ireland

Overcast conditions, moisture in the air, the new ball - there'll be a bit of movement out there for the bowlers
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 155/6 after 44 over
Post by: ONeill on March 23, 2007, 06:19:02 PM
159-6 (45.2 overs)

Rain back on. This is ideal for Ireland. Should stop Windies running up the likes of 200 in 20 overs.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 155/6 after 44 over
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 06:55:57 PM
and we're back on - only playing 48 overs though
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 155/6 after 44 over
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 06:58:29 PM
and we've lost 2 wickets in 4 balls
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings ove
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 07:08:55 PM
Quote7:07 PM GMT So the Irish finish on 183 for eight, but there will certainly be an adjustment of the West Indian target to take account of the 16 balls Ireland lost in their innings.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings ove
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 07:10:52 PM
Windies need 190 to win in 48 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings over
Post by: bridgegael on March 23, 2007, 07:26:38 PM
it says that the west indies win by 6 runs (d\l)   wat does this mean.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings ove
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 07:35:28 PM
on the BBC site - that's wrong - they added 6 runs to Ireland's total - because of Messers Duckworth and Lewis
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings ove
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 07:56:48 PM
Langford Smith makes the breakthrough 24/1 after 5 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings ove
Post by: dec on March 23, 2007, 07:59:10 PM
Not a bad wicket to take, Gayle was doing all the scoring
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings over
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 23, 2007, 08:06:11 PM
Not well up on the whole cricket game but im sure a team like West Indies shouldn't have a problem getting 160?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings ove
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 08:08:24 PM
You'd think so - wouldnt't ya? Don't rule anything out
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings ove
Post by: dec on March 23, 2007, 08:21:07 PM
W.I 54 for 1 in 10 overs

Ireland were 48/1 after 10
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings ove
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 08:23:47 PM
Botha coming on - hopefully he can do what he did vs the Zimbas
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings over
Post by: Niall Quinn on March 23, 2007, 08:27:29 PM
We need a wicket now.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings ove
Post by: ONeill on March 23, 2007, 08:32:27 PM
WI were averaging well over 5 runs an over. Slowing down now.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings ove
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 08:34:15 PM
QuoteWI were averaging well over 5 runs an over. Slowing down now.

Botha is your reason
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings ove
Post by: dec on March 23, 2007, 08:50:12 PM
Chanderpaul is scoring at a quick rate
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings ove
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2007, 08:59:58 PM
This one has gone
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings ove
Post by: ONeill on March 23, 2007, 09:11:27 PM
Quote from: dec on March 23, 2007, 08:50:12 PM
Chanderpaul is scoring at a quick rate

Chanderpaul 73 off 65 balls so far!   
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings ove
Post by: ONeill on March 23, 2007, 09:53:04 PM
157 for 2 in 32 overs

33 runs still required, in 16 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings ove
Post by: ONeill on March 23, 2007, 10:15:29 PM
All over - respectable enough.

West Indies 190 for 2 in 38.1 overs

A sign of things to come though.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings over
Post by: ziggysego on March 23, 2007, 10:19:17 PM
What does that mean? Not being rude, just I've no idea what a cricket score is.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings over
Post by: Main Street on March 23, 2007, 10:39:59 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 23, 2007, 10:19:17 PM
What does that mean? Not being rude, just I've no idea what a cricket score is.
West Indies 190 for 2 in 38.1 overs

West Indies were batting, they reached the winning number of runs 190, only loosing two batsmen.
They did that in 38.1 overs @ 6 balls /over
They reached the target that ireland set with 10 overs to spare.
That means they could have kept on batting another 60 balls if they needed to.
They just stop batting as soon as they better what Ireland scored 189

It means that it was a very comortable victory. Means if they manage to win another game it will be another huge shock
and the bodies will be piling up agatha christie style.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings ove
Post by: dec on March 23, 2007, 10:54:22 PM
1    W Indies    3    3    0    0    0     0.80    6.0
2    Ireland     3    1    1    1    0    -0.10    3.0
3    Pakistan    3    1    2    0    0     0.09    2.0
4    Zimbabwe    3    0    2    1    0    -0.88    1.0


Ireland ended up with a worse run rate than Pakistan. If Zimbabwe had scored one more run against Ireland then Pakistan would have qualified for the next round
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings over
Post by: Hound on March 24, 2007, 09:10:01 AM
Anything other than 6 straight defeats in the Super 8 will be a surprise.

Bangladesh qualifying does give us a chance of one win, but even then I'd say they'll be favourites. England is probably our next best chance given how fired up for it we'll be (assuming they beat Kenya, which might be a bananaskin for them if they don't perform)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings over
Post by: Billys Boots on March 28, 2007, 10:14:55 AM
The Windies (strange for a Longford person to be calling another team other than Drumlish that) have it all to do today after Australia scored 320-odd yesterday (that's over 6 per over run-rate).
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings over
Post by: Hardy on March 28, 2007, 10:25:20 AM
I'll never get the hang of this stuff - I thought this was one-day cricket??!

(Over)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings over
Post by: Billys Boots on March 28, 2007, 10:45:30 AM
I think it is, unless there's rain - no wonder we're not bad at it.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings over
Post by: realredhandfan on March 28, 2007, 11:15:25 AM
Is it true we are playing the Brits in the next game.  Hoist up the tricolours lads, we've got a game on our hands.  800 years of hurt and all that.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings over
Post by: full back on March 28, 2007, 11:19:27 AM
Yep, playing them on Friday
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings over
Post by: realredhandfan on March 28, 2007, 11:20:28 AM
Do we get a day off work?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings over
Post by: Hardy on March 28, 2007, 11:24:45 AM
I hear it's a bit like the soccer only more so - the English get to pick Irish players and we get to have Aussies and boks. I'm near giving up on trying to figure all this out.  What makes a leg silly?

Seriously, though - for slagging purposes in the pub with a rugby/cricket head I know, can anyone tell me the qualification criteria for non-Irish born players to play for Irelland?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings over
Post by: magpie seanie on March 28, 2007, 11:27:47 AM
Don't know an awful lot about it but heard the Ed Joyce was able to play for England because he "satisfied the two-year residency criteria". I assume that means if you live in a place for two years you can play for them. Micko wouldn't approve.....
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings over
Post by: shotstopper1 on March 28, 2007, 03:00:04 PM
I'm not sure but I heard somewhere that the four? non Irish born players are married to Irish women.I also heard that England have more than the one non english born player playing for them.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs W Indies - IRE 183/8 - innings over
Post by: AZOffaly on March 28, 2007, 03:03:21 PM
down through the years England have had a pile of Aussies, Boks and various other parts of the empire playing with them. I know Joyce is Irish and Pieterson is an Afrikaaner at least of this current lot. I'm not sure of the actual birthplace of the Sikh guy Panasar or Mahmood.

I think it's along the lines of the Rugby criteria, although with a shorter 'quarantine' period.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs England on Friday
Post by: shotstopper1 on March 28, 2007, 03:13:54 PM
Ireland Squad
Player                          D.O.B.    Born                                Bat/bowl
Trent Johnston (capt) 29/04/1974    Wollongong, Australia                RHB RFM
Andre Botha    12/09/1975    Johannesburg, South Africa    LHB LFM
Jeremy Bray    30/11/1973    Newtown, Australia                    LHB

Kenneth Carroll    22/03/1983    Dublin    RHB LB
Peter Gillespie    11/05/1974    Strabane    RHB RM
David Langford-Smith 7/12/76                    Sydney, Australia    RHB RFM
Kyle McCallan    27/08/1975    Carrickfergus    RHB OB
John Mooney    10/02/1982    Dublin    LHB RM
Paul Mooney    15/10/1976    Dublin    RHB RM
Eoin Morgan    10/09/1986    Dublin    LHB RM/WK
Kevin O'Brien    04/03/1984    Dublin    RHB RMF
Niall O'Brien    08/11/1981    Dublin    LHB WK
William Porterfield    06/09/1984    Derry    LHB
Boyd Rankin    05/07/1984    Derry    RHB RMF
Andrew White    03/07/1980    Newtownards    RHB OB


England World Cup squad
Player                      D.O.B.                      Born    Bat/bowl
Michael Vaughan (capt)    29/10/1974    Manchester    RHB OB
James Anderson    30/07/1982    Burnley    LHB RF
Ian Bell                    11/04/1982    Walsgrave    RHB RM
Ravi Bopara    04/05/1985    Forest Gate    RHB RMF
Paul Collingwood    26/05/1976    Shotley Bridge    RHB RM
Jamie Dalrymple    21/01/81                    Nairobi, Kenya    RHB OB
Andrew Flintoff    06/12/1977    Preston    RHB RF
Ed Joyce    22/09/1978    Wicklow, Ireland    LHB
Jon Lewis                    26/08/1975    Aylesbury    RHB RMF
Sajid Mahmood    21/12/1981    Bolton    RHB RF
Paul Nixon                    21/10/1970    Carlisle    LHB WK
Monty Panesar    25/04/1982    Luton    LHB SLA
Kevin Pietersen    27/06/1980    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa    RHB OB
Liam Plunkett    06/04/1985    Middlesbrough    RHB RF
Andrew Strauss    02/03/1977    Johannesburg, South Africa    LHB LM
      

4 each and suprisinglg enough Pansaer and Mahood both English born
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs England on Friday
Post by: Onlooker on March 28, 2007, 05:35:13 PM
If Ireland lose to England in the World Cup maybe we could lodge an objection and get the points, because Joyce should be playing for Ireland.    If Wicklow are having problems getting a footballer from Carlow, we might as well object to a Wicklow player being transferred to England!!!!!!!!!. ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs England on Friday
Post by: AZOffaly on March 28, 2007, 05:37:47 PM
Seemingly that Morgan lad is the next one to jump ship, although his performances with the bat in the Windies have been ppor enough so far. England probably wouldn't bother with him in that form. They have enough lads that can get out for 16. Expect a good innings from him on Friday to try and raise his profile.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs England on Friday
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on March 28, 2007, 10:14:44 PM
What a match in Guyana - Malinga has taken four wickets in four balls!!  :o South Africa still need two to wim with one wicket left!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs England on Friday
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 28, 2007, 10:26:07 PM
that was some tight finish alright
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs England on Friday
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 29, 2007, 02:19:16 PM
QuoteWork on the Rankin family farm in Bready will once again grind to a halt on Friday afternoon when Ireland face England in their opening Super 8 match at the World Cup.

It's been a busy few weeks on the Rankin farm what with the lambing season and trying to get the myriad of other tasks done in between watching son and brother Boyd star in the West Indies.

Boyd's father Robert played for the county Londonderry-based Bready club right from the early days of the outfit and the Ireland bowler's younger brothers Robert and David and sister Jemma also represent the club.

"In this household, it's farming and cricket. The cricket is the only break we get from farming so it's very important for the family," says Boyd's mother Dawn.

Dawn is actually nursing a broken arm at the moment after falling during last Friday's Ireland v West Indies clash.

"We had brought my mother-in-law home for the day from her nursing home to watch the game with the family and when I was bringing her back, I slipped and broke my arm.

"So I missed the last hour of the match because I was at Altnagelvin (Hospital) getting my arm seen to."

But despite Dawn's unlucky break, she has refused to let her spirits be dampened ahead of Friday's clash against England.

"In the local area, even people who don't really bother with cricket are watching the games. Everybody is talking about it."

The six-foot seven inch paceman has kept in regular touch with home throughout the tournament.

"He was on the phone last night wondering how the bit of building work that is been done on the farm at the moment is coming along," Dawn told BBC Sport on Wednesday.

"He's very interested in what's going on at home and he's been able to chat away to all his friends through his lap-top which he brought to the West Indies.

"But he's really enjoying himself. There has been a bit of a break before the England game but he's the kind of fellow who is able to keep himself occupied."

Dawn revealed that Boyd has needed some physio treatment for a side strain over the last few days but suffice to say, he'll be available for the big game.

Rankin has already secured a contract with Derbyshire for next season after being on Middlesex's books for a couple of summers.

Boyd's mother says that Mike Hendrick's guidance has vital to her son's career and that relationship should be further strengthened over the coming season as the former England paceman is Derbyshire's bowling coach.

But Rankin will hope to claim a few more wickets in the Caribbean over the next few weeks before linking up with his new county team-mates.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs England on Friday
Post by: ONeill on March 30, 2007, 11:41:57 AM
The tension is palpable.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs England on Friday
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 30, 2007, 11:58:59 AM
What time throw-in?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs England on Friday
Post by: youngfella on March 30, 2007, 12:04:30 PM
strange cricket englands best player kp is south african and irelands best is an aussie and our 2nd best plays for england... strange world and people want inter county transfers  ???
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs England on Friday
Post by: Hound on March 30, 2007, 01:31:08 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 28, 2007, 05:37:47 PM
Seemingly that Morgan lad is the next one to jump ship, although his performances with the bat in the Windies have been ppor enough so far. England probably wouldn't bother with him in that form. They have enough lads that can get out for 16. Expect a good innings from him on Friday to try and raise his profile.
Morgan's only 20 - i.e. 8 years younger than Joyce, so still plenty of time for him to prove if he's up to "England standard" or not.

I dont see anything wrong with it personally, its a professional sport and they are doing their best to further their careers. Good wedge for playing test cricket with England - like Carney playing for GB in rugby league. If Ireland ever attain Test status you'd like to think that any Irish lads playing for England would come back to play for Ireland.

Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs England on Friday
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 01:38:15 PM
Ireland reveal secret weapon

(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g316/kellaghr/IrishCricket.jpg)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs England on Friday
Post by: Rossie11 on March 30, 2007, 02:28:51 PM
Lost the toss and have to field. Could be under pressure early here..
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs England on Friday
Post by: tyroneboi on March 30, 2007, 02:36:47 PM
JOYCE OUT!!!!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs England on Friday
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 30, 2007, 02:38:40 PM
Under-cover agent Joyce doesn't let us down....
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - vs England on Friday
Post by: ExiledGael on March 30, 2007, 02:39:50 PM
Brilliant
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 6/1
Post by: heganboy on March 30, 2007, 02:46:45 PM
GH thats a classic
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 6/1
Post by: ExiledGael on March 30, 2007, 02:59:25 PM
This just gets better, Vaughan out 23-2
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 23/2
Post by: Rossie11 on March 30, 2007, 03:02:26 PM
What a start.. the extras piling up tho.. 7 in total so far..
KP is the big one.. nail him and they have a huge chance
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 23/2
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 30, 2007, 03:04:29 PM
I'd put the extra's down to nerves, that figure will settle after a while. A lot of pressure on KP now....
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 23/2
Post by: tyroneboi on March 30, 2007, 03:06:30 PM
yeah agree KP is the big one - almost had him a few balls ago!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 23/2
Post by: Rossie11 on March 30, 2007, 03:07:23 PM
A bit of sledging could rattle him..
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 23/2
Post by: shotstopper1 on March 30, 2007, 03:09:21 PM
Rankin doing well 2 for 5 in 3 overs not bad from the big farmer


Oops just gave him the kiss of death!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 23/2
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 30, 2007, 03:15:52 PM
enjoyable match commentary here...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/6506507.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/6506507.stm)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 23/2
Post by: tyroneboi on March 30, 2007, 03:19:32 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on March 30, 2007, 03:15:52 PM
enjoyable match commentary here...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/6506507.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/6506507.stm)

yeah this guy doin the text commentary is very funny and he has a funny name as well!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 23/2
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 03:19:59 PM
Quote"I'm having chips for lunch without salt and vinegar, but watching Joyce's wicket fall has made me pull an acidic face like Esther Rantzen, with my gums pulled back from over my teeth."

;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 23/2
Post by: Rossie11 on March 30, 2007, 03:30:08 PM
www.cricketeurope4.net/LIVE/2/commentary.shtml
bit ahead of the beeb but not as funny
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 23/2
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 30, 2007, 03:32:35 PM
KP doing damage, maybe a bodyline approach is needed....
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 23/2
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on March 30, 2007, 03:33:46 PM
QuoteKP doing damage, maybe a bodyline approach is needed....

Why is John McDermott playing for Ireland? :P
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 23/2
Post by: Will Hunting on March 30, 2007, 03:34:11 PM
http://sport.guardian.co.uk/cricket/overbyover/story/0,,2046528,00.html

A bit ahead of BBC and funnier too (possibly).
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 23/2
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 03:52:12 PM
Pietersen is motoring along

We could be looking at a 300 target here
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 23/2
Post by: magpie seanie on March 30, 2007, 03:53:52 PM
Doing a good job keeping Pietersen off strike. Need to get him soon.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 84/2
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 04:13:38 PM
Bell gone!!

Never a wicket though
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 84/2
Post by: tyroneboi on March 30, 2007, 04:15:00 PM
yeah bell gone didnt look like it at first but it showed at the sky sports wicket thingy they have that there was contact with the ball - KP still the man to get out!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 89/3
Post by: ExiledGael on March 30, 2007, 04:21:08 PM
From BBC
22nd over: WICKET - Bell c N O'Brien b K O'Brien 31, 89-3
Bye, bye Belly. The Shermanator perishes, feathering Kevin O'Brien to his brother Niall behind the timbers. Bell isn't happy with that. In fact, he looks startled, like a dog looks when you blow in its face. Umpire Taufel, however, had no doubts. Collingwood is the next man in and he's off the mark with a push to wide long-off.

"Boyd Rankin, Trent Johnston, David Langford-Smith - surely no nation has spawned more cricketers that sound like moody detectives at the centre of a two-part drama series."

Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 89/3
Post by: nifan on March 30, 2007, 04:23:31 PM
Not into cricket much, but glad to see joyce go.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 89/3
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 04:25:54 PM
why fan?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 89/3
Post by: nifan on March 30, 2007, 04:29:02 PM
because he should be playing for ireland  ;)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 89/3
Post by: ExiledGael on March 30, 2007, 04:32:01 PM
Thank fcuk for that Pieterson out
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 89/3
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 04:33:27 PM
there we go  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 113/4
Post by: cavan4ever on March 30, 2007, 05:04:51 PM
ok u guys that understand cricket is 113/4  good or bad for this stage of game?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 113/4
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 05:11:00 PM
It means there's 4 england guys out and they have scored 113 runs in the process

these games are a maximum of 50 overs in length

the innings is over when one team gets 10 guys from the other team out or the entire 50 overs have been played - whichever comes first
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 113/4
Post by: guy crouchback on March 30, 2007, 05:11:39 PM
england 152 for 4 after 36 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 157/4
Post by: ExiledGael on March 30, 2007, 05:16:17 PM
159-4 It's a decent score so far for the English, but way below what they would have been hoping for, especially as they might need a high run-rate to squeeze into the semis.
Anything less than a 200/250 total, which it's now looking like, gives us a small chance if someone can make a stand
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 157/4
Post by: slow corner back on March 30, 2007, 05:37:44 PM
181/4 after 42 overs looking at about 230-250 total??
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 157/4
Post by: ExiledGael on March 30, 2007, 05:38:53 PM
Freddie out, looking decent for Ireland
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 157/4
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 05:39:02 PM
Flintoff - out!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 157/4
Post by: slow corner back on March 30, 2007, 05:45:38 PM
Possible bit of daylight at one end now, get into them tailenders
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 226/5
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 06:12:18 PM
258 for 7 Collingwood out
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - England 258/7
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 06:15:22 PM
266 for 7 end of innings
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on March 30, 2007, 06:24:11 PM
Ireland conceded 65 runs in the last 5 overs. A total of around 200 was defintely chaseable. 267 looks like a tall order unfortunately.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 06:59:09 PM
not the start we want

Bray out - first over
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 10/1
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 07:09:29 PM
what was Morgan thinking?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 32/2
Post by: dec on March 30, 2007, 07:33:02 PM
Ireland 41 for 2 in 10 overs

England were 45 for 2 in 10 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 32/2
Post by: dec on March 30, 2007, 07:36:30 PM
Mahmood to N O'Brien: DROPPED CATCH. Oooh, that's a gift from Ed Joyce to his former teammate. It was above his head, he jumped, got both hands to it, and grassed it.

Good man Ed :)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 32/2
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 07:38:59 PM
could he make it more obvious?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 66/2
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 08:10:23 PM
run rate over 6 now
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 72/2
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 08:14:39 PM
and there goes a wicket

good tight bowling from England there
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 72/3
Post by: dec on March 30, 2007, 08:16:13 PM
Porterfield gone but he was scoring quite slowly, only 31 off 68 balls. Hopefully Botha can up the run rate
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 72/3
Post by: dec on March 30, 2007, 08:27:17 PM
Ireland 84 for 3 in 21 overs

England were 89 for 2 in 21 overs.

I think Ireland need to get ahead of the England scoring rate soon because I don't think they will be able to match the last 10 overs that England managed.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 72/3
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 08:50:55 PM
as soon as they try they lose wicket

botha gone
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 72/3
Post by: dec on March 30, 2007, 09:00:54 PM
Ireland 127 for 4 in 33 overs

England were 139 for 4 in 33 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 127/4
Post by: ONeill on March 30, 2007, 09:06:45 PM
There's no way Ireland will match that closing run-rate. Only for that, they could've been chasing victory. I don't think we'll hit 210.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 127/4
Post by: Niall Quinn on March 30, 2007, 09:14:41 PM
Monty got another 139 for 5
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 127/4
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 09:23:10 PM
we're fcuked
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 148/6
Post by: Redgreenery on March 30, 2007, 09:23:45 PM
Not gonna happen :-\
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 148/6
Post by: dec on March 30, 2007, 09:35:45 PM
Ireland 174 for 6 in 42 overs

England were 181 for 4 in 42 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 148/6
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 09:40:31 PM
87 from 42 balls
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 180/6
Post by: ONeill on March 30, 2007, 09:46:22 PM
Fair play to the captain (27 from 20 balls) and White (21 from 26 balls)

They're going all out. Great to watch.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 180/6
Post by: ONeill on March 30, 2007, 09:47:49 PM
QuoteAndrew Flintoff to return - 77 needed off 36 balls. They couldn't.....could they?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 197/7
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 09:50:47 PM
captain gone - bowled by the drunkard
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 197/7
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 09:51:40 PM
68 off 30
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 180/6
Post by: dec on March 30, 2007, 09:52:41 PM
Ireland 199 for 7 in 45 overs

England 201 for 5 in 45 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 197/7
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 09:55:18 PM
ah bugger
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 197/7
Post by: ONeill on March 30, 2007, 09:57:12 PM
Confetti wickets now but sure there's no point defending it. Fair play to the Irish in these last 10 overs. White hit 38 off 35 and Johnston 27 off 21.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland need 267 to win - are 197/7
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 10:01:48 PM
The middle of the innings was the real sticking point - they just couldn't get at the English bowlers - Panesar especially
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland lose by 49 runs
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 30, 2007, 10:12:03 PM
all over
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland lose by 49 runs
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 30, 2007, 11:12:46 PM
One day Cricket can have very small margins.
But for England's last 5-10 overs Ireland were well in that game.

Decent effort, and no disgrace again.

I believe the Irish fans were singing 'What will we do with the drunken sailor' to Flintoff.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - Ireland lose by 49 runs
Post by: heganboy on March 31, 2007, 01:56:04 AM
I'm in new york its 9pm and the taxi driver ( a sikh) is telling me how unlucky ireland were against england, and if monty panessar had any pride he'd be playing for India and sure then Irand could have won. Jayssus its a wee small world...
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa on Tuesday
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 03, 2007, 02:32:16 PM
Paul Mooney in for Kevin O'Brien today - start delayed due to Rain
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 03, 2007, 02:38:02 PM
South Africa won the toss and will field first
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 03, 2007, 02:42:11 PM
Whats our chances?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: tyroneboi on April 03, 2007, 02:48:31 PM
i wouls say between zero and none! ireland to bat first - south africa will chase down their total in under 20 overs im predicting!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 03, 2007, 02:50:06 PM
Bad start 0-0 in first over
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 03, 2007, 02:55:52 PM
First two overs gone and still 0-0 :(
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 03, 2007, 03:08:29 PM
Slighty better now, 13-1 after 5 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: Spiritof98 on April 03, 2007, 03:25:34 PM
stopped for rain!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: uselessfootballer on April 03, 2007, 04:47:28 PM
Continues stop/start.
Now 23-1 after 11 overs, off again for rain
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: Redgreenery on April 03, 2007, 06:11:38 PM
Best of luck to Ireland! The rain might remind them of home!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 03, 2007, 07:35:19 PM
91/4 off 25 - if they could get 70-80 in the last 10 they could be in with a shout
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: blast05 on April 03, 2007, 07:52:54 PM
111/4 off 28 overs. Thats some improvement on their start.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: ExiledGael on April 03, 2007, 08:10:04 PM
124/8 now!! Bit of a collapse there, that could be very costly but I suppose we needed to go for everthing at this stage
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 03, 2007, 08:18:48 PM
154/8 - innings over
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: ExiledGael on April 03, 2007, 08:24:34 PM
That total was in 35 overs. The match was reduced due to the rain which makes that look quite respectable, still a big ask to bowl them out for that, will they get a reviewed target???
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 03, 2007, 08:31:00 PM
revised target is 160
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: ExiledGael on April 03, 2007, 08:34:02 PM
1/1 brilliant, just what we needed, but we have to keep the pressure on
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: blast05 on April 03, 2007, 09:22:22 PM
Woops, 8th, 9th and 10th overs were fairly shocking. 34 runs given up in 3 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 03, 2007, 09:24:06 PM
need to get these guys out
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: ExiledGael on April 03, 2007, 09:27:08 PM
Not happening, bowling quality found out again me thinks. SA are gonna win at a canter unless we get wickets fast (esp Smith)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 03, 2007, 09:29:43 PM
Smith Out
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: blast05 on April 03, 2007, 09:31:02 PM
Paul Mooney - a duck on his debut and 23 runs conceded from his first 2 overs bowling.
The worst debut in the history of Irish sport !?!?!?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: ONeill on April 03, 2007, 09:49:45 PM
Ireland actually doing well. SA run rate is quite low.

76 runs still required, in 19 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 03, 2007, 09:50:07 PM
Gibbs out - there's a glimmer of hope
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: blast05 on April 03, 2007, 09:56:31 PM
QuoteWhat else would you really expect.

I wouldn't expect a golden duck and 23 runs to be conceded from his first 2 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: Niall Quinn on April 03, 2007, 09:59:26 PM

"Captain Trent Johnston takes the second powerplay (with the reduction to 35 overs, it's only for 4 overs and there's no third powerplay) and brings himself into the attack in place of Rankin."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/6517897.stm

WTF is a 'powerplay"??
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 03, 2007, 10:02:37 PM
A powerplay Ned is like a fielding restriction

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerplay_%28cricket%29
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: ONeill on April 03, 2007, 10:03:15 PM
FFS. That dropped catch by Rankin from Kallis was crucial. Could've made SA nervous.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: ONeill on April 03, 2007, 10:09:33 PM
Kallis is a smart cookie. He's willing to sacrifice a few maidens, by playing safe, in the knowledge that he'll bang a 4 now and again.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: Niall Quinn on April 03, 2007, 10:16:12 PM

"A powerplay Ned is like a fielding restriction

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerplay_%28cricket%29"

Thanks Gabe, but who the feck is Ned??!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: Niall Quinn on April 03, 2007, 10:27:10 PM
42 runs required in 10 overs.
Wickets needed now.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 03, 2007, 10:31:23 PM
35 off 54 balls

QuoteThanks Gabe, but who the feck is Ned??!!

You aren't the Niall Quinn from the old board?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: ONeill on April 03, 2007, 10:54:21 PM
Not a bad effort again. To take SA down to the last 4 overs is respectable.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 04, 2007, 07:27:33 PM
Poor Ed Joyce – another failure today
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 04, 2007, 10:16:38 PM
England need 19 off 12 balls
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: GweylTah on April 04, 2007, 10:24:53 PM
Most exciting game since Ireland v Pakistan.

5 required off 3 balls now!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play South Africa today
Post by: GweylTah on April 04, 2007, 10:31:21 PM
Fabulous finish - Sri Lanka win by 2 runs! Bopara out last ball!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 09, 2007, 12:40:00 PM
QuoteIreland hope to draw inspiration from Bangladesh when they take on New Zealand in Guyana on Monday.

Bangladesh upset the odds at the same ground by beating South Africa, who Irish coach Adrian Birrell had tipped as potential World Cup winners.

"For us, it was a warning note that you must respect all teams and all conditions in this competition," said opposite number John Bracewell.

Ireland will give a late fitness test to Andre Botha (hamstring).

"Bowling and batting would be OK, but the fielding might be a problem. He's crucial to our set up, bowling in the power plays and batting at five or six. We have to give him every chance," said captain Trent Johnston.

Kevin O'Brien will return to the Irish side whether Botha is passed fit or not, but New Zealand have again decided not to risk batsman Ross Taylor, who will miss his fourth game in a row because of a similar injury to Botha's.

Seam bowler Mark Gillespie, however, is in contention for his World Cup debut after recovering from a shoulder problem.

But captain Stephen Fleming is against needless changes as they look to maintain the impressive form they have shown since losing to Bangladesh in a warm-up match prior to the start of the tournament proper.

"I have been involved in World Cups where we chopped and changed too much. If you have 12 guys in form and doing well, then keep them," he said.

A win would put New Zealand within touching distance of the semi-finals ahead of games against Sri Lanka, South Africa and Australia, and Fleming is backing his team to keep their momentum going.

"This is a very skilled side. We have come here [to the Caribbean] with a fair idea of what is needed and we are very confident of winning," he continued.

"The hardest part of the job and the toughest week is coming up with the top three to play, but up to now we have done everything that's been asked."

Ireland did well in defeat in their Super 8 games against England and South Africa but need more from their batsmen to test the Kiwis.

A return to form by Jeremy Bray, who began the World Cup with a century but failed to score in the last two games, would be welcome, especially as they will be facing Shane Bond armed with the new ball.

"It's a daunting task before us, but they have not played against us before, so that's an advantage," coach Adrian Birrell commented.

"We are playing at the highest level and to beat big sides we have to give 100%. We have to take every chance - but I am happy the guys are doing very well considering the circumstances."

Birrell impressed Kiwi coach Bracewell after spending a day at Bristol during the latter's spell in charge of English county side Gloucestershire.

"He's upgraded the model of no stars, all team, passion, enjoyment and no fear. They're somewhere they didn't expect to be. Why fear it?" said Bracewell.

"They have had exposure to the county programme and they don't fear big stars anymore. They probably play in the style of the New Zealand team - all for one and one for all."

He added: "We're taking Ireland as seriously as any team we've played. We've scouted them, we've had people watching games, we've videoed them and had information sent over."

The two sides last met in Ireland 13 years ago when Fleming, the only survivor on either side, made 58 as New Zealand scraped to a six-run win.

Ireland (from): T Johnston (capt), J Bray, W Porterfield, E Morgan, N O'Brien (wkt), A Botha, K O'Brien, A White, K McCallan, D Langford-Smith, B Rankin, P Mooney, J Mooney, P Gillespie, K Carroll.

New Zealand (from): S Fleming (capt), P Fulton, H Marshall, R Taylor, S Styris, C McMillan, J Oram, B McCullum (wkt), D Vettori, S Bond, J Franklin, M Gillespie, J Patel, M Mason, C Martin.

Umpires: S Bucknor (WI), S Taufel (Aus)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 09, 2007, 03:20:30 PM
Good to see Strabane man and an old classmate of mine, Peter Gillespie in the XI today.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 09, 2007, 05:47:57 PM
NZ - 189/7 after 43 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Spiritof98 on April 09, 2007, 06:08:18 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 09, 2007, 05:47:57 PM
NZ - 189/7 after 43 overs

204/7 4 overs

No 4 or 6 for 11 overs
Ireland have a great chance here
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Spiritof98 on April 09, 2007, 06:28:51 PM
263 -8 New Zealand had a great last 3 overs, possibly out of touch for Ireland.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 09, 2007, 06:32:52 PM
The Kiwis hit 42 off the last 3 overs to ruin a good day's work by Ireland.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: ONeill on April 09, 2007, 09:37:35 PM
Ireland were suckin diesel for a while there.

Collapsed.

Were 109 for 3 in 28 overs.
Now 133 for 8 in 36 overs

Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: continuity tug on April 09, 2007, 09:53:27 PM
there are still so called gaels into this shit?
my god
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 09, 2007, 10:00:57 PM
Quote from: continuity tug on April 09, 2007, 09:53:27 PM
there are still so called gaels into this shit?
my god

A true gael would support his country in whatever they might be participating in Cricket,Soccer,Boxing,Athletics fuckin tiddly winks i don't care i'd support Ireland in anything so get that bag of spuds of your shoulder and grow up and move on
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: continuity tug on April 09, 2007, 10:05:45 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on April 09, 2007, 10:00:57 PM
Quote from: continuity tug on April 09, 2007, 09:53:27 PM
there are still so called gaels into this shit?
my god

A true gael would support his country in whatever they might be participating in Cricket,Soccer,Boxing,Athletics fuckin tiddly winks i don't care i'd support Ireland in anything so get that bag of spuds of your shoulder and grow up and move on
men like you would jump on any bandwagon
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 09, 2007, 10:07:46 PM
No i just support my country men/women when their representing us playing for Ireland
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 09, 2007, 10:30:54 PM
pay no heed to him Laois
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 11, 2007, 08:46:38 PM
England are struggling along to try and get 144 against Bangladesh - currently 124/6
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: stew on April 12, 2007, 01:38:53 AM
Continuity shove that fenian oirish mentality up your hoop ya hoor ya.

That said cricket is shite and you fcukers that are hoping that Ireland win are screwed up in the head, imaginge pulling for your Country against the like of the kiwi's and the brits, shame on you people.  :P
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: heganboy on April 12, 2007, 02:28:45 AM
Tug- how would you define a gael? Is it one of you fellow 2000 RSF voters?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Billys Boots on April 12, 2007, 09:28:35 AM
QuoteIs it one of you fellow 2000 RSF voters?

There are 2000 of them, now that's scary.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: corn02 on April 13, 2007, 02:47:28 PM
Austaralia match on now, getting absolutely destroyed.

2-3
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 13, 2007, 02:56:08 PM
to be expected
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: corn02 on April 13, 2007, 02:57:28 PM
13-4   

Expected surely, but can be proud that so far this is the first proper rout.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: magpie seanie on April 13, 2007, 03:15:40 PM
24-4 now. There's no-one like the Aussies for ramming the foot down on your throat when they get the upper hand on you.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Declan on April 13, 2007, 03:42:32 PM
42-6  What's the lowest WC total ever??
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: magpie seanie on April 13, 2007, 03:52:59 PM
50-6 now. The lowest total in a World Cup is 36 (Canada) followed by 45 (Canada and Namibia) so we've avoided that.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Star Spangler on April 13, 2007, 04:04:07 PM
holy fcuk. :o
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: tyroneboi on April 13, 2007, 04:11:11 PM
at least we wont be getting the lowest ever total!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Star Spangler on April 13, 2007, 04:16:20 PM
72 for 7.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Star Spangler on April 13, 2007, 04:18:58 PM
73 for 8!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: tyroneboi on April 13, 2007, 06:19:14 PM
lost by 9 wickets! the guy on sky sports is having a right go about ireland being in the super 8s - fcuk him!!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Galwaybhoy on April 13, 2007, 06:19:33 PM
Very disapointing.

Listening to your man on Sky Sports there, he said that Ireland are not good enough to be in the Super 8, as its the place where all the big teams take each other on or some shite like that.  The other pundit compares them to some small English soccer club that got to an FA Cup final.  The bollox replies saying that team had to play a long string of games to get that far, but Ireland did not.  Is it just me or is that just shite logic from that ****.  Ireland had to play three group games to get this far and qualifiers before that as far as I know, so what the f**k is he going on about?  Yeah we are really out of our dept, but why do some of the pundits on TV continue to refuse to give Ireland credit for getting this far and instead continue to attack the team.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: SammyG on April 13, 2007, 06:26:06 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on April 13, 2007, 06:19:33 PM
Listening to your man on Sky Sports there, he said that Ireland are not good enough to be in the Super 8, as its the place where all the big teams take each other on or some shite like that.  The other pundit compares them to some small English soccer club that got to an FA Cup final.  The bollox replies saying that team had to play a long string of games to get that far, but Ireland did not.  Is it just me or is that just shite logic from that ****.  Ireland had to play three group games to get this far and qualifiers before that as far as I know, so what the f**k is he going on about?  Yeah we are really out of our dept, but why do some of the pundits on TV continue to refuse to give Ireland credit for getting this far and instead continue to attack the team.

I think your first sentence answers your last one. It's Sky FFS, they have to hype Engerlund and piss on everybody else, to justify the ridiculous contract they have with the ECB.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on April 13, 2007, 06:34:37 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on April 13, 2007, 06:19:33 PM
Very disapointing.

Listening to your man on Sky Sports there, he said that Ireland are not good enough to be in the Super 8, as its the place where all the big teams take each other on or some shite like that.  The other pundit compares them to some small English soccer club that got to an FA Cup final.  The bollox replies saying that team had to play a long string of games to get that far, but Ireland did not.  Is it just me or is that just shite logic from that ****.  Ireland had to play three group games to get this far and qualifiers before that as far as I know, so what the f**k is he going on about?  Yeah we are really out of our dept, but why do some of the pundits on TV continue to refuse to give Ireland credit for getting this far and instead continue to attack the team.

Thought he was well out of order.

"Ireland shouldn't be here"

"Australia should have been playing Pakistan today"

I think some of these tubes would be happy to see a world cup consisting of England, Australia, India and South Africa playing each other every day for 4 weeks and shag everyone else. Can't imagine it would do much for raising the profile of the sport around the rest of the world though.

If one of the established nations can't beat a minnow they don't deserve to progress IMO. The way Pakistan were playing they probably wouldn't have done much better than Ireland in the Super 8's.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: tyroneboi on April 13, 2007, 11:43:12 PM
Paul Allott told Sky Sports that the ICC need to rethink the format of the World Cup after Australia overwhelmed Ireland by nine wickets in their Super Eights 'miss-match' at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.

Ricky Ponting's men were at their ruthless best after winning the toss and electing to field, skittling the minnows out for just 91 off 30 overs.

Glenn McGrath, 3-17, and Shaun Tait, 3-39, did the damage early on, taking two wickets a piece inside the first five overs to leave Ireland floundering on 12-4.

Skipper Trent Johnston, 17, John Mooney, 23, and Kevin O'Brien, 16 then provided token resistance without ever threatening to escape the world champions iron grip.

The tournament favourites knocked off the runs before lunch reaching the target in 12.2 overs with Mike Hussey 30 n.o and Andrew Symonds 15 n.o gaining valuable time at the crease, after Johnston picked up the sole wicket of Adam Gilchrist for 34.

And Paul Allott told Sky Sports there was little Ireland could do in the face of the Australian juggernaut.

"Ireland were completely out of their depth today," Allott said.

"It may have an Eights match but it wasn't a super match, far from it. The ICC tried to engineer these Super Eights so that all the big teams are in.

"It should have been Australia versus Pakistan today, but Ireland beat Pakistan.

"It was great of them to do that but I think the ICC have to look at the earlier stages of the competition to try and ensure that the bigger teams get through, and that a fluke result doesn't cause somebody like Ireland to come into this level of the competition.

"You can't take anything away from Ireland but they just shouldn't be there at this stage of the competition. "

http://home.skysports.com/cwc/expert.aspx?lid=CWC_Column_-_Paul_Allott&hlid=460801&channel=cricket_world_cup&
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Star Spangler on April 15, 2007, 08:06:14 PM
Bangladesh 62/3.  The pressure's really on them now!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: ONeill on April 15, 2007, 09:10:12 PM
Looking good.

138 for 8 in 33.4 overs. Only a catastrophic collapse will prevent Ireland from winning.

Howzat! - a fine victory.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: tyroneboi on April 15, 2007, 10:20:34 PM
Great stuff from the Irish wonder what that p***k from sky sports will have to say now!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Rossie11 on April 16, 2007, 10:18:50 AM
Fair play to them, would have been a shame for their tournament to collapse after the Aussie game.
Great captaincy from Johnson.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 16, 2007, 05:03:22 PM
So Ireland are officially a International one day side now after having beaten 2 member nations in the tournament
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 17, 2007, 05:45:53 PM
Are you watching your boys now Allott?

::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

(http://www.cricketeurope.net/DATABASE/FROMORG/uploads/1107/Paul%20Allott.jpg)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: ExiledGael on April 17, 2007, 05:47:39 PM
Good call Hurl, at least we leave the World Cup with our heads held high. The English, I'm glad to say, are an embarassment (yet again)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Square Ball on April 17, 2007, 05:47:48 PM
141 for 8. very funny really
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: blast05 on April 17, 2007, 08:00:48 PM
Ho ho, wonder what the Sky Sports commentators have to say about this ! Looking like a defeat on par with Irelands against Australia
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: tyroneboi on April 17, 2007, 08:27:18 PM
David Gower, Ian Botham, Geoffrey Boycott, Nassir Hussain, PAUL ALLOT your boys took one hell of a beating!!!

UP YOURS ALLOT LETS HEAR WAT YA HAVE TO SAY NOW SON!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: magpie seanie on April 17, 2007, 10:33:38 PM
In fairness Botham and to a lesser extent Boycott are not wankers.

England aren't that much better than us. I'd say we'd bat them 2 times out of every 10 games currently. Remeber - Bangladesh beat South Africa!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on April 18, 2007, 12:09:12 AM
European Cricket Council praises Ireland Cricket Team



ICC Regional Development Manager for Europe, Richard Holdsworth has sent a message of congratulations to the Ieland World Cup squad following their win over Bangladesh in the Super 8 phase of the World Cup.



He writes, "What an amazing time for you all and very much deserved.



Ireland has now made it to the top 12 one day cricket nations of the world on the ICC LG ODI rankings. This really is a magnificent achievement by you all. To reach this milestone you have two ODI wins, plus a tie versus Full Members from 9 such matches over a 1 year period. To put this into perspective, when they were elevated to Test status:



- Sri Lanka had achieved 1 ODI win vs a Full Member from 5 matches over a 4 year period.

- Zimbabwe had won 2 ODI games vs Full Members from 20 matches over a 9 year period.

- Bangladesh won 1 ODI game against a Full Member from 33 games over a 14 year period.



For interests sake, Kenya, (already on the table) currently has 8 ODI wins against Full Members from 72 matches over an 11 year period.



Right now, your record/number of wins & ties against Full Members in this CWC 2007 is actually better than that of England, West Indies and Bangladesh.



We are all very proud of your achievements here at Lord's and throughout Europe and the ICC Development Program, and this huge success is much deserved. The game of cricket in ireland will never be the same again, and you have played such an important part. The next two years will of course be hugely important in sustaining this great achievement, but you are in very good hands."



Best Wishes



Richard Holdsworth
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 18, 2007, 03:59:10 PM
48/6 after only 19overs not looking good :(
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 18, 2007, 04:01:53 PM
49/7 now
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 18, 2007, 04:05:21 PM
49/9
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 18, 2007, 04:13:03 PM
sorry it's actually 49/8


edit
acutally make that 53/8
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 18, 2007, 04:14:46 PM
ooopppsss i put the blink on them 54/9
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: ExiledGael on April 18, 2007, 04:17:35 PM
Oh this is bad!! Going home with the tail between the legs after all, Murali has 4 for 7
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 18, 2007, 04:24:26 PM
68 for 9
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 18, 2007, 04:31:39 PM
75/9 be great if they could make the 100
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 18, 2007, 04:35:07 PM
all out for 79
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - play New Zealand today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 18, 2007, 04:36:24 PM
put the scud on them there Laois
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 18, 2007, 04:52:24 PM
SL 1/1
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 18, 2007, 05:10:55 PM
25 for 2

great catch
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: uselessfootballer on April 18, 2007, 05:32:49 PM
Sri Lanka 53 for 2 after only 6 overs, such a hiding, must have overdone the celebrations at the w/e.
The Gael should have been sent out with them to curb the drinking.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 18, 2007, 05:38:49 PM
and there we go - it's all over
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: uselessfootballer on April 18, 2007, 05:40:26 PM
All over within 10 overs, least said...
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: dec on April 18, 2007, 08:08:40 PM
That hammering puts Ireland at the bottom of the table on net run rate. If the West Indies hammer Bangladesh tomorrow that might drop Bangladesh to the bottom again.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: Square Ball on April 18, 2007, 09:14:44 PM
well, it was a great adventure.

Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 18, 2007, 10:41:02 PM
I reckon the Kiwis to win it...
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: fearglasmor on April 18, 2007, 11:27:15 PM
Only two real pastings, but a hugely successful tournament for the irish cricketers.
Well done.

8)  8)  8)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: stephenite on April 18, 2007, 11:30:11 PM
Great tournament from an Irish perspective, would be great to see a very high profile crciket name come in as the new coach - keep the profile od the game up, Warnie?

Slightly addictive One day cricket game online for anyone interested

http://stickcricket.foxsports.com.au/ (http://stickcricket.foxsports.com.au/)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 18, 2007, 11:33:05 PM
QuoteGreat tournament from an Irish perspective, would be great to see a very high profile crciket name come in as the new coach - keep the profile od the game up, Warnie?

Phil Symonds, the West Indian, is the new coach isn't he?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: stephenite on April 18, 2007, 11:37:06 PM
Could well be, I've just been watching the games when I can, Aussies are a bit up their own arses when it comes to Cricket coverage, all delighted we're doing well but a bit patronising.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: magpie seanie on April 19, 2007, 09:37:01 AM
A great tournament for Ireland and unlike some I could mention Ireland achieved its goals at this World Cup. Some of the condescending shite from the Sky commentators was annoying but the abject poverty of the English teams performances more than made up for that.

Can't see the Aussies losing the tournament.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: fearglasmor on April 19, 2007, 09:56:30 AM
Just wondering what happens if Ed Joyce doesn't make the English squad anymore. Can he or would he undeclare back to Ireland.
I think the International cricket board should change the rules so that a limited number of players from the full member countries can play for associate members but the reverse should not be allowed. It makes no sense if they are trying to promote the game in the weaker counties, I mean countries, that the best players in those weak countries defect to established full member countries. While the impact of Brey, Johnston, Langford-Smith and Botha has been hugely positive for the Irish game.
Hurling should follow suit when it goes professional !!

Although we could have done without Langford-Smith's celebratory routine.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: ziggysego on April 19, 2007, 11:43:03 AM
Ah well, they had a good innings
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: Star Spangler on April 19, 2007, 11:45:21 AM
QuoteAussies are a bit up their own arses when it comes to Cricket coverage,

Just when it comes to cricket coverage??  :D
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: tyroneboi on April 19, 2007, 12:09:40 PM
Quote from: stephenite on April 18, 2007, 11:30:11 PM
Great tournament from an Irish perspective, would be great to see a very high profile crciket name come in as the new coach - keep the profile od the game up, Warnie?

Slightly addictive One day cricket game online for anyone interested

http://stickcricket.foxsports.com.au/ (http://stickcricket.foxsports.com.au/)

there is a harder one at www.stickcricket.com and it is very addictive indeed.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: armaghniac on April 24, 2007, 08:18:59 PM
Come on (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/ef/Sri_lankava.jpg/60px-Sri_lankava.jpg)!!!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: Spiritof98 on April 25, 2007, 04:20:58 PM
90-6
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: mannix on April 15, 2008, 10:44:09 AM
Just thinking about cricket and thought it would annoy a few of you.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: Main Street on April 15, 2008, 12:49:51 PM
Don't you know that some of us are 95% men, we don't know what people are thinking until they express themselves.

Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 15, 2008, 01:29:33 PM
Quote from: mannix on April 15, 2008, 10:44:09 AM
Just thinking about cricket and thought it would annoy a few of you.

why would it do that?
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: mannix on April 15, 2008, 05:01:51 PM
because it annoys me that i would think of such a terrible sport.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 15, 2008, 05:02:24 PM
you've little to be worrying about in life then
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: Chrisowc on April 15, 2008, 11:40:06 PM
Philistines!
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: Main Street on April 15, 2008, 11:51:54 PM
Quote from: Chrisowc on April 15, 2008, 11:40:06 PM
Philistines!
Plural ???
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: Chrisowc on April 16, 2008, 12:50:13 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 15, 2008, 11:51:54 PM
Quote from: Chrisowc on April 15, 2008, 11:40:06 PM
Philistines!
Plural ???


So you are a man of fine taste after all Main Street.  Then I retract s from Philistines.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: Billys Boots on April 16, 2008, 12:54:16 PM
We all love our cricket here in North County Dublin.  ;)
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: phpearse on April 16, 2008, 01:07:56 PM
apparently people that play cricket live longest of any sport playing person. Much longer life expectancy than golf which is surprising. team in the UK all over 70 playing in some league and they have all been together for since the team was formed when they were all in their 20s
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: thejuice on April 16, 2008, 01:13:02 PM
If I had to play cricket that long I'd want to die straight away.
Title: Re: The Ireland World Cup Cricket thread - last game vs Sri Lanka today
Post by: Mentalman on April 16, 2008, 02:35:10 PM
Ah, I think it's a decent game, but each to his own. Anybody see "Breaking Boundarys", the documentary about Ireland's World Cup yet? Great stuff, if RTE had any cumption they'd pick it up. The captain's speech during the Pakistan game is something else.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on April 16, 2008, 05:05:04 PM
I'd assume RTE will show it when the DVD sales drop to a trickle.
I saved the recordings of the 3 big matches, Zimbabwe, Pakistan and Bangladesh from the Sky coverage.
It's super viewing to treasure.
The pity was the death of Bob Wooler (understandably) overshadowing the aftermath of the finest triumph.


Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 01, 2009, 07:15:50 PM
Someone will probably come along and ball a political bouncer at this thread..... but feck em.

I see Ireland started out on the qualification for the 2011 World Cup with a great win over the Scots. The two North West lads, William Porterfield, and Boyd Rankin- practically an Owen Roes man- starring as Ireland cruised it.

A captain's knock from William Porterfield enabled Ireland to beat Scotland by seven wickets in their World Cup Qualifier opener in Benoni.

Neil McCallum's second ODI century helped Scotland reach a competitive score of 232 for seven but with Porterfield, who hit 101, and Eoin Morgan, who made 61, in fine form, it was never enough.

McCallum closed unbeaten on 121 in 138 balls after their batting line-up was put under severe pressure as Peter Connell and Boyd Rankin picked up two wickets early on before Kyle Coetzer (29) was caught by Eoin Morgan off Kevin O'Brien to leave Scotland at 68 for five.

McCallum hit back, dominating a stand of 86 for the seventh wicket with Craig Wright (19) to push Scotland towards respectability.

He hit 12 fours and three sixes before a late innings of 22 in 13 balls from Ian Stanger helped McCallum add 56 for the eighth wicket in the final five overs and one ball.

Alex Cusack was the other bowler to grab a wicket while Trent Johnston ran out Moeen Iqbal.

Porterfield was then in sublime form, smashing his 101 in just 89 balls, hitting 12 fours and three sixes and although opening partner Gary Wilson made just 14 before he was bowled by Calum MacLeod, the score was already on 43 and Ireland took the game well away from Scotland with Porterfield and Morgan adding 131 for the second wicket.

Morgan hit 61 in 54 balls, hitting three fours and five sixes before he was bowled by Ryan Watson; Porterfield was dismissed when he was bowled by Craig Smith, leaving Niall O'Brien (25 not out) and Andre Botha (15 not out) to complete the win.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 01, 2009, 07:57:55 PM
forgot all about this Norf - good stuff

They are in the 20/20 World Cup this summer as well, correct?
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 01, 2009, 08:34:29 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 01, 2009, 07:57:55 PM
forgot all about this Norf - good stuff

They are in the 20/20 World Cup this summer as well, correct?

Aye they are. Had a quick glance last night, and I think they only play 2 games in the 20/20, which begs the question what's the point. Obviously they may progress to the latter stages and there will be more games, but unlike the 50 over version where teams get at least 150 overs of top class cricket, it doesn't help development as much.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 02, 2009, 12:43:01 PM
285 for 4 in their 50 overs vs Oman today - Kevin O'Brien leading the way with an undefeated century - hitting a massive five 6's during his knock
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Chrisowc on April 02, 2009, 12:53:43 PM
A good win against Scotland yesterday who are one of the top Associate teams.

Interesting story about the Afganistan team
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7976279.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7976279.stm)
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 02, 2009, 12:59:18 PM
Remaining fixtures

[quote title]Thu 2
09:30 local, 07:30 GMT  10th Match, Group A - Ireland v Oman - Stan Friedman Oval, Krugersdorp

Sat 4
09:30 local, 07:30 GMT  16th Match, Group A - Ireland v Uganda -Stan Friedman Oval, Krugersdorp

Mon 6
09:30 local, 07:30 GMT  21st Match, Group A - Canada v Ireland - Willowmoore Park, Benoni

Wed 8
09:30 local, 07:30 GMT  29th Match, Group A - Ireland v Namibia - Walter Milton Oval, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg[/quote]
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 02, 2009, 03:02:35 PM
Oman are 149/7 after 31.2 overs
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 02, 2009, 03:13:32 PM
Ireland win by 116 runs

Ole ole ole  :D
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 02, 2009, 03:51:25 PM
The Afghans looked on course for a 2nd win too earlier at least.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 05, 2009, 03:19:57 AM
QuoteIreland clinched a six-wicket win over Uganda to secure a place in the Super Eights at the World Cup qualifiers.

The Irish bowled out Uganda for 155 and Gary Wilson's 61 and 44 from William Porterfield helped Phil Simmons' side reach their target in the 41st over.

Four Andrew White wickets helped mop up the Ugandan tail in Krugersdorp.

Porterfield and Wilson put on 68 for the first wicket and despite four dismissals, the unbeaten Irish were never under any serious pressure.

The Irish defeated Scotland in their opener on Wednesday before easing to victory over Oman a day later.

In addition to White's four wickets, Boyd Rankin (2-43), Alex Cusack and Kevin O'Brien claimed dismissals with Cusack also notching a run-out at the Stan Friedman Oval in South Africa.

Captain Junior Kwebiha top-scored with 51 for Uganda.

Joel Olweny contributed 40 but the other only Ugandan batsman to reach double figures was Nandi Kishore who scored 14 as the Africans were bowled out in the 45th over.

Porterfield scored a brisk 44 from 37 balls before his dismissal and while Eoin Morgan (13) departed with the score on 91, a 48-run partnership between Wilson and Niall O'Brien ended any prospect of an Irish defeat.

Wilson was caught and bowled for 61 by Akbar Baig and while Andre Botha (7) quickly departed, Kevin O'Brien's massive six sealed Ireland's win.

Saturday's victory guarantees the Irish a place in the Super Eights even though they have two more more first-round group games.

Ireland face Canada on Monday before their final group game against Namibia on Wednesday.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 06, 2009, 02:49:31 PM
Ireland need 222 to beat Canada - were stuggling at 55/4 after 13 overs but are now 152/4.

Ireland require another 66 runs with 6 wickets and 20 overs remaining
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Billys Boots on April 06, 2009, 04:49:09 PM
Ireland won by 6 wickets - Eoin Morgan 84 (n.o.) and Kevin O'Brien 89 (n.o.)
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 07, 2009, 12:20:34 AM
Four advance from Ireland's group, and Ireland have beaten the other top four so far. If this stays the same, Ireland carrying 6 points into the super 8 section of qualifying.
What this means that Ireland have one foot into the World Cup!
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Chrisowc on April 07, 2009, 08:07:39 AM
Eoin Morgan has been selected in the England Twenty20 squad.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/7985411.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/7985411.stm)
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 08, 2009, 02:32:07 PM
Ireland require another 97 runs with 8 wickets and 24.0 overs remaining chasing a total of 214

Porterfield just reached another half century
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 08, 2009, 03:44:33 PM
Game over - Ireland win by 7 wickets - only undefeated team in the opening group stage


Serious favourites to qualify for the World Cup now
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 08, 2009, 05:47:13 PM
It's lucky very good for the next phase, I'd say 1 or 2 wins from 4 will do it.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 11, 2009, 11:09:38 PM
Oh dear............


Afghanistan 218-7 (50 overs) beat Ireland 196 (47.3 overs) by 22 runs


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Andrew White hit 56 in Ireland's defeat by Afghanistan 
Afghanistan pulled off a surprise 22-run win over Ireland at the start of the Super Eight phase of the World Cup Qualifier in South Africa.

Ireland, previously the only team with a 100% record, were bowled out for 186 chasing Afghanistan's total of 218-7.

Rais Ahmadzai scored an unbeaten 50 while Andrew White was the pick of Ireland's bowlers with 2-27.

White (56) and Kevin O'Brien (52) were Ireland's top scorers, while paceman Hamid Hassan took 5-23 for Afghanistan.

After Ireland lost early wickets, White and O'Brien came together with their side in trouble on 73-5 and shared a sixth-wicket partnership of 113.

606: DEBATE
Discuss Ireland's World Cup chances on 606 
But then a dramatic collapse saw the last five Irish wickets fall for just 10 runs as 21-year-old Hassan, who became the first Afghan cricketer to play at Lord's when he represented MCC in 2007, ran through the lower order.

Earlier, Asghar Stanikzai (47) and Mohammad Shehzad (46) had supported Ahmadzai well in the Afghan innings.

It was a welcome victory for Afghanistan, whose only two previous victories in the Qualifier had come against Bermuda and Denmark, who were eliminated after the first phase.

Points earned in the first phase against other teams who qualify for the Super Eights are carried through to the Super Eights.

Canada now lead the Super Eights table on net run-rate ahead of Ireland.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 11, 2009, 11:10:08 PM
          The top 4 qualify for the World Cup!

                P   W   L  Pts    NRR
Canada      4   3   1   6    1.77
Ireland     4   3   1   6    0.57     
Kenya       4   2   2   4    1.07
Netherlands 4   2   2   4    0.02
Scotland    4   2   2   4   -0.53
UAE         4   2   2   4   -1.15
Afghanistan 4   1   3   2   -0.63
Namibia     4   1   3   2   -0.96
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Doogie Browser on April 11, 2009, 11:36:26 PM
Norf I see another Owen Roes man has been called up to the Ireland squad...
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 12, 2009, 02:41:44 AM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on April 11, 2009, 11:36:26 PM
Norf I see another Owen Roes man has been called up to the Ireland squad...

I seen that alright. Technically he is a Newtown man but he plays his cricket in Leckpatrick parish. There is talk that we are going to scrap our redevelopment amd build a pavillion.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 13, 2009, 03:03:15 PM
Ireland beat the UAE handily today by 8 wickets all but guaranteeing their place in the 2011 World Cup
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Main Street on April 13, 2009, 04:15:15 PM
Job well done.

What about Eoin Morgan? does he forsake another chance to appear at the forefront in a World Cup for some mediocrity with some third rate English team.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Chrisowc on April 14, 2009, 08:08:21 AM
Quote from: Main Street on April 13, 2009, 04:15:15 PM
Job well done.

What about Eoin Morgan? does he forsake another chance to appear at the forefront in a World Cup for some mediocrity with some third rate English team.

If he has any ambitions to play test cricket then getting noticed playing Twenty20 for England is a great opportunity.  With a lot of competition for places he can't really afford to turn the offer down.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Main Street on April 14, 2009, 11:00:53 AM
I would have thought representing your national team at the world cup was something precious.

It looks to me to be a perverted system that a country like England  can select the best of all players registered in their league, regardless of nationality, regardless of previous national representation and make it mandatory that they have to turn up and play for England if selected.
And that is regarded as normal procedure.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: magpie seanie on April 14, 2009, 11:11:18 AM
What ever happened to Ed Joyce?
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: stephenite on April 14, 2009, 11:14:20 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on April 14, 2009, 11:11:18 AM
What ever happened to Ed Joyce?

Did he not transfer to play for England?
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Main Street on April 14, 2009, 11:42:36 AM
He made a balls of his England career at the WC2007, managed a single run against Ireland.


If England are not selecting Ed Joyce anymore why can Ireland not pick him?
Is there another regulation in place, that once a foreign national is selected for England they are tied to England for life?

Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Chrisowc on April 14, 2009, 12:02:09 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 14, 2009, 11:00:53 AM
I would have thought representing your national team at the world cup was something precious.

It looks to me to be a perverted system that a country like England can select the best of all players registered in their league, regardless of nationality, regardless of previous national representation and make it mandatory that they have to turn up and play for England if selected.
And that is regarded as normal procedure.

If Morgan has declared himself available for England having played in the county system for 5 years and therefore become resident, then he will have to make the most his opportunity if and when it comes along.  I would argue that in some ways it is a positive thing for Irish cricket if he can be successful at the top level of the game.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Main Street on April 14, 2009, 12:26:00 PM
I wouldn't know much about that argument Chris from a cricket perspective.

How about this declaration that a foreign born player must sign when coming to register with the English county cricket set up

Annex A
Declaration referred to in Regulation 2.1(c)

To the England and Wales Cricket Board

"I declare that it is not my desire or intention to play
cricket for any Full Member Country outside the
European Economic Area  .... etc etc"



We are fortunate that we have Sepp Blatter to oversee International eligibility rules in Soccer ;D


Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Chrisowc on April 14, 2009, 01:17:33 PM
Fortunate isn't the word I would use. ;)

I would imagine that declaration is something to do with being classed as an overseas player as they are limited in County Cricket.  It would be to Morgan's advantage not to be an overseas player.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - World Cup qualifiers underway
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 15, 2009, 07:07:00 PM
QuoteIreland secured a berth at the 2011 World Cup by defeating the Netherlands by six wickets in Wednesday's qualifier in Pretoria.

The Irish restricted the Dutch to 222 on a decent pitch with Alex Cusack and Boyd Rankin both taking three wickets.

Captain William Porterfield hit 78 while Eoin Morgan struck a 62-ball 76 as the Irish moved to 177-1 in reply.

Ireland then had a mini wobble as they lost three wickets before being guided home by Kevin O'Brien and Andrew White.

The Irish have won six out of their seven games in the qualifying event in South Africa, with their only defeat Saturday's shock reverse against Afghanistan.

Phil Simmons' side are now guaranteed one of the four qualifying spots on offer at the event in South Africa.

The Irish have qualified for Sunday's final with Canada their likely opposition.

Canada were shocked by the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday but the north Americans should make the decider if they avoid a heavy defeat against Holland on Friday.

Despite Alexei Nicolaas Kervezee's 77, the Dutch were unable to build any substantial partnerships with Bastiaan Zuiderent's 27 the next highest score.

The Netherlands were without star all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate who has returned to Essex for the start of the English domestic season.

After being 22-2, the Dutch threatened to post a decent total when they moved to 163-4 with Kervezee hitting six fours and two sixes.

But Niall O'Brien stumped the opener off Cusack's bowling to halt Dutch momentum.

Peter Connell claimed two wickets with Regan West and Trent Johnston also taking dismissals.

Irish captain Porterfield and Gary Wilson put on 60 for the opening wicket before the right-hander was caught by Dutch captain Jeroen Smits off Peter Borren's bowling.

Morgan's arrival quickened the Irish scoring rate as he hit five fours and four sixes in a superb 76, showing the kind of form that has impressed England's World Twenty20 selectors.

The Middlesex player and Porterfield put on 117 for the second wicket before Morgan was caught by Edgar Schiferli off a Mudassar Bukhari delivery.

Porterfield was then run out and O'Brien departed soon after as the Irish slipped to 198-4.

However, Kevin O'Brien (13 not out) and Andrew White (14 not out) guided the Irish past the Dutch total with over five overs to spare to secure their passage to the 2011 tournament.

Ireland enjoyed a memorable 2007 World Cup in the West Indies as they sensationally defeated Pakistan and tied with Zimbabwe on the way to qualifying for the Super Eights.

Irish team manager Roy Torrens paid tribute to the squad's displays in South Africa.

"We are obviously delighted to have achieved our primary objective which was to qualify for the World Cup," said Torrens.

"Now we must maintain the momentum and win the final on Sunday.

"We loved every minute of the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies and everyone has worked so hard to reach the finals again.

"Captain William Porterfield has set a wonderful example in the field.

"I rate him among the best in the world and his exploits rub off on the rest of the squad," added Torrens.

Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - qualified for World Cup 2011
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 17, 2009, 02:26:40 PM
Kenya require another 128 runs with 8 wickets and 29.0 overs remaining

Chasing 209
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - qualified for World Cup 2011
Post by: Main Street on April 17, 2009, 04:16:28 PM
"Captain William Porterfield has set a wonderful example in the field.
"I rate him among the best in the world and his exploits rub off on the rest of the squad," added Torrens.


High praise indeed.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - qualified for World Cup 2011
Post by: Chrisowc on April 17, 2009, 04:21:39 PM
Another player with England ambitions.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - qualified for World Cup 2011
Post by: Main Street on April 17, 2009, 05:31:03 PM
You are enjoying this :)
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - qualified for World Cup 2011
Post by: Chrisowc on April 17, 2009, 11:46:38 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2009, 05:31:03 PM
You are enjoying this :)

Knowing that you aren't, helps ;)

Seriously, to be honest I support the England cricket team, and I'm proud of any Irishman who represents them.  I think it is a good thing for Irish cricket and will help improve the sport here. 
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - qualified for World Cup 2011
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 19, 2009, 11:35:20 AM
Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2009, 04:16:28 PM
"Captain William Porterfield has set a wonderful example in the field.
"I rate him among the best in the world and his exploits rub off on the rest of the squad," added Torrens.


High praise indeed.
I think he meant among the best fielders in the world. Which is probably true enough.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - qualified for World Cup 2011
Post by: Main Street on April 19, 2009, 11:53:37 AM
 "in the field"  here means fielding?     makes more sense.

I thought he was rating him among the best in the field (of play).


Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - qualified for World Cup 2011
Post by: Chrisowc on April 19, 2009, 08:08:18 PM
Ireland play Worcestershire in the Friends Provident Trophy at Stormont next Sunday (26th April)
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - qualified for World Cup 2011
Post by: Main Street on April 19, 2009, 09:02:36 PM
I hope not everybody who attends will be supporting the English team :)
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - qualified for World Cup 2011
Post by: Chrisowc on April 19, 2009, 09:28:46 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 19, 2009, 09:02:36 PM
I hope not everybody who attends will be supporting the English team :)

:D

The only time I've supported an English team against an Irish one was when Liverpool have played the Bloos.  I'm sure you'd approve. ;)
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - qualified for World Cup 2011
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 22, 2009, 03:14:15 PM
(http://www.cricketeurope4.net/PHOTOS/2009/THEGALLERY/103041.jpg)
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - qualified for World Cup 2011
Post by: Main Street on April 22, 2009, 05:20:57 PM
The return of Trent.
5 for 14 -  I guess that's the reason he has the ball.

2011 World Cup berth and $1million a year in ICC funding that will presently wire its way to Dublin.

http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES2/articles/000054/005494.shtml (http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES2/articles/000054/005494.shtml)

If Kyle McCallan were master of the game's purse strings — and this is one sport that seems to have been painted by some recession-proof sealant — his first priority would be to correct the one-way traffic that blights the Irish game whenever times are good

our best players are being creamed off and we are getting nothing in return.

"At the end of the day, we are developing them and funding them and putting all this money into grassroots, and they are just being taken from us. At least in football there is compensation for that.

"So from our point of view, we've got to keep our best players in Ireland. Eoin Morgan wants to play Test cricket, he wants to play cricket at the highest level and I think Cricket Ireland have to be pushing the ICC to give us more opportunity to play cricket at the highest level."
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - qualified for World Cup 2011
Post by: Chrisowc on April 22, 2009, 08:39:34 PM
Unfortunately that situation is a long way from happening.  If Kyle was 10 years younger I reckon he'd be away to England too.

Lets hope the ICU use the money wisely.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - qualified for World Cup 2011
Post by: Chrisowc on May 24, 2009, 04:49:33 PM
Eoin Morgan just hit the winning run for England against West Indies in the 2nd ODI there.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - qualified for World Cup 2011
Post by: Doogie Browser on June 01, 2009, 11:15:23 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/8077845.stm

Ireland beat Holland today in a 'super over' the cricket equivalent of penalty kicks after they both scored the same tally with their 20 overs!
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - qualified for World Cup 2011
Post by: Chrisowc on June 02, 2009, 08:20:51 AM
Another warm up game against the West Indies today, who have been shocking on their tour of England.

The group for the Twenty20 looks a tough one especially after Bangladesh posted a decent total against Australia yesterday.
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the bandwagon
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 02, 2009, 07:49:42 PM
an awful hiding today - losing by 9 wickets
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the bandwagon
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 05, 2009, 09:17:03 PM
20/20 World Cup starts today with a massive shock

England have been beaten by the Netherlands, yes that's right, the Netherlands

:D :D
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the bandwagon
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 05, 2009, 09:17:29 PM
Bad start by England  :D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 05, 2009, 09:18:07 PM
Aah feck ya beat me too it Gab >:(
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 05, 2009, 09:20:31 PM
sorry LL

there's some slagging going on in the office at the minute to the English lads



Eoin Morgan   :D :D :D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: AZOffaly on June 05, 2009, 09:20:49 PM
Ah lads. f**k Off. England have lost to Holland? At Cricket?

Holy Jaysus.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: ONeill on June 05, 2009, 09:23:06 PM
Hehe.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Minder on June 05, 2009, 09:23:20 PM
The futures bright.........
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Minder on June 05, 2009, 09:25:58 PM
Watched the last couple of furlongs there, Holland had some big baskets there at the end. Englands inability to play the offside rule hurt them.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 05, 2009, 09:28:09 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 05, 2009, 09:20:49 PM
Ah lads. f**k Off. England have lost to Holland? At Cricket?

Holy Jaysus.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/8082343.stm
Title: Re: The Ireland Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 05, 2009, 09:52:13 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 05, 2009, 09:17:03 PM
20/20 World Cup starts today with a massive shock

England have been beaten by the Netherlands, yes that's right, the Netherlands

:D :D
Holy f**k. I was listening to it on the radio coming from work and England were something like 100-0 and heading for 190 to 200.

Wheels. Off. Come.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 05, 2009, 09:53:16 PM
Just thinking what will Eoin Morgan think of Ireland make it to the last 8, and his adopted homeland don't?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Lecale2 on June 05, 2009, 09:56:47 PM
Watched the last 2 overs in the bar. I've never seen so many Dutch men in the Parador. Great stuff.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Square Ball on June 05, 2009, 10:06:02 PM
just read this, hee hee f**king hee hee  :D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: john mcgill on June 05, 2009, 10:27:58 PM
I'm going to the Super Eights in Lords next Friday, England may not be there.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 06, 2009, 01:37:04 PM
Would the players who play for England in this 20/20 World Cup be the same players on the England team that play Australia in the Ashes and other big test games etc ?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 06, 2009, 02:07:58 PM
at least 5 or 6 of them would. its a bit specialist and thats why its not all of them.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Archie Mitchell on June 06, 2009, 02:08:24 PM
The boy that bowled the last over for England was brutal. He couldn't catch a cold.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 06, 2009, 02:16:09 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on June 06, 2009, 02:08:24 PM
The boy that bowled the last over for England was brutal. He couldn't catch a cold.

Young Broad? He's actually a great player. I never seen it, but on the surface in the last over of 20-20 cricket keeping a team to 7 or less is nigh on impossible.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 07, 2009, 08:40:02 PM
England thumping Pakistan.

Makes the group interesting...
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 07, 2009, 08:51:16 PM
England's win so comfortable... that's them through!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Doogie Browser on June 08, 2009, 10:22:12 AM
Bangladesh today, will be tough as they were beat by India at the weekend so have to win.  Ireland 9/4 to win today.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 08, 2009, 02:01:00 PM
Ban 42-2 off 6 overs.

Not too bad a start.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 08, 2009, 02:10:08 PM
8th over - Ban 56-3

Going at 7 an over. Probably need to ensure a few more wickets are nailed before the BIg slogging starts.

Trent Johnson has bowled his 4 overs out.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Doogie Browser on June 08, 2009, 02:24:35 PM
67 for 5 now, come on Ireland!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Doogie Browser on June 08, 2009, 02:45:50 PM
99 for 7 after 17 overs. 
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 08, 2009, 03:30:27 PM
gah - last over killed them  >:(
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 08, 2009, 03:33:50 PM
O'Brien - 3 sixes in one over  :D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: milltown row on June 08, 2009, 03:36:14 PM
went onto paddy power site and the visual they give for the live betting is a bit strange. seems to be a naked guy running through the wicket ::)


Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 08, 2009, 04:23:46 PM
Betting in running would suggest a win for Ireland
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Billys Boots on June 08, 2009, 04:26:52 PM
Ireland have won with an over and a half left!  ;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Doogie Browser on June 08, 2009, 04:27:41 PM
Fantastic!  Thats them through now.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: clareman on June 08, 2009, 05:13:37 PM
If Bangladesh beat India though would not mean Ireland mightn't go through?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 08, 2009, 05:15:23 PM
Quote from: clareman on June 08, 2009, 05:13:37 PM
If Bangladesh beat India though would not mean Ireland mightn't go through?

India already beat Bangladesh
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - all aboard the Irish bandwagon
Post by: Main Street on June 08, 2009, 05:20:27 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 08, 2009, 03:33:50 PM
O'Brien - 3 sixes in one over  :D

High 6's all round

(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45887000/jpg/_45887747_obrien_afp226i.jpg)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 08, 2009, 05:28:22 PM
wrong O'Brien  ;)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 08, 2009, 05:34:03 PM
Quote from: clareman on June 08, 2009, 05:13:37 PM
If Bangladesh beat India though would not mean Ireland mightn't go through?

I'll give you 100-1 on Bangladesh. 1000-1 even.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: ONeill on June 08, 2009, 05:48:33 PM
Excuse for another drink.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 08, 2009, 10:00:20 PM
The Ozzies are out
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Chrisowc on June 08, 2009, 10:22:40 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 08, 2009, 10:00:20 PM
The Ozzies are out

Strewth! Flaymin gallas!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Main Street on June 08, 2009, 11:07:33 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 08, 2009, 05:28:22 PM
wrong O'Brien  ;)
4 fours and 2 sixes was close though.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Caid on June 08, 2009, 11:53:59 PM
Great result for Ireland.  With Fermanagh's Ulster hopes up in smoke i'm all about Ireland for the 20/20 world cup these days!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 09, 2009, 12:04:38 AM
grab the shirt whilst you can lads (and ladies)

http://www.cricketbatsetc.co.uk/cricket-ireland-twenty20-replica-cricket-shirt-adults-p-511.html?zenid=fcfaf5a6b405e4c2c46fbf6c5454a4c9
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Main Street on June 09, 2009, 12:13:28 AM
(http://www.gps.caltech.edu/~oa/ge156/bandwagon.jpg)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: stevecw on June 09, 2009, 12:54:27 AM
Great stuff! Caught the end of this today and those O'Briens were impressive!

So now its a friendly with India on Wed, followed by the 1st Super 8 game with NZ on Thursday.

Surely its send out the reserves for a hammering on Wednesday as a thanks for the great food the Indians how given us.

Then send out the rested 1st team to take out NZ!

I see our group is NZ, Pakistan & Sri Lanka. Its def the easiest of the 2 groups with only Sri Lanka unbeatable.
NZ are not impossible and whoever is the Pakistan manager must be shitting himself & done his will out today suddenly faced with the task of playing Ireland after what happened in 07! :D  :o
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: down6061689194 on June 09, 2009, 09:22:24 AM
O'Briens stumping was one of the smartest I have seen.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: gawa316 on June 09, 2009, 09:47:35 AM
Quote from: stevecw on June 09, 2009, 12:54:27 AM
Great stuff! Caught the end of this today and those O'Briens were impressive!

So now its a friendly with India on Wed, followed by the 1st Super 8 game with NZ on Thursday.

Surely its send out the reserves for a hammering on Wednesday as a thanks for the great food the Indians how given us.

Then send out the rested 1st team to take out NZ!

I see our group is NZ, Pakistan & Sri Lanka. Its def the easiest of the 2 groups with only Sri Lanka unbeatable.
NZ are not impossible and whoever is the Pakistan manager must be shitting himself & done his will out today suddenly faced with the task of playing Ireland after what happened in 07! :D  :o

There's still a chance the Netherlands could get through at the expense of Pakistan. Even tough they beat england it would be definilty give the Irish a better chance
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Massey-135 on June 09, 2009, 09:54:30 AM
Fair play to them. Any one thing they have much chance of going further?

Watched the Aussies getting bate last night while sitting in the gym pretending to work very hard on the exercise bike.

Ricky Ponting is a rare looking heur. They shouldn't have left that man at home. The big lad Symonds.

There is a video on the tube were some streaker is running on the pitch and he burys the shoulder in him. Poor wee streaker went ass over tit lol.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Main Street on June 09, 2009, 11:12:34 AM
That mindless crap music blaring all the way through, winds me up.

Attention span is a disappearing phenomena.

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 09, 2009, 11:24:37 AM
Quote from: down6061689194 on June 09, 2009, 09:22:24 AM
O'Briens stumping was one of the smartest I have seen.

Funny I was watching the highlights last night, and thought 'what the f**ks he at?'.

Seeing the replay... I thought the exact same thing is you. Really sharp work.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 09, 2009, 03:28:42 PM
Holland are 26/1 after 4 overs chasing Pakistan's 175
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 09, 2009, 03:35:22 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 09, 2009, 03:28:42 PM
Holland are 26/1 after 4 overs chasing Pakistan's 175
Yes but no but yes.

As England and Holland have one win each, assuming Pakistand won this all teams will finish level on two points. So it then goes to run rate. England will have the best or second best run rate, so they are through.

At the minute Pakistan's run rate is better than Hollands. However to overtake Pakistan need to score 151, and hopefully they do as Ireland would rather play them then Pakistan... although to be fair Ireland's cricketers probably don't give a s***e who they play.

Holland 29-1 from 5 overs.

The Dutch need to up the ante, and to be honest I can't see them doing it.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Billys Boots on June 09, 2009, 03:51:56 PM
It's 56/4 now after 10 overs - Holland only have a run rate of 5.3, and now need (for the last 10 overs) a run rate of 12.3 (Pakistan had a run rate of 8.75).
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 09, 2009, 03:57:31 PM
Orangemen packing up to go home....

61-6 off 11.3
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Chrisowc on June 10, 2009, 07:40:07 AM
Quote from: Massey-135 on June 09, 2009, 09:54:30 AM
Fair play to them. Any one thing they have much chance of going further?

Watched the Aussies getting bate last night while sitting in the gym pretending to work very hard on the exercise bike.

Ricky Ponting is a rare looking heur. They shouldn't have left that man at home. The big lad Symonds.

There is a video on the tube were some streaker is running on the pitch and he burys the shoulder in him. Poor wee streaker went ass over tit lol.

He was in the T20 squad but got sent home for some high jinx.  Has problems with the Devil's buttermilk by all accounts.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Chrisowc on June 10, 2009, 07:42:22 AM
Quote from: Main Street on June 09, 2009, 11:12:34 AM
That mindless crap music blaring all the way through, winds me up.

Attention span is a disappearing phenomena.


Agreed Main Street.

It's all a bit plastic but can be good craic if the match is close and anything that raises the profile of Irish cricket has to be a good thing.

Anyway, roll on 8th July for day 1 of the Ashes in Cardiff.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: magpie seanie on June 10, 2009, 11:01:59 AM
Quote from: Chrisowc on June 10, 2009, 07:42:22 AM
Quote from: Main Street on June 09, 2009, 11:12:34 AM
That mindless crap music blaring all the way through, winds me up.

Attention span is a disappearing phenomena.


Agreed Main Street.

It's all a bit plastic but can be good craic if the match is close and anything that raises the profile of Irish cricket has to be a good thing.

Anyway, roll on 8th July for day 1 of the Ashes in Cardiff.

Ah, the Ashes! I always struggle with this as in knowing who to support. The Aussies are so arrogant I find myself supporting England and that feels wrong as they are no strangers to arrogance themselves as we all know. They do tend to be the underdogs though I suppose. Anyone else feel the same?

This T20 stuff is brilliant.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Doogie Browser on June 10, 2009, 11:11:32 AM
India today for Ireland, a dead rubber of sorts given we have already qualified for the Super 8's.  Glad it is the late game though, so might get to see some of it later at home.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Main Street on June 10, 2009, 11:13:17 AM
For someone like me who just enjoys watching Cricket on tv, looking at the BBC highlights don't do it for me. Better than nothing, but they just don't capture the subtle and not so subtle moments of tension and pressure building up. I'd gladly watch the whole game. In fact I'd have to watch the whole game to have an idea of the defining moments.
I enjoyed the slower burn of the 50 over WC finals.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 10, 2009, 06:28:43 PM
India win toss and put us into bat
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 10, 2009, 06:51:49 PM
this isn't good
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 10, 2009, 07:22:31 PM
if they could get 100 - maybe a chance?  ;)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 10, 2009, 07:44:18 PM
112 - respectable after the early collapse - not enough though  :(
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: magickingdom on June 10, 2009, 07:58:02 PM
what would be considered a good score? 150-200? how many batters do india have to score 113? How are batters got out?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 10, 2009, 07:59:30 PM
150-160 is a good 20/20

Ireland have to get 10 Indians out for less than 112 runs
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 10, 2009, 08:13:15 PM
India need 75 from 78 balls
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: muppet on June 10, 2009, 08:14:44 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 10, 2009, 07:59:30 PM
150-160 is a good 20/20

Ireland have to get 10 Indians out for less than 112 runs

Fianna Fail should bowl for us.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: magickingdom on June 10, 2009, 08:14:58 PM
thanks gabriel, my knowledge of cricket isn't great sad to say
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 10, 2009, 08:18:56 PM
Quote from: magickingdom on June 10, 2009, 08:14:58 PM
thanks gabriel, my knowledge of cricket isn't great sad to say

it's no problem - it's not that hard once you grasp the basic rules - and can be very entertaining to watch (well the limited overs stuff anyway)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: The Watcher Pat on June 10, 2009, 08:31:36 PM
http://www.mousebreaker.com/games/topspinner2020

http://www.foddy.net/Cricket.html

Addictive wee cricket game's
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 10, 2009, 08:58:49 PM
8 wicket defeat  >:(

still 3 games to come. In Group 2 of the Super 8's

11th June vs New Zealand

14th June vs Sri Lanka

15th June vs Pakistan - the rematch
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 11, 2009, 01:19:10 PM
Ireland about to start bowling at the Kiwis in game one of the group. If Ireland need to win two games to advance, this will have to be one of the two.

Boyd Rankin (Famous for being in the same parish as Tyrone kingpins Owen Roes) rested.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 11, 2009, 01:49:28 PM
Oh dear... tanking time.

42-0 off 4 overs.

Redmond has 41 off 17!!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 11, 2009, 02:08:22 PM
42-0 off 4

now

56-1 off 7

Thats 14-1 off the last 3 overs, which is a decent come back. Still well out of it though.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 11, 2009, 02:09:03 PM
Now
87-1 off 9 overs
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 11, 2009, 02:13:03 PM
Redmond out

94/2 at the halfway mark
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Main Street on June 11, 2009, 02:21:44 PM
Could be the highest nr. of runs recorded yet in this tournament, according to BBC R5
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 11, 2009, 02:30:05 PM
131-2 off 14.2

Black caps looking for 200 now..
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: magpie seanie on June 11, 2009, 02:43:37 PM
174/4 off 17.4. Should hit the 200.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 11, 2009, 02:45:47 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on June 11, 2009, 02:43:37 PM
174/4 off 17.4. Should hit the 200.

176-5 off 18 overs.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 11, 2009, 02:55:13 PM
198-5 innings over.

10 per over for the Irish to get... wee buns.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Orior on June 11, 2009, 03:20:42 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on June 11, 2009, 02:55:13 PM
198-5 innings over.

10 per over for the Irish to get... wee buns.

No chance.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 11, 2009, 03:27:55 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 11, 2009, 03:20:42 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on June 11, 2009, 02:55:13 PM
198-5 innings over.

10 per over for the Irish to get... wee buns.

No chance.

I think your sarcasem meter is broke Orior.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Tankie on June 12, 2009, 08:13:38 PM
How many of these lads are Irish? Laoislad must be loving this 'Irish' team  ;)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: muppet on June 12, 2009, 08:20:25 PM
Quote from: Tankie on June 12, 2009, 08:13:38 PM
How many of these lads are Irish? Laoislad must be loving this 'Irish' team  ;)

None, they're from Dublin.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Yes I Would on June 12, 2009, 10:04:41 PM
Quote from: DirtyDozen12 on June 12, 2009, 08:50:40 PM
great game there between the west indies and india.from what ive seen of the windes they look like a class act,fancy them too win the whole thing

love to see them win it outright as well, but on their day can be brutally bad!!  feel they might lack consistency that South Africans have.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Denn Forever on June 12, 2009, 10:22:35 PM
Quote from: Tankie on June 12, 2009, 08:13:38 PM
How many of these lads are Irish? Laoislad must be loving this 'Irish' team  ;)

We are so good, we are giving players to England i.e.  Joyce and Morgan.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 13, 2009, 12:14:29 AM
Quote from: DirtyDozen12 on June 12, 2009, 08:50:40 PM
great game there between the west indies and india.from what ive seen of the windes they look like a class act,fancy them too win the whole thing
Great atmosphere at the match.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Tankie on June 13, 2009, 12:56:34 PM
Quote from: muppet on June 12, 2009, 08:20:25 PM
Quote from: Tankie on June 12, 2009, 08:13:38 PM
How many of these lads are Irish? Laoislad must be loving this 'Irish' team  ;)

None, they're from Dublin.

hmmm.......
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Rossie11 on June 14, 2009, 01:57:51 PM
Ireland V Sri Lanka today
Sri Lanka 24-2.
Good start
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: SLIGONIAN on June 14, 2009, 02:06:33 PM
30-2 after 7 overs, great start,

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: SLIGONIAN on June 14, 2009, 02:13:38 PM
Starting to implode :-\
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Rossie11 on June 14, 2009, 02:13:59 PM
66-2
Struggling now
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: SLIGONIAN on June 14, 2009, 02:42:01 PM
Getting the run rate down 101-4 after 15 overs, lost our way about from 7 to 10 over but now looking good again.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Rossie11 on June 14, 2009, 02:48:12 PM
128-6 great stuff
Have a chance if they can survive early onslaught from bowlers
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Rossie11 on June 14, 2009, 02:57:54 PM
bbc
"and electrician John Mooney cranks up the voltage with a superb diving catch!"  :D
140-9

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Rossie11 on June 14, 2009, 03:23:23 PM
19-0 after 3 overs
145 to get to win
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: ludermor on June 14, 2009, 04:03:00 PM
is there any reason why O'Brien doesn't bring on a runner if he is injured?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Rossie11 on June 14, 2009, 04:09:19 PM
Need 70 from 42 balls. Time to start slogging it
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 14, 2009, 04:32:07 PM
6 wickets down and run rate at 15ish. Not going to happen now unfortunately.

Good performance, that brings a wee bit of pride back, but Ireland lacking that class act like a Pietersen to generate quick, big, runs.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 14, 2009, 04:45:25 PM
Sri Lanka won by 9 runs.
Excellent performance by Ireland.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Rossie11 on June 14, 2009, 04:47:34 PM
Good performance.
The ball dropped for 4 in 20th over and OBriens injury cost them another few runs. Could have been closer with a bit more luck
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 15, 2009, 03:35:25 PM
160 to win today in THE REMATCH


30/1 (5.0)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Doogie Browser on June 16, 2009, 02:02:21 PM
Quote from: DirtyDozen12 on June 16, 2009, 01:58:43 PM
Cracking finish to the game last night between the Windes and England.  Semi final line ups should be interesting.  I think it could be a Windes vs SA final.
The Jack Duckworth rule is a tad unfair though they do have to get an outcome, but when the english get beat at sport all is fair I suppose.

Paul Collingwood averaged just over 12 for the competiton and only managed 4 boundaries, not good enough.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Declan on July 08, 2009, 11:36:04 AM
Well everyone ready for the greatest sporting event in the world according to Sky?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Doogie Browser on August 27, 2009, 01:37:32 PM
Decent start to the ODI at Stormont today, the hero of the Oval Trott was out for a big fat duck, 129-5 after 38 overs.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Main Street on August 27, 2009, 02:34:34 PM
England 203   50 overs

4 wickets for Trent Johnston including 2 maidens, I'd say he enjoyed that immensely.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Hound on August 27, 2009, 03:39:31 PM
A bit of a sting in the tail for England with Wright and Bresnan getting 50 between them at over 8 an over. Brought the total to 200, which at 4 an over is still very gettable, but maybe beyond our lads. I would have been at lot more confident at 170-180.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Main Street on August 27, 2009, 06:32:08 PM
Not looking great for Ireland
good run rate  of 68 for 10 overs, for the loss of 4 wickets.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on November 06, 2009, 04:48:32 PM
Eoin Morgan gives a helping hand with 67 from 52 balls.  Fair play to him.
And he can't get i n the Test team.
How many positions can he play?  Wickets, Batman.  Can he bowl?

How many of the English/Welsh team are blowins?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Norf Tyrone on November 06, 2009, 06:38:11 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 06, 2009, 04:48:32 PM
Eoin Morgan gives a helping hand with 67 from 52 balls.  Fair play to him.
And he can't get i n the Test team.
How many positions can he play?  Wickets, Batman.  Can he bowl?

How many of the English/Welsh team are blowins?

They are littered with blow ins. Trott, Strauss, Morgan, Joyce, KP. I am sure they are loads more.

It's always been the case for England's cricketers from Alan Lamb, Robin Smth, Gladstone Small prev.

An English cricket reporter stated today on the radio, that it's more like watching the Cricketing Barbarians!
A bit hypocritical though.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: AFS on November 06, 2009, 07:19:09 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on November 06, 2009, 06:38:11 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 06, 2009, 04:48:32 PM
Eoin Morgan gives a helping hand with 67 from 52 balls.  Fair play to him.
And he can't get i n the Test team.
How many positions can he play?  Wickets, Batman.  Can he bowl?

How many of the English/Welsh team are blowins?

They are littered with blow ins. Trott, Strauss, Morgan, Joyce, KP. I am sure they are loads more.

It's always been the case for England's cricketers from Alan Lamb, Robin Smth, Gladstone Small prev.

An English cricket reporter stated today on the radio, that it's more like watching the Cricketing Barbarians!
A bit hypocritical though.

Read this the other day, most of them seem to be South African  :-\

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/oliverbrett/2009/11/post.html
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Caid on November 09, 2009, 07:11:32 PM
Ireland will face co-hosts Bangladesh in Dhaka in their opening fixture at the 2011 Cricket World Cup.

The format of the 2011 tournament has changed from the 2007 event, where Ireland progressed to the Super Eights stage after beating Pakistan and earning a tie against Zimbabwe in their group games.

The new format consists of two groups of seven with the top four from each group qualifying for the quarter-finals.

Ireland's opener in Dhaka, Bangladesh, will take place on 25 February 2011 against the side that they beat in the Super Eights in Barbados at the last World Cup.

After the Bangladesh clash, Ireland will move to Bangalore in central India where they will take on England on 2 March and India four days later.

Mohali in northern India is the next stop for Phil Simmons side where they will face the West Indies on 11 March.

Kolkata is where Ireland will play their final group games against South Africa on 15 March and the Netherlands on 18 March.

There will be no St Patrick's Day extravaganza for the Ireland team and the travelling Blarney Army as it is a rest day for Phil Simmons' side.

Ireland defeated Pakistan on St Patrick's Day in Jamaica at the 2007 World Cup, a result that is ranked as one of the greatest upsets in cricket history.

Realistically, Ireland will need to win at least three of their six games to qualify for the quarter-finals.

Ireland skipper William Porterfield is confident that his side can give another good account of themselves at the highest level, following their qualification for the Super 8 phase at the last two ICC tournaments.

Porterfield said: 'It's a tough opener for us. We saw just over 18 months ago how difficult a proposition Bangladesh are in their own back yard when we lost 3-0, but we'll be much better prepared come the 2011 World Cup. It's all going to be about getting acclimatised to the conditions on the sub-continent.

'I know we are currently in the process of getting our itinerary finalised for next year, and we're hoping to get to the sub-continent at least once and probably twice before the 2011 tournament.

'We'll be working hard as we know it's going to be difficult with the group we've been given, but if we play to our full potential, we know we have the ability to win games and reach the last eight.

'I see no reason why we can't make it three in a row in terms of getting through to the final stages.

'There's a lot of big games there which is what you'd expect. Not only do we play Bangladesh on their home soil, but that's a massive clash with India as well.

'It's going to be an incredible experience playing them in front of a capacity crowd of their fans. The England game is one which all the players relish, while I'm sure Phil (Simmons) will look forward to the West Indies game as a former player.

'It's always a challenge when you take on South Africa with the talent at their disposal, but we've acquitted ourselves well against all the top sides in the past.

'Our final game with The Netherlands will be keenly contested. We've had some great tussles with them in recent years, and I'm sure the World Cup will be no different.

'The last two campaigns on the world stage has given the squad a belief, and we know what we can do. We have assembled a pretty talented and experienced squad, and I see no reason why we can't be competitive and reach the latter stages.'
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Aerlik on November 10, 2009, 08:46:33 AM
My son made his cricketing debut at the weekend fo his local u-10 team.  Bit of an ignominious debut unfortunately, hit for a golden Duck.  However the laws for that age mean you can't be out on first ball, so he got a second chance and got three runs for his first over before being run out.  I managed to get the moment on camera so when he is making his international debut for Ireland/Australia, it'll be fun to remind him of that momentous day.
(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs111.snc3/15831_196133928798_686248798_3889206_7781031_n.jpg)
(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs111.snc3/15831_196133938798_686248798_3889207_7631054_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: stephenite on November 10, 2009, 08:49:39 AM
He came right down the wicket for that one!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Aerlik on November 10, 2009, 08:55:43 AM
To be honest, I didn't know how to react.  Funny as feck but still I felt gutted for him as he had been so looking forward to the whole thing.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: stephenite on November 10, 2009, 09:13:48 AM
He'll learn from it surely - as long as he's keen and enoying himself he'll be grand
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Denn Forever on November 10, 2009, 10:41:52 AM
Quote from: Aerlik on November 10, 2009, 08:46:33 AM

(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs111.snc3/15831_196133928798_686248798_3889206_7781031_n.jpg)
(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs111.snc3/15831_196133938798_686248798_3889207_7631054_n.jpg)
Bit unfair throwing the two balls at him though :'(
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Norf Tyrone on November 10, 2009, 12:29:06 PM
Great timing of the pic as the bails came off. Good stuff.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Caid on November 10, 2009, 01:41:29 PM
Quote from: Aerlik on November 10, 2009, 08:46:33 AM
so when he is making his international debut for Ireland/Australia, it'll be fun to remind him of that momentous day.

jaysus don let him play for Oz - though I guess its better than England
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Aerlik on November 11, 2009, 02:47:07 AM
Quote from: Caid on November 10, 2009, 01:41:29 PM
jaysus don let him play for Oz - though I guess its better than England

We have already established the following:

he will NEVER play footy for West Coast Eagles....very important to establish a good solid hate for the local rivals

he will NEVER play for Collingwood or Essendon....nuff said

he will NEVER, EVER, EVER even think about considering playing/representing a british team....

he will ONLY play Gaelic or Hurling for Derry at senior inter-country level (though the chances of that eventuating are very slim)

and as sure as fcuk, he will NEVER play for Antrim. ;)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: saffron sam2 on November 11, 2009, 08:20:48 AM
Quote from: Aerlik on November 11, 2009, 02:47:07 AM
and as sure as fcuk, he will NEVER play for Antrim. ;)

He certainly won't, not with a tree chopping hurling swing like that.  :)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Denn Forever on November 13, 2009, 05:34:53 PM
An injury ravaged South Africa second team make 202 in the 20:20.

Eoin Morgan scores 86 not out.  A sad loss for Ireland.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - it's 20/20 time - Ireland storm into Super 8's
Post by: Declan on November 13, 2009, 05:42:15 PM
Eoin Morgan, with 85 off 45 balls, impressive - 2 sixes in the last over
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on November 13, 2009, 06:46:21 PM
Eoin has caught Geoffrey's eye.  Like a Neil Fairbrother only stronger.  Hope he keeps his form.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Aerlik on November 14, 2009, 03:18:41 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 13, 2009, 06:46:21 PM
Eoin has caught Geoffrey's eye.

Geoffrey who?  McGonigle?  Feckin Lynches hoors;  they're poaching players from all over the bloody show.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: TheGreatRambo on December 16, 2009, 03:17:17 PM
Good series starting today between England and South Africa... pretty even first day
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Chrisowc on December 16, 2009, 04:09:05 PM
Quote from: TheGreatRambo on December 16, 2009, 03:17:17 PM
Good series starting today between England and South Africa... pretty even first day

A strange decision by Andrew Strauss to put South Africa in this morning especially when Dale Steyn, South Africa's main strike bowler pulled out with injury at the last minute today.  It would have been a great chance to get a big total on the board.

Should be a cracking series.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: TheGreatRambo on December 16, 2009, 04:18:12 PM
I guess they thought pitch would do more first morning, they weren't far wrong as they had hosts at 93-3 but let them off the hook. The day swung towards South Africa in the last hour or so.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on December 18, 2009, 10:40:42 PM
Swann saves Englands blushes.

Swann c Gm Smith b P Harris 85 81 10 2

2 sixes.  Not bad for a number 8 or 9.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Aerlik on December 19, 2009, 01:38:56 AM
I am planning to take mini-me to the final two days of the third Aus v. Windies test here in Perth.  I've never been before so it'll be a first for both of us.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: stephenite on December 19, 2009, 06:39:38 AM
Quote from: Aerlik on December 19, 2009, 01:38:56 AM
I am planning to take mini-me to the final two days of the third Aus v. Windies test here in Perth.  I've never been before so it'll be a first for both of us.

Hope you're enjoying it - didn't think much of Shane Watsons celebration when he got Gayle's wicket though.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: sheelinside on December 19, 2009, 09:55:02 AM
watson acted like a complete tool, gayle would have been well within his rights to knock his head off.
gayle seems like a very likeable character- one of the entertainers. unreal style to his play.

actually fairly entertaining 3rd test. the adelaide one was poo.
looks like the aussies have her
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: TheGreatRambo on December 19, 2009, 12:22:07 PM
Missed what Watson did, must have a look at it later. Decent series alright, West Indies didn't roll over like they have in recent years. Aussie batting is ok but bowling lineup is poor compared to recent times, they have something to find before Ashes this time next year.

South Africa - England game swings one way then the other, great stuff
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Aerlik on December 19, 2009, 02:14:56 PM
Missed today's play as mini-me and I headed to the indoor rock-climbing centre to stay out of the heat.  Feck she was a warm one today.

We then lay in the air-con watching today's play.  Great stuff by the last two Windies players although I was mightily impressed by the substitute Aussie fielder with the Greek name.  Not unlike a certain Jim Stynes from this board according to my son!!!

Watson is a posing twat I think.  He's more concerned about getting his hair product endorsement and I seriously think he's very jealous of Clarke.  I didn't see what he did but there is a real boorish arrogance creeping into their game and then they wonder why young aussies are getting juiced up on  beer and speed at the weekend and beating/killing each other.  Seems their idols are a fine example.  Rant over.  Feck it would be funny if the Windies win.  Off to the WACA for us then after mass tomorrow.  ya man!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on December 19, 2009, 02:49:39 PM
Quote from: Aerlik on December 19, 2009, 02:14:56 PM
Missed today's play as mini-me and I headed to the indoor rock-climbing centre to stay out of the heat.  Feck she was a warm one today.

We then lay in the air-con watching today's play.  Great stuff by the last two Windies players although I was mightily impressed by the substitute Aussie fielder with the Greek name.  Not unlike a certain Jim Stynes from this board according to my son!!!

Watson is a posing t**t I think.  He's more concerned about getting his hair product endorsement and I seriously think he's very jealous of Clarke.  I didn't see what he did but there is a real boorish arrogance creeping into their game and then they wonder why young aussies are getting juiced up on  beer and speed at the weekend and beating/killing each other.  Seems their idols are a fine example.  Rant over.  Feck it would be funny if the Windies win.  Off to the WACA for us then after mass tomorrow.  ya man!

Is freezing here at home.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: sheelinside on December 19, 2009, 08:45:12 PM
watson bowled gayle out and then just basicallly ran up and screamed in his face and bounced up and down in front of him for about 5 seconds as gayle was turning to walk. gayle just paused to look at him and showed a lot restraint not to go for him.
chatting to a few aussies, they are of the opinion a lot of the latest squad are living off the assiocated glory of being an aussie cricketer without achieving the results. but in fairness there's not a lot of players out there who could replace mcgrath, warne et al. think lee is nearly done also.

its nicely set up for today aerlik, but could be a short day. enjoy it
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Aerlik on December 24, 2009, 03:49:39 AM
Well mini-me and I made it to the WACA for our first ever international first-class cricket game...all 26 minutes of it...along with about 400 others.  Feck it was boiling there today.

We were abeam the wicket and I have to say the feckin speed of the bowlers is something else.  I didn't see the replay of the final wicket but aussies at work reckoned he was not out.

Anyway, Watson's behaviour has been condemned by colleagues and former greats alike.  Hopefully he'll pull his head in.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Declan on January 20, 2010, 08:11:54 AM
Nice touch for Morgan this

Eoin Morgan seals Bangalore IPL deal


Eoin Morgan was the only England player to be bought at the auction for the 2010 Indian Premier League.

The 23-year-old batsman will join the Royal Challengers Bangalore after being sold for a fee of £134,000.

Only 11 out of the 66 overseas players attracted successful bids, with England's Graeme Swann and all 11 Pakistan players left unsold.

West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard and New Zealand paceman Shane Bond were the costliest players at the auction.

While Morgan was the only English player to be sold at the auction, there are plenty of his compatriots already contracted to IPL teams.

Kevin Pietersen will be with Morgan in Bangalore, Paul Collingwood plays for the Delhi Daredevils, Dimitri Mascarenhas is with the Rajasthan Royals, Ravi Bopara plays for Kings XI Punjab, Graham Napier plays for Mumbai while Owais Shah was traded to the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Andrew Flintoff is with the Chennai Super Kings but will miss the second year of his contract because of injury.

Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Kolkata all matched the £458,000 maximum offer for the 22-year-old Pollard.
   

The four teams were then given an extra five minutes to decide how much extra they wanted to commit and had to indicate their final price in a sealed envelope - with Mumbai Indians coming out on top.

Bond also made the maximum fee, with Kolkata Knight Riders winning the bidding.

The silent bid amount exceeding the base price is not disclosed. The excess money - more than each team's limit of £458,000 spending - goes to IPL and not the player.

Bond has returned to mainstream cricket after two years with the unauthorised Indian Cricket League.

"From what we understood, he isn't going to be playing Test matches any more," said Knight Riders co-owner Jay Mehta.

"He has a few injuries, but from what we have heard from his coach, he is in pretty good shape right now.

"We wanted a fast bowler and we wanted someone with experience and he provides us with that experience."

West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach was signed by Deccan for £439,000 while South Africa left-armer Wayne Parnell went to Delhi for £372,000.
West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard
Pollard will play for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL

England spinner Swann was one of three players to have attracted the highest base price of £153,000 for the auction.

But, together with fellow Englishmen Tim Bresnan, Robert Key, Anthony McGrath, Monty Panesar, Mark Ramprakash and Jonathan Trott, he was not sold.

It was a major surprise that none of the Pakistan players were snapped up, but fears over visa problems may be to blame.

The likes of Shahid Afridi, Umar Gul and Abdul Razzaq were part of the Pakistan team that won the ICC World Twenty20 last June.

Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin and seam bowler Doug Bollinger also went unsold.

IPL III starts on 12 March and ends on 25 April. England play two Tests in Bangladesh from 12-24 March.

Only four non-Indians are permitted to feature in each playing XI, with eight in each squad.

Australian Adam Gilchrist steered Deccan Chargers to victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore by six runs in last year's IPL final in Johannesburg, staged in South Africa because of security concerns.

But this year's tournament returns to India, where it was won in its inaugural year by the unfancied Rajasthan Royals.

All the players bought from the auction in Mumbai will be given a one-year contract valid until 31 December which will also cover a Champions League Twenty20 tournament later this year.

Full list of IPL auctions:

Kieron Pollard [West Indies] - Mumbai Indians (£458,000 tie-break)
Shane Bond [New Zealand] - Kolkata Knight Riders (£458,000 tie-break)
Kemar Roach [West Indies] - Deccan Chargers (£439,000)
Wayne Parnell [South Africa] - Delhi Daredevils (£372,000)
Mohammad Kaif [India] - Kings XI Punjab (£153,000)
Eoin Morgan [England] - Royal Challengers Bangalore (£134,000)
Damien Martyn [Australia] - Rajasthan Royals (£61,000)
Justin Kemp [South Africa] - Chennai Super Kings (£61,000)
Adam Voges [Australia] - Rajasthan Royals (£30,000)
Thissara Perera [Sri Lanka] - Chennai Super Kings (£30,000)
Yusuf Abdulla [South Africa] - Kings XI Punjab (£30,000)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on January 20, 2010, 10:13:38 AM
Nice one for Morgan.

And he is an Irishman playing for England and whence he is an English player.

I'd say hes glad he didn't make the test squad as I don't think the English setup would appreciate him going seeing as how Flintoff and Piertersen came back crocked from the IPL.

Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on January 20, 2010, 06:52:24 PM
Live streaming of the IPL on Google vis You Tube.  And it will be free!!

Under its deal, Google is expected to offer IPL matches on YouTube with revenue stemming from advertising and sponsorship deals, people familiar with the matter said.

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ddcebe1e-0522-11df-a85e-00144feabdc0.html
Title: Afghans stun Irish
Post by: stephenite on February 09, 2010, 11:38:17 PM
Afghanistan's seemingly inexorable rise in the cricket world took another step in the right direction in Dubai on Tuesday as they defeated favourites and joint-defending champions Ireland in their opening world Twenty20 qualifiers.

The Afghans - who came within one place of reaching the 2011 World Cup finals - beat the Irish in a thrilling Group A contest by 13 runs.

They were not alone in upsetting the odds as wildcard entrants the United States defeated Scotland by six wickets also in Group A while Kenya were stunned by hosts United Arab Emirates, who had only been invited as they are the hosts, losing by 15 runs in Group B.

The Netherlands - joint holders with Ireland from the 2008 tournament - defeated Canada by six wickets in the other Group B clash in a series that will see two teams progress to the finals in the West Indies which runs from April 30 to May 6 with Pakistan as defending champions.

After Tuesday's results, all the four beaten sides find themselves in must-win situations while they are also aware of the fact that even if they win their matches on Wednesday, Thursday will be judgement day for them when Ireland goes head to head with Scotland in the late afternoon match in Dubai and Kenya takes on the Netherlands in the early afternoon match in Abu Dhabi.

Afghanistan made Ireland pay a heavy price for its sloppy fielding and uncharacteristic batting.

Ireland dropped no less than half a dozen catches in the field, then slipped from 52-1 to 78-5 in its 140-run chase and finally failed to finish off the game when it required 16 runs off the last 11 balls with three wickets standing.

For Afghanistan, it was its third recent victory over Ireland after it had earlier beaten undoubtedly the best Associate side in the 50-over format ICC World Cup Qualifier 2009 in South Africa by 22 runs, then it won a four-day first-class ICC Intercontinental Cup match by seven wickets in Dambulla last month before winning in the shortest version of the game on Tuesday.

Afghanistan's hero was Mohammad Nabi, who first struck three fours and two sixes in a rapid 25-ball 43 not out that lifted his side to 8-139, and then picked up 2-25 to help Afghanistan dismiss Ireland for 126 with four balls to spare.

Afghanistan coach Kabir Khan was delighted with his side's performance.

"It is very heartening to beat a top side like Ireland on a consistent basis. This reflects that we are learning and learning fast," said the 35-year-old former Pakistani test and one day fast bowler.

"It is certainly a jump start for my side as Ireland is the best side in the tournament. The victory has given us a tremendous boost and confidence.

William Porterfield, whose dismissal by off-spinner Karim Sadiq was crucial as he had made 35 off 23 balls, was disappointed with the loss.

"It is disappointing if you can't chase seven runs an over and are bowled out in 20 overs," he said.

"There is no doubt that we didn't play well but let's not forget that Afghanistan also played well.

"The equation for us is pretty simple and straight now. We need to win the remaining two matches to progress to the Super Four stage and get our ambitions back on track."

© 2010 AFP

Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on February 13, 2010, 11:44:47 AM
Afganistan gets to 20 20 world cup by getting to final in Dubai.  Ireland in the semi against Holland so hopefully we'll get through'

Afghanistan qualify for ICC World Twenty20 tournament 
ICC World Twenty20 qualifier, Dubai:
Afghanistan 101-6 (19.3 overs) beat UAE 100 (20 overs) by four wickets
Match scorecard

Afghanistan were in the fifth division of world cricket two years ago

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Afghanistan earned the right to take on the leading cricket nations at the ICC World Twenty20 by reaching the final of the qualifying event in Dubai.

They beat the United Arab Emirates by four wickets and will face Ireland or the Netherlands later on Saturday.

But both finalists are guaranteed a place in the main tournament, which starts in April in the West Indies.

The UAE managed 100-9 in their 20 overs and Afghanistan won with three balls to spare, Noor Ali making an unbeaten 38.

More follows

Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on February 24, 2010, 04:25:06 PM
Take a boo Sachin son!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/8534309.stm
Title: Re: Can we have him back?
Post by: Denn Forever on March 02, 2010, 03:55:06 PM
Eoin Morgan plays a blinder to win the game with a 6 afnd a 4 in the last over.  Sad loss for Irish Cricket.

Eoin Morgan hits a magnificent unbeaten 110 as England beat Bangladesh by two wickets to take a winning 2-0 lead in the one-day international series.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 02, 2010, 05:44:55 PM
Fair play to Morgan - that's a good knock
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: cookstownblue on March 05, 2010, 12:34:43 PM
Anyone do an aul bet on the cricket- i followed it a bit when i lived in south america, seems west indies only have two real batsmen, gayle and chanderpaul imo.  I usually back them both to be WI's top run scorer- Chanderpaul came up last night at 4.5 on betfair
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on March 05, 2010, 12:46:34 PM
Quote from: cookstownblue on March 05, 2010, 12:34:43 PM
Anyone do an aul bet on the cricket- i followed it a bit when i lived in south america, seems west indies only have two real batsmen, gayle and chanderpaul imo.  I usually back them both to be WI's top run scorer- Chanderpaul came up last night at 4.5 on betfair

Sarwan is handy too but better suited to test cricket than limited over games.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 30, 2010, 11:29:54 PM
Day one of the ICC World Twenty20

Restricted the Windies to 138/9 in their 20 overs
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: magpie seanie on April 30, 2010, 11:32:40 PM
Watching it. Good work so far and a chance to go for that total. Great work by the 17 year old Dockrell and Andre Botha.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 30, 2010, 11:38:07 PM
He's only 17 you say??  :o
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: magpie seanie on April 30, 2010, 11:39:41 PM
Yeah, that's what they're saying on Sky Sports (even with the grey hair!!!).
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 30, 2010, 11:48:15 PM
wiki confirms it  :D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: ONeill on April 30, 2010, 11:52:18 PM
7-2

Might be a quick one. Do well to reach a century.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: ONeill on April 30, 2010, 11:54:28 PM
11/3

O dear.

Do well to reach half a century.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Norf Tyrone on May 01, 2010, 01:42:36 AM
Skittled for 68. Bowlers did well. Batters... well the batters have opportunities.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: magpie seanie on May 01, 2010, 02:20:01 PM
Yeah, just avoided the world record for lowest T20 score (67 for Kenya against Ireland apparently). Piss poor batting attempt after a good showing in the field. Doesn't bode well for England. No doubt Eoin Morgan will torch our bowlers!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 03, 2010, 08:00:07 PM
The dub did very well gor England today
Michael Atherton mentioned his hurling backround!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Geoff Tipps on May 03, 2010, 08:06:55 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on May 03, 2010, 08:00:07 PM
The dub did very well gor England today

Great knock alright. On a side note it's a sad state of affairs for English cricket when they have to field
4 or 5 foreigners.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 03, 2010, 10:17:15 PM
England get shafted by the weather under the d/l method who every wins tomorrow between us and them goes through
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Denn Forever on May 04, 2010, 10:26:59 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on May 03, 2010, 10:17:15 PM
England get shafted by the weather under the d/l method who every wins tomorrow between us and them goes through

Can we be the fly in the ointment like we were in the word cup?

I say we let England bat first and hope for rain.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: AZOffaly on May 04, 2010, 10:46:30 AM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on May 03, 2010, 08:06:55 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on May 03, 2010, 08:00:07 PM
The dub did very well gor England today

Great knock alright. On a side note it's a sad state of affairs for English cricket when they have to field
4 or 5 foreigners.

England have always fielded foreign born cricketers. The never balked at that idea, pulling in the Empire's best and all that, what.

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Main Street on May 04, 2010, 07:00:24 PM
Any streams up and running?
most every one I try on myp2p is down.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Main Street on May 04, 2010, 07:04:06 PM
Feck it, the English wickets are tumbling and I can't buy a stream
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Norf Tyrone on May 04, 2010, 07:10:17 PM
4.8 an over for England. Ire strangling them a wee bit.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: mick999 on May 04, 2010, 07:16:43 PM


http://www.justin.tv/radha23#r=oClbI2Q~ (http://www.justin.tv/radha23#r=oClbI2Q~)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Norf Tyrone on May 04, 2010, 07:18:56 PM
Goodbye KP...
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Main Street on May 04, 2010, 07:19:36 PM
Peterson out,  49/4
Look out Morgan, your time has come.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: mick999 on May 04, 2010, 07:22:50 PM

Sorry, Last one not working ..

This one seems to be ... a few dodgy ad banners though

http://www.criclk.info/ (http://www.criclk.info/)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: ONeill on May 04, 2010, 07:24:50 PM
49 for 4 wickets after 10.0 overs

Great start.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Main Street on May 04, 2010, 07:27:08 PM
Quote from: mick999 on May 04, 2010, 07:22:50 PM

Sorry, Last one not working ..

This one seems to be ... a few dodgy ad banners though

http://www.criclk.info/ (http://www.criclk.info/)
Thanks Mick,
I have http://wwcricvid.com, working,  sort of,
but I'll try the other one out
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Main Street on May 04, 2010, 07:32:50 PM
The crikit link works better

They love those Bollywood adverts  ;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Denn Forever on May 04, 2010, 07:40:38 PM
Dare we hope?  Why is the young fella from?  Almost a maiden over.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: ONeill on May 04, 2010, 07:43:23 PM
81 for 4 wickets after 15.3 overs
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 04, 2010, 07:46:01 PM
a slow, bad pitch - 110 would be a good score on it
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 04, 2010, 07:47:37 PM
This is exciting. England still favourites on the exchanges, 92-5
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: ONeill on May 04, 2010, 07:48:07 PM
89 for 4 wickets after 16.0 overs
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 04, 2010, 07:54:10 PM
That last 4 off the over could cost
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 04, 2010, 08:03:30 PM
What a run out!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Denn Forever on May 04, 2010, 08:04:12 PM
120 for 8.

Brilliant fielding.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: ONeill on May 04, 2010, 08:05:09 PM
Wouldn't be too confident in Ireland winning though. Prob 90-100.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Main Street on May 04, 2010, 08:05:20 PM
Very good last over for Ireland
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: AZOffaly on May 04, 2010, 08:06:16 PM
120 runs in 20 overs? That's over (no pun intended) 6 runs an over. No chance.

All out for 95 I reckon.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Rossie11 on May 04, 2010, 08:08:01 PM
England still favs but that's a great performance.
Fair play.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Main Street on May 04, 2010, 08:11:16 PM
How long is 1/2 time or tea?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 04, 2010, 08:13:26 PM
I have put my money where my mouth is and I think we will win it
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Main Street on May 04, 2010, 08:18:42 PM
Half Time odds
England 2 -5
Ireland 15/8


I would have thought Ireland are really about 10-1, an uphill struggle considering their batting prowess.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 04, 2010, 08:20:51 PM
come on the rain
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: ONeill on May 04, 2010, 08:22:05 PM
Eng will win by D&L
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 04, 2010, 08:22:19 PM
irelands odds tumbling
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 04, 2010, 08:23:11 PM
DL favours the second team
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: ONeill on May 04, 2010, 08:26:07 PM
If there's no more play, England go through though.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Main Street on May 04, 2010, 08:26:43 PM
I suppose It would mean an automatic banning for a week if i asked for a short explanation of wtf is the DL about?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 04, 2010, 08:28:50 PM
Sorry ms thats like the wife asking about the offside rule
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: ONeill on May 04, 2010, 08:51:38 PM
and they're back.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: ExiledGael on May 04, 2010, 09:04:06 PM
And they're off again..
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Main Street on May 04, 2010, 09:34:04 PM
Quote from: Take Your Points on May 04, 2010, 08:35:32 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 04, 2010, 08:26:43 PM
I suppose It would mean an automatic banning for a week if i asked for a short explanation of wtf is the DL about?

From Wiki....

In the sport of cricket, the Duckworth–Lewis method (D/L method) is a mathematical way to calculate the target score for the team batting second in a one-day cricket or Twenty20 cricket match interrupted by weather or other circumstance. It is generally accepted to be a fair and accurate method of setting a target score, but as it attempts to predict what would have happened had the game come to its natural conclusion, it generates some controversy. The D/L method was devised by two English statisticians, Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckworth%E2%80%93Lewis_method (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckworth%E2%80%93Lewis_method)
Thanks,

target  is 61 for 9 overs
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 04, 2010, 09:46:57 PM
not looking good
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: ONeill on May 04, 2010, 09:48:09 PM
Just swing at everything like the Tyrone hurlers.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Catch the high ball on May 04, 2010, 09:48:47 PM
Game is off!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: ONeill on May 04, 2010, 09:49:58 PM
Hard luck for the Irish.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Main Street on May 04, 2010, 09:51:22 PM
How come England go through?
they did better against the WI?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: muppet on May 04, 2010, 09:52:53 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 04, 2010, 09:51:22 PM
How come England go through?
they did better against the WI?

The Jack Duckworth method.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Geoff Tipps on May 04, 2010, 09:57:08 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 04, 2010, 09:51:22 PM
How come England go through?
they did better against the WI?

Superior run rate means they qualify.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Denn Forever on May 04, 2010, 09:59:36 PM
Ah well it was great while it lasted.

Dockrell will be able to go home now and study for the leaving.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 04, 2010, 10:01:56 PM
Having the D/L system in 20/20 is seriously flawed
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Main Street on May 04, 2010, 10:08:16 PM

Thats tough, to go all that way to get to the world cup, have the chance to scalp England taken away from you
and have to go home without being able to fire a retort.
O'Brien was just getting warmed up, he definitely had a few 6's in him
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Denn Forever on May 04, 2010, 10:09:15 PM
One of DL were on 5Live today and he said from their analysis of 20/20 and 50 over games that the run rates were similar whether they were 20/20 or 50 over games.

The thing they will haqve to looks at is the number of wickets that are needed.  Not fair if the batting side have 10 batsmento make the reduced total.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Main Street on May 04, 2010, 10:46:09 PM
I'd be wary of someone like me explaining cricket but
judging by the DL target set for Ireland -  61 runs for 9 overs, some allowances are made to the nr of wickets, but if you had a few decent batsmen, the runs you could gain by being able to take a few more risks would sway it into the chasing teams favour.




Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Boycey on May 05, 2010, 11:14:21 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 04, 2010, 10:01:56 PM
Having the D/L system in 20/20 is seriously flawed

The system is definitely flawed with relation to Twenty20, England were victims of it on Monday night and probably would have been last night too had the rain eased enough to allow Ireland chase a reduced target. The game didn't even exist when d/l was originally drawn up
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: turk on May 05, 2010, 01:06:41 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on May 04, 2010, 10:09:15 PM
One of DL were on 5Live today and he said from their analysis of 20/20 and 50 over games that the run rates were similar whether they were 20/20 or 50 over games.

The thing they will haqve to looks at is the number of wickets that are needed.  Not fair if the batting side have 10 batsmento make the reduced total.

These guys had a record and video out and everything. Big beard on one of them. They looked like eejits
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Geoff Tipps on May 05, 2010, 01:21:36 PM
Quote from: turk on May 05, 2010, 01:06:41 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on May 04, 2010, 10:09:15 PM
One of DL were on 5Live today and he said from their analysis of 20/20 and 50 over games that the run rates were similar whether they were 20/20 or 50 over games.

The thing they will haqve to looks at is the number of wickets that are needed.  Not fair if the batting side have 10 batsmento make the reduced total.

These guys had a record and video out and everything. Big beard on one of them. They looked like eejits

;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Denn Forever on May 27, 2010, 11:44:36 AM
Quote from: Boycey on May 27, 2010, 11:08:16 AM
Great to see Eoin Morgan make his test debut for England this morning

Hope he shows them how its done. 

Will his inclusion mean a leap in participation in hurling in the UK?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: muppet on June 07, 2010, 10:12:02 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 27, 2010, 11:58:19 AM
Quote from: Denn Forever on May 27, 2010, 11:44:36 AM
Quote from: Boycey on May 27, 2010, 11:08:16 AM
Great to see Eoin Morgan make his test debut for England this morning

Hope he shows them how its done. 

Will his inclusion mean a leap in participation in hurling in the UK?

Sky showed an interview with him this morning before start of play, Atherton asked him about the hurling and he played it down a little saying that it was hours of practice that got him this far not the fact he used to play a bit of hurling.

If he goes well he'll be soon telling us that it's all down to Lucazade Sport or the like.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Denn Forever on July 29, 2010, 05:54:15 PM
Well done Eoin Morgan. 

First Test century today brought up with 6 to do it with style.
Title: England v Pakistan
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 27, 2010, 12:29:46 PM
The new star of Pakistan cricket takes 4 wickets for 8 runs including Dublin's Eoin Morgan. Puts a dent in his Ashes hopes
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Denn Forever on August 27, 2010, 01:24:07 PM
Amir is some player for a Minor.  If their batting could improve or they could play well from the get go.

Quote from: gerrykeegan on August 27, 2010, 12:29:46 PM
The new star of Pakistan cricket takes 4 wickets for 8 runs including Dublin's Eoin Morgan. Puts a dent in his Ashes hopes

I suppose they could leave him out, move Broad up the order and bring in another bowler.  Hope he goes though.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 27, 2010, 01:57:02 PM
Amir get his 5th wicket, gets his name up on the board at Lords some achievement, probably the youngest ever.

Agreed with you on Morgan would like to see him there.

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Denn Forever on August 29, 2010, 10:58:53 AM
Pakistan do like controversy.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11122388

Arrest over Pakistan-England Test cricket 'betting scam'

Amir thought to be one of the players involved.  Bit young to have his career over.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Farrandeelin on August 29, 2010, 12:23:12 PM
Is there an official end to the cricket season?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Norf Tyrone on August 29, 2010, 01:12:08 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on August 29, 2010, 10:58:53 AM
Pakistan do like controversy.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11122388

Arrest over Pakistan-England Test cricket 'betting scam'

Amir thought to be one of the players involved.  Bit young to have his career over.

They are screwed to be honest, and rightly so. Did you see how obvious the no balls were!! They were miles out!

Quote from: Farrandeelin on August 29, 2010, 12:23:12 PM
Is there an official end to the cricket season?

It's basically two tiered. As the 'English' summer ends, the Southern hemisphere starts.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Sandino on September 03, 2010, 02:17:43 PM
Its great that the ICC have been able to empoly such a noted and respected police officer to look into this case.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/8953417.stm
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Norf Tyrone on November 03, 2010, 11:00:54 AM
Cracking ODI just coming to a conclusion on SS1. The Aussies got 239, and Sri Lanka were roughly 100-8. However the 9th wicket has put on a world record for the 9th wicket and are currently 239-8 with one to win!

Malinga's first ever 50 in Intl cricket!

Brilliant game.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Norf Tyrone on November 03, 2010, 11:02:38 AM
Malinga ran out with the scores tied!!!

Here comes the number 11 to the crease!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Norf Tyrone on November 03, 2010, 11:03:31 AM
Murali needs one run to win and up against Shane Watson!!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Norf Tyrone on November 03, 2010, 11:05:15 AM
Everyone around the bat!!!

And he creams a 4!!!!!!!! Sri Lanka win!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Denn Forever on November 03, 2010, 11:51:43 AM
England will be rubbing their hands is glee.  An Ashes in Australia.  When was the last time that happened?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 03, 2010, 01:18:25 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 03, 2010, 11:51:43 AM
England will be rubbing their hands is glee.  An Ashes in Australia.  When was the last time that happened?

They last won in Australia in 1985-86, however, they were reigning Ashes holders at the time
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - ICC World Twenty20 starts today
Post by: Denn Forever on November 03, 2010, 01:22:51 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on November 03, 2010, 01:18:25 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 03, 2010, 11:51:43 AM
England will be rubbing their hands is glee.  An Ashes in Australia.  When was the last time that happened?

They last won in Australia in 1985-86, however, they were reigning Ashes holders at the time

So the portents are with them.

Hopefully Morgan will show them how to play.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: anglocelt39 on November 03, 2010, 10:11:17 PM
Poms last Ashes win down under was at a time when the Ozzies were at half strength due to bans arising from a seriously strong rebel team that took the filthy rand and toured South Africa at the time of the worldwide sporting, economic etc. boycott on foot of the apartheid regime. So Poms to go down under and get skinned again, as much a part of sporting life as the All Blacks Choking during the Rugby world cup. Two Cavan men posting about cricket, surely a record......
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on November 04, 2010, 12:17:11 AM
My money would still be on Australia.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on February 07, 2011, 07:10:27 PM
On BBC4 tonight.  Will Afganistan be at the World Cup?  Australian back on form.

22:00 Out of the Ashes (T) (2010, Documentary) Premiere. Documentary following the Afghan cricket team's efforts over two years to qualify for the World Cup, progressing from playing on rubble pitches to games on an international scale. The programme features behind-the-scenes footage of players at practice sessions in Kabul and charts their journey to South Africa, where they face their greatest test.   

23:30 Not Cricket - The Hansie Cronje Story (R) (T) The story of South African cricketer Hansie Cronje, who fell from grace after taking bribes to fix international matches and betrayed the spirit of the game. Featuring interviews with Marlon Aronstam, one of the bookmakers involved, team members and the cricketer's boss and coach Bob Woolmer, filmed just weeks before his death.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on February 15, 2011, 03:27:50 PM
Zimbabwe used to be good?  Another victim of Mugtabe I suppose.

Cricket World Cup: Ireland beat Zimbabwe in warm-up 

Andre Botha on his way to compiling 79 against Zimbabwe in Nagpur

Ireland defeated Zimbabwe by four wickets in their second warm-up game ahead of the Cricket World Cup.

Zimbabwe won the toss in the Indian city of Nagpur and batted first, scoring 244-8 in their 50 overs.

Andre Botha and Trent Johnston were best with the ball for Ireland, taking two wickets apiece.

Botha (79) and Kevin O'Brien (62 not out) put the Irish in control before John Mooney hit the winning runs as Ireland won with three balls to spare.

Zimbabwe clawed their way back from a top-order collapse with captain Elton Chigumbura's fighting 103 not out off 81 balls leading the way.

Johnston and Boyd Rankin did the early damage before wicketkeeper Tatenda Taibu steadied the ship with his 119-ball 45.

Taibu and Craig Ervine built a useful 62-run stand for the fourth wicket but that was ended with Ervine run out for 27.

Zimbabwe lumbered their way to 100 in 31 overs but Taibu lost his cool and an attempted slog was caught by Andrew White, off Albert van der Merwe.

A 52-run partnership between Chigumbura and Prosper Utseya came to the rescue with the latter contributing 26 before falling to Botha, while Chigumbura hit eight boundaries and three sixes during his quickfire innings at the death.

In reply, Niall O'Brien and Alex Cusack helped the Irish recover from the first-over loss of Paul Stirling for a duck to reach 40, before the former departed for 15 off Ray Price.

Cusack hit five boundaries and was looking good for his 47 off 67 balls but was caught out by Chigumbura off Graeme Cremer in the 22nd over.

Botha played a patient innings despite the fall of Andrew White (19) and reached his fifty in 77 balls.

O'Brien got to his half-century at nearly a run-a-ball, as he supported the 99-run stand well, hitting six boundaries and two sixes to finish the match unbeaten on 62.

Botha's wicket in the 47th over followed by Wilson's (seven) was too little too late for Zimbabwe, as Ireland were able to chase down the remaining runs to ensure a positive step in their build-up to the start of the World Cup on Saturday.

Ireland lost by 32 runs to New Zealand in their opening warm-up game at Nagpur on Saturday.

Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on February 22, 2011, 01:10:13 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/9403795.stm

The World Cup has come alive!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on February 22, 2011, 02:55:55 PM
Good total for the Netherlands but England need 170 from 26 overs.  If they have any pretensions of doing well, they should get it.

Andrew Strauss hits form as England make a good start in pursuit of 293 after Ryan ten Doeschate's magnificent century drives the Netherlands to 292-6 at the World Cup in Nagpur.


But go Holland.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on February 22, 2011, 04:59:41 PM
First shock averted then, Ireland's first game is on Friday morning against Bangladesh.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 24, 2011, 03:04:21 PM
We getting the old bandwagon started again?  ;)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Denn Forever on February 24, 2011, 03:13:29 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 24, 2011, 03:04:21 PM
We getting the old bandwagon started again?  ;)

No fairy tale ending this year as everyone seems up for it and Pakistan are doing the business. 
Maybe the West Indies this time.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: stephenite on February 25, 2011, 08:45:37 AM
32 runs off the first 2 overs,not a great start by Ireland.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 25, 2011, 09:26:59 AM
Back come Ireland.

Bangladesh 73-2 off 12 overs. Ireland's bowlers boring them out.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 25, 2011, 09:39:41 AM
Owen Roes man Boyd Rankin prooving very expensive today.

Just as I type Clann Na nGael's Porterfield drops one of Rankin. Unusual for the captain!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 25, 2011, 09:41:03 AM
WICKET!!!

86-4 Andre Botha caught and bowled!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Main Street on February 25, 2011, 10:36:16 AM
Ireland look to be doing all right.
Bangla are reduced to pushing and nudging, according to the Bangla commentator.

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: stephenite on February 25, 2011, 10:48:49 AM
Another wicket, 5-147
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: stephenite on February 25, 2011, 10:57:59 AM
And another ;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 25, 2011, 10:59:43 AM
Must be the slowest pitch I've ever seen, and Bangladesh's spinners will be troublesome. Need to try and get Bangladesh out for sub 200.

Thon Dockerell is a wee steady, Eddie.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: stephenite on February 25, 2011, 11:09:09 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on February 25, 2011, 10:59:43 AM
Must be the slowest pitch I've ever seen, and Bangladesh's spinners will be troublesome. Need to try and get Bangladesh out for sub 200.

Thon Dockerell is a wee steady, Eddie.

Dockrell bowling very well indeed, Ireland have done well to keep run rate down, sub-200 will def be needed

Is that another one? Umpires taking a look, GOT HIM!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 25, 2011, 11:19:39 AM
Quote from: stephenite on February 25, 2011, 11:09:09 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on February 25, 2011, 10:59:43 AM
Must be the slowest pitch I've ever seen, and Bangladesh's spinners will be troublesome. Need to try and get Bangladesh out for sub 200.

Thon Dockerell is a wee steady, Eddie.

Dockrell bowling very well indeed, Ireland have done well to keep run rate down, sub-200 will def be needed

Is that another one? Umpires taking a look, GOT HIM!!!!!!!!!!!


Miles out!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: J OGorman on February 25, 2011, 11:25:14 AM
any streams for the cricket men?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Denn Forever on February 25, 2011, 11:30:16 AM
Highlights tonight on BBC2 at 23.50 which will have to do.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Boycey on February 25, 2011, 11:40:29 AM
http://www.everythingon.tv/channel/view/sky-sports-1-1

U will need to restart link every 20 mins if you don't register for an account but works great
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: stephenite on February 25, 2011, 11:44:00 AM
I'll have to head to bed shortly, early start in the morning so I'll miss us bat :-[
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: stephenite on February 25, 2011, 11:53:50 AM
193-9
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: stephenite on February 25, 2011, 11:56:27 AM
Rankins bowling is all over the place!!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 25, 2011, 12:02:04 PM
Quote from: stephenite on February 25, 2011, 11:56:27 AM
Rankins bowling is all over the place!!!

That's just a typical anti Tyrone slap there. Typical.

But your right his bowling has been sh**e.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: stephenite on February 25, 2011, 12:02:20 PM
Bangladesh all out for 205, a realistic chase on if they can get through the first 10 or so overs without losing a wicket
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: stephenite on February 25, 2011, 12:03:05 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on February 25, 2011, 12:02:04 PM
Quote from: stephenite on February 25, 2011, 11:56:27 AM
Rankins bowling is all over the place!!!

That's just a typical anti Tyrone slap there. Typical.

But your right his bowling has been sh**e.

:D 0 wicket for 60 odd runs says it all really
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 25, 2011, 12:30:52 PM
Quote from: stephenite on February 25, 2011, 12:03:05 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on February 25, 2011, 12:02:04 PM
Quote from: stephenite on February 25, 2011, 11:56:27 AM
Rankins bowling is all over the place!!!

That's just a typical anti Tyrone slap there. Typical.

But your right his bowling has been sh**e.

:D 0 wicket for 60 odd runs says it all really

He intimidated them from one end, and let the boys grab the glory at the other.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: magpie seanie on February 25, 2011, 12:42:36 PM
Rankin tends to be brilliant or terrible but always expensive.

A makeable total if we don't lose early wickets.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 25, 2011, 01:29:39 PM
46-2 off 11.3.


Patience needed... Patience.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: gerrykeegan on February 25, 2011, 02:20:47 PM
100 for 4 , still in a with a shout
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: gerrykeegan on February 25, 2011, 02:26:11 PM
110 fo 5 , Niall OBrien out by great catch
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Rouge_Diablo on February 25, 2011, 03:25:30 PM
168-8 ,not looking good
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Shamrock Shore on February 25, 2011, 03:42:29 PM
Dats dat. All out for 178
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 25, 2011, 03:44:02 PM
Ah bollocks. No one got in and grabbed the game by the balls.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Boycey on February 27, 2011, 11:34:15 AM
The Little Master turning it on again this morning. What a guy, with the weight of expectation of a billion people on his shoulders..
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Caid on February 27, 2011, 07:20:47 PM
England v Inda looked lke some game. Only caught the end of it. Hopefully England will be all spent now for Ireland on Tuesday!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: deiseach on February 27, 2011, 07:26:33 PM
I watched the England - India game with an Indian (although he did have a Dublin accent) and a Pakistani. Some craic!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: AZOffaly on February 27, 2011, 07:28:00 PM
Who won it?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Boycey on February 27, 2011, 07:32:52 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 27, 2011, 07:28:00 PM
Who won it?

India posted a big total but England were cruising with 10 overs to go. They then proceeded to try and throw it away but fought back at the end to get a tie. bit of an anti-climax actually.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: deiseach on February 27, 2011, 07:35:09 PM
It was a tie. India were 338 all out. You'd think England would have no chance but Strauss put on 158 and they only needed 58 from the last seven overs. England collapsed to the point that they needed 29 from two overs with only three wickets in hand. Bresnan got two sixes in the second last over but then was bowled. That left them needing 14 from six balls. Shahzad hit a six off the third ball to leave it five from three. England needed two off the last ball to win. They only got one. Pulsating stuff.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: AZOffaly on February 27, 2011, 07:37:35 PM
Quote from: deiseach on February 27, 2011, 07:35:09 PM
It was a tie. India were 338 all out. You'd think England would have no chance but Strauss put on 158 and they only needed 58 from the last seven overs. Englans collapsed to the point that they needed 29 from two overs with only three wickets in hand. Bresnan got two sixes in the second last over but then was bowled. That left them needing 14 from six balls. Shahzad hit a six off the third ball to leave it five from three. England needed two off the last ball to win. They only got one. Pulsating stuff.

Cheers lads. Sounds like right craic. I must watch the highlights tonight. The Indians are nuts about cricket. There were 3 CRICKET (not sports) channels on the hotel TV when I was in Delhi. 24 hours a day cricket on 3 channels. Nuts.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 27, 2011, 10:38:10 PM
Brilliant game. Ended up flicking between that, the soccer, and the Gaelic.

The wife was not ammused.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: J OGorman on March 02, 2011, 11:32:50 AM
England 225-2, 13 overs remaining
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: stephenite on March 02, 2011, 12:01:00 PM
278 for 3-great catch
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: stephenite on March 02, 2011, 12:09:34 PM
Trott gone-288 for 4
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: stephenite on March 02, 2011, 12:19:35 PM
301-5
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: AZOffaly on March 02, 2011, 02:08:47 PM
going to be some chase for Ireland. England batted all 50 overs and ended up 327 for 8.

Ireland lost a man on the first ball of the second innings, and have lost another wicket just now. Currently they are on 64/2, after 11.3 overs
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Denn Forever on March 02, 2011, 02:53:30 PM
Highlights at 10.00 tonight on BBC 2.  A sensible hour at least.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: mick999 on March 02, 2011, 03:33:02 PM
192 - 5 at the moment ... 17 overs left .. need 136 more to win

http://www.everythingon.tv/channel/view/sky-sports-1-1 (http://www.everythingon.tv/channel/view/sky-sports-1-1)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: aontroim on March 02, 2011, 03:48:32 PM
Kevin O'Brien restoring a bit of Irish pride with a great batting display - just hit the longest '6' of the tournament so far. Need 106 from 88 balls
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 02, 2011, 03:56:11 PM
The big fella is hitting everything
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: mick999 on March 02, 2011, 03:56:45 PM
O'Brien on fire ...90 from 42 balls ....
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: J OGorman on March 02, 2011, 04:07:07 PM
258 - 5

70 required from 65 balls

going great
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Shamrock Shore on March 02, 2011, 04:09:34 PM
This could be something good with the former Wicklow forward in top form!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Billys Boots on March 02, 2011, 04:12:41 PM
f**k, it's going to be very very close.  Go on.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: aontroim on March 02, 2011, 04:13:21 PM
Fastest 100 in World Cup history - keep 'er lit O'Brien!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 02, 2011, 04:13:31 PM
There's his century - fastest WC century in history
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Doogie Browser on March 02, 2011, 04:13:39 PM
Keep it up lads!!  What a ton!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: seafoid on March 02, 2011, 04:14:45 PM
Class comment from the Guardian

Being a second generation plastic Paddy can be confusing at times," says Lee Cashin. "Personally, I'd like to see an Ireland v England hurling match." Especially if John Terry plays.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 02, 2011, 04:15:14 PM
Superb, love this bandwagon.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 02, 2011, 04:16:29 PM
From the BBC

QuoteThey are favourites to win now, odds-on favourites having been 400-1 at one point!
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Post by: AZOffaly on March 02, 2011, 04:19:00 PM
Wicket down :(
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Post by: Kerry Mike on March 02, 2011, 04:23:03 PM
QuoteWicket down

Can they not pick it up again ???
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Post by: Kerry Mike on March 02, 2011, 04:25:54 PM
Cricket, Time for tea, Barry or Lyons ??
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Post by: seafoid on March 02, 2011, 04:32:02 PM
As I understand it England in one day are a bit like Mayo.
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Post by: Lecale2 on March 02, 2011, 04:34:19 PM
A great performance. Hope they can pull it off!
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Post by: Celt_Man on March 02, 2011, 04:34:55 PM
Have actually started to watch this game - christ I need a job....

With my limited understanding of Cricket, this is gonna be close
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Post by: heganboy on March 02, 2011, 04:38:17 PM
bandwagon jumping - every world cup- brilliant. I still have fin with the Pakistani guys at work "who won the last time?"
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Post by: Kerry Mike on March 02, 2011, 04:39:07 PM
They will declare a draw, shake hands and have a nice cup of tetleys
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Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 02, 2011, 04:39:55 PM
Three attempted jokes KM?
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Post by: aontroim on March 02, 2011, 04:41:12 PM
Don't normally watch much cricket but this is great viewing - last 20 balls - need 23 to win!
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Post by: Square Ball on March 02, 2011, 04:43:20 PM
Quote from: aontroim on March 02, 2011, 04:41:12 PM
Don't normally watch much cricket but this is great viewing - last 20 balls - need 23 to win!

If Ireland win are Ingerland out?
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Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on March 02, 2011, 04:44:16 PM
Hard tae beat a bot o jumpin on the old bandwagon, tis great;

C'MON IRELAND ;D

Why did i cancel my skysports subscription....makin do with bbc commentary....boycott has just called us leprechauns >:(
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Post by: J OGorman on March 02, 2011, 04:44:29 PM
Quote from: Kerry Mike on March 02, 2011, 04:39:07 PM
They will declare a draw, shake hands and have a nice cup of tetleys

keep it up, you'll get funny yet
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Post by: Hardy on March 02, 2011, 04:45:23 PM
Where can I watch this? (Shift up and make some room on that bandwagon).
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Post by: J OGorman on March 02, 2011, 04:45:54 PM
Quote from: Hardy on March 02, 2011, 04:45:23 PM
Where can I watch this? (Shift up and make some room on that bandwagon).

http://www.everythingon.tv/channel/view/sky-sports-1-1
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Post by: seafoid on March 02, 2011, 04:46:35 PM
The ref will probably blow it up if ireland get the point for the draw .

But what a performance by Joyce.
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Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 02, 2011, 04:48:29 PM
Joyce? What did he do?
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Post by: J OGorman on March 02, 2011, 04:48:38 PM
12 from 12...fierce excitement this cricket
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Post by: Kerry Mike on March 02, 2011, 04:48:53 PM
a shower of rain would rightly f**k this up now....
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Post by: ludermor on March 02, 2011, 04:50:06 PM
Im wokring with a gang of Irish in an office in London and this is great craic!!!!
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Post by: Hardy on March 02, 2011, 04:51:23 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on March 02, 2011, 04:45:54 PM
Quote from: Hardy on March 02, 2011, 04:45:23 PM
Where can I watch this? (Shift up and make some room on that bandwagon).

http://www.everythingon.tv/channel/view/sky-sports-1-1 (http://www.everythingon.tv/channel/view/sky-sports-1-1)

Thanks.
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Post by: gerrykeegan on March 02, 2011, 04:51:55 PM
Out o brien
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Post by: Billys Boots on March 02, 2011, 04:52:06 PM
12 needed from 12 balls!!!  Aeeeeeee!
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Post by: Hardy on March 02, 2011, 04:53:22 PM
7 from 10 needed now.
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Post by: aontroim on March 02, 2011, 04:55:52 PM
4 from 7 - unbelievable tension.
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Post by: Celt_Man on March 02, 2011, 04:56:33 PM
very exciting
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Post by: Caid on March 02, 2011, 04:57:52 PM
UNBELIEVABLE
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Post by: screenexile on March 02, 2011, 04:57:59 PM
I remember seeing during the India match that the highest score ever pulled back was something like 302 or something like that. Surely this will be the greatest comeback in One Day History??!!
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Post by: Stall the Bailer on March 02, 2011, 04:58:16 PM
Well done Ireland!
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Post by: Minder on March 02, 2011, 04:58:22 PM
HOWZAT
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Post by: Lecale2 on March 02, 2011, 04:58:29 PM
Great!!
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Post by: aontroim on March 02, 2011, 04:58:36 PM
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
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Post by: Celt_Man on March 02, 2011, 04:58:55 PM
Nice one
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Post by: Dinny Breen on March 02, 2011, 04:59:23 PM
Easy! Easy! Easy!
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Post by: armaghniac on March 02, 2011, 04:59:32 PM
Victory!
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Post by: Billys Boots on March 02, 2011, 04:59:42 PM
f**k was that sweet; they'll be dancing in The Naul tonight!!
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Post by: anportmorforjfc on March 02, 2011, 05:00:23 PM
unreal!
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Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 02, 2011, 05:00:26 PM
Not quite Euro '88 but fair fucks to them
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Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on March 02, 2011, 05:00:41 PM
Waheeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyy;

how embarrassin for engerland...beat by the dutch in a previous world cup methinks, v near beat by them this time, now this ;D
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Post by: Shamrock Shore on March 02, 2011, 05:01:20 PM
Great stuff. Never thought cricket could get me on edge like that.
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Post by: Hardy on March 02, 2011, 05:01:59 PM
I'm impressed at they way them lads can pull on a ball.
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Post by: Celt_Man on March 02, 2011, 05:02:06 PM
Beat some craic to see what the red tops in engerland will say about this tomorrow
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Post by: ross4life on March 02, 2011, 05:02:22 PM
Jaysus well done!
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Post by: Boycey on March 02, 2011, 05:03:19 PM
You gotta love sport.

Been glued to this all day. I didn't give them a chance of chasing down that score.
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Post by: Billys Boots on March 02, 2011, 05:03:51 PM
Quote from: Hardy on March 02, 2011, 05:01:59 PM
I'm impressed at they way them lads can pull on a ball.

If you'd gone over the hill from Bellewstown to the Naul, they'd have shown you how.  ;D
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Post by: seafoid on March 02, 2011, 05:03:58 PM
What a performance. As good as 1988.
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Post by: sammymaguire on March 02, 2011, 05:04:08 PM
none of you cnuts got any work to do??  :D  :D
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Post by: J OGorman on March 02, 2011, 05:04:12 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on March 02, 2011, 05:01:20 PM
Great stuff. Never thought cricket could get me on edge like that.

same here..was class craic
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Post by: Tubberman on March 02, 2011, 05:04:29 PM
First time ever following a cricket match.
Was following it on text-only, so still don't know what was going on out on the field.
But I'll unashamedly jump on the bandwagon:)
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Post by: Kerry Mike on March 02, 2011, 05:04:35 PM
Enda Kenny has declared a national day of celebration, the recession is over and all is well.
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Post by: Caid on March 02, 2011, 05:06:33 PM
Went into six pubs here in Central London and couldnt get the Cricket on.  Including Waxy O'Connors and O'Neills - don't these fellas know that Cricket is Ireland's national sport now?!

Anyway - i'm away to offer my sympathies to my English colleagues :)
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Post by: AZOffaly on March 02, 2011, 05:06:43 PM
Great stuff. There won't be a cow milked in Dalkey tonight!.


I was hoping O'Brien could stay in and bring it home, but it was also appropriate to see Trent coming in. After all it meant that England were downed by Ireland's last 3 Batsmen.

Johnston, Mooney and O'Brien. Live Life, Love Bread Cricket

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Post by: seafoid on March 02, 2011, 05:07:05 PM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/mar/02/england-ireland-live

IRELAND WIN BY THREE WICKETS WITH FIVE BALLS TO SPARE! 49.1 overs: Ireland 329-7 (Mooney 33, Johnston 4) Ireland have done it! Mooney times the winning boundary through midwicket for five balls to spare. This is utterly astonishing, one of the most amazing victories in any sport for years. People are just charging round the Ireland dressing room in a circle, with no idea what to do. Some of the players charge onto the field, with the cameras picking up some big boys' language. I have no idea what to say. Ireland were completely out of it at the halfway stage, but then Alex Cusack and particularly Kevin O'Brien decided to give it a lash, with astonishing consequences. O'Brien demolished the record for the fastest World Cup hundred, smashing his off only 50 balls; Ireland have also beaten the record for the highest World Cup chase. Most importantly of all, they've beaten England. At cricket. It's a match we will never forget, at least not until the faculties go.

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Post by: Harold Disgracey on March 02, 2011, 05:07:20 PM
Great stuff, always good to get one over England!
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Post by: Celt_Man on March 02, 2011, 05:08:15 PM
very funny to hear them pronounce Cusack
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Post by: J OGorman on March 02, 2011, 05:08:57 PM
Quote from: Kerry Mike on March 02, 2011, 05:04:35 PM
Enda Kenny has declared a national day of celebration, the recession is over and all is well.

you're a pollution sir
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Post by: Rossie11 on March 02, 2011, 05:09:30 PM
Unreal stuff. will be glued to sky sports news for the evening
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Post by: Lecale2 on March 02, 2011, 05:09:58 PM
Will England's best players now declare for Ireland?
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Post by: Celt_Man on March 02, 2011, 05:10:11 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on March 02, 2011, 05:01:20 PM
Great stuff. Never thought cricket could get me on edge like that.

Same as myself...

Next up taking on America at Baseball and Ice Hockey  ;D
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Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 02, 2011, 05:10:54 PM
So what National Anthem and flag do these guys have?
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Post by: Billys Boots on March 02, 2011, 05:11:14 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 02, 2011, 05:06:43 PM
Great stuff. There won't be a cow milked in Dalkey tonight!.


I was hoping O'Brien could stay in and bring it home, but it was also appropriate to see Trent coming in. After all it meant that England were downed by Ireland's last 3 Batsmen.

Johnston, Mooney and O'Brien. Live Life, Love Bread Cricket

Post of the month, this month.  ;D
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Post by: Denn Forever on March 02, 2011, 05:21:08 PM
Highlight tonight on BBC2 at 10.00.

Looks like Carlsberg did Cricket today.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Caid on March 02, 2011, 05:23:19 PM

FYI - I have been advised that this is the best website for following the cricket online

http://live2.cricbuzz.com/live/scorecard/2181/England-vs-Ireland-15th-Match,-Group-B
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Post by: BennyHarp on March 02, 2011, 05:26:52 PM
Did anyone see which way the bandwagon went?  I want on it!
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Post by: Denn Forever on March 02, 2011, 05:31:23 PM
Lucky its only India in the next game.

When I saw we had a run chase of over 320, I thought "Ah well".  Me of little faith.

Was that the highest run chase we have successfully achieved?
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Post by: seafoid on March 02, 2011, 05:35:47 PM
England have a draw and a loss after 2 matches. Not ideal.
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Post by: Caid on March 02, 2011, 05:37:30 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 02, 2011, 05:31:23 PM
Lucky its only India in the next game.

When I saw we had a run chase of over 320, I thought "Ah well".  Me of little faith.

Was that the highest run chase we have successfully achieved?

Largest successful run chases

Rank Score                Teams                         Venue Season
1 438-9 (49.5 overs)  South Africa v  Australia Johannesburg 2006
2 350–9 (49.3 overs)  New Zealand v  Australia Hamilton 2006–07
3 340–5 (48.4 overs)  New Zealand v  Australia Auckland 2006–07
4 334–8 (49.2 overs)  Australia v  England Sydney 2010–11
5 332–8 (49 overs)   New Zealand v  Australia Christchurch 2005–06
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Post by: ONeill on March 02, 2011, 05:38:19 PM
What sport is next up? We haven't defeated them at something surely.
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Post by: Doogie Browser on March 02, 2011, 05:40:29 PM
If the ICC get their way the format will be altered for future WC's, hopefully results and coverage like today will help them change their mind.
Brilliant stuff.
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Post by: Hardy on March 02, 2011, 05:40:36 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 02, 2011, 05:03:51 PM
Quote from: Hardy on March 02, 2011, 05:01:59 PM
I'm impressed at they way them lads can pull on a ball.

If you'd gone over the hill from Bellewstown to the Naul, they'd have shown you how.  ;D

Yep - The Naul, Balbriggan, Balrothery, Bog Of the Ring - cricket strongholds all. Bellewstown too one time, though not in living memory. The infield of the racecourse is called the Cricket Bank.
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Post by: Celt_Man on March 02, 2011, 05:41:14 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 02, 2011, 05:31:23 PM
Lucky its only India in the next game.

When I saw we had a run chase of over 320, I thought "Ah well".  Me of little faith.

Was that the highest run chase we have successfully achieved?

Would have to be - it was the highest successful chase in WC history anyway

Look at me, 5 minutes into following cricket, throwing out the stats and terminology!!  ;D
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Post by: tyssam5 on March 02, 2011, 05:43:58 PM
Best result for a Tyrone captained team since 2008.
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Post by: Hardy on March 02, 2011, 05:44:08 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 02, 2011, 05:11:14 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 02, 2011, 05:06:43 PM
Great stuff. There won't be a cow milked in Dalkey tonight!.


I was hoping O'Brien could stay in and bring it home, but it was also appropriate to see Trent coming in. After all it meant that England were downed by Ireland's last 3 Batsmen.

Johnston, Mooney and O'Brien. Live Life, Love Bread Cricket

Post of the month, this month.  ;D

:D :D  Brilliant. Call in Ould Mr. Brennan quick for the next match.
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Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 02, 2011, 05:44:34 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 02, 2011, 05:31:23 PM
Lucky its only India in the next game.

When I saw we had a run chase of over 320, I thought "Ah well".  Me of little faith.

Was that the highest run chase we have successfully achieved?

It's Ireland's highest run chase

It's the highest run chase in WC history

It's the fastest WC century
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Post by: Bingo on March 02, 2011, 05:45:51 PM
Great to see the Yellow breaking news banner on the Sky website with the headline "Ireland beat England at Cricket"  ;D  ;D
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Post by: ross4life on March 02, 2011, 05:52:30 PM
What's the story with the pink hair?
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Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 02, 2011, 05:57:03 PM
The entire team were participating in the "Shave or Dye" campaign for cancer
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Post by: Celt_Man on March 02, 2011, 06:00:23 PM
One of the fellas FB updates - another game the english invented and lost the instructions for !!!!!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Denn Forever on March 02, 2011, 06:02:36 PM
Off to watch the RTE news.  Lead story?
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Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 02, 2011, 06:02:55 PM
Decided to have a quick look at some English Cricket Forums,the Pakistan and Indian guys are really sticking it to the English posters..
Though they all think we will be out in the streets celebrating and getting drunk..
One guy even said we will be more drunk than usual tonight.. :-\
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Post by: ziggysego on March 02, 2011, 06:14:39 PM
Room for one more on the bandwagon?
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Post by: Celt_Man on March 02, 2011, 06:18:24 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 02, 2011, 06:14:39 PM
Room for one more on the bandwagon?

Hop on!!
Plenty of room yet!

(http://whatconsumesme.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bandwagon.jpg)
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Post by: Main Street on March 02, 2011, 06:21:10 PM
Brilliant,    I love days like this.

At the break, I honestly thought we were in for a hiding. It wasn't until O'Brien reached 50 and he wasn't bowled out with the next ball, that i thought something special might happen here.
So glad I took the time of to watch it from the first ball to the last.

Better than Stuttgart 1988? who cares ;D
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Post by: Rossfan on March 02, 2011, 06:25:09 PM
Which team had the most Brits I wonder....... ::)
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Post by: Tubberman on March 02, 2011, 06:34:50 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on March 02, 2011, 06:25:09 PM
Which team had the most Brits I wonder....... ::)

9 of the Ireland team are Irish-born, 2 qualified through parents/grandparents according to Newstalk.
England had more 'non-natives' on their team, including their captain.
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Post by: tyssam5 on March 02, 2011, 06:48:46 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on March 02, 2011, 06:34:50 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on March 02, 2011, 06:25:09 PM
Which team had the most Brits I wonder....... ::)

9 of the Ireland team are Irish-born, 2 qualified through parents/grandparents according to Newstalk.
England had more 'non-natives' on their team, including their captain.

Starting 11 would be 5 Dubs, 2 Aussies, 4 Northern gents.
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Post by: tyssam5 on March 02, 2011, 07:01:41 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on March 02, 2011, 06:34:50 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on March 02, 2011, 06:25:09 PM
Which team had the most Brits I wonder....... ::)

9 of the Ireland team are Irish-born, 2 qualified through parents/grandparents according to Newstalk.
England had more 'non-natives' on their team, including their captain.

I think the 2 Aussies just qualified from getting passports after playing here and marrying birds. England boasted South Africans at 1,2,3 and 6.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on March 02, 2011, 07:03:23 PM
f**k I love cricket, me.
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Post by: tyssam5 on March 02, 2011, 07:10:08 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 02, 2011, 07:03:23 PM
f**k I love cricket, me.

Hey if you're getting on the band-wagon at least have the manners to do some research first and throw some 'facts' around.
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Post by: highorlow on March 02, 2011, 07:12:20 PM
That was some batting by our lads. Roll on the Indians. We are going the whole way this time. Cant wait for the Olympics!
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Post by: Main Street on March 02, 2011, 07:19:48 PM
Guardian live match blog

Kevin O'Brien played one of the greatest innings in cricket history to inspire Ireland to an amazing win over England

K O'Brien 51 O'Brien brings up a sensational half-century in style, pulling Anderson behind square for six. He has faced just 31 balls, and this is the fastest-ever ODI fifty by an Irishman. Wonderful stuff.

K O'Brien 76  Sensational cricket from Kevin O'Brien..
He saves the best for last, driving a monstrous six over midwicket – the first 100-metre six of the tournament. "Kapow!" screams Mark Nicholas in the commentary box. O'Brien has 76 from just 38 balls. "We've got the moral victory in the bag,"

K O'Brien 80 O'Brien belts the last ball of the Powerplay, bowled by Yardy, through extra cover for four. This has been a staggering assault:


K O'Brien 100  Kevin O'Brien reaches one of the most amazing centuries in the history of cricket. He has smashed the record for the fastest World Cup hundred. It stood at 66 balls; he needed only 50! It's also the sixth fastest in ODIs. He has gone off on a mini lap of honour, and quite right too. I have never seen anything like this.

IRELAND WIN BY THREE WICKETS WITH FIVE BALLS TO SPARE!
O'Brien demolished the record for the fastest World Cup hundred, smashing his off only 50 balls; and then, at the finish, Ireland were ice cool. They played with stunning maturity when the pressure was on. Ireland have also set a new record for the highest World Cup chase. More importantly, they've beaten England. At cricket. Which is about as improbable as beating them at repressed self-loathing.

England had a shocker, but this is not about them. It's about one of the most charming and joyous wins we'll ever see and a match we will never forget, at least not until we're in the special home and the faculties have gone
.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on March 02, 2011, 07:33:07 PM
Quote from: tyssam5 on March 02, 2011, 07:10:08 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 02, 2011, 07:03:23 PM
f**k I love cricket, me.

Hey if you're getting on the band-wagon at least have the manners to do some research first and throw some 'facts' around.
I was in Bangalore when India won it in 2003. Can I climb aboard now?
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Post by: Lecale2 on March 02, 2011, 07:34:20 PM
Someone on the wireless said "this is a bit like England beating Ireland at the hurling after we stole their best players". Class!
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Post by: Kerry Mike on March 02, 2011, 07:42:26 PM
A great day for those involved at the grassroots level
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Post by: mylestheslasher on March 02, 2011, 07:43:23 PM
I have never watched cricket, probably never will. Couldn't tell you where the nearest cricket pitch is. But this is surely one of the most amazing result in sporting history. It is also f**king hilarious  :D
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Post by: Orior on March 02, 2011, 07:52:13 PM
Great result. I was following it in work on the net and couldnt believe it.

Why do all teams step up their game when playing Engerland?
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Post by: stephenite on March 02, 2011, 07:59:07 PM
I went to bed after Englands 48th over-cannot believe this result. Actually looking forward to work now.

Huge result
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Post by: saffron sam2 on March 02, 2011, 08:09:28 PM
Some f**king bandwagon to jump on. Will even watch the highlights at 10 on BBC2

Quote from: Lecale2 on March 02, 2011, 07:34:20 PM
Someone on the wireless said "this is a bit like England beating Ireland at the hurling after we stole their best players". Class!

That's about the height of it. 1/25 the South Africans were at the start. Michael Cusack would have been delighted.

Oh and O'Neill, you know your stuff.

Quote from: ONeill on March 05, 2007, 09:25:05 PM
Toul you the Mooneys were crap!
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Post by: seafoid on March 02, 2011, 08:41:47 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 02, 2011, 07:33:07 PM
Quote from: tyssam5 on March 02, 2011, 07:10:08 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 02, 2011, 07:03:23 PM
f**k I love cricket, me.

Hey if you're getting on the band-wagon at least have the manners to do some research first and throw some 'facts' around.
I was in Bangalore when India won it in 2003. Can I climb aboard now?

AFAIK India only won it once, in 1983. Barney Rock was on the team.
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Post by: Main Street on March 02, 2011, 08:47:50 PM
From the betting zone.

Ireland were matched at 400 in-play with Betfair before eventually going on to win an astonishing World Cup game against England in Bangalore.The Irish were chasing an improbable victory target of 328 and when they slumped to 111-5, England traded at 1.01 for £2.7 million, 1.02 for £2.18 million and plenty of other huge sums at prohibitively short prices.

At this point Ireland drifted to 100/1 at Victor Chandler and Sky Bet offered just 1/2000 on an England victory having previously offered 1/100 after Andrew Strauss' men racked up 327-8
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Post by: highorlow on March 02, 2011, 08:55:08 PM
This is a great day for the GAA.

An Irishman's Diary

Never mind the mythology. The status of hurling as Ireland's alleged national sport has always been suspect in the eyes of those of us who are genetically incapable of throwing a small ball into the air with one hand and swinging a hurley with the other, in such a way as make the two objects collide meaningfully, writes Frank McNally .

A more plausible explanation is that the game is an impostor, introduced to this country at some stage by undercover British agents intent on sapping the morale of the indigenous majority who would never be able to play it properly.

A book called The History of Cricket in County Kilkenny - the Forgotten Game does not quite clinch the case. But it does provide enough circumstantial evidence to keep the conspiracy theory alive. Certainly, it will be a source of comfort the next time the hurling demi-gods of Ballyhale and its environs humiliate the finest that the rest of the country has to offer. And in hinting at what might have been for Irish cricket, inter alia, it will also add poignancy tomorrow if our high-flying world cup team has its wings melted.

The central argument in Michael O'Dwyer's book is that barely 100 years ago, cricket was by far the most popular game in Kilkenny, while the national sport was nowhere. Although described by one pre-Famine commentator as "foreign hurling", cricket had spread far beyond the big houses to be played in every town and village, by labourers and peasantry alike. At its peak in 1896, there were 50 teams in Kilkenny, even though the GAA was well up and running.

By contrast, in the county that would one day dominate the game, hurling was in a decrepit state. In 1887, an envoy dispatched by Michael Cusack's journal noted that a game in the city drew no spectators, proving "what little hold the GAA has taken on Kilkenny". Worse than the lack of spectators, however, was the quality of play. "The hurling of both teams was, we believe, the worst and most spiritless ever witnessed on an Irish hillside," lamented the writer. "It would break the heart of a Moycarkey or Galway Gael to witness such a contemptible perversion of the grand old dashing game."

Kilkenny was not unique then in its passion for cricket - not even among the counties later regarded as hurling aristocrats. Tipperary has a very similar history, detailed in a 2004 book by Patrick Bracken. In 1850, there were more cricket teams in that county than in all of Ulster. The village of Toomevara alone had four. And, as in Kilkenny, the game was played regardless of religion or class.

But Tipperary's love affair with cricket peaked earlier than Kilkenny's and ended more abruptly. The game in Tipp revolved around the big towns, of which Kilkenny had none (bar the city itself). It was tainted by association with army garrisons. and during the land agitation of the 1880s, cricket's affiliation to the big houses further weakened it. In Kilkenny, by contrast, cricket had put down roots in the general farming community, and the nationalist appeal of Gaelic games was slower to catch on.

For a while, hurling and cricket coexisted happily. In Kilkenny around 1900, a "dual player" was someone who wielded both bat and hurley. Henry Meagher, the father of hurling legend Lory, was one such all-rounder. But the growing popularity of Gaelic games was not universal. As late as 1898, the ancestral homeland of a later legend, D.J. Carey, could still be described categorically as "a cricket village".

Having given the rest of the country a head start, Kilkenny finally got around to winning an All-Ireland hurling title in 1904, and the rest is history. Yet even then, cricket died hard in the county. Whereas it was all but gone in Tipperary by 1905, the game was still viable in Kilkenny until the outbreak of the first World War, and was revived strongly in the 1920s and 1930s, until a second war intervened.

It was not quite finished then, either. In 1948, a farmer in Kellsgrange created his own cricket pitch and hosted games until 1953. Meanwhile, it struggled on in Gowran too. It had taken a teacher from Cork to implant hurling firmly in the local school, which claimed a first under-age title in 1956. After that, the writing was on the wall for cricket, even in Gowran, where it finally succumbed in 1958.

Its demise will have cheered the ghost of Archbishop Croke who, 74 years earlier, had regretted cricket's popularity alongside such other "foreign and fantastic field-sports" as tennis, polo and croquet. While conceding that these were all "health-giving exercises in their way", he lamented that they were "not racy of the soil, but rather alien to it".

And there's the rub. The mystery, surely, is that the rich, loamy soil of Kilkenny and Tipperary seems to have been equally suited to hurling and cricket. Whereas, for all its alleged raciness, the national game languishes wherever land conditions are anything less than excellent - which is most of the country. Maybe Teagasc should conduct soil tests.

None of this proves my deep-seated suspicion that hurling is a foreign game. But for the majority of Irish people who lack the hand-eye coordination and wrist skills necessary to play it well, confirmation of its close relationship to cricket is welcome. So is the ready-made excuse, should the worst come to the worst in Guyana tomorrow. After all, if history had taken a different turn, Henry Shefflin might be opening the batting for Ireland. Then the English bowlers would be quaking in their boots.

( The History of Cricket in County Kilkenny is available from O'Dwyer Books, College Gardens, Kilkenny at €35 + €7 p&p. It is also on sale in Greene's of Dublin, and in most Kilkenny bookshops.)

© 2007 The Irish Times
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Post by: Hardy on March 02, 2011, 09:21:46 PM
George Hook was in tears - a few times - presenting his show on Newstalk this evening.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 02, 2011, 09:25:51 PM
Quote from: seafoid on March 02, 2011, 08:41:47 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 02, 2011, 07:33:07 PM
Quote from: tyssam5 on March 02, 2011, 07:10:08 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 02, 2011, 07:03:23 PM
f**k I love cricket, me.

Hey if you're getting on the band-wagon at least have the manners to do some research first and throw some 'facts' around.
I was in Bangalore when India won it in 2003. Can I climb aboard now?

AFAIK India only won it once, in 1983. Barney Rock was on the team.
Aye you're right, had it in my head that they won it but they were well beat by the Aussies.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: ONeill on March 02, 2011, 09:28:37 PM
Quote from: Hardy on March 02, 2011, 09:21:46 PM
George Hook was in tears - a few times - presenting his show on Newstalk this evening.

He'll have to update his, "You can add Thomond Park to Fatima, Knock and Lourdes. The lame will come here and walk, they'll be selling water here, because this defies logic."
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Denn Forever on March 02, 2011, 09:42:34 PM
Quote from: mylestheslasher on March 02, 2011, 07:43:23 PM
I have never watched cricket, probably never will. Couldn't tell you where the nearest cricket pitch is. But this is surely one of the most amazing result in sporting history. It is also f**king hilarious  :D

Myles, Its closer than you think.

http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=16674.0
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Kerry Mike on March 02, 2011, 09:43:12 PM
Is it any wonder we are good at this sport, as a nation we love the auld cupan of tae or three and sitting around moaning if its going to rain all day and have been known to bate a few balls with a lump of timber as well. We are naturals at it I guess, a proud day no doubt about it.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Main Street on March 02, 2011, 09:47:39 PM
From the Telegraph match report

At one stage Ireland were 111 for five. If this were a Test nation who had pulled it off, we'd be feting this victory as one of the most remarkable in years. The fact that Ireland have done it - a nation of about 25 cricketers, half of which are called Joyce - must surely make this one of the greatest victories in history. Too far? I don't think so

Not far enough by half.




Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: seafoid on March 02, 2011, 09:50:11 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 02, 2011, 09:25:51 PM
Quote from: seafoid on March 02, 2011, 08:41:47 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 02, 2011, 07:33:07 PM
Quote from: tyssam5 on March 02, 2011, 07:10:08 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 02, 2011, 07:03:23 PM
f**k I love cricket, me.

Hey if you're getting on the band-wagon at least have the manners to do some research first and throw some 'facts' around.
I was in Bangalore when India won it in 2003. Can I climb aboard now?

AFAIK India only won it once, in 1983. Barney Rock was on the team.
Aye you're right, had it in my head that they won it but they were well beat by the Aussies.

In India last week the bookies had India favs at 3/1 and Australia at 6/1 and I was thinking they were crazy. Australia don't choke like India.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: IolarCoisCuain on March 02, 2011, 09:52:48 PM
Quote from: Hardy on March 02, 2011, 09:21:46 PM
George Hook was in tears - a few times - presenting his show on Newstalk this evening.

He's driven me to tears more than once himself, the fat bastard. And I doubt I'm alone.  :(
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: dillinger on March 02, 2011, 10:00:25 PM
Hey lads, there's one thing we can all thank the British Empire for. CRICKET ;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Denn Forever on March 02, 2011, 10:02:28 PM
Will we win?  Going to enjoy this.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: dillinger on March 02, 2011, 10:11:28 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 02, 2011, 10:02:28 PM
Will we win?  Going to enjoy this.

The world cup? Not a cat's chance! Pity we didn't beat the Bangleys, really blew it there. Keeps the interst going.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Rouge_Diablo on March 02, 2011, 10:17:22 PM
The guardian likens it to an an English team winning a hurling match against a county team .
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Post by: dillinger on March 02, 2011, 10:28:43 PM
Quote from: Rouge_Diablo on March 02, 2011, 10:17:22 PM
The guardian likens it to an an English team winning a hurling match against a county team .

;D :D ;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Main Street on March 02, 2011, 10:39:57 PM
Didn't an English team beat Kilkenny recently?
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Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 02, 2011, 10:41:16 PM
I'd go as far as to say this was the most remarkable result ever in Irish sporting history!
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Post by: magpie seanie on March 02, 2011, 10:56:51 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on March 02, 2011, 10:41:16 PM
I'd go as far as to say this was the most remarkable result ever in Irish sporting history!

It is simply sensational and hard to argue with that. Maybe I'm losing a bit but I was almost in tears myself watching it. Its a simply incredible story and achievement. A far bigger achievement than beating them at rugby or soccer and in the manner it was done - it virtually defies belief. A great day. One of the great innings of all time was by KO'B today. It will be talked about for many a day. There were more Irishmen on our team than Englishmen on theirs! Fantastic, just fantastic.
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Post by: Doogie Browser on March 02, 2011, 11:02:12 PM
It's up there with the famous defeat of the great Windies team in Sion Mills in 1969, local legend has it that Sobers et al were far from sober the night before!
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Post by: Rouge_Diablo on March 02, 2011, 11:03:22 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 02, 2011, 10:39:57 PM
Didn't an English team beat Kilkenny recently?
Tipping the balance there
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: stephenite on March 02, 2011, 11:05:51 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 02, 2011, 10:56:51 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on March 02, 2011, 10:41:16 PM
I'd go as far as to say this was the most remarkable result ever in Irish sporting history!

It is simply sensational and hard to argue with that. Maybe I'm losing a bit but I was almost in tears myself watching it. Its a simply incredible story and achievement. A far bigger achievement than beating them at rugby or soccer and in the manner it was done - it virtually defies belief. A great day. One of the great innings of all time was by KO'B today. It will be talked about for many a day. There were more Irishmen on our team than Englishmen on theirs! Fantastic, just fantastic.

Agreed-the more I think of it the more astounding it is
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Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on March 02, 2011, 11:07:06 PM
Quote from: Rouge_Diablo on March 02, 2011, 11:03:22 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 02, 2011, 10:39:57 PM
Didn't an English team beat Kilkenny recently?
Tipping the balance there

Nicky English!!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Rouge_Diablo on March 02, 2011, 11:07:47 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on March 02, 2011, 11:07:06 PM
Quote from: Rouge_Diablo on March 02, 2011, 11:03:22 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 02, 2011, 10:39:57 PM
Didn't an English team beat Kilkenny recently?
Tipping the balance there

Nicky English!!!

You really are Inda!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on March 02, 2011, 11:08:53 PM
Quote from: Rouge_Diablo on March 02, 2011, 11:07:47 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on March 02, 2011, 11:07:06 PM
Quote from: Rouge_Diablo on March 02, 2011, 11:03:22 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 02, 2011, 10:39:57 PM
Didn't an English team beat Kilkenny recently?
Tipping the balance there

Nicky English!!!

You really are Inda!!

Seriously whats that about?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on March 02, 2011, 11:09:40 PM
Well done Ireland.
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Post by: muppet on March 02, 2011, 11:10:10 PM
I was hoping we would beat England this March but this wasn't what I had in mind. If we can do it at the Aviva as well it will have been a very good month.

Just caught the end of the highlights, heard Hook's emotional monologue on the radio. Don't understand too much about cricket but it was some win.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: lfdown2 on March 02, 2011, 11:21:14 PM
Started keeping an eye on cricket a few years ago when working in London, had a workmate who was a big England follower so he explained the rules and I supported their opposition. Remember being in the pub for the great Netherlands team beating them in the 20 Twenty a few years back. But jaysus this is unreal, went to bed thinking they hadn't a chance, got up to see they had done it, fair play to the lads!! Just a pity I'm no longer in London...thank god for facebook!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on March 02, 2011, 11:23:10 PM
Well done Ireland - With the cricket, our golfers, our boxers (Male and Female), Carr (and Fahey) lifting the Carling cup, is this a bit of a purple patch for Irish sport?
Does this bode well for Rugby WC later this year?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Main Street on March 02, 2011, 11:37:31 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on March 02, 2011, 11:02:12 PM
It's up there with the famous defeat of the great Windies team in Sion Mills in 1969, local legend has it that Sobers et al were far from sober the night before!
That 1969 match looks like a  tea party on the front lawn with cucumber sandwiches  compared to the pressure cooker of the world cup
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKN4vVm7Ffs&feature=player_embedded#at=63 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKN4vVm7Ffs&feature=player_embedded#at=63)


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Post by: Orangemac on March 02, 2011, 11:50:23 PM
Euro 88 - Check

Cricket WC - Check

Harrington winning British Open - Check

Now we just need to beat them in a rugby world cup to complete the set of beating them at major championships in sports they invented.

Unless an Irishman/woman can win Wimbeldon next year ;D
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Post by: BarryBreensBandage on March 03, 2011, 12:07:23 AM
Irish stunner over English one for the ages


By Kevin Cullen, Boston Globe Columnist

Almost 20 years ago, John Major, the British Conservative prime minister, gave a speech that was cringe-inducingly nostalgic, even by Tory standards.

"Fifty years on from now," he said, "Britain will still be the country of long shadows on cricket grounds, warm beer, invincible green suburbs, dog lovers and pools fillers and, as George Orwell said, 'Old maids bicycling to holy communion through the morning mist' and, if we get our way, Shakespeare will still be read even in school."

Today, somewhere in one of those invincible green suburbs, John Major is crying in his warm beer, tempted to knock some old lady off her bicycle and kick both the dog and the pool filler, having witnessed the positively Orwellian sight of Ireland beating England.
In cricket!

Blimey, what would Shakespeare say? Personally, given the circumstances, I'm partial to that line he gave Helena in "All's Well That Ends Well."

Oft expectation fails, and most oft there
Where most it promises; and oft it hits
Where hope is coldest, and despair most fits.

It was pretty cold and despairing for England in Bangalore, where all expectations failed, and those nice Indian people working in the call centers took the day off to watch Ireland make history at the expense of the unfortunate English.

Take my word for it: This is, in international sporting terms, a remarkable upset. Given the tortured -- but doing much better lately, thank you -- history of Anglo-Irish relations it's an even bigger deal. It's up there with the Americans beating the Soviets in ice hockey at the 1980 Olympics. It's as if Guam beat the United States in basketball. It's as if Burma beat China in ping pong.

It's as if England beat Ireland in hurling. Ha! Like that would ever happen.

It was even more remarkable because England appeared to have the game in the bag, having scored 327 runs for eight out. But Ireland's Kevin O'Brien gained immortality when he hit an incredible 113 runs from 63 balls, improbably positioning Ireland for a three-wicket win.

If you don't know what all that cricket jargon means, don't worry: neither do I.

O'Brien got a century -- 100 runs -- on just 50 balls. It was the fastest century in the history of the World Cup.

Cricket isn't exactly a huge sport in Ireland, not the least because of it being associated in many Irish minds with all things English and toffy. That said, many Irish people were transfixed in 2007, at the last World Cup, when Ireland established itself as a quality side, beating traditional powers Pakistan and Bangladesh.

And as Ireland's relationship with its neighboring island improves and matures, the nationalistic aversions to cricket are melting away even as Ireland's place in the international game is rising.

There are only six professional players in Ireland. For one of them, John Mooney, the professional contract arrived last year just in time: He had lost his job, like an increasing number of his countrymen, as an electrician.

It was fitting, then, that Mooney scored the winning run against England. He is a much-needed symbol of redemption in a country that has gone so quickly from boom to bust. He went from the dole queue to the history books, the man who was at bat when mighty England fell.

Poor England. Before World War II, the British empire counted 800 million subjects. Now all the colonies are gone. Worse, now all the colonies can beat England in cricket. India and Pakistan are cricket powers. The Aussies hold a 123-100 lead in the Australia-England competition known as The Ashes.

And now, nightmare of nightmares, Ireland.

Ashes, indeed.

Of course, in times like this, it's important to show class and dignity in victory. So I called the great Phil Budden, a fine Englishman, and Britain's consul general in Boston, to rub it in.

"What did you think of that cricket match?" I asked Phil Budden.

"What cricket match?" he replied.

Memo to Foreign Secretary William Hague: promote Phil Budden. Immediately. The man knows how to avoid the obvious.

Actually, Budden was preparing to join his Irish counterpart, Michael Lonergan, at a dinner in Boston featuring a group of English and Irish rugby greats. He had to be betting that Lonergan, a Limerick man raised on the Tipperary border, is more partial to rugby and hurling than cricket. Knowing Michael, that's a safe bet.

England is currently undefeated and the favorite to win the ongoing Six Nations rugby championship that includes Wales, Scotland, France, Ireland and Italy. In fact, England's final game in that competition is against Ireland on March 19. In Dublin.

I wouldn't bet against the boys in green as spoilers, but then it's all cricket to me.

E-mail Kevin Cullen at cullen@globe.com. He was the Globe's bureau chief in Dublin and London. In his only attempt at cricket, playing for a club team at Trinity College in Dublin in 1980, he was bowled out on one ball. "I was looking for something high and inside," he lamented.

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Post by: 5 Sams on March 03, 2011, 12:20:49 AM
Best thing about this is that they will not be able to call it a fluke cos the Irish produced the best ever fightback in WC history and O'Brien had the fastest ever century in the history of the competition...deadly result :o :o :o Well done...puts a bit of pressure on the egg chasers now ;)
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Post by: ziggysego on March 03, 2011, 01:18:06 AM
Typical though, the blueshirts aren't even in office yet, and already we're out-Englishing the English!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: NetNitrate on March 03, 2011, 01:46:05 AM
Result makes a mockery of the decision to exclude non test teams like Ireland from the next world cup.
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Post by: stephenite on March 03, 2011, 02:35:33 AM
Quote from: NetNitrate on March 03, 2011, 01:46:05 AM
Result makes a mockery of the decision to exclude non test teams like Ireland from the next world cup.

Yes and no - some of the other non test playing teams have made a mockery of the world cup. I think it was Kenya v West Indies, they were all out for 69 and the West Indies had caught their total in 8 overs. I'd be looking for a refund if I was at that match.

Cutting the number of non test playing nations is the way to go and have more stringent qualification competition to sort the really bad nations out from the not so bad
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Hoof Hearted on March 03, 2011, 07:47:40 AM
someone said on the radio this morning that it wasnt often that the words "bail" and "out" brought a smile to irish peoples faces
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: High Wide and Handsome on March 03, 2011, 08:10:32 AM
the sky report last nite was a bit harsh. named a few irish players and stated, "would love to play for england!" am i naive or would playing for your own country not be the highest honour or is it the lure to play for a cricket "super power" ?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Hound on March 03, 2011, 08:24:19 AM
Quote from: High Wide and Handsome on March 03, 2011, 08:10:32 AM
the sky report last nite was a bit harsh. named a few irish players and stated, "would love to play for england!" am i naive or would playing for your own country not be the highest honour or is it the lure to play for a cricket "super power" ?
To play test cricket is still the ultimate aim for most cricketers. If an Irishman wants to play test cricket, he has to move to England and try and play for England. And its the same for the Scots and the Welsh.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: isourboydownyet on March 03, 2011, 08:47:24 AM
reports this morning that o'brien to become a very wealthy young man after his performance yesterday with reps from the 20/20 series about to offer him big bucks,fair play to him.
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Post by: Billys Boots on March 03, 2011, 09:24:16 AM
Watched the highlights last night - England were brutal in the field, dropped 4 or 5 catches.  Makes it even better for me.  ;D
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Post by: Groucho on March 03, 2011, 10:20:37 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGLsAkeRd84 :D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: seafoid on March 03, 2011, 10:28:05 AM
Quote from: isourboydownyet on March 03, 2011, 08:47:24 AM
reports this morning that o'brien to become a very wealthy young man after his performance yesterday with reps from the 20/20 series about to offer him big bucks,fair play to him.

Is that the IPL 20/20 in India? 
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: isourboydownyet on March 03, 2011, 10:36:01 AM
Quote from: seafoid on March 03, 2011, 10:28:05 AM
Quote from: isourboydownyet on March 03, 2011, 08:47:24 AM
reports this morning that o'brien to become a very wealthy young man after his performance yesterday with reps from the 20/20 series about to offer him big bucks,fair play to him.

Is that the IPL 20/20 in India?

yeah i think so
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Post by: AZOffaly on March 03, 2011, 11:34:28 AM
I see Canada are giving Pakistan socks of it today. Pakistan opened the batting and are just 126/4 off 32 overs with a run rate of 3.94.

If the Canucks can keep them below 220 or so, they've got a chance.
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Post by: Aerlik on March 03, 2011, 11:36:35 AM
I'm such a proud Irishman today.  Especially sweeter living in Oz.  Lots of congratulatory praise for us. 
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Post by: Boycey on March 03, 2011, 11:39:34 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 03, 2011, 11:34:28 AM
I see Canada are giving Pakistan socks of it today. Pakistan opened the batting and are just 126/4 off 32 overs with a run rate of 3.94.

If the Canucks can keep them below 220 or so, they've got a chance.

If these two stay at the crease for another 7/8 overs they post more than that. Remember they got Alfridi and Razzaq next two in. Suggestions from commentators too that it's a low scoring wicket.

Edit: wicket down, put a curse on them  ;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Denn Forever on March 03, 2011, 11:50:03 AM
Quote from: Aerlik on March 03, 2011, 11:36:35 AM
I'm such a proud Irishman today.  Especially sweeter living in Oz.  Lots of congratulatory praise for us.

Maybe playing for Ireland is a viable/attractive option for your son?

Tough one now against India.  On Sunday isn't it?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: the Deel Rover on March 03, 2011, 12:05:58 PM
fair play to the irish team watched it on sky last night some game . O' brien just hammered the ball around the place. it was great to see the smiles and smugness of the english players dissapear the longer the innings went on
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: saffron sam2 on March 03, 2011, 12:14:19 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 03, 2011, 09:24:16 AM
Watched the highlights last night - England were brutal in the field, dropped 4 or 5 catches.  Makes it even better for me.  ;D

Had that been Pakistan, you'd have been a tad suspicious.


Quote from: AZOffaly on March 03, 2011, 11:34:28 AM
I see Canada are giving Pakistan socks of it today. Pakistan opened the batting and are just 126/4 off 32 overs with a run rate of 3.94.

If the Canucks can keep them below 220 or so, they've got a chance.

Like this.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: highorlow on March 03, 2011, 12:17:51 PM
We should give baseball a go now. Try and win the world series. That's where the big money is, might get us out of this financial crisis.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 03, 2011, 12:36:11 PM
Canada up for the next shock??
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: NetNitrate on March 03, 2011, 12:55:56 PM
Quote from: stephenite on March 03, 2011, 02:35:33 AM
Quote from: NetNitrate on March 03, 2011, 01:46:05 AM
Result makes a mockery of the decision to exclude non test teams like Ireland from the next world cup.

Yes and no - some of the other non test playing teams have made a mockery of the world cup. I think it was Kenya v West Indies, they were all out for 69 and the West Indies had caught their total in 8 overs. I'd be looking for a refund if I was at that match.

Cutting the number of non test playing nations is the way to go and have more stringent qualification competition to sort the really bad nations out from the not so bad

Correct me if I'm wrong but won't the next world cup only have the 10 test teams. A team like Ireland will not even have the option of trying to qualify.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: AZOffaly on March 03, 2011, 01:10:42 PM
They will be able to qualify, there are only 8 test nations in the world.

As for today, the Canucks have a great chance. Ireland had the biggest successful chase at a World Cup yesterday. Today Canada need just 185 runs to win, at a rate of 3.69. If Pakistan manage to defend that small total, they will have the new record for the smallest total successfully defended at this stadium. The previous total was 187, by Pakistan again back in 1994.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Main Street on March 03, 2011, 01:35:42 PM
15/2
The target is looking very very long for the Canadians.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Craigyhill Terror on March 03, 2011, 01:35:47 PM
Zimbabwe are about to start playing Tests again, so that will make it 10. Even if that doesn't last, the next two World Cups are, as it stands, confined to the 10 "full" ICC members - England, the Windies, SA, Zimbabwe, Oz, NZ and the four on the sub-continent. "Associate" members like Ireland have been shut out, but I think there might be moves to change that
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: the Deel Rover on March 03, 2011, 01:36:30 PM
lads can anyone explain the powerplay to me ? 
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: AZOffaly on March 03, 2011, 01:38:53 PM
Canada are imploding a bit after a decent, if unspectacular start. They started out 16 for no loss, and then lost 2 wickets for no more runs. Went to 16/2 and are now 20/2.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: johnneycool on March 03, 2011, 01:43:58 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on March 03, 2011, 01:36:30 PM
lads can anyone explain the powerplay to me ?

Yeah,
what's that about? Do you get double runs or something?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: AZOffaly on March 03, 2011, 01:45:44 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on March 03, 2011, 01:43:58 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on March 03, 2011, 01:36:30 PM
lads can anyone explain the powerplay to me ?

Yeah,
what's that about? Do you get double runs or something?
No, it's basically a mechanism that the batters use to try and increase their runs for a period of 5 innings, by forcing the fielding team to put a minimum amount of people in certain positions. Fielding powerplays are where the fielding team can try to put pressure on the batting team, again by positioning of fielders.

I'll get a better definition for ya.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: gerrykeegan on March 03, 2011, 01:47:35 PM
For 5 overs the fielding side must have all bar three fielders inside the 30m circle around the wicket. It encourages big hits
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: AZOffaly on March 03, 2011, 01:48:24 PM
Powerplay
A limited number of fielders are allowed in outfield during powerplays.Main article: Powerplay (cricket)
The bowling team is subject to fielding restrictions stipulating that nine fielders, including two fielders in catching positions, must be inside the fielding circle for a set number of overs. Traditionally, the fielding restrictions applied for the first 15 overs of each innings.

In a 10 month trial period starting 30 July 2005, the ICC introduced the Powerplays rule as part of a series of new ODI regulations. Under the Powerplays rule, fielding restrictions apply for the first 10 overs, plus two blocks of five overs (called Powerplay Fives). From October 2008 the batting side decides when one of the remaining two blocks occur, the fielding side decides when to begin the other Powerplay. In the first Powerplay, no more than two fielders can be positioned outside 30 yard circle (this is increased to three for the second and third Powerplay blocks). In the first 10 overs, it is also required that at least two fielders are in close catching positions.

The ICC have announced, as of 1 October 2007, with regard to Powerplays, that the captain of the fielding side may elect to position 3 fielders outside the 30 yard circle in one of the two 5-over Powerplays. The rule was first invoked in a match between Sri Lanka and England at Dambulla Stadium on 1 October 2007. Sri Lanka won the match by 119 runs. Currently both 2nd and 3rd powerplay will have 3 fielders outside 30 yard circle, and one powerplay is chosen by batting team.

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: the Deel Rover on March 03, 2011, 01:53:21 PM
Cheers lads like johhnycool i thougt it might be double runs or something like that .  I think Ireland scored 60 on their powerplay. I thought one of the o'briens was the cut of kevin o'Brien the ex wicklow footballer   
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Main Street on March 03, 2011, 01:58:36 PM
Power play was an old Radio Luxemburg thing.

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Billys Boots on March 03, 2011, 02:36:59 PM
QuoteI think Ireland scored 60 on their powerplay.

I think it was actually 72 runs they scored (in 5 overs)!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: AZOffaly on March 03, 2011, 03:46:21 PM
Pakistan are probably going to hold on. Canada are 118/7, but have lost 2 wickets in 2 balls! They have loads of time left (66 runs in 75 balls) but Pakistan are well into the tail now. I don't think Canada can save their wickets. All they need are 1s, but can they do it?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: AZOffaly on March 03, 2011, 03:50:39 PM
Now *this* is hyperbole. From Calcutta.

11:45 am It's Not JUST Cricket

To our colonised cousins, it's more important than that:

"Ireland's victory over England in this instant's World Cup game in Bangalore can raise a tumult of emotion, a whoosh of ideas that churn in a post-colonial world, invoking history, politics and sociology — not least because the Irish, colonised first by the British, also inspired the freedom struggle in Bengal and India.

But most of all it is a lesson in life: passion beats powerplay.

"In the club in Delhi where I watched tonight's game, Indians to a man stood as one to watch Ireland's triumph. History played a marginal role. The mood was of empathy for the underdog. One gentleman remarked: "Wow, this is like India beating Pakistan."

"It is much more than that. This wasn't a victory. It was a triumph, an overcoming.

"The Irish have set an example that has been noted in the West for decades. It has taken cricket and the World Cup in India to bring that home.

"The Irish have been better than the English in English. Think James Joyce. Think, in journalism, a hero, the war correspondent Robert Fisk, now the Middle East representative of The Independent, London, who risks the sneers of the elite as he sinks his teeth into the epochal moments in Egypt, Bahrain and Libya even as the Arab world is simmering. Fisk would be hardly the journalist he is today if not for his origins and coming-of-age with the Irish conflict and his time in Dublin.

"One afternoon, in the half-year I spent in Ireland on a fellowship, a tennis ball hoicked from a pitch on the tar road hit a second-floor window sill, ricocheted to a fence and plopped into a football field where University of Ulster students were playing in deep winter.

"The footballers were angry. Cricket, they said, was banned by the Gaelic Sports Council, because it was an English sport.

"In the University of Ulster in Derry/Londonderry, on the edge of the border with the Republic of Ireland, the Catholics were more Irish than the Irish. The cricket gear was gifted to us, a group of South Asians, by the Protestant director of our institute. (Not because she was Protestant but because we were South Asian).

"Tonight, a country half the size of Sri Lanka, the first to be colonised by England, where cricket was banned by hyper-nationalism, has ground to dust its imperialist master.

Two nights back, on the self-same pitch, England and India tied. The hype that has overtaken discourse on the Indian cricket team — a clutch that fields sloppily and bowls waywardly — is like the "India Shining" campaign: full of over-promise and unaudited for under-delivery. Tonight the "Men in Blue" are a memory; it is the "Men in Green" who are the toast. India does not know how much it has to learn from Ireland, on and off the pitch."

Sujun Dutta, The Calcutta Telegraph

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Boycey on March 03, 2011, 04:09:48 PM
Afridi might have failed with the bat today but he's certainly pulled it out of fire for Pakistan with his bowling and now that run out.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: AZOffaly on March 03, 2011, 04:22:40 PM
Canada collapsed. Yer man Afridi responsible for 6 of the 10 wickets. Canada will be very disappointed to be all out for just 138. Were never really doing enough with the bat.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on March 03, 2011, 04:28:53 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 03, 2011, 01:18:06 AM
Typical though, the blueshirts aren't even in office yet, and already we're out-Englishing the English!

A united Ireland "team" @ that  ;)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Goldengreen on March 03, 2011, 05:00:37 PM
Nerver though I would be posting in the Cricket thread but there you go. Oh well done to the team. This might interest some of ye  ;D

http://www.donegaldaily.com/2011/03/03/ireland-beat-england-at-cricket-and-why-donegal-man-says-cricket-is-irish-national-sport/



THE whole nation is celebrating after Ireland beat England in the World Cup....at CRICKET!

But don't be fooled...for cricket is in fact a native Irish sport!

John Devlin is the Head Librarian at Letterkenny IT. Here, in this personal piece for Foinse last year,
he argued that the GAA should embrace cricket as a national sport.....

"Recently a local newspaper  printed an article about some local would-be cricket players
who were unable to find a ground to play a game.
The answer is simple, given that cricket is a traditional Gaelic sport – a local GAA ground.
The GAA was set up to encourage and develop native Irish games and if we exclude athletics which
would be universal the native Irish games are hurling, handball, cricket and croquet.
I will leave aside hurling and handball as their Irishness has been well documented elsewhere and
concentrate on those two other two great games of the Gaels...cricket and croquet.

I will refer you to page 54 of Eoghan Corry's "The GAA Book of Lists" (Hodder Headline Ireland, 2005] and
the chapter headed :"Cricket: the other Gaelic game." In this Corry points out that in 1882 Michael Cusack
wrote "that the game best suited to the Irish character was cricket."
In his "Our Boys " column in "The Shamrock" he declared " that cricket was an Irish game suitable
for young men to play".......and advised readers of the rules of the game how to form a club and
the requite equipment required. He also suggested that the young play childrens' games (ludo as Gaeilge] ,
balloons (self explanatory], and boulders ( possibly road bowls which would now be lethal.......
one would not send a child out on a bike now never mind hurling a boulder down the dual carriageway].

Indeed, the term "All Ireland" is a derivation of the term "All England" as used by organisations as diverse
as tennis ,cricket and lacrosse for their tournaments and the GAA based their All Ireland Championships
on the English County cricket championship dating back to 1864.
This model was easily adopted as cricket was widely played in Ireland (see Bobby Rackard's
autobiography.....the great Wexford hurler started as a cricketer in the cricket hot bed of Wexford] and
cricket was a game of the Irish people in the 1880s until the GAA changed its mind about cherishing the
native games and invented the game of Gaelic (sic.] football , in reality a cross between two English
public school games, Association football and rugby ; and about as relevant to Irish traditional games
as the Corrs are to Irish traditional music.
This cricket, as a game of the common people, continued in rural areas like Lecale into the 1970s with
all classes and creeds competing for the Trades League Cup in the Downpatrick region with teams being
organised on work places as in the Inter Firms road race in Letterkenny or on townlands like Ardmeen.
Indeed, the English even acknowledge cricket as an Irish game . Corry quotes Andrew Laing in his
1912 "Imperial Cricket" that the earliest references to cricket are in the 11th century Irish Annals.
Cuchlainn is described as "defending the hole" in a game variously described as "lub , luban or lubog"
which seems to be a primitive form of cricket without stumps, bails or Henry Blofeld.
However, Laing rather patronisingly ruins his acknowledgement to Irish tradition by condescendingly
writing that although the game was invented in Ireland "it was the genius of England which filled the
hole, added the stumps, and carried the implements to perfection." He might have added a century
later that England would also steal our best players and not play them.

Thus the case is made that the players of this most Gaelic of games should not be begging for somewhere
to play but should be welcomed by the GAA , those self appointed guardians of traditional Irish sport ,
to play on GAA grounds instead of hosting a faux Irish game like Gaelic (sic.] football which is an
invention of the calibre of the Ulster Scots language and invented for the same reason:" We're
different from usuns and we have our own game /language to prove it."
As for croquet the Derry socialist, Civil Rights campaigner , environmentalist, cricket enthusiast
and thorn in the side of pomposity and humbug ,Eamonn McCann , wrote in an "Hot Press" article
that croquet is Irish and that as Gaelic football is "just real football ruined to give it a faux Irish twist"
that Croke Park should be renamed "Croquet Park".
He writes:" Croquet emerged with written rules more than 200 years ago...a lifetime before gaelic
football was invented by priests, alcoholics and Hibernians" and quotes Martin and Williams in their
definitive (I will take Eamonn's word on this] history of the game that British regiments and the
aristocracy took this great old Irish game to England .
McCann quotes the 'revered' croquet historian Dr. Prior , writing in 1872 ,
"that one thing is certain :it is from Ireland that that croquet came to England." It was the Irish
who founded the Wimbledon Croquet and Tennis Club but croquet was soon discarded as the
genteel Irish game was elbowed aside by a brash English riff-raff who preferred to see women
flaunt their ankles and promoted tennis.
Therefore, the Irish gave England Christianity (see Dan Snow and Cormac Bourke on the
BBC's current series on Celtic Christianity ], cricket and croquet and they gave us .....
All Ireland Final Day and the Premier League on SKY.
I think that the point has been made that instead of opening up Croke Park to Association
Football and rugby, Croquet Park should be retained for the real traditional Irish sports of
hurling,handball, cricket and croquet.
Hurling has been let down by the GAA as it thrives competitively at senior level little
beyond Munster and Kilkenny; handball has been sidelined and cricket and croquet
not only ignored but disparaged...and for what ?......a game with a tradition as deep
as the last Westlife  single. It is therefore plain that an indigenous game like cricket should be played on a GAA pitch."

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: ross4life on March 03, 2011, 05:39:10 PM
On the English version of Ryanair.com they have "fly to the home of Cricket"
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Celt_Man on March 03, 2011, 05:42:13 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 03, 2011, 05:39:10 PM
On the English version of Ryanair.com they have "fly to the home of Cricket"

Thats deadly!!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: seafoid on March 03, 2011, 06:11:19 PM
3 nice videos from the cricketwallas at NDTV in India .
When you can't get enough media coverage of a famous win


http://sports.ndtv.com/world-cup-2011/videos/?video_id=192525&cat=worldcup2011

http://sports.ndtv.com/world-cup-2011/videos/?video_id=192611&cat=worldcup2011

http://sports.ndtv.com/world-cup-2011/videos/?video_id=192524&cat=worldcup2011
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Post by: seafoid on March 03, 2011, 06:17:19 PM

The Sunday game with Pat Spillanewalla

http://sports.ndtv.com/world-cup-2011/videos/?video_id=192502&cat=worldcup2011

RTe don't seem to have had anyone at the match
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: ziggysego on March 03, 2011, 06:54:33 PM
Had to laugh at the wee kid from South Armagh being interviewed on BBC Newsline about the cricket. He was asked what he thought of Ireland's chances before the game. "As likely as Fermanagh winning the All-Ireland!".

Cheeky shits in Armagh :D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 06, 2011, 10:18:27 AM
Too f**king early for the band wagon jumpers is it? I suppose you wouldn't know your Railway Union from your Railway Cup.

Bad start but battling back well 77-2.

England on verge of getting beat. Again.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Boycey on March 06, 2011, 10:32:00 AM
Steady stuff, good to show the casual onlooker that the other day wasn't a flash in the pan.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: muppet on March 06, 2011, 10:40:10 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on March 06, 2011, 10:18:27 AM
Too f**king early for the band wagon jumpers is it? I suppose you wouldn't know your Railway Union from your Railway Cup.

Bad start but battling back well 77-2.

England on verge of getting beat. Again.

And Johnston, Mooney & O'Bren to come!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: stephenite on March 06, 2011, 11:02:29 AM
The ginger Bradman is at the crease.

England pulling it back, SA need only 40 but they're 7 down
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Post by: mick999 on March 06, 2011, 11:10:17 AM
any streams for the game ? doesn't seem to be on sky sports 1,2 or 3, it's probably red button ..
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: DuffleKing on March 06, 2011, 11:20:45 AM

What are ireland chasing here?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: muppet on March 06, 2011, 11:23:05 AM
Quote from: DuffleKing on March 06, 2011, 11:20:45 AM

What are ireland chasing here?

Shadows.

India didn't bat yet.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: DuffleKing on March 06, 2011, 11:24:42 AM

lol - ok
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: sammymaguire on March 06, 2011, 11:54:45 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on March 06, 2011, 10:18:27 AM
Too f**king early for the band wagon jumpers is it? I suppose you wouldn't know your Railway Union from your Railway Cup.

Bad start but battling back well 77-2.

England on verge of getting beat. Again.

England bowling beats the South Africans from an unlikely position...
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 06, 2011, 12:24:42 PM
207-9

They've actually done well to drag 200 out of this. The two men that got their eye in, O Brien and Porterfield, actually gave their wickets away. If they had've stuck it out longer Ireland could've got 240/250 out of this.

Ireland all out as I type for 207.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Big Puff on March 06, 2011, 12:27:06 PM
Do they need to win this to qualify?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 06, 2011, 12:37:34 PM
Quote from: Big Puff on March 06, 2011, 12:27:06 PM
Do they need to win this to qualify?

Don't need too win this one, but probably need two wins from this or their other 3 games (Holland, S Africa and West Indies).

On paper they should beat Holland and the W Indies are beatable, but I think the defeat to Bangladesh may be costly.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Aerlik on March 06, 2011, 02:38:42 PM
What an enormous thrill it must be to be walking out and playing in front of a full house in the most cricket-passionate country in the world.  Testament to their heroics of the other night and to the appreciation fo the Indian fans.  Great stuff.
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2011, 04:11:17 PM
That's some batting by the Indian bats man!! 3 sixes for 5 balls

though the bowler looks about 17 years old
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Hardy on March 06, 2011, 04:14:53 PM
Ireland going down after a good fight. India only need 20 to win off 50 balls.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: sammymaguire on March 06, 2011, 04:21:26 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2011, 04:11:17 PM
That's some batting by the Indian bats man!! 3 sixes for 5 balls

though the bowler looks about 17 years old

The cub is actually 18   :o
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Boycey on March 06, 2011, 04:22:47 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2011, 04:11:17 PM
That's some batting by the Indian bats man!! 3 sixes for 5 balls

though the bowler looks about 17 years old

Dockrell? Hes 18 I think, serious prospect. Was asked the other day about possibly playing test cricket for England and replied that he'd hope to play test cricket for Ireland.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Hardy on March 06, 2011, 04:25:21 PM
India need 9 to win with 5 overs left.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: sammymaguire on March 06, 2011, 04:27:11 PM
Them lads certainly have not disgraced themselves today as those many Indian fans were looking seriously worried about 20 minutes ago until yer man hit 16 runs in one over against the young lad's spin bowling - ran a little out of steam. It would be great and well deserved if they can qualify for the next phase
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Hardy on March 06, 2011, 04:30:39 PM
India win with 4 overs to spare.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2011, 04:35:37 PM
Well no disgrace getting beat by India, I'm sure they will give the other teams left some beatings.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: magpie seanie on March 06, 2011, 05:55:55 PM
Watched most of it. Decent effort but one or two crucial things went wrong as mentioned above so another unlikely win wasn't possible. Will be expected to beat the Dutch and the West Indies are inconsistent. SA no world beaters on todays evidence either.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Denn Forever on March 07, 2011, 11:04:48 AM
Valiant effort. 

Kevin Pietersen is ruled out of the rest of England's World Cup campaign because of a hernia problem, and will be replaced by Eoin Morgan.

I hope we won't play England until the final now. 
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Post by: stephenite on March 11, 2011, 06:00:52 AM
103-2 against the Windies in the 27th over
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: sammymaguire on March 11, 2011, 08:44:14 AM
Quote from: stephenite on March 11, 2011, 06:00:52 AM
103-2 against the Windies in the 27th over

chasing 275, will need a BIG innings from Porterfield and Joyce to make a game of this, 36/1 in the 7th over  :-\
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: stephenite on March 11, 2011, 08:53:24 AM
The Windies must have put up a fair few runs in the last 15 odd overs-I flicked over the sky news just as the bad news broke from Japan and forgot all about the cricket
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Billys Boots on March 11, 2011, 09:31:20 AM
Porterfield and Stirling gone, 64-2 after 16 overs.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 11, 2011, 10:23:15 AM
131-3 off 30 overs. Going not too bad. An aggressive innings from someone could run this close.

We probably need England to beat Bangladesh and they are bolloxing about at 111-3 off 28 overs.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Bingo on March 11, 2011, 10:30:37 AM
The Irish lads are starting to bet well......in our own game and for England  ;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: sammymaguire on March 11, 2011, 10:32:38 AM
http://cricket.yahoo.com/cricket-live-score-west-indies-vs-ireland_23178#subnav

good oul site to keep an eye on the scores. The run rate required is pretty high at 7.67 per over at the moment so would need some big hits fairly shortly  :o
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: stephenite on March 11, 2011, 10:37:41 AM
Batting powerplay still to come
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: saffron sam2 on March 11, 2011, 10:56:09 AM
Eoin Morgan 50 not out for South Africa vs. Bangladesh.

Joyce just out. 177/4
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Post by: Denn Forever on March 11, 2011, 11:09:12 AM
185 for 4 (39.1 overs)

100 runs in 10 overs.  Hope  K O'Brien has a good one.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: AZOffaly on March 11, 2011, 11:14:33 AM
Oops. Gary Wilson and Ed Joyce seem to have carried the fight today. It's still possible, but they are running out of overs. 197 for 5 after 41.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: saffron sam2 on March 11, 2011, 11:15:00 AM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 11, 2011, 11:09:12 AM
185 for 4 (39.1 overs)

100 runs in 10 overs.  Hope  K O'Brien has a good one.

He didn't.

Still exciting though.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: J OGorman on March 11, 2011, 11:22:37 AM
http://www.realsportz.eu/2011/02/channel-2.html
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: sammymaguire on March 11, 2011, 11:27:57 AM
I think its GAME OVER, collapse with the lose of 3 wickets in 4 overs, 200 - 7  :(

make that 4 wickets in 5 overs.....
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Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on March 11, 2011, 11:32:48 AM
fook, that was quite the collapse, just nipped off for a toilet, and come back to this!!

(pun not intended) :P
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Post by: magpie seanie on March 11, 2011, 12:47:00 PM
It was on for a while but the loss of Joyce and KOB in quick succession along with the inexplicable dismissal of Wilson put paid to another upset.

England in a bit of bother alright despite Morgan's fine effort.
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Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 11, 2011, 02:48:07 PM
Kinda frustrating when you look at the WIndies and Bangladesh games. Both games Ireland could've won!
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Post by: Doogie Browser on March 11, 2011, 03:18:24 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on March 11, 2011, 02:48:07 PM
Kinda frustrating when you look at the WIndies and Bangladesh games. Both games Ireland could've won!
Sure that is the beauty of Irish sport at that level, gallant losers!
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Post by: deiseach on March 11, 2011, 03:33:49 PM
They could and should have lost to England. They were never particularly close to beating the West Indies
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Post by: deiseach on March 11, 2011, 04:04:05 PM
Speaking of England they're doing it again, i.e. setting a seemingly modest total, seeing the opposition charge off ahead of the required run rate then utterly murdering the middle and lower order. Bangladesh have lost five wickets for 14 in nine overs. They need 56 from 57 balls with only two wickets in hand
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Post by: deiseach on March 11, 2011, 04:12:33 PM
And now Bangladesh get 10 off 2 balls! This is what you have to love about cricket, every ball has the potential for mayhem
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Post by: deiseach on March 11, 2011, 04:45:34 PM
Some rearguard action from Bangladesh as nos 8 & 9 get them over the line! Great result for the tournament to have the hosts still interested
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Post by: Denn Forever on March 11, 2011, 06:15:06 PM
Puts our performance in prespective.  Have to see how England do against WI to find out are we getting better.
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Post by: Bingo on March 15, 2011, 10:31:13 AM
Not a bad start today 90-odd for 4 against SA from 20ish overs. All the top order out.
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Post by: Boycey on March 15, 2011, 11:14:05 AM
154-5 now after 33 overs. They have struggled to chase "reasonable" targets in this tournament though. The one exception was England when the target set looked unacheivable, maybe there is a tale there?r
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Post by: Boycey on March 15, 2011, 12:33:57 PM
Went for a right few runs in the last 5 overs, going to be chasing 272
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Post by: sammymaguire on March 15, 2011, 12:37:15 PM
Quote from: Boycey on March 15, 2011, 12:33:57 PM
Went for a right few runs in the last 5 overs, going to be chasing 272

looks like curtains for the boys in green, massive total to get against the South Africans  :-\
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Post by: Denn Forever on March 15, 2011, 01:01:22 PM
328 to win. 

Lets believe in fairy tales.
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Post by: sammymaguire on March 15, 2011, 03:32:54 PM
123/8  :o  :o
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Post by: Boycey on March 18, 2011, 08:50:23 AM
Found this on page 3, has the bandwagon broken down?

Chasing 307 but off to a fast start.
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Post by: Declan on March 18, 2011, 11:52:15 AM
Too little too late unfortunately
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Post by: Billys Boots on March 18, 2011, 11:53:57 AM
That looked like a fairly comfortable win with the bat, after a poor bowling display.
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Post by: ludermor on March 18, 2011, 01:11:58 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/counties/ireland/9428936.stm

Paul Stirling hit a century off 70 balls as Ireland bowed out of the World Cup with a stirring six-wicket victory over Netherlands in Kolkata.

Set 307 to win, Stirling (101) and William Porterfield (68) produced an opening stand of 177 from 162 balls.

Niall O'Brien (57 not out) helped wrap up the third highest run chase in World Cup history in the 48th over.

Earlier, Ryan ten Doeschate made 106 as Netherlands posted 306 all out, with four run outs off the last four balls.

Both sides went into the game knowing they could no longer qualify for the quarter-finals from Group B, with Ireland's victory over England the only other win by either side in the competition.

But the match will be remembered as the day when 20-year-old Stirling announced himself on the world stage with a scintillating innings featuring 14 fours and two sixes.

He and captain Porterfield raced to 81-0 in the mandatory 10-over powerplay as Stirling reached his fifty off 25 balls.

Porterfield, who faced 93 balls, did not bat as fluently as his opening partner and had been dropped twice before he was caught behind off Tom Cooper.

Stirling was out in the next over two balls after bringing up his hundred, giving the Netherlands a glimmer of hope.

But Ed Joyce and Niall O'Brien put on a quick 54 and Gary Wilson kept up the momentum with 27 from 21 balls.

It was left to Kevin O'Brien, Ireland's centurion against England, to finish things off with two sixes off Pieter Seelaar.

The Netherlands' innings was built on a 121-partnership between Ten Doeschate and his captain Peter Borren after Ireland had reduced the Dutch to 113-4, with Stirling taking two wickets.

Ten Doeschate's 108-ball innings included 13 fours and a six, moving him alongside South Africa's AB de Villiers and Sachin Tendulkar of India as the only players to score two hundreds at the tournament.

The innings ended in comical fashion as Atse Buurman, Mudassar Bukhari, Seelaar and Adeel Raja were run out off successive balls at the end of the 50th over.


How long wil lit be before England call up Dockrell and Sterling?


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Post by: Denn Forever on March 18, 2011, 02:42:14 PM
I think they have enough spinners (Swan, Yardey, Treadwell) so I don't think they'd be coming for Dockrell.  I think they have enough batsmen as Morgan still isn't used in the Test Match team yet.

But lets face it, it would be hard to refuse if they are ambitious and ewant to play at the highest level.  Hope they would do well if they were called to the England set up.
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Post by: David McKeown on March 18, 2011, 06:20:41 PM
Do Ireland now hold the record for the highest and third highest successful run chases in WC history?
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Post by: magpie seanie on March 19, 2011, 10:32:16 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on March 18, 2011, 06:20:41 PM
Do Ireland now hold the record for the highest and third highest successful run chases in WC history?

Yes, I think so. Some record.
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Post by: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 09:06:50 AM
West Indies had some collapse yesterday. All out for 108 or something. Pakistan won by 10 wickets and go to the semi finals. Anyone know of any audio links to listen to it? I find cricket commentary is like baseball in the states. It sends you into an almost Zen like trance. :) BBC Radio 5 Live (online) doesn't seem to be working down here.
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Post by: Denn Forever on March 24, 2011, 09:27:00 AM
India vs Australia today.  Should be a good game.  Australia win toss and bat first.  I think Australia will do it.

Highlights on BBC2 at 23.25.
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Post by: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 09:33:04 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 09:06:50 AM
West Indies had some collapse yesterday. All out for 108 or something. Pakistan won by 10 wickets and go to the semi finals. Anyone know of any audio links to listen to it? I find cricket commentary is like baseball in the states. It sends you into an almost Zen like trance. :) BBC Radio 5 Live (online) doesn't seem to be working down here.

Found one! http://www.cricketfreeq.com/radio.php (http://www.cricketfreeq.com/radio.php)
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Post by: Denn Forever on March 24, 2011, 09:37:25 AM
Can you get BBC4 longwave on the Net. I think TMS is doing the coverage (they were yesterday).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/longwave_listen.shtml
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Post by: deiseach on March 24, 2011, 10:00:05 AM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 24, 2011, 09:27:00 AM
India vs Australia today.  Should be a good game.  Australia win toss and bat first.  I think Australia will do it.

A good call thus far. After a slow start Australia are slashing India all over the park :-\
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Post by: stephenite on March 24, 2011, 10:37:02 AM
Haddin caught. Australia are 110-2. Captain needs a big knock to save his job, Clarke will need to stand up too
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Post by: deiseach on March 24, 2011, 10:53:49 AM
Quote from: stephenite on March 24, 2011, 10:37:02 AM
Haddin caught. Australia are 110-2. Captain needs a big knock to save his job, Clarke will need to stand up too

Australia are ahead at the moment if you ask me. They're on target for 300 runs and you can be sure Brett Lee will have at least one purple patch to tear the heart out of India. Still, a few wickets and it all changes. That's what you gotta love about cricket
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Post by: stephenite on March 24, 2011, 11:06:57 AM
Pup gone for a miserly 8
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Post by: deiseach on March 24, 2011, 11:14:05 AM
That's more like it. Australia looking at 270 at the moment which would be much less scary. If they could just get Ponting . . .
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Post by: stephenite on March 24, 2011, 11:17:37 AM
I'm hoping Ricky hits 100+ not out
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Post by: stephenite on March 24, 2011, 11:21:14 AM
Hussey the Elder gone for 3, ouch
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Post by: deiseach on March 24, 2011, 11:21:41 AM
But Mr Cricket will do for now! Come on India!
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Post by: stephenite on March 24, 2011, 11:28:52 AM
Aussies need a solid partnership here
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Post by: deiseach on March 24, 2011, 11:34:35 AM
Quote from: stephenite on March 24, 2011, 11:17:37 AM
I'm hoping Ricky hits 100+ not out

We'll have to agree to disagree ;)
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Post by: stephenite on March 24, 2011, 11:38:20 AM
Quote from: deiseach on March 24, 2011, 11:34:35 AM
Quote from: stephenite on March 24, 2011, 11:17:37 AM
I'm hoping Ricky hits 100+ not out

We'll have to agree to disagree ;)

I'm not terribly bothered (off to bed now instead of watching), but Ponting has been savaged by the Aussie media this past year and this week has seen them really tear into him. Would like to see him give a big Fcuk you to most of the 'experts'
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Post by: Billys Boots on March 24, 2011, 12:00:34 PM
Another one gone. 190/5 in the 42nd over.
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Post by: Billys Boots on March 24, 2011, 12:43:20 PM
Finished at 260/6, reachable I'd have thought.  The Castrol predictor is saying Australia will win narrowly.  Looking forward to seeing what India can do now.
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Post by: deiseach on March 24, 2011, 12:43:42 PM
India set a target of 261 to win. I would have said that on the basis of the World Cup thus far it should be a gettable target - except this is Australia we're talking about. Sachin Tendulkar, your time is now
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Post by: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 01:22:57 PM
Here we go. Brett Lee opening the bowling. If India win this they'll face Pakistan in the semis. That would make England Ireland look like a playground spat.
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Post by: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 02:38:01 PM
From the cricket text commentary:

13.5
Lee to Tendulkar, 1 run, and there is the 18,000th run to loud cheers, he gets out to a length ball and pushes it to sweeper cover


18,000 runs in ODI cricket, that's some achievement for the little master. India making a good start on the chase, 74/1 through 14.1 overs. If Tendulkar bats more than 35 overs, they'll probably win.
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Post by: magpie seanie on March 24, 2011, 02:59:04 PM
18000 runs is insane.
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Post by: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 03:02:40 PM
And now he's out! India 95/2 after 18.4. Still in India's sight, but they need to settle after losing Tendulkar.
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Post by: deiseach on March 24, 2011, 03:14:22 PM
India look like they are trying to win it in singles already. Worrying.
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Post by: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 03:16:44 PM
Quote from: deiseach on March 24, 2011, 03:14:22 PM
India look like they are trying to win it in singles already. Worrying.

Yeah. A couple of boundries would make a big difference, but as the commentator on cricketfreeq said, 300 singles gets you 300 runs every time :)
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Post by: seafoid on March 24, 2011, 03:40:43 PM
Australia always remind me of Meath.  Not recent vintage Meath although that famous underarm incident in the early 90s vs NZ could have been in last year's Leinster final.
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Post by: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 03:48:51 PM
Quote from: seafoid on March 24, 2011, 03:40:43 PM
Australia always remind me of Meath.  Not recent vintage Meath although that famous underarm incident in the early 90s vs NZ could have been in last year's Leinster final.

100 runs left from 112 balls.
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Post by: deiseach on March 24, 2011, 04:01:55 PM
Gambhir run out. If that were Pakistan people would accuse him of being bent. Crazy.
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Post by: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 04:03:19 PM
Bananas. India are making this closer than it needs be. Normally 90 needed from 96 balls would be a no brainer. The sphincters might be tightening though...
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Post by: magpie seanie on March 24, 2011, 04:10:24 PM
This is where being the host nation works against you. The tension must be nuts.
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Post by: Billys Boots on March 24, 2011, 04:19:39 PM
Another one gone.  187/5, 74 needed off 75 balls.  Gonna be close, the Castrol Index is still saying Australia.
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Post by: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 04:20:55 PM
This is going to be close alright, but India are giving away wickets. They should be home and hosed nearly at this stage.
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Post by: seafoid on March 24, 2011, 04:27:32 PM
If Australia are old style Meath,  India are Mayo. They don't usually have the mental toughness to win the most important tight matches . 
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Post by: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 04:35:15 PM
Looks like Mayo may do it. 218/5 with 56 balls left. 43 needed.
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Post by: Billys Boots on March 24, 2011, 04:37:36 PM
Seriously bad over from Tait there, 10 runs including a 'five-wides'.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 04:40:24 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 24, 2011, 04:37:36 PM
Seriously bad over from Tait there, 10 runs including a 'five-wides'.

Maybe Australia are Mayo so :)
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Post by: Geoff Tipps on March 24, 2011, 04:41:13 PM
Quote from: seafoid on March 24, 2011, 03:40:43 PM
Australia always remind me of Meath.  Not recent vintage Meath although that famous underarm incident in the early 90s vs NZ could have been in last year's Leinster final.

More like early 80's. Greg Chappell was captain at the time.
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Post by: seafoid on March 24, 2011, 04:44:43 PM
Maybe they are post boylan Meath
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Post by: Billys Boots on March 24, 2011, 04:46:47 PM
Tait replaced by Watson to not much effect, 7 from his over.  At last India are ahead on the Castrol Index.  Looks over unless a wicket falls quickly. 
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Post by: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 05:05:29 PM
India need 4 runs with 18 balls left. Sin é. Great win for the Indians, delighted for them. Australia had 16 wides I think. Definitely Mayo.

And India do it with 14 balls and 5 wickets to spare. They are going absolutely nuts over there.

India v Pakistan now. Wow.
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Post by: Billys Boots on March 24, 2011, 05:10:28 PM
India home and hosed with 15 balls to spare.
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Post by: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 05:11:19 PM
From espncricinfo

A day for champions.

47.4
Lee to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, a poetic moment for the Indian fans. Australia's reign has ended. The crowd has lost it. Yuvraj is on the turf, mid-pitch, waving his bat like a mad man looking to slap a mosquito with a bat. And just as well. We will have new World Champions, for the first time since 1999. Length ball on off stump, Yuvraj wanted to do it at one go, he backed away marginally and caned it through the covers. Everything is a blur. Australia are out. India will play Pakistan in Mohali.

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Post by: seafoid on March 24, 2011, 05:14:44 PM
India Pakistan should be a fabulous match .

Fair play to Mayo.
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Post by: stephenite on March 24, 2011, 07:09:08 PM
Fair play to the Indians-setting up for the mother of all semis now!

End of an era for Australia, Ricky Ponting is the last member of a group of great cricketers that helped Australia dominate. Warnie, McGrath, Mattie Hayden and Gillie are all gone and I think Ricky will join them before too long
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Post by: deiseach on March 25, 2011, 04:07:49 PM
Sud Afrika beaten by New Zealand! Didn't see that coming, particularly when they only needed 113 runs from 26 overs with eight wickets in hand. Some collapse.
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Post by: Denn Forever on March 25, 2011, 04:15:25 PM
Well done New Zealand.  hey have been quiet and unspectacular but getting the job done and SA seem to be living off their history.  It is looking like England's tournament.

Are the NZ cricket team the All Whites or the White Feathers?
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Post by: AZOffaly on March 25, 2011, 04:19:45 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 25, 2011, 04:15:25 PM
Well done New Zealand.  hey have been quiet and unspectacular but getting the job done and SA seem to be living off their history.  It is looking like England's tournament.

Are the NZ cricket team the All Whites or the White Feathers?

England's tournament? I don't think South Africa going out makes it England's tournament. I'd say the two hosts, India and Sri Lanka will still have high hopes, and Pakistan probably would fancy England as well.
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Post by: magpie seanie on March 25, 2011, 04:26:25 PM
NZ cricket team are the Black Caps aren't they?

England would not be a fancied side out of those left though they are dangerous. They're capable of beating any of them but capable of losing to any of them too.
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Post by: Denn Forever on March 25, 2011, 04:33:50 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 25, 2011, 04:15:25 PM
Well done New Zealand.  hey have been quiet and unspectacular but getting the job done and SA seem to be living off their history. It is looking like England's tournament.Are the NZ cricket team the All Whites or the White Feathers?

What I mean is that they are lucky to be still there and they could Fluke it.  And we'll have to hear about the mighty England.  They'd all be knighted if they won the world cup, hhaving won the ashes and the 20/20 world cup.

Come on Sri Lanka.
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Post by: Denn Forever on March 27, 2011, 12:03:30 AM
Watching the highlight here.  Morgan must have said a few decades of the rosary for all the luck hes had.

People wonder abouit Muraliarin's bowling action but is Malinga's bowling legal?  It looks like a baseball pitching action.

Come on Sri Lanka.
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Post by: Denn Forever on March 27, 2011, 12:17:08 AM
Oh dear.

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Post by: Billys Boots on March 29, 2011, 01:50:12 PM
NZ all out for 217, lost last three wickets in 8 balls.  SL are now favourites to win, according to the Castrol Index.  We'll see.
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Post by: magpie seanie on March 29, 2011, 01:55:32 PM
I think SL should take this now. NZ should have got to 240-250 but cut their own throats.
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Post by: deiseach on March 29, 2011, 02:15:36 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 29, 2011, 01:50:12 PM
NZ all out for 217, lost last three wickets in 8 balls.  SL are now favourites to win, according to the Castrol Index.  We'll see.

You shouldn't need no steenkin' index to tell you Sri Lanka should win this in a canter. Still, I thought the same about South Africa against New Zealand.
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Post by: Billys Boots on March 29, 2011, 02:25:42 PM
I didn't need the index, I was trying to be helpful.  ;)

Aiieee, carnage alert, SL have scored 18 off the first 2 overs.  :-\
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Post by: Billys Boots on March 29, 2011, 02:54:26 PM
Run rate slowed to around 5 now, and SL have lost one of their openers.  A few more wickets for NZ and who knows ... (apart from SA)?
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Post by: Billys Boots on March 29, 2011, 05:17:22 PM
174/4 with 10 overs left, should be enough for SL, but all their decent batsmen are gone - who knows??
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Post by: gerrykeegan on March 29, 2011, 05:30:11 PM
185/5 now nerves showing
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Post by: Tony Baloney on March 29, 2011, 08:53:02 PM
What sort of crowd is expected at the India v Pakistan match tomorrow? Will be some crowd watching on tv.
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Post by: deiseach on March 30, 2011, 12:36:44 PM
Tendulakar's been dropped more times than Dave Bennett. Only 16 runs short of a century that will set off Krakatoa in India
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Post by: deiseach on March 30, 2011, 12:43:05 PM
And he's out for 85! India in a spot of bother now, 187/5
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Post by: Joxer on March 30, 2011, 02:27:10 PM
This is going to be very very close!

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Post by: AZOffaly on March 30, 2011, 05:01:51 PM
India looking good. Pakistan 150/6 chasing 260. Only 13.2 overs left with a RR of 8.25
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Post by: AZOffaly on March 30, 2011, 05:28:47 PM
Afridi gone now. Pakistan 184/7, with 8.1 overs left. RR of 9.42
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Post by: Tony Baloney on March 30, 2011, 05:34:00 PM
Looks like India in the Final. They'll be dancing in the streets of Bubaneshwar tonight!
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Post by: Tony Baloney on March 30, 2011, 06:06:47 PM
Pakistan still in this.
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Post by: orangeman on March 30, 2011, 11:07:00 PM
Was anybody watching this ?


Seems to have been a complete fiddle.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 30, 2011, 11:34:11 PM
Quote from: orangeman on March 30, 2011, 11:07:00 PM
Was anybody watching this ?


Seems to have been a complete fiddle.
Listened to the later stages on radio in work and it appeared at the end that there were easy singles available and they weren't chasing them down. Also, they dropped Tendulkar 4 times in the field.

Hope you aren't accusing Pakistan of match fixing?! :D
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Post by: orangeman on March 30, 2011, 11:35:43 PM
I was talking to a mate who was watching it and he said it was a complete fix.

Cricket seems to be rife with corruption and the Pakistanis seem to be ball deep in it.
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Post by: seafoid on April 02, 2011, 02:25:14 PM
Lanka are 276 for 6 after 50 overs and Murali is playing his last match. What a final.
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Post by: Main Street on April 02, 2011, 05:55:59 PM
The final is going down to the wire. Yuvraj is in for India.
6 overs  to go and Malinga has 3 overs left.
India need  35 runs.
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Post by: Billys Boots on April 02, 2011, 06:48:35 PM
India win in second last over with a six from the captain.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 02, 2011, 11:27:00 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on April 02, 2011, 06:48:35 PM
India win in second last over with a six from the captain.
Glad to see it. Will be some party in Bombay tonight. Fantastic to see Tendulkar win this too.
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Post by: town lad on April 04, 2011, 09:30:02 PM
Ireland not allowed to enter the next World Cup Disgraceful. How on Earth can Cricket cal it's self a World sport. What a joke.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 04, 2011, 10:53:06 PM
Quote from: town lad on April 04, 2011, 09:30:02 PM
Ireland not allowed to enter the next World Cup Disgraceful. How on Earth can Cricket cal it's self a World sport. What a joke.

An absoloute joke of a decision for people who are meant to be promoting a world game.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Orangemac on April 04, 2011, 11:19:56 PM
I'm only a bandwagon cricket fan but this is a joke.

Any other sport is looking to expand it's global appeal but obviously cricket is a closed shop.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Denn Forever on April 04, 2011, 11:34:53 PM
You'd think we'd get in being an ex-colony.

Now if we can only get to play some Tests.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: highorlow on April 05, 2011, 09:48:13 AM
Great news for Ireland and the GAA.

I was sick of hearing all the bullshit on this foreign girlie game.

It was only serving to rot the minds of our youth.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: seafoid on April 05, 2011, 11:11:43 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on April 02, 2011, 06:48:35 PM
India win in second last over with a six from the captain.

Dhoni is some captain . He's like the McGeeney of Indian cricket and they are crazy about him in Jharkhand which is his home state and would be the Indian version of Longford. 

I was in a taxi in Bombay a few years ago and I asked the driver where he was from and he said 3 words

Jharkhand, Ranchi (the town), Dhoni   
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Billys Boots on April 05, 2011, 11:24:13 AM
QuoteDhoni is some captain . He's like the McGeeney of Indian cricket and they are crazy about him in Jharkhand which is his home state and would be the Indian version of Longford.

So he's the Indian Larry; fair play indeed.  ;)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Denn Forever on April 05, 2011, 11:29:45 AM
Take success any way you can? 

Is there a Cavan region of India?  We need some vicarious success too.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Dinny Breen on April 05, 2011, 11:42:44 AM
We should all bycott watching the World Cup in 2015.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: seafoid on April 05, 2011, 12:43:44 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on April 05, 2011, 11:29:45 AM
Take success any way you can? 

Is there a Cavan region of India?  We need some vicarious success too.

I think Rajasthan would be the nearest thing to a Cavan. The Marwaris who come from there are as mean
as anything in the lIrish akelands. And they have some nice lakes. 
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Shamrock Shore on April 05, 2011, 12:47:16 PM
I hate to see the Indian version of:

a) Granard
b) Mullahoran

That said I agree with Dinny. Complete boycott of World Cup 2015.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Billys Boots on April 05, 2011, 12:56:26 PM
A business acquaintance of Indian descent reckons that Ireland should host an alternative cricket competition, by invitation, in Fingal/North Dublin at that time.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: AZOffaly on April 05, 2011, 12:58:51 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on April 05, 2011, 12:56:26 PM
A business acquaintance of Indian descent reckons that Ireland should host an alternative cricket competition, by invitation, in Fingal/North Dublin at that time.

I was thinking that myself this morning, but to be honest it would be a bit of a damp squib. Ireland already play in some Associate competitions against Canada, Holland, Kenya, Afghanistan, etc, so I'm not sure what that would achieve.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Shamrock Shore on April 05, 2011, 12:59:27 PM
QuoteA business acquaintance of Indian descent reckons that Ireland should host an alternative cricket competition, by invitation, in Fingal/North Dublin at that time

I'll sponser the Jayzesing thing.

The Shamrock Shore Invitational. This has merit Billy. I'll get a cricket commentator in one of the nationals aware.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Denn Forever on April 05, 2011, 01:19:50 PM
Did England ever host the World Cup??  The biggest danger would be the weather.

It'd be a great idea, to the land of 100 thousand welcomes.  Who could talk to the ICC so that the winner would enter the next world cup and someone would be relegated.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: tommysmith on April 05, 2011, 01:32:41 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on April 05, 2011, 01:19:50 PM
Did England ever host the World Cup??  The biggest danger would be the weather.

It'd be a great idea, to the land of 100 thousand welcomes.  Who could talk to the ICC so that the winner would enter the next world cup and someone would be relegated.

Sure send then off an email yourself get the ball moving.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Denn Forever on April 05, 2011, 01:49:36 PM
Quote from: tommysmith on April 05, 2011, 01:32:41 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on April 05, 2011, 01:19:50 PM
Did England ever host the World Cup??  The biggest danger would be the weather.

It'd be a great idea, to the land of 100 thousand welcomes.  Who could talk to the ICC so that the winner would enter the next world cup and someone would be relegated.

Sure send then off an email yourself get the ball moving.

Done that so we'll just have to wait.

Very generic emall address so don't know how to access the movers and shakers.  So if you have time, drop them a line at

enquiry@icc-cricket.com

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: deiseach on April 05, 2011, 01:55:28 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on April 05, 2011, 01:19:50 PM
Did England ever host the World Cup??  The biggest danger would be the weather.

England hosted the first three World Cups from 1975 to 1983 and also in 1999. Generally you can rely on the weather south of the Watford Gap - not that it'll stop them staging matches in places like Edgbaston, Headingley and Old Trafford
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: the Deel Rover on April 05, 2011, 02:00:38 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on April 05, 2011, 12:47:16 PM
I hate to see the Indian version of:

a) Granardb) Mullahoran

That said I agree with Dinny. Complete boycott of World Cup 2015.

I'd safely say granard is a one off
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: seafoid on April 05, 2011, 02:04:22 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on April 05, 2011, 12:47:16 PM
I hate to see the Indian version of:

a) Granard
b) Mullahoran

That said I agree with Dinny. Complete boycott of World Cup 2015.

The nice thing about Granard and Mullahoran is that population growth is more or less under control.
The Indian versions might have had the same population in 1948 but could be tipping 100,000 now. That is great news for the football pick but otherwise it's not ideal.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Hardy on April 05, 2011, 04:41:17 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on April 05, 2011, 11:24:13 AM
QuoteDhoni is some captain . He's like the McGeeney of Indian cricket and they are crazy about him in Jharkhand which is his home state and would be the Indian version of Longford.

So he's the Indian Larry; fair play indeed.  ;)

Sounds more like a Westmeath man. Dhoni Cassidy.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Denn Forever on April 09, 2011, 04:06:54 PM
IPL 20 20 on ITV4 at the minute. 

http://www.itv.com/sport/indianpremierleague/

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: saffron sam2 on June 03, 2011, 09:45:35 PM
79 for Morgan today. Thought he was going to make it to three figures.

Hopefully he's doing enough to get a run in the team.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 28, 2011, 01:01:03 PM
Well - the ICC have reversed their decision and it looks like Ireland will be able to play in 2015 - provided they qualify
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Denn Forever on June 28, 2011, 01:12:38 PM
Brilliant.  And Kevin O'Brien does it again.  Fastest Century in t20.

Gloucestershire's Kevin O'Brien has said his century against Middlesex in the FL t20 was as good as his ton for Ireland in the World Cup.

The 27-year-old hit a blistering 119 off 52 balls to help Gloucestershire finish on 254-3 and claim a 105-run victory on Sunday.

Full story here.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/13926271.stm
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 28, 2011, 02:08:02 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on June 28, 2011, 01:12:38 PM
Brilliant.  And Kevin O'Brien does it again.  Fastest Century in t20.

Gloucestershire's Kevin O'Brien has said his century against Middlesex in the FL t20 was as good as his ton for Ireland in the World Cup.

The 27-year-old hit a blistering 119 off 52 balls to help Gloucestershire finish on 254-3 and claim a 105-run victory on Sunday.

Full story here.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/13926271.stm

I think O'Brien's partner Hamish Marshall, is eligible for Ireland too!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Boycey on June 28, 2011, 02:42:11 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on June 28, 2011, 01:12:38 PM
Brilliant.  And Kevin O'Brien does it again.  Fastest Century in t20.

Gloucestershire's Kevin O'Brien has said his century against Middlesex in the FL t20 was as good as his ton for Ireland in the World Cup.

The 27-year-old hit a blistering 119 off 52 balls to help Gloucestershire finish on 254-3 and claim a 105-run victory on Sunday.

Full story here.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/13926271.stm

Sorry to be pedantic but as great achievement as it is its not close to being the fastest. Andrew Symonds hit one in 34 balls 7 or 8 years ago..

Saw O'Brien on cricket A.M. at the weekend, he talked about the huge surge in interest in Ireland after the last 2 World Cups, came across as a really nice guy.. There was an interesting article in Sundays Times at the weekend on all the Irish players now plying their trade across the water in County Cricket.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Denn Forever on June 28, 2011, 03:29:45 PM
What is it they say, try and learn something new every day.

Cool.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: heganboy on June 28, 2011, 08:46:42 PM
ireland could be in the 2015 world cup...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/jun/28/cricket-world-cup-ireland
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Orior on August 01, 2011, 05:16:09 PM
Looks like Engerland are going 2-0 up.

Anyone see the incident where the english batter was run out, but, in the great british spirit of fair play the indians let him back in? Bizarre!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFpSoRlpyMo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFpSoRlpyMo)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 01, 2011, 05:24:14 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 01, 2011, 05:16:09 PM
Looks like Engerland are going 2-0 up.

Anyone see the incident where the english batter was run out, but, in the great british spirit of fair play the indians let him back in? Bizarre!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFpSoRlpyMo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFpSoRlpyMo)
Watched it last night and the English fans behaved like scumbags. It wasn't very clear if the umpire called time for their tea break or not, but I can only assume he didn't as he was given out and rightly so.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Hardy on August 01, 2011, 05:25:27 PM
I don't understand. What happened there? Why was he leaving the field after hitting what everybody thought was a four?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Boycey on August 01, 2011, 05:51:12 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 01, 2011, 05:24:14 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 01, 2011, 05:16:09 PM
Looks like Engerland are going 2-0 up.

Anyone see the incident where the english batter was run out, but, in the great british spirit of fair play the indians let him back in? Bizarre!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFpSoRlpyMo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFpSoRlpyMo)
Watched it last night and the English fans behaved like scumbags. It wasn't very clear if the umpire called time for their tea break or not, but I can only assume he didn't as he was given out and rightly so.

gross oversimplification of the incident in fairness and with regards to the fans, they did what fans all over the world would do and overreacted
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 01, 2011, 06:06:36 PM
Quote from: Boycey on August 01, 2011, 05:51:12 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 01, 2011, 05:24:14 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 01, 2011, 05:16:09 PM
Looks like Engerland are going 2-0 up.

Anyone see the incident where the english batter was run out, but, in the great british spirit of fair play the indians let him back in? Bizarre!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFpSoRlpyMo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFpSoRlpyMo)
Watched it last night and the English fans behaved like scumbags. It wasn't very clear if the umpire called time for their tea break or not, but I can only assume he didn't as he was given out and rightly so.

gross oversimplification of the incident in fairness and with regards to the fans, they did what fans all over the world would do and overreacted
He never took his runs so was correctly dismissed. Fact.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Boycey on August 01, 2011, 07:11:48 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 01, 2011, 06:06:36 PM
Quote from: Boycey on August 01, 2011, 05:51:12 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 01, 2011, 05:24:14 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 01, 2011, 05:16:09 PM
Looks like Engerland are going 2-0 up.

Anyone see the incident where the english batter was run out, but, in the great british spirit of fair play the indians let him back in? Bizarre!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFpSoRlpyMo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFpSoRlpyMo)
Watched it last night and the English fans behaved like scumbags. It wasn't very clear if the umpire called time for their tea break or not, but I can only assume he didn't as he was given out and rightly so.

gross oversimplification of the incident in fairness and with regards to the fans, they did what fans all over the world would do and overreacted
He never took his runs so was correctly dismissed. Fact.

I wouldn't disagree with you that he was correctly run out but fairly central to the whole saga would be the fact that he thought it was a 4 and at that point he couldn't be run out .
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: Boycey on August 12, 2011, 03:11:01 PM
100 for Morgan...

India have been pretty pathetic mind
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - jumping back on the bandwagon
Post by: magpie seanie on August 25, 2011, 12:56:19 PM
Morgan bringing England back into it against his old mates at the moment.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on August 25, 2011, 03:28:36 PM
Was looking at him earlier. It has to be pretty strange emotions for an Irishman to captain England against your own country...
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on August 25, 2011, 10:20:52 PM
How did the Cricket end?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: AZOffaly on August 25, 2011, 10:22:11 PM
England won by 11 runs I think.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on August 25, 2011, 10:29:28 PM
They won.  Ireland needed 128 runs from 23 overs by the Duckworth Lewis method.

Damn rain.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Aaron Boone on August 25, 2011, 11:04:28 PM
I can't imagine today was the easiest for Morgan.
We await the return of the prodigal sun.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: attheraces on October 14, 2011, 11:01:18 AM
Seriously, how many times have England played India recently, no matter what the type of game. I actually have not stopped seeing England v India on BBC Sport the past couple of months.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 11, 2012, 02:29:15 PM
O'Neills sign four year deal with Cricket Ireland

http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES5/articles/000003/000353.shtml
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 14, 2012, 01:48:46 PM
Back to winning ways in the Twenty20 qualifiers after a shock loss to Namibia in the opener

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/17364350
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 16, 2012, 12:58:16 PM
Scraped a win versus the Italians yesterday

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/17381164

Comprehensive victory over the US today by 64 runs

http://www.espncricinfo.com/world-twenty20-qualifier-2012/engine/current/match/546435.html

In other news - Sachin Tendulkar hit his 100th interational century yesterday.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - five years on since St. Paki's Day
Post by: Denn Forever on March 16, 2012, 03:13:28 PM
QuoteIn other news - Sachin Tendulkar hit his 100th interational century yesterday.

At last. He sees to have been trying for it for the last year.  Should have played Bangladesh sooner.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - five years on since St. Paki's Day
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 16, 2012, 06:37:52 PM
Big Boyd Rankin fairly picking up the wickets at the minute!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - five years on since St. Paki's Day
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 23, 2012, 10:58:51 AM
Ireland beat Holland this morning, and now play off against Namibia for another Cricket WC (20/20) appearance. COYBIG!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - five years on since St. Paki's Day
Post by: magpie seanie on March 23, 2012, 11:10:29 AM
A long road back to a rematch with Namibia after the opening game defeat. Hopefully we can do it. The team seem to be playing better than at the start of the tournament. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - five years on since St. Paki's Day
Post by: rory on March 23, 2012, 12:50:23 PM
If they beat Namibia, they qualify for the World T20 tournament.  The final against Afghanistan only decides what group they go in to:

The grouping of the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 will be decided on the basis of how the final pans out. The tournament winner joins Australia and the West Indies in Group B, while the losing finalist will complete Group A which also includes defending champion England and 2007 winner India.

So, if we beat Namibia, do we want to lose the final to get another crack at England? :)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - five years on since St. Paki's Day
Post by: Denn Forever on March 23, 2012, 01:39:19 PM
If we win, we want to win the final.

Don't care who we beat as long as we keep winning and England are in much better shape than they were at the last finals.  And I don't think they'd take us as lightly this time around.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - five years on since St. Paki's Day
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 24, 2012, 09:39:06 AM
Ireland hammer Namibia and head to the Cricket WC in Sri Lanka!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - five years on since St. Paki's Day
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 25, 2012, 05:16:22 AM
Five wicket win over the Afghans in the final which means we avoid England in the group stage.

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 28, 2012, 02:51:28 PM
O'Neills have the jersey for sale on their site now

http://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/cricket/ireland/ireland-cricket-home-jersey.html

(http://i.imgur.com/lZheY.jpg)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: magpie seanie on August 20, 2012, 04:59:04 PM
Anyone following the England/SA test match? Some end to it, result could go any of 3 ways still. 

Edit - spoke too soon, looks like SA will win this one now.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: saffron sam2 on August 20, 2012, 10:32:13 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 20, 2012, 04:59:04 PM
Anyone following the England/SA test match? Some end to it, result could go any of 3 ways still. 

Edit - spoke too soon, looks like SA will win this one now.

Great series, pity it was only three matches.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 20, 2012, 10:45:12 PM
Quote from: saffron sam2 on August 20, 2012, 10:32:13 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 20, 2012, 04:59:04 PM
Anyone following the England/SA test match? Some end to it, result could go any of 3 ways still. 

Edit - spoke too soon, looks like SA will win this one now.

Great series, pity it was only three matches.
Heard some on radio today. Sounded like some horrible fielding again. Apparently they have shipped 500+ runs following dropped catches across the series. Expensive.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: saffron sam2 on August 20, 2012, 11:08:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 20, 2012, 10:45:12 PM
Quote from: saffron sam2 on August 20, 2012, 10:32:13 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 20, 2012, 04:59:04 PM
Anyone following the England/SA test match? Some end to it, result could go any of 3 ways still. 

Edit - spoke too soon, looks like SA will win this one now.

Great series, pity it was only three matches.
Heard some on radio today. Sounded like some horrible fielding again. Apparently they have shipped 500+ runs following dropped catches across the series. Expensive.

Aye, but England were batting today. The Proteas had a few dropped catches as well, stats like that are misleading. Boycott reckoned England were out batted, out bowled and out caught.

The KP saga seems like some fun.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 20, 2012, 11:23:23 PM
Quote from: saffron sam2 on August 20, 2012, 11:08:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 20, 2012, 10:45:12 PM
Quote from: saffron sam2 on August 20, 2012, 10:32:13 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 20, 2012, 04:59:04 PM
Anyone following the England/SA test match? Some end to it, result could go any of 3 ways still. 

Edit - spoke too soon, looks like SA will win this one now.

Great series, pity it was only three matches.
Heard some on radio today. Sounded like some horrible fielding again. Apparently they have shipped 500+ runs following dropped catches across the series. Expensive.

Aye, but England were batting today. The Proteas had a few dropped catches as well, stats like that are misleading. Boycott reckoned England were out batted, out bowled and out caught.

The KP saga seems like some fun.
Can't see KP getting an invite from Strauss after the "doos" comments, intervention from Flowers may force the subject though. Seems a divisive character all round and is probably better concentrating on the cash matches.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: saffron sam2 on August 20, 2012, 11:28:17 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 20, 2012, 11:23:23 PM
Quote from: saffron sam2 on August 20, 2012, 11:08:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 20, 2012, 10:45:12 PM
Quote from: saffron sam2 on August 20, 2012, 10:32:13 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 20, 2012, 04:59:04 PM
Anyone following the England/SA test match? Some end to it, result could go any of 3 ways still. 

Edit - spoke too soon, looks like SA will win this one now.

Great series, pity it was only three matches.
Heard some on radio today. Sounded like some horrible fielding again. Apparently they have shipped 500+ runs following dropped catches across the series. Expensive.

Aye, but England were batting today. The Proteas had a few dropped catches as well, stats like that are misleading. Boycott reckoned England were out batted, out bowled and out caught.

The KP saga seems like some fun.
Can't see KP getting an invite from Strauss after the "doos" comments, intervention from Flowers may force the subject though. Seems a divisive character all round and is probably better concentrating on the cash matches.
.

What was that comment? Sunday Times reckons he advised (via text) SA to bowl round the wicket to Strauss.

No way back if true. Can you imagine Jimmy McGuinness putting up with that?

Still, if I was KP and the IPL was offering me £1.3 mill, I know where my loyalties would lie.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 20, 2012, 11:36:18 PM
Quote from: saffron sam2 on August 20, 2012, 11:28:17 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 20, 2012, 11:23:23 PM
Quote from: saffron sam2 on August 20, 2012, 11:08:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 20, 2012, 10:45:12 PM
Quote from: saffron sam2 on August 20, 2012, 10:32:13 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 20, 2012, 04:59:04 PM
Anyone following the England/SA test match? Some end to it, result could go any of 3 ways still. 

Edit - spoke too soon, looks like SA will win this one now.

Great series, pity it was only three matches.
Heard some on radio today. Sounded like some horrible fielding again. Apparently they have shipped 500+ runs following dropped catches across the series. Expensive.

Aye, but England were batting today. The Proteas had a few dropped catches as well, stats like that are misleading. Boycott reckoned England were out batted, out bowled and out caught.

The KP saga seems like some fun.
Can't see KP getting an invite from Strauss after the "doos" comments, intervention from Flowers may force the subject though. Seems a divisive character all round and is probably better concentrating on the cash matches.
.

What was that comment? Sunday Times reckons he advised (via text) SA to bowl round the wicket to Strauss.

No way back if true. Can you imagine Jimmy McGuinness putting up with that?

Still, if I was KP and the IPL was offering me £1.3 mill, I know where my loyalties would lie.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-2190423/Kevin-Pietersen-text-Andrew-Strauss-What-said.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-2190423/Kevin-Pietersen-text-Andrew-Strauss-What-said.html)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: saffron sam2 on August 20, 2012, 11:41:39 PM
Excellent. Doos will now replace wally as part of my vocabulary.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: AZOffaly on August 21, 2012, 01:03:59 PM
Could he play with SA? He is South African after all.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: magpie seanie on August 21, 2012, 01:40:01 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 21, 2012, 01:03:59 PM
Could he play with SA? He is South African after all.

Not if Strauss goes there first! Amazing really how many Saffers are on the "England" team. Prior and Trott as well I think.

KP seems like an arrogant pr1ck but he is some player. Not sure I'd like him in any dressingroom that I'd be involved with though.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: Denn Forever on September 17, 2012, 05:49:37 PM
The Odyssey begins tomorrow (well Wednesday). 
Is it or its highlight being shown on Terrestrial TV?  ITV4 or Five?

Wednesday: Ireland v Australia, 11am Irish time Monday 24th: Ireland v West Indies, 3pm

http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cricket-young-guns-spearheading-irelands-latest-world-odyssey-3230171.html
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: rodney trotter on September 17, 2012, 06:24:08 PM
Its strange that before the last WC, Everybody gave about cricket being dull, boring etc.. Then during the WC everybody was glued into it when Ireland beat the West Indies?( i think it was) .. Cricket boom for a few weeks and it was all people could talk about.. I bet six months later the same people were saying Cricket was boring as fook and they would never watch it...

I never had any interest in the sport but its quite ironic the some people have an opinion on it, but can't help but watch it when they hear Ireland are doing well ha. I like a lot of sports but not cricket, but fair dues to the ppl in Ireland who do, it will always be miles behind GAA,Rugby, Soccer,Horse Racing,Golf, and i would add Snooker and Tennis

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: Eamonnca1 on September 17, 2012, 06:35:13 PM
Quote from: rodney trotter on September 17, 2012, 06:24:08 PM
Its strange that before the last WC, Everybody gave about cricket being dull, boring etc.. Then during the WC everybody was glued into it when Ireland beat the West Indies?( i think it was) .. Cricket boom for a few weeks and it was all people could talk about.. I bet six months later the same people were saying Cricket was boring as fook and they would never watch it...

I never had any interest in the sport but its quite ironic the some people have an opinion on it, but can't help but watch it when they hear Ireland are doing well ha. I like a lot of sports but not cricket, but fair dues to the ppl in Ireland who do, it will always be miles behind GAA,Rugby, Soccer,Horse Racing,Golf, and i would add Snooker and Tennis

Don't see how it's different from any other sport. In 1987 everybody was out on road bikes.  In 1990 it was all about soccer.  Around 2002 everyone in Armagh was walking about in GAA tops. Boxing's in vogue at the minute. If an Irishman ever gets to the latter stages of Wimbledon you can guarantee the Irish will take over Centre Court and the tennis courts around the country are going to be jammed.

It's the power of suggestion with a bit of inspiration thrown in. Nothing wrong with it at all.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: rodney trotter on September 17, 2012, 08:18:22 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on September 17, 2012, 06:35:13 PM
Quote from: rodney trotter on September 17, 2012, 06:24:08 PM
Its strange that before the last WC, Everybody gave about cricket being dull, boring etc.. Then during the WC everybody was glued into it when Ireland beat the West Indies?( i think it was) .. Cricket boom for a few weeks and it was all people could talk about.. I bet six months later the same people were saying Cricket was boring as fook and they would never watch it...

I never had any interest in the sport but its quite ironic the some people have an opinion on it, but can't help but watch it when they hear Ireland are doing well ha. I like a lot of sports but not cricket, but fair dues to the ppl in Ireland who do, it will always be miles behind GAA,Rugby, Soccer,Horse Racing,Golf, and i would add Snooker and Tennis

Don't see how it's different from any other sport. In 1987 everybody was out on road bikes.  In 1990 it was all about soccer.  Around 2002 everyone in Armagh was walking about in GAA tops. Boxing's in vogue at the minute. If an Irishman ever gets to the latter stages of Wimbledon you can guarantee the Irish will take over Centre Court and the tennis courts around the country are going to be jammed.

It's the power of suggestion with a bit of inspiration thrown in. Nothing wrong with it at all.

Yeah but the same people who would watch it  are still slagging Cricket  a few months later. And of course anyone would like a Irish person do well at wimbledon. Last year being an exaxmple, and that was great but I dont think people would call tennis boring a few months later. I would watch a fair bit of tennis whenever i get the chance. Its each to their own though, all different opinions
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: orangeman on September 18, 2012, 09:36:00 AM
http://www.rte.ie/sport/cricket/2012/0918/338007-fdsf/

The boy in the middle is some size.

Is he the "bouncer" or what ?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: magpie seanie on September 18, 2012, 10:44:56 AM
Decent results in the warm ups for Ireland - we could be in line for another decent showing here. Twenty20 is brilliant craic.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: GAA_Talk on September 18, 2012, 04:58:05 PM
Quote from: orangeman on September 18, 2012, 09:36:00 AM
http://www.rte.ie/sport/cricket/2012/0918/338007-fdsf/

The boy in the middle is some size.

Is he the "bouncer" or what ?

I think that's England captain Stuart Broad. 6ft 5in the big hoor.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: magpie seanie on September 19, 2012, 12:32:00 PM
Reasonable total for Ireland to defend especially after losing the first 4 wickets for 30 odd. A fifty partnership by the O'Brien brothers was the highlight. Aussies need 124 to win. You'd expect them to make it.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: Denn Forever on September 19, 2012, 12:34:21 PM
Ireland 123 - 7.  Not enough but heres hoping.

Bad start with Porterfield out 1st ball.  Come on the bowlers.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: Billys Boots on September 19, 2012, 02:50:46 PM
Aussies win handy with four overs to spare.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: magpie seanie on September 19, 2012, 03:11:40 PM
Well beaten alright. We would have needed our full team to put it up to them.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: Denn Forever on March 15, 2013, 11:34:09 AM
Is this the first Test match Ireland will have ever played?  I hope we get the wewather.

Ireland v Australia A

4 day Friendly International
14th June -17th JuneFriday -Monday•

Stormont, NCU
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: Billys Boots on March 15, 2013, 11:48:12 AM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 15, 2013, 11:34:09 AM
Is this the first Test match Ireland will have ever played?  I hope we get the wewather.

Ireland v Australia A

4 day Friendly International
14th June -17th JuneFriday -Monday•

Stormont, NCU

Are ye going?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: magpie seanie on March 15, 2013, 01:07:06 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 15, 2013, 11:34:09 AM
Is this the first Test match Ireland will have ever played?  I hope we get the wewather.

Ireland v Australia A

4 day Friendly International
14th June -17th JuneFriday -Monday•

Stormont, NCU

Test matches are 5 days.

Ireland were been playing in a 4 day game in the ICC Intercontinetal Cup today. It ended in a draw. We won 3 and drew 1 of the other matches.  Think it is a competition that goes on over a long period of time - next game in July it seems.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: deiseach on March 15, 2013, 01:19:45 PM
A 4 day contest would presumably count as a first class game. Seems a bit gimmicky to me.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 10, 2013, 02:14:08 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23244143

Back in the World Cup
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: Orior on July 10, 2013, 04:17:31 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 10, 2013, 02:14:08 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23244143

Back in the World Cup

Good job, even without the blackard who prefers to play for the motherland
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: michaelg on July 10, 2013, 07:57:19 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 10, 2013, 04:17:31 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 10, 2013, 02:14:08 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23244143

Back in the World Cup

Good job, even without the blackard who prefers to play for the motherland
Is that the same "blackard" who represented Ireland at every level over the last 15 years from the age of 13?  He is a professional sportsman, who as a fast bowler, has a limited playing career.  As such, after 15 years of service to Ireland, would you not not say he is entitled to try to earn a few kid by seeking to play for England?  In addition, as there is little prospect of Ireland playing Test cricket in the near futyre, I'd say he's also perfectly entitled to try to test himself at the highest level of the game.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: Aaron Boone on July 10, 2013, 08:24:24 PM
Graham Onions got the squad call instead of our Boyd Rankin.

Boyd should still make one of the Tests this summer and maybe the return in the winter.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: RealSpiritof98 on July 10, 2013, 10:27:11 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 10, 2013, 07:57:19 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 10, 2013, 04:17:31 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 10, 2013, 02:14:08 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23244143

Back in the World Cup

Good job, even without the blackard who prefers to play for the motherland
Is that the same "blackard" who represented Ireland at every level over the last 15 years from the age of 13?  He is a professional sportsman, who as a fast bowler, has a limited playing career.  As such, after 15 years of service to Ireland, would you not not say he is entitled to try to earn a few kid by seeking to play for England?  In addition, as there is little prospect of Ireland playing Test cricket in the near futyre, I'd say he's also perfectly entitled to try to test himself at the highest level of the game.

I don't blame any man for seeking to get to the top of his profession, the England situation is different to most international team sports, they are like a pro/franchise type club side that play internationals. But the Boyd Rankin situation just looks a bit silly in my eyes, their depth of fast bowlers seems to be the envy of most teams (today no Onions or Bresnan on the squad), plus he has just turned 30.  Although he must have been advised of an opportunity, and I dont know if he has a central contract, it just looks like a move of desperation.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: Orior on July 10, 2013, 10:47:32 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 10, 2013, 07:57:19 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 10, 2013, 04:17:31 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 10, 2013, 02:14:08 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23244143

Back in the World Cup

Good job, even without the blackard who prefers to play for the motherland
Is that the same "blackard" who represented Ireland at every level over the last 15 years from the age of 13?  He is a professional sportsman, who as a fast bowler, has a limited playing career.  As such, after 15 years of service to Ireland, would you not not say he is entitled to try to earn a few kid by seeking to play for England?  In addition, as there is little prospect of Ireland playing Test cricket in the near futyre, I'd say he's also perfectly entitled to try to test himself at the highest level of the game.

Did you see how I deliberately misspelt blaggard so as to avoid any libel?

Anyway, would you extend your arguement to urge Giggs and Bale to play for England? Afterall, Wales will never reach any championship finals.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - we're all off to Sri Lanka
Post by: michaelg on July 11, 2013, 07:46:20 AM
Quote from: Orior on July 10, 2013, 10:47:32 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 10, 2013, 07:57:19 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 10, 2013, 04:17:31 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 10, 2013, 02:14:08 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23244143

Back in the World Cup

Good job, even without the blackard who prefers to play for the motherland
Is that the same "blackard" who represented Ireland at every level over the last 15 years from the age of 13?  He is a professional sportsman, who as a fast bowler, has a limited playing career.  As such, after 15 years of service to Ireland, would you not not say he is entitled to try to earn a few kid by seeking to play for England?  In addition, as there is little prospect of Ireland playing Test cricket in the near futyre, I'd say he's also perfectly entitled to try to test himself at the highest level of the game.

Did you see how I deliberately misspelt blaggard so as to avoid any libel?

Anyway, would you extend your arguement to urge Giggs and Bale to play for England? Afterall, Wales will never reach any championship finals.
Not the same - Wales still have the opportunity to play at the highest level.  As things stand, the Ireland cricket team does not (i.e. Test cricket before you start talking about T20 and 50 over world competitions)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: AQMP on July 11, 2013, 01:47:56 PM
Incredible stuff at Trent Bridge this morning!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: deiseach on July 11, 2013, 02:08:57 PM
Quote from: AQMP on July 11, 2013, 01:47:56 PM
Incredible stuff at Trent Bridge this morning!

No kidding. It's like a corner-back on his Championship debut rattling in a hat-trick of goals.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on July 11, 2013, 02:15:19 PM
Been a crazy test match so far. Would love to be seeing this stuff live. Aussies must have picked Agar for his batting - who knew?!!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: AQMP on July 11, 2013, 02:25:05 PM
Agar now 86 not out.  12 fours and 2 sixes off 82 balls.  Amazing.  Highest ever Test score by a no. 11 is 95 by Tino Best of the West Indies.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: Denn Forever on July 11, 2013, 02:31:51 PM
Quote from: deiseach on July 11, 2013, 02:08:57 PM
Quote from: AQMP on July 11, 2013, 01:47:56 PM
Incredible stuff at Trent Bridge this morning!

No kidding. It's like a corner-back on his Championship debut rattling in a hat-trick of goals.

When Australia were down to their last wicket, some of the pundits were worried that the Australian would be psychologically scarred for the rest of the series.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on July 11, 2013, 02:51:52 PM
Agar poised for a century - already got the World Record for a number 11.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on July 11, 2013, 02:55:16 PM
Gone!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: All of a Sludden on July 11, 2013, 02:55:57 PM
Unlucky not to get the century, even Botham was willing him on.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: AQMP on July 11, 2013, 02:56:18 PM
Out for 98. Shame!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: PAULD123 on July 12, 2013, 11:07:46 AM
Amazing performance by the lad. But no one should get too carried away. This is the first time any bowler has sen him. After they have studied his style the bowlers will try to find a way round it. Bowlers don't just chuck a ball the same way all the time, all top bowlers know their opponent and his particular weaknesses. So far Agar has no known weaknesses and fair play to his performance. But a close study and a few may be found out.

Only after 3-4 tests will we see just how good he is. But take nothing away from him. As sports fans we all want to witness history being made - Dublin hurler's winning a Leinster title after 52 years, Murray breaking the Wimbledon 76 year hoodoo, the lions victory after 16 years, and the greatest ever last wicket stand couple with the greatest ever 11th man batting.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on July 15, 2013, 09:10:01 AM
What an absolutely breathtaking test match. The series is well set up now but how will it live up to this start??!!!! I heard it's the first time England have taken a 1-0 lead in the Ashes since 1997. Looking forward to the Lords test already. Finn surely has to be replaced by Bresnan.

Jimmy Anderson really is somethnig else.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 15, 2013, 01:51:30 PM
Former captain Trnet Johnson announced today he will be retiring at the end of the year. Played 180+ times for Ireland
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on July 19, 2013, 09:01:54 AM
Saw Trent Johnson's announcement. He has been absolutely huge for Ireland with bat and ball and as a leader. Will be missed.

Second test followed a familar pattern on day 1 yesterday with the momentum shifting a few times. Great start and end for the Aussies made it their day but England must be kicking themselves after getting into a strong position. The tail needs to stick around for a while this morning and add on 60-100 runs or the Aussies will be well on top. Ian Bell really is a joy to watch at times, such a skillful player.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: AQMP on July 19, 2013, 11:41:47 AM
Bresnan out first ball of day and Anderson soon after.  Swann and That Cheating f**ker Broad together for last wicket.  329-9.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: AQMP on July 19, 2013, 12:10:38 PM
England's last pair put on 48 to leave them 361 all out.  Comical scenes as Broad clearly nicks it to the wicketkeeper, umpire gives him out but Broad asks for review.  The Aussies make their way back to the pavilion so that when the review decision comes through only Broad, Swann and the umpires are left in the middle!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: PAULD123 on July 19, 2013, 01:22:38 PM
Quote from: AQMP on July 19, 2013, 12:10:38 PM
England's last pair put on 48 to leave them 361 all out.  Comical scenes as Broad clearly nicks it to the wicketkeeper, umpire gives him out but Broad asks for review.  The Aussies make their way back to the pavilion so that when the review decision comes through only Broad, Swann and the umpires are left in the middle!

Yeah but remember you get 2 reviews per innings. So as soon as the last man is out, the reviews you had left disappear and you start again with 2 new ones when the opposition come out to bat. Broad was last man so when he goes out the innings is over. If you have a review left you may as well throw it in and hope for a miracle. It wasn't that there was a serious expectation of him getting a reversal but it was no loss to challenge it and a shot to nothing.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on July 19, 2013, 01:43:39 PM
Quote from: PAULD123 on July 19, 2013, 01:22:38 PM
Quote from: AQMP on July 19, 2013, 12:10:38 PM
England's last pair put on 48 to leave them 361 all out.  Comical scenes as Broad clearly nicks it to the wicketkeeper, umpire gives him out but Broad asks for review.  The Aussies make their way back to the pavilion so that when the review decision comes through only Broad, Swann and the umpires are left in the middle!

Yeah but remember you get 2 reviews per innings. So as soon as the last man is out, the reviews you had left disappear and you start again with 2 new ones when the opposition come out to bat. Broad was last man so when he goes out the innings is over. If you have a review left you may as well throw it in and hope for a miracle. It wasn't that there was a serious expectation of him getting a reversal but it was no loss to challenge it and a shot to nothing.

Agree 100% and in the context of the series and what's happened before no harm to wind the Aussies up a wee bit.

Another great example of how not to use your reviews by the Aussies before lunch.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: All of a Sludden on July 19, 2013, 02:09:00 PM
53-3
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: deiseach on July 19, 2013, 02:15:35 PM
Quote from: PAULD123 on July 19, 2013, 01:22:38 PM
Yeah but remember you get 2 reviews per innings. So as soon as the last man is out, the reviews you had left disappear and you start again with 2 new ones when the opposition come out to bat. Broad was last man so when he goes out the innings is over. If you have a review left you may as well throw it in and hope for a miracle. It wasn't that there was a serious expectation of him getting a reversal but it was no loss to challenge it and a shot to nothing.

Good synopsis. Send it to Michael Clarke, it looks like Australia have thrown away their reviews for this innings as well.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: deiseach on July 19, 2013, 02:31:07 PM
Australia four down. Is Ian Bell the only batsman who is able to, you know, bat in this series?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on July 19, 2013, 02:48:44 PM
If England get Clarke out before close today they'll be flying.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: deiseach on July 19, 2013, 03:00:52 PM
(http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/keep-calm-and-follow-on-60.png)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: Canalman on July 19, 2013, 03:14:14 PM
Have to say that I have a wry smile seeing the cricketing Aussies caterwailing about "sportsmanship". Found very few things to dislike about Oz,  but their cricketers by and large over the years have been a dislikeable bunch.

Boorish winners and Poor(ish )losers.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on July 19, 2013, 03:40:16 PM
Will England make them follow on (as it now appears likely that will be an option with the Aussies top batsman, Agar, has just being run out)? Probably not I'd imagine with batting conditions still pretty good?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: deiseach on July 19, 2013, 03:50:11 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 19, 2013, 03:40:16 PM
Will England make them follow on (as it now appears likely that will be an option with the Aussies top batsman, Agar, has just being run out)? Probably not I'd imagine with batting conditions still pretty good?

I'd say they'll want to give the bowlers a break. It's not as if there's any danger of rain, which nearly did for them against New Zealand when they chose not to follow on.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: RealSpiritof98 on July 20, 2013, 03:46:14 PM
Beefy and Bumble talking about London in the Conaught Final, love it they said.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on July 22, 2013, 01:02:51 PM
That was some tonking. How will the Aussies recover from this? Will KP be able to play the 3rd Test and if not who will replace him? Morgan? Bopara?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: Main Street on September 03, 2013, 11:46:37 AM
Ireland v England, one day event at Malahide

Weather looks good. Ireland batting first.  2 walked early as usual.
now Porterfield and N O'Brien are stabilising affairs.

75-2   16.3 overs
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on September 03, 2013, 12:15:18 PM
13 Irishmen playing this match!

Rankin has 2 wickets on his England debut already but porterfield has us going well.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 03, 2013, 01:48:03 PM
Great knock from Porterfield.

If they could get up to 265-ish - we should be in for a good one
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: Main Street on September 03, 2013, 02:04:15 PM
Not a bad effort by Ireland. It was looking a bit dodgy around the 45 over mark but Sorensen and Johnston teamed up well and hit a few boundaries.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: Main Street on September 03, 2013, 04:19:21 PM
Looks doable for Ireland, England are making heavy weather of the chase.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: Main Street on September 03, 2013, 05:58:38 PM
It wasn't to be in the end as the Irish bowling attack petered out and England won easily.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: seafoid on November 25, 2013, 11:00:52 AM
Trott withdraws from the Ashes due to stress.



http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/nov/24/ashes-alastair-cook-war-clarke-broken-arm-sledge


When Johnson was asked afterwards whether he had seen fear in Trott's eyes, there was confirmation that England's No3 has now become a target in Australia. "Do you want me to answer that?" Clarke said as Johnson hesitated. When the man of the match finally answered, he said: "I dunno. There were a couple of nice ones that were zinging past his nose where there might have been a little bit of fear there."
Asked again whether he had seen fear in Trott's eyes, Johnson smiled and said nothing. "Good answer, Mitchy, good boy," added Clarke, to general hilarity. For Trott, this is deadly serious.


http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/nov/25/jonathan-trott-leaves-england-ashes-tour

Jonathan Trott has sensationally left England's Ashes tour after only one Test - but England insist his departure is down to a long-term stress related illness, and that he is not running away from the technical problems that have been exposed by Mitchell Johnson, and mocked by David Warner.
"I don't feel it is right that I'm playing knowing that I'm not 100% and I cannot currently operate at the level I have done in the past," said Trott.
"My priority now is to take a break from cricket so that I can focus on my recovery. I want to wish my team-mates all the very best for the remainder of the tour."
England's team director Andy Flower said: "Trotty has been suffering from a stress-related condition for quite a while.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 30, 2013, 05:57:27 PM
Ireland win the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 qualifier tournament with a 68 run win over Afghanistan

Trent Johnston was man of the match in what is his final limited overs game.

He hit 62 off 32 balls and took three wickets.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: AQMP on December 06, 2013, 01:22:43 PM
England getting a bit of a pasting so far in this series.  A key couple of days coming up.  If they can somehow salvage a draw from this position then they could re-group for the next test.  Otherwise they'll be 2-0 down with three to play away from home and all the momentum with Aus.  I think that England read too much into their 3-0 win during the summer (the score flattered them) and have been a bit surprised by how the Aussies have ripped into them in this series.  Even the no 11 hit a six this morning.  Pretty intense stuff so far.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: Orior on December 06, 2013, 04:27:10 PM
Quote from: AQMP on December 06, 2013, 01:22:43 PM
England getting a bit of a pasting so far in this series.  A key couple of days coming up.  If they can somehow salvage a draw from this position then they could re-group for the next test.  Otherwise they'll be 2-0 down with three to play away from home and all the momentum with Aus.  I think that England read too much into their 3-0 win during the summer (the score flattered them) and have been a bit surprised by how the Aussies have ripped into them in this series.  Even the no 11 hit a six this morning.  Pretty intense stuff so far.

That will teach the motherland to schedule a test so close to the previous one. It is like being all-Ireland champions for 5 months.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: Estimator on December 07, 2013, 08:47:06 AM
Quote from: Orior on December 06, 2013, 04:27:10 PM
Quote from: AQMP on December 06, 2013, 01:22:43 PM
England getting a bit of a pasting so far in this series.  A key couple of days coming up.  If they can somehow salvage a draw from this position then they could re-group for the next test.  Otherwise they'll be 2-0 down with three to play away from home and all the momentum with Aus.  I think that England read too much into their 3-0 win during the summer (the score flattered them) and have been a bit surprised by how the Aussies have ripped into them in this series.  Even the no 11 hit a six this morning.  Pretty intense stuff so far.

That will teach the motherland to schedule a test so close to the previous one. It is like being all-Ireland champions for 5 months.

The English bookmakers had England as the massive favourite for this series. Some pundits had predicted a 5-0 Ashes whitewash. Though most thought it would be a 3-0 or 3-1 win. As AQPM has said, this puts the summer victory into perspective.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: Aerlik on December 17, 2013, 03:50:16 PM
I took mini-me, a cricketing nut at the ripe old age of 12, to the final day's play of the third Ashes Test in Perth.  Thankfully the 40C heat held off and it only got to 30C.

I'd been to 20-20 games before but this was my first Test experience.  And I enjoyed it, all the more so as "we" won.  3-0 and the Ashes are Australia's again.  There is nothing to stop "us" going 5-0. 

The craic was good, there was enough action on the pitch to keep me interested and mini-me took great delight in giving me grief about not knowing the difference between 3rd. slip, point and silly mid-off.

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie...zzzzzz
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: RealSpiritof98 on February 07, 2014, 11:05:50 AM
Big Bash final on now,  T20 is fast becoming my fav sport to watch on screen. great banter in the comms box, a direct link to talk to the captains while they're fielding and a celebrity in a designated area in the crowd and if he takes a catch a family in melboure wins a Million Dolla.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: GAA_Talk on February 19, 2014, 11:13:54 PM
Big win today.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/26258100
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 17, 2014, 01:06:52 PM
Last ball win in the T20 World Cup opener today  ;D

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cricket/26610214
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - roll on 2015
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 17, 2014, 01:51:38 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 17, 2014, 01:06:52 PM
Last ball win in the T20 World Cup opener today  ;D

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cricket/26610214

Brilliant result. I think it'll be between Zim and Ire for the spot in the super 10s and this has given them the edge.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: Main Street on March 17, 2014, 04:29:43 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on March 17, 2014, 01:51:38 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 17, 2014, 01:06:52 PM
Last ball win in the T20 World Cup opener today  ;D

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cricket/26610214

Brilliant result. I think it'll be between Zim and Ire for the spot in the super 10s and this has given them the edge.
We have jumped well ahead of Zimbabwe now in the hunt for a place in the finals, in fact we're unbackable.

St Patrick's Day is a good day for Ireland to play world cup cricket.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: Niall Quinn on March 17, 2014, 08:49:36 PM
Do you think the Zimbabwe wicket keeper was conflicted at all?

"But Thompson managed to scamper a bye off the last delivery as Zimbabwean wicketkeeper Brendan Taylor missed a run out."

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cricket/26610214 (http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cricket/26610214)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: Main Street on March 19, 2014, 05:00:27 PM
Storm stops play as Ireland beat UAE on the Duckworth Lewis method  by 21 runs.
MOTM (sponsored by lifebuoy) awarded to Joyce.
And a bar of soap for each of the lads.

edit
Game stopped with irl on 103
The D/L method isn't that complicated here,  Game stopped with Irl on 103 runs for 86 balls in a 120 ball game .
103÷87 x120  gives  144 runs
That's 21 runs more than the UAE.
Though that method doesn't allow for the last couple of overs when the batsmen can let fly.


Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: Never beat the deeler on March 20, 2014, 12:06:09 AM
Bizarre stuff last night with the lights going out in the whole stadium except the dj box!

Stayed up past midnight to watch it, bit of an anti-climax as it was getting a bit tighter than it should.

Ireland bowled extremely tight with O'Brien and Stirling being the pick of the bowlers, holding UAE to 123.

124 run chase very gettable, a chance to build up the net run rate as if Netherlands were to beat Ireland next week all both teams and Zimbabwe would have two wins.

Started well (Stirling had to retire after second over as he got hit on the elbow) and were 1-90 and looking at finishing with 5 overs to spare. O'Brien came in and threw away his wicket and Poynter followed straight away and all of a sudden we were 3-96.

Still would have been expected to close it out from there, but just as the Zim match, took the foot off the pedal instead of hammering home advantage.

One more win and we get to run around with the big boys. Final group game on Friday. 9:30am GMT
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 21, 2014, 12:18:15 PM
Carnage

Ireland get 189 off their 20 overs.

The Dutch, I thought, would struggle to get that at all. However they had the incentive of chasing it in 14.2 overs to go through themselves.

They creamed 6s everywhere to get it in 13.5 overs.

Ireland.... Out!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: magpie seanie on March 21, 2014, 12:39:20 PM
Crazy stuff altogethe. Dutch has nothing to lose and just went for it and it came off for them. Very disappointing for our lads who didn't do a whole pile wrong.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on March 21, 2014, 12:41:34 PM
Ah well, there goes one more bandwagon Idon't need to jump on!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: deiseach on March 21, 2014, 12:45:35 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 21, 2014, 12:39:20 PM
Crazy stuff altogethe. Dutch has nothing to lose and just went for it and it came off for them. Very disappointing for our lads who didn't do a whole pile wrong.

*looks at the bowling figures* I can see a lot they did wrong.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: Rossie11 on March 21, 2014, 01:07:34 PM
Cusack and McBrine...
46 runs from 12 balls.. woeful
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: Orior on March 21, 2014, 01:26:06 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on March 21, 2014, 12:41:34 PM
Ah well, there goes one more bandwagon Idon't need to jump on!

So we wont see cricket being played this year in the largest town square in Europe?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: laoislad on March 21, 2014, 02:15:03 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 21, 2014, 01:26:06 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on March 21, 2014, 12:41:34 PM
Ah well, there goes one more bandwagon Idon't need to jump on!

So we wont see cricket being played this year in the largest town square in Europe?

Krakow?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: armaghniac on March 21, 2014, 02:56:59 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 21, 2014, 02:15:03 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 21, 2014, 01:26:06 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on March 21, 2014, 12:41:34 PM
Ah well, there goes one more bandwagon Idon't need to jump on!

So we wont see cricket being played this year in the largest town square in Europe?

Krakow?

Is Krakow not a city?

One of the more unexpected sights I have encountered was in Piazza Dante, in Naples, where a group of immigrants were playing cricket under the street lights at 10pm.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: magpie seanie on March 21, 2014, 03:23:31 PM
Quote from: deiseach on March 21, 2014, 12:45:35 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 21, 2014, 12:39:20 PM
Crazy stuff altogethe. Dutch has nothing to lose and just went for it and it came off for them. Very disappointing for our lads who didn't do a whole pile wrong.

*looks at the bowling figures* I can see a lot they did wrong.

Over 3 matches they didn't do a whole pile wrong. Unlucky that the Dutch were in a position where it was hit and hope and it worked out for them. Good luck to them but if they tried that 10 times it might only work out once. Today was that time. Ireland are much better than them, just unlucky on the day. A shame really cos I was really looking forward to a crack at the struggling English.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: nrico2006 on March 21, 2014, 04:11:22 PM
The biggest shame is the fact that Ireland have lost their best fast bowler and batsman to England over the past year or two and it seems that Dockrell or Stirling will follow at some stage.  An Ireland team with those two back would be performing better again.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: Denn Forever on May 31, 2014, 02:38:23 PM
What a catch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb2N3YWB3gw
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: ziggy90 on June 02, 2014, 06:09:21 AM
Quote from: Denn Forever on May 31, 2014, 02:38:23 PM
What a catch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb2N3YWB3gw

Fantastic.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: Orior on July 31, 2014, 01:12:07 PM
England won a test match!

They beat India, but were helped by Indian englishman Ali Moeen who took 6 wickets for 67 runs.

Maybe this is the secret of more success? Rather than selecting Zimbabwian englishmen, or South African englishmen, or Australian englishmen, or Scots englishmen or Irish englishmen, they should pick Indian ones.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 31, 2014, 01:18:22 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 31, 2014, 01:12:07 PM
England won a test match!

They beat India, but were helped by Indian englishman Ali Moeen who took 6 wickets for 67 runs.

Maybe this is the secret of more success? Rather than selecting Zimbabwian englishmen, or South African englishmen, or Australian englishmen, or Scots englishmen or Irish englishmen, they should pick Indian ones.
Moeen Ali? Born in England so does that not make him English?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: AQMP on July 31, 2014, 01:58:16 PM
I think Moeen Ali is of Pakistani stock but yes, born in Birmingham.  I know England have done a bit of a Jack Charlton with players in the last few years but of the team that played in the Test just finished I think only Robson (Australia), Ballance (Zimbabwe) and Jordan (Barbados) were not born in England.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: screenexile on July 31, 2014, 02:52:58 PM
Quote from: AQMP on July 31, 2014, 01:58:16 PM
I think Moeen Ali is of Pakistani stock but yes, born in Birmingham.  I know England have done a bit of a Jack Charlton with players in the last few years but of the team that played in the Test just finished I think only Robson (Australia), Ballance (Zimbabwe) and Jordan (Barbados) were not born in England.

The Captain of the T20 is Eoin Morgan an Irishman. Big calls for him to step in for Cook after the last debacle as well!!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: Orior on July 31, 2014, 02:58:05 PM
Quote from: AQMP on July 31, 2014, 01:58:16 PM
I think Moeen Ali is of Pakistani stock but yes, born in Birmingham.  I know England have done a bit of a Jack Charlton with players in the last few years but of the team that played in the Test just finished I think only Robson (Australia), Ballance (Zimbabwe) and Jordan (Barbados) were not born in England.

Spoil sport!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: johnneycool on July 31, 2014, 03:06:08 PM
Quote from: AQMP on July 31, 2014, 01:58:16 PM
I think Moeen Ali is of Pakistani stock but yes, born in Birmingham.  I know England have done a bit of a Jack Charlton with players in the last few years but of the team that played in the Test just finished I think only Robson (Australia), Ballance (Zimbabwe) and Jordan (Barbados) were not born in England.

Three out of 11, is pretty high, no?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: nrico2006 on July 31, 2014, 03:27:27 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on July 31, 2014, 03:06:08 PM
Quote from: AQMP on July 31, 2014, 01:58:16 PM
I think Moeen Ali is of Pakistani stock but yes, born in Birmingham.  I know England have done a bit of a Jack Charlton with players in the last few years but of the team that played in the Test just finished I think only Robson (Australia), Ballance (Zimbabwe) and Jordan (Barbados) were not born in England.

Three out of 11, is pretty high, no?

Morgan isn't really good enough for the test team though on test form up until now, although strong rumours of him being a future captain in waiting if he can establish his place in the team.

Going over the last few years there have been loads of players who have appeared in test matches for England that weren't English - Joyce, Morgan, Rankin, Trott, Stokes, Strauss, Pieterson, Jones, Prior and Darren Pattinson to name a few.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: thewobbler on July 31, 2014, 03:38:02 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on July 31, 2014, 03:06:08 PM
Quote from: AQMP on July 31, 2014, 01:58:16 PM
I think Moeen Ali is of Pakistani stock but yes, born in Birmingham.  I know England have done a bit of a Jack Charlton with players in the last few years but of the team that played in the Test just finished I think only Robson (Australia), Ballance (Zimbabwe) and Jordan (Barbados) were not born in England.

Three out of 11, is pretty high, no?

I'd say it's normal for England, certainly since as long as I can remember. Allan Lamb, Robin Smith, Phil Edmonds, Graeme Hick, Devon Malcolm, Phil DeFreitas, Gladstone Small, the Hollioake brothers, Andy Caddick, Simon Jones (Wales), Kevin Pieterson, Andrew Strauss. That's got to be 1000 caps among that lot.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: Orior on July 31, 2014, 04:00:57 PM
It is more like the Commonwealth cricket team
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: johnneycool on July 31, 2014, 04:03:04 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 31, 2014, 04:00:57 PM
It is more like the Commonwealth cricket team

Is there a cricket team outside of the Commonwealth (other than Ireland)?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: AQMP on July 31, 2014, 05:02:18 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on July 31, 2014, 04:03:04 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 31, 2014, 04:00:57 PM
It is more like the Commonwealth cricket team

Is there a cricket team outside of the Commonwealth (other than Ireland)?

Holland?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: Aerlik on December 22, 2014, 11:26:50 AM
Eoin Morgan has been selected as captain of the 2015 England World Cup team. 
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: JoG2 on December 22, 2014, 11:37:56 AM
some achievement...fair dues to the man
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 15, 2015, 01:35:09 PM
Right lads firing up the bandwagon again   :D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 15, 2015, 07:55:17 PM
Playing the Windies tonight.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on February 15, 2015, 10:02:57 PM
300 runs a realistic target?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Sidney on February 15, 2015, 10:06:11 PM
I'd be happy enough with 49 more overs like that.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on February 15, 2015, 10:22:12 PM
A middlin link - http://wiziwig.ru/others/watch-893383-west-india-vs-ireland
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: michaelg on February 15, 2015, 10:41:11 PM
Quote from: Sidney on February 15, 2015, 10:06:11 PM
I'd be happy enough with 49 more overs like that.
Need to get big Gayle out
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on February 15, 2015, 11:34:29 PM
87-5.......
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Never beat the deeler on February 15, 2015, 11:35:39 PM
Quote from: michaelg on February 15, 2015, 10:41:11 PM
Quote from: Sidney on February 15, 2015, 10:06:11 PM
I'd be happy enough with 49 more overs like that.
Need to get big Gayle out

Got him, and followed up with the wicket of Samuels in the same over.

Ireland doing really well - Windies are 87/5 after 23.3. Dockrell has 3
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on February 15, 2015, 11:37:41 PM
Dockrell 3 for 23
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on February 15, 2015, 11:44:23 PM
93 for 5 after 25. If Ireland maintain these averages they've a hell of a chance.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on February 16, 2015, 12:07:41 AM
Andrew McBrine. Ten overs, 0-26.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Never beat the deeler on February 16, 2015, 12:11:24 AM
Windies starting to get a partnership going here, could do with a wicket

31/0 from last 5 overs, and the partnership has just reached 50
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Never beat the deeler on February 16, 2015, 12:11:50 AM
batting powerplay
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: David McKeown on February 16, 2015, 12:12:51 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 16, 2015, 12:07:41 AM
Andrew McBrine. Ten overs, 0-26.

And Gayle hit him for 9 in one over. Some bowling on a good pitch
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on February 16, 2015, 12:15:32 AM
These hoors are going for broke now. Can do damage on the scoreboard if no wicket soon.

144-5
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on February 16, 2015, 12:23:51 AM
Darren Sammy 50 for 45 deliveries. He's a worry.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Never beat the deeler on February 16, 2015, 12:24:50 AM
Sammy reaches his half century and the partnership makes 76 runs.

Dockrell has bowled his quota too... Windies could reach 250+
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: David McKeown on February 16, 2015, 12:38:38 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on February 16, 2015, 12:24:50 AM
Sammy reaches his half century and the partnership makes 76 runs.

Dockrell has bowled his quota too... Windies could reach 250+

In fairness that's probably below par and you'd have taken it before the match started
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 16, 2015, 01:34:29 AM
Let that one get away. Gonna be tough to catch that total.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Never beat the deeler on February 16, 2015, 01:35:33 AM
Jaysus, I left the computer and come back to a 300+ tally. Must have been some batting from the middle order.

I see K O Brien got knocked around a bit at the end there
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 16, 2015, 03:55:25 AM
This is shaping up nicely [hope this doesn't jinx them]
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Eamonnca1 on February 16, 2015, 04:27:38 AM
I could use a bit of help here. Google says the score is West Indies 304/7, Ireland 188/2. What do the numbers mean? I assume the first one is the number of runs scored. What does the second mean?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 16, 2015, 04:41:23 AM
Amount of wickets they have lost.

They need 72 runs from 90 balls - and have 8 wickets in hand
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Eamonnca1 on February 16, 2015, 04:56:44 AM
What's losing a wicket? Is that when a batter is dismissed?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 16, 2015, 05:03:49 AM
correct - the innings is over when you lose 10 wickets
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: BennyHarp on February 16, 2015, 05:40:38 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 15, 2015, 01:35:09 PM
Right lads firing up the bandwagon again   :D

All aboard! ole, ole, ole, ole!!  ;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 16, 2015, 05:42:09 AM
There won't be a cow milked in Malahide today
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Eamonnca1 on February 16, 2015, 06:08:51 AM
Now it's saying West Indies 304/7 (50) Ireland 307/6 (45.5)   

What's that number in the brackets?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 16, 2015, 06:40:23 AM
Overs bowled/faced. The West Indies got their runs off 300 balls (50 x 6). Ireland passed that total in 275 balls ((45 x 6) + 5).
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Ball Hopper on February 16, 2015, 07:43:17 AM
For Eamonn...and anyone else can correct me if I'm wrong in anything here:

The one day international (ODI) format is 50 overs (with 6 bowled balls per over) or 10 "dismissed" batters, whichever comes first. In baseball terms, 300 pitches or ten outs. 

West Indies got 304 runs in their 50 overs, for the loss of 7 wickets. 
Ireland replied with 307 runs to win, 307 being greater than 304 (the last ball being hit for 4 when on 303), for the loss of 6 wickets. Ireland had 4 wickets to spare, so that is considered the margin of victory, with 4.1 overs remaining (25 balls).  No need to continue batting as run total surpassed, similar to baseball home teams not batting in the bottom of the ninth inning if ahead.

That sound ok to anybody more expert than me?

Don't ask me about the five day test matches though...

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Sidney on February 16, 2015, 07:43:43 AM
An Irish sporting victory on the world stage that everybody can be proud of.

What a team, what a group of players.

We'd win the World Cup if we had Morgan and Rankin.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: macdanger2 on February 16, 2015, 08:39:28 AM
Good to see Ireland win but tbh not a sport I'd have much interest in. Watching the highlights is grand but you'd be worn out watching a full game.

Is it not a bit odd that some players (e.g. Joyce) play for Ireland for a while, then f*ck off to play with England and are then allowed back to play for Ireland??
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - HOWZAT!!!
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 16, 2015, 08:40:20 AM
Quote from: BennyHarp on February 16, 2015, 05:40:38 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 15, 2015, 01:35:09 PM
Right lads firing up the bandwagon again   :D

All aboard! ole, ole, ole, ole!!  ;D
What a team. Never in any doubt.

<frantically googles "Irish cricket team" before going to work>
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 16, 2015, 09:00:53 AM
All present and correct, Ball Hopper. The best way of understanding Test cricket is to think of baseball (which won't help most people). In baseball you need 27 outs over nine innings. In Test cricket, you need 20 outs over two innings. Whoever has the most runs once that is achieved is the winner. There is no limit on the amount of balls that can be bowled/pitches that can be pitched. Although cricket will give up if it hasn't happened after five days!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on February 16, 2015, 09:08:30 AM
Feck sake. Eyes gave way as Ireland opened their batting. Great win. Pakistan, England - now the Windies.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: David McKeown on February 16, 2015, 09:09:14 AM
Good win for Ireland but the Windies are definitely a team in transition and were missing some key players particularly after the fiasco of leaving the India tour early last year. So all in all not a massive shock for an Irish side who have a good reputation of turning over at least one test side every World Cup.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 16, 2015, 09:18:29 AM
They still had serious big names in Bravo, Gayle, Samuels etc. The nephew of the Irish Coach (simmons I think) was playing for them as well. I went to bed at 140ish for 5 and it looked like the Windies were cutting loose. Didn't expect Ireland to bat so well.

I heard this morning on Talksport, they spoke on the phone to Niall O'Brien, that the World Cup in England in 2019 is going to be reduced to 10 teams, and Ireland may well miss out. That would be a shame for them, given their recent performances in these tournaments.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: nrico2006 on February 16, 2015, 09:23:51 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on February 16, 2015, 09:09:14 AM
Good win for Ireland but the Windies are definitely a team in transition and were missing some key players particularly after the fiasco of leaving the India tour early last year. So all in all not a massive shock for an Irish side who have a good reputation of turning over at least one test side every World Cup.

But Ireland are also missing key players too in Rankin and Morgan.  For the next world cup Ireland are effectively competing against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh to get the 2 remaining top 10 places, and these two are no great shakes.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 16, 2015, 09:25:36 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 16, 2015, 09:23:51 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on February 16, 2015, 09:09:14 AM
Good win for Ireland but the Windies are definitely a team in transition and were missing some key players particularly after the fiasco of leaving the India tour early last year. So all in all not a massive shock for an Irish side who have a good reputation of turning over at least one test side every World Cup.

But Ireland are also missing key players too in Rankin and Morgan.  For the next world cup Ireland are effectively competing against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh to get the 2 remaining top 10 places, and these two are no great shakes.

Well, for the next World Cup you have England plus 7 other Test nations. Then the last 2 will be the weakest Test Nations, plus all the other associates, in a tournament in Bangladesh. That won't be easy.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: David McKeown on February 16, 2015, 09:30:48 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 16, 2015, 09:23:51 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on February 16, 2015, 09:09:14 AM
Good win for Ireland but the Windies are definitely a team in transition and were missing some key players particularly after the fiasco of leaving the India tour early last year. So all in all not a massive shock for an Irish side who have a good reputation of turning over at least one test side every World Cup.

But Ireland are also missing key players too in Rankin and Morgan.  For the next world cup Ireland are effectively competing against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh to get the 2 remaining top 10 places, and these two are no great shakes.

Morgan is highly unlikely to play for Ireland again and whilst there's more chance with Rankin Id be surprised to see him in any kind of competitive match for Ireland. I'm not sure the 10 team format will last. There's plenty of opposition to it. Increasing it to 16 in 4 groups to reduce the number of matches might be the way to go.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: nrico2006 on February 16, 2015, 09:45:12 AM
My point is that Ireland are not technically at full strength either, which is a shame.  Morgan and Rankin will not play for Ireland again, they have both played test cricket while Joyce never did. 

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on February 16, 2015, 10:02:28 AM
(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT04Y5j8eqL-LWBZItE3_1ITYODMuhy2unVGPIPzk7bsM350UXR)

Woo-hoo!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: David McKeown on February 16, 2015, 10:21:56 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 16, 2015, 09:45:12 AM
My point is that Ireland are not technically at full strength either, which is a shame.  Morgan and Rankin will not play for Ireland again, they have both played test cricket while Joyce never did.

Did Rankin play a test match, must have missed that, not that it really matters they would both be eligible to play for Ireland again 4 years after their last appearance for England.  For me their absence is completely different to a player who is injured or someone who has been shunned.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Bingo on February 16, 2015, 10:28:32 AM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 16, 2015, 10:02:28 AM
(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT04Y5j8eqL-LWBZItE3_1ITYODMuhy2unVGPIPzk7bsM350UXR)

Woo-hoo!!

;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: nrico2006 on February 16, 2015, 10:58:29 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on February 16, 2015, 10:21:56 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 16, 2015, 09:45:12 AM
My point is that Ireland are not technically at full strength either, which is a shame.  Morgan and Rankin will not play for Ireland again, they have both played test cricket while Joyce never did.

Did Rankin play a test match, must have missed that, not that it really matters they would both be eligible to play for Ireland again 4 years after their last appearance for England.  For me their absence is completely different to a player who is injured or someone who has been shunned.

Aye, he played in the Ashes last year but didn't cover himself in glory.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 16, 2015, 11:50:13 AM
They changed the rule allowing players to return to an Associate team - it's only 2 years now and also the ICC can step in and give special dispensation to allow the player to return before the time period elapses . That happened in Ed Joyce's case
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: nrico2006 on February 16, 2015, 01:18:57 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 16, 2015, 11:50:13 AM
They changed the rule allowing players to return to an Associate team - it's only 2 years now and also the ICC can step in and give special dispensation to allow the player to return before the time period elapses . That happened in Ed Joyce's case

Aye, the rule has been changed but Rankin and Morgan both have good chances of making the test team so will continue to pursue this avenue - the door was basically shut on Joyce.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Denn Forever on February 16, 2015, 01:33:39 PM
We seem to like a Run chase.


http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cricket/31484550

Ireland's World Cup win over West Indies surpassed their toppling of England four years ago and will make their Pool B rivals "very nervous", according to Graeme Swann.

Ireland chased 305 to beat the Windies by four wickets with 25 balls left in their opening match in Nelson.  Ireland's World Cup win over West Indies surpassed their toppling of England four years ago and will make their Pool B rivals "very nervous", according to Graeme Swann.

Ireland chased 305 to beat the Windies by four wickets with 25 balls left in their opening match in Nelson.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Oraisteach on February 16, 2015, 05:32:14 PM
What would Gary Sobers say?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Eamonnca1 on February 16, 2015, 08:21:14 PM
What's an over? Is that every time a ball is bowled?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Agent Orange on February 16, 2015, 08:31:11 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on February 16, 2015, 08:21:14 PM
What's an over? Is that every time a ball is bowled?

6 balls per over. 50 overs per game.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Eamonnca1 on February 16, 2015, 08:40:45 PM
Ah, so a game can't last indefinitely? What if a batter stays in for a really long time? Can a batter theoretically stay in for a whole game?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: muppet on February 16, 2015, 08:42:35 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on February 16, 2015, 08:40:45 PM
Ah, so a game can't last indefinitely? What if a batter stays in for a really long time? Can a batter theoretically stay in for a whole game?

Yes. He can get no runs as well, but he would be unlikely to be picked again.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on February 17, 2015, 09:53:11 AM
Has anyone gone into the terminology yet for Eammonca like bowling yorkers or googlies, out for a duck etc etc?  I actually have always watched cricket but I would not class myself as a fan.  I used to love during the early summer weeks post school to watch the Queens Tennis tournament, Wimbeldon, and then whatever test matches were on.  I know people find it boring but i really used to enjoy the battles between the Windies and England in the mid 80's, particularly when Ambrose Walsh and Marshall were at their bowling peak.  The funny thing too was that we played cricket quite a lot,  even in Cross, and all my friends had a cricket set come summer and if we weren't using it for cricket then the stumps became bases for rounders.  It's mad that for all our republican upbringing we played so many real English games, and thought nothing of it.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Denn Forever on February 17, 2015, 10:23:07 AM
Isn't Martin McGuinness a big fan?

Saw the highlights last night on ITV4.  West indies a pale shadow of their former self.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Geoff Tipps on February 17, 2015, 10:37:26 AM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 17, 2015, 09:53:11 AM
Has anyone gone into the terminology yet for Eammonca like bowling yorkers or googlies, out for a duck etc etc?  I actually have always watched cricket but I would not class myself as a fan.  I used to love during the early summer weeks post school to watch the Queens Tennis tournament, Wimbeldon, and then whatever test matches were on.  I know people find it boring but i really used to enjoy the battles between the Windies and England in the mid 80's, particularly when Ambrose Walsh and Marshall were at their bowling peak.  The funny thing too was that we played cricket quite a lot,  even in Cross, and all my friends had a cricket set come summer and if we weren't using it for cricket then the stumps became bases for rounders.  It's mad that for all our republican upbringing we played so many real English games, and thought nothing of it.

Exactly the same as my summers albeit south of the border. Great days!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 17, 2015, 10:43:01 AM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on February 16, 2015, 08:21:14 PM
What's an over? Is that every time a ball is bowled?

The pitch is the strip between the two sets of stumps. There is a batsman at each set of stumps (each 'end') and the bowler will bowl six balls at the one of those batsmen. At the end of each set of six, the bowler switches 'over' to bowl from the other end. This can be significant as the pitch isn't uniform, and gets less uniform as players stomp all over it through the game, so the ball can do funny things depending on where it lands. Another factor is the quality of the two batsmen. A good batsman may find himself carrying on while his teammates are falling like skittles. The team bowling will want to bowl to the inferior batsman so you might see some hi-jinks on the last ball of each over as the good batsman tries to run an odd number of runs to ensure he is still the one being bowled at when the bowling switches 'over'.

Explaining cricket always involves loads of inverted commas.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 17, 2015, 10:45:55 AM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 17, 2015, 09:53:11 AM
Has anyone gone into the terminology yet for Eammonca like bowling yorkers or googlies, out for a duck etc etc?  I actually have always watched cricket but I would not class myself as a fan.  I used to love during the early summer weeks post school to watch the Queens Tennis tournament, Wimbeldon, and then whatever test matches were on.  I know people find it boring but i really used to enjoy the battles between the Windies and England in the mid 80's, particularly when Ambrose Walsh and Marshall were at their bowling peak.  The funny thing too was that we played cricket quite a lot,  even in Cross, and all my friends had a cricket set come summer and if we weren't using it for cricket then the stumps became bases for rounders.  It's mad that for all our republican upbringing we played so many real English games, and thought nothing of it.

Admit it, you used enjoy watching the subjugated peoples making their imperial overlords grovel - literally, in the case of Tony Greig (http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/134960.html). How times change.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 17, 2015, 10:54:54 AM
My favourite piece of cricket jargon is the duck. Not only because it makes no sense in itself, but it only scratches the surface of the lunacy.

Out without scoring a run - duck.
Out first ball - golden duck.
Out in both innings of the Test without scoring a run (two ducks) - pair.
Out first ball in both innings (two golden ducks) - king pair.

:o
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Dirty Togs Power on February 17, 2015, 11:01:06 AM
Or out without facing a ball - a diamond duck.
Happened to one of the WI fellas - run out backing up.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 17, 2015, 11:03:10 AM
Quote from: Dirty Togs Power on February 17, 2015, 11:01:06 AM
Or out without facing a ball - a diamond duck.
Happened to one of the WI fellas - run out backing up.

Brilliant.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on February 17, 2015, 11:47:00 AM
Quote from: deiseach on February 17, 2015, 10:45:55 AM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 17, 2015, 09:53:11 AM
Has anyone gone into the terminology yet for Eammonca like bowling yorkers or googlies, out for a duck etc etc?  I actually have always watched cricket but I would not class myself as a fan.  I used to love during the early summer weeks post school to watch the Queens Tennis tournament, Wimbeldon, and then whatever test matches were on.  I know people find it boring but i really used to enjoy the battles between the Windies and England in the mid 80's, particularly when Ambrose Walsh and Marshall were at their bowling peak.  The funny thing too was that we played cricket quite a lot,  even in Cross, and all my friends had a cricket set come summer and if we weren't using it for cricket then the stumps became bases for rounders.  It's mad that for all our republican upbringing we played so many real English games, and thought nothing of it.

Admit it, you used enjoy watching the subjugated peoples making their imperial overlords grovel - literally, in the case of Tony Greig (http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/134960.html). How times change.

A small bit of this alright!!!  The other thing too is that the Head Groundsman at Lord's (it's his real name and not a Bart Simpson prank call!!!) is actually related through marriage to a big family from Cross and may actually in a side door be related to me!!!  Never availed of the connection but I know that he sorts people our the odd time.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: theskull1 on February 17, 2015, 05:55:30 PM
Oh er  ;D

What was that famous bit of Finbarr Saunders commentary again from years ago?

His surname's not "Holding" by any chance?  :o
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: muppet on February 17, 2015, 07:34:34 PM
Our founding father, Jebediah Cusack, wanted Cricket to be part of the GAA.

Those Cross Cricketers know their history! 
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 20, 2015, 11:23:23 PM
Highlights on ITV. England playing like a pub team. Brutal stuff.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on February 21, 2015, 09:10:00 AM
Windies hammered Pakistan. Similar batting innings to against us but skittled Pakistan out early. Encouraging.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: laoislad on February 21, 2015, 09:27:34 AM
When are Ireland playing again
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on February 21, 2015, 10:06:01 AM
Wed. 3:30 a.m. Irish time.

http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/fixtures
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on February 21, 2015, 10:13:19 AM
Eng v Sco lemarra should be interesting.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: passedit on February 21, 2015, 12:05:12 PM
Quote from: theskull1 on February 17, 2015, 05:55:30 PM
Oh er  ;D

What was that famous bit of Finbarr Saunders commentary again from years ago?

His surname's not "Holding" by any chance?  :o
Nope. But the Irish connection would explain why he's called Mick not Mike, as opposed to the more obvious reason
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: lfdown2 on February 25, 2015, 09:38:35 AM
In massive bother now - 97/4 with required run rate up round 7.5

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on February 25, 2015, 09:40:15 AM
Stop this bandwagon. I want to get off.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 25, 2015, 09:46:47 AM
The run rate isn't the problem. Losing wickets is the problem.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 25, 2015, 09:56:15 AM
Double your runs total after 30 overs...240...I take it back, run rate is also a problem!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Owenmoresider on February 25, 2015, 10:31:25 AM
O'Brien getting going now, need 100 runs off 65 balls to win.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: stephenite on February 25, 2015, 10:33:09 AM
These boys need to dig in, and also score quickly.

Not generally a complimentary combination
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 10:34:57 AM
95 off 60 needed now. It'll be tight. They'll have to loosen up, and that usually means wickets. But sure fuckit, no point being 20 runs short with 3 wickets remaining!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 25, 2015, 10:35:34 AM
First thrilling match of the tournament?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: stephenite on February 25, 2015, 10:38:02 AM
They won't be far off this if Wilson stays
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: stephenite on February 25, 2015, 10:40:51 AM
That went straight for his head
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 25, 2015, 10:46:52 AM
Sucking diesel now!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on February 25, 2015, 10:55:39 AM
Why does it take so long between balls? What are they at, strolling around, chatting, looking, stopping, scratching, ambling back, changing their minds, another chat, etc? I thought the idea of one-day cricket was to jazz the thing up a bit. If they went at a reasonable pace surely they could fit twice as many balls/overs into a day?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 10:56:37 AM
This is slow Hardy (I assume you are looking at it via some sort of text feed like myself) but I think it's because of the injuries. Apparently they are dropping like flies.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: johnneycool on February 25, 2015, 10:57:07 AM
Quote from: Hardy on February 25, 2015, 10:55:39 AM
Why does it take so long between balls? What are they at, strolling around, chatting, looking, stopping, scratching, ambling back, changing their minds, another chat, etc? I thought the idea of one-day cricket was to jazz the thing up a bit. If they went at a reasonable pace surely they could fit twice as many balls/overs into a day?

Killing momentum, I think its called.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 10:58:55 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on February 25, 2015, 10:57:07 AM
Quote from: Hardy on February 25, 2015, 10:55:39 AM
Why does it take so long between balls? What are they at, strolling around, chatting, looking, stopping, scratching, ambling back, changing their minds, another chat, etc? I thought the idea of one-day cricket was to jazz the thing up a bit. If they went at a reasonable pace surely they could fit twice as many balls/overs into a day?

Killing momentum, I think its called.

Cynical cricket. Jimmy McGuinness is helping in their background team :)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on February 25, 2015, 11:02:52 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 10:58:55 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on February 25, 2015, 10:57:07 AM
Quote from: Hardy on February 25, 2015, 10:55:39 AM
Why does it take so long between balls? What are they at, strolling around, chatting, looking, stopping, scratching, ambling back, changing their minds, another chat, etc? I thought the idea of one-day cricket was to jazz the thing up a bit. If they went at a reasonable pace surely they could fit twice as many balls/overs into a day?

Cynical cricket. Jimmy McGuinness is helping in their background team :)

Killing momentum, I think its called.

Makes sense. (Watching a Sky stream.)

O'Brien out!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 25, 2015, 11:04:53 AM
Always the danger of that. They can win it (almost) in singles now though.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: stephenite on February 25, 2015, 11:05:58 AM
A lot of the waiting around is positioning the fielders, bowling leg vs. off side requires the catchers to be in the right position, and not the same if the bowlers can land the ball where they're supposed to.

Not uncommon.

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: lfdown2 on February 25, 2015, 11:08:17 AM
Wilson taking up the slack with O'Brien out...exciting stuff!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 11:10:26 AM
Quote from: lfdown2 on February 25, 2015, 11:08:17 AM
Wilson taking up the slack with O'Brien out...exciting stuff!

Probably need to keep Wilson on strike, although Mooney has hit big runs in the past to win games. I jusst wouldn't like to rely on a new lad in to score heavily early on.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 11:11:45 AM
I think that's the first time they've got ahead of a run per ball? If they keep cool they should pick this up. Mooney and Wilson probably need to go to the finish.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: gallsman on February 25, 2015, 11:19:55 AM
Mooney was absolutely wild throughout his limited stand there.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: lfdown2 on February 25, 2015, 11:21:50 AM
F*CK
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 11:22:27 AM
Shite. Wilson gone after bringing them within touching distance! 12 runs needed and he gets himself out....
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ardtole on February 25, 2015, 11:24:47 AM
How many balls have they to get the 12 runs
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: lfdown2 on February 25, 2015, 11:25:23 AM
10 now needed of 12 balls
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: naka on February 25, 2015, 11:26:22 AM
they need a 4
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ardtole on February 25, 2015, 11:27:14 AM
how many wickets have they lost
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: lfdown2 on February 25, 2015, 11:27:54 AM
8 down
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: lfdown2 on February 25, 2015, 11:30:48 AM
FOUR...3 from 7 balls needed
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 11:31:11 AM
Four!!


3 runs from 7 balls. If they don't lose a wicket they'll surely do it..
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on February 25, 2015, 11:32:25 AM
1/50 on Betfair
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 11:32:53 AM
What price UAE?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: naka on February 25, 2015, 11:34:13 AM
what price a draw 8)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 11:34:17 AM
They did it! With 4 balls remaining. Great stuff. All aboard!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on February 25, 2015, 11:35:07 AM
All over. Well done. Yer man Dockrell seemed to be riding his luck there.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: lfdown2 on February 25, 2015, 11:35:47 AM
Great stuff, now back to work!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 25, 2015, 11:36:00 AM
Never in doubt, everything under control!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on February 25, 2015, 11:36:37 AM
I need to lie down.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Bord na Mona man on February 25, 2015, 11:49:40 AM
What was the strategy from Ireland? Bowl first, and bank on fatigue from the UAE and near the end and then unleash the likes of O'Brien.
The scoring on some of the early overs was stink. Is that accepted?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 25, 2015, 12:03:50 PM
Chases seem to follow no rhyme nor reason, so I don't mind them making a hash of it in the early overs. But why did they chose to bowl? I once read Allan Border saying that when deciding whether to bat or bowl, nine times out of ten he would choose to bat. The tenth time he would think about it and choose to bat. Seems even more important in these days of boshing batsmen.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Bingo on February 25, 2015, 12:10:22 PM
Missed all that drama, stuck in a bloody meeting  >:(

Anyways, I think we are going to need a bigger wagon  ;)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 12:13:57 PM
Quote from: deiseach on February 25, 2015, 12:03:50 PM
Chases seem to follow no rhyme nor reason, so I don't mind them making a hash of it in the early overs. But why did they chose to bowl? I once read Allan Border saying that when deciding whether to bat or bowl, nine times out of ten he would choose to bat. The tenth time he would think about it and choose to bat. Seems even more important in these days of boshing batsmen.

Ireland seem to like a run chase though. They seem to get good innings from different people at different times which is a great thing to have I suppose. Wilson, Kevin O'B, Niall O'B, Joyce, Stirling, Porterfield can all hit a 50 or 70 in a 50 over match, and that's nice to have.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on February 25, 2015, 12:17:01 PM
Ireland seem to like to chase.

Apparently the fielding restrictions late on make things very heavily weighted in favour of the batting team so it seems the strategy is to dawdle along for 35 overs and preserve wickets and then go for it with the final powerplay and the last ten overs. Lots of teams adding 100 for the last 10 overs. This has to be partly the influence of the growth of T20.

We made a mistake not giving Dockrell his full allocation of overs and almost paid the price for it. Now we need one win out of the remaining 4 matches to go through.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 25, 2015, 12:18:06 PM
Is that their logic? If so, they need to stop believing their own publicity.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Owenmoresider on February 25, 2015, 12:30:24 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on February 25, 2015, 12:17:01 PM
Ireland seem to like to chase.

Apparently the fielding restrictions late on make things very heavily weighted in favour of the batting team so it seems the strategy is to dawdle along for 35 overs and preserve wickets and then go for it with the final powerplay and the last ten overs. Lots of teams adding 100 for the last 10 overs. This has to be partly the influence of the growth of T20.

We made a mistake not giving Dockrell his full allocation of overs and almost paid the price for it. Now we need one win out of the remaining 4 matches to go through.
Will that be enough? The Windies beat Pakistan and so assuming India and SA win their remaining matches, if Pakistan beat us and Zimbabwe, and if we beat Zimbabwe, that should leave Windies, Pakistan and ourselves on 6 points each, down to run rate then?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 12:34:38 PM
Did anyone see Ed Joyce's complete fluke where he was beaten and the ball hit the stumps, but the bail flew up and landed back on the stumps, so he wasn't out? I've never seen that in all my time watching cricket. (about 2 weeks all told :) )
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: lfdown2 on February 25, 2015, 12:44:17 PM
http://www.sportsjoe.ie/world-of-sport/vine-incredible-luck-for-ed-joyce-as-ball-lashes-into-irish-wicket-but-bails-stay-on/14923 (http://www.sportsjoe.ie/world-of-sport/vine-incredible-luck-for-ed-joyce-as-ball-lashes-into-irish-wicket-but-bails-stay-on/14923)

Nuts!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 25, 2015, 12:44:57 PM
It's very unusual, but not unheard of (https://www.facebook.com/asksteven/posts/10151373448382286).
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 25, 2015, 01:14:02 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 12:13:57 PM
Quote from: deiseach on February 25, 2015, 12:03:50 PM
Chases seem to follow no rhyme nor reason, so I don't mind them making a hash of it in the early overs. But why did they chose to bowl? I once read Allan Border saying that when deciding whether to bat or bowl, nine times out of ten he would choose to bat. The tenth time he would think about it and choose to bat. Seems even more important in these days of boshing batsmen.

Ireland seem to like a run chase though. They seem to get good innings from different people at different times which is a great thing to have I suppose. Wilson, Kevin O'B, Niall O'B, Joyce, Stirling, Porterfield can all hit a 50 or 70 in a 50 over match, and that's nice to have.
One to take to the pub for all you bandwagoners; "Ireland now have four of the top 10 highest run chases in World Cup history.*"





* From BBC Sport.

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: laoislad on February 25, 2015, 01:17:39 PM
So in football terms. Was beating the West Indies like beating Brazil and beating the UAE was like beating eh... The UAE?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 25, 2015, 01:47:20 PM
Given the small numbers at the level we're talking about, a hurling comparison works better. Ireland beating the West Indies is like Waterford beating Tipperary, once undisputed masters of the game now trading on past glories but still capable of landing a knockout punch now and again. Ireland beating the UAE is like Waterford beating . . . ah. I'll stop there.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 25, 2015, 01:54:57 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 25, 2015, 01:14:02 PM
One to take to the pub for all you bandwagoners; "Ireland now have four of the top 10 highest run chases in World Cup history.*"

As someone noted in the comments on the Guardian's website, it speaks volumes for the quality of Ireland's batsmen and bowlers.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on February 25, 2015, 01:59:43 PM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on February 25, 2015, 12:30:24 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on February 25, 2015, 12:17:01 PM
Ireland seem to like to chase.

Apparently the fielding restrictions late on make things very heavily weighted in favour of the batting team so it seems the strategy is to dawdle along for 35 overs and preserve wickets and then go for it with the final powerplay and the last ten overs. Lots of teams adding 100 for the last 10 overs. This has to be partly the influence of the growth of T20.

We made a mistake not giving Dockrell his full allocation of overs and almost paid the price for it. Now we need one win out of the remaining 4 matches to go through.
Will that be enough? The Windies beat Pakistan and so assuming India and SA win their remaining matches, if Pakistan beat us and Zimbabwe, and if we beat Zimbabwe, that should leave Windies, Pakistan and ourselves on 6 points each, down to run rate then?

Yes but I still sting one win will get us through. If I'm honest I think we'll get two wins.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: muppet on February 25, 2015, 02:40:20 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-rYlezWkAAdTy_.jpg:large)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 02:44:42 PM
Hon the Faithful

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Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Owenmoresider on February 25, 2015, 02:46:23 PM
Not a 'Mayo for Sam' sign to be seen. Shameful.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 02:48:29 PM
There were some lads from the Wesht there alright though. I saw a sign 'Shhhhtone mad for runs'. There was another 'Ground Hurling' :)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 25, 2015, 02:48:45 PM
I don't know what that lad is cheering, twas was the equivalent of being five points down with five minutes to go . . . oh.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: laoislad on February 25, 2015, 02:58:39 PM
Quote from: deiseach on February 25, 2015, 01:47:20 PM
Given the small numbers at the level we're talking about, a hurling comparison works better. Ireland beating the West Indies is like Waterford beating Tipperary, once undisputed masters of the game now trading on past glories but still capable of landing a knockout punch now and again. Ireland beating the UAE is like Waterford beating . . . ah. I'll stop there.
Offaly? Ok I've got it now...
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 02:59:57 PM
Ahem. Mr. Afghanistan.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: An Watcher on February 25, 2015, 05:23:51 PM
Been to a few cricket finals in the north west in my time. Although I never played the game it was some craic sitting in the Sun (sometimes) for 7-8 hours with a few beers. The cricket was almost secondary
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: David McKeown on February 25, 2015, 09:27:08 PM
Lucky enough win today. In terms of batting line ups Ireland are nearly the match of anyone in the competitions. The bowling particularly at the death is the Achilles heal. UAE set a number of records today. Most runs in the last 15 overs in a world cup match and highest 7th wicket stand ever in a odi. Improvements need to be made there
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 09:30:11 PM
Lads, what is the significance of a leg bye? I know a wide is basically an extra run and an extra delivery in the over, but a leg bye just seems to count as if the buck hit it. What's the significance?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 25, 2015, 09:51:20 PM
A leg bye is treated as a run and the ball bowled counts, unlike a wide or a no ball. It isn't given as a run to the batter though so doesn't count towards their score.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 25, 2015, 09:54:43 PM
Ok. I was wondering why they bothered making the distinction given that it didn't give an extra ball in the over.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: michaelg on February 25, 2015, 09:58:24 PM
Quote from: deiseach on February 25, 2015, 09:51:20 PM
A leg bye is treated as a run and the ball bowled counts, unlike a wide or a no ball. It isn't given as a run to the batter though so doesn't count towards their score.
Batsman has to be playing a shot, however, for a leg bye to be awarded.  If they run and no shot has been offered, it's a dead ball and the batsman who has just faced the ball is back on strike for the next ball.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 25, 2015, 10:00:37 PM
yeah - if it hits a batter anywhere else but the bat whilst playing a shot and there's a run - it's a leg bye

there are byes as well - and that's when the batter doesn't hit it either e.g. if a bouncer is bowled and the batsman doesn't hit it and the wicket keeper misses it - the runs scored here are byes
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on February 27, 2015, 09:48:07 AM
West Indies net run rate getting a bit of a battering. Good news for us.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 27, 2015, 09:51:17 AM
South Africa's scoring in the last 14 overs: 10, 8, 18, 12, 16, 18, 11, 11, 6, 13, 13, 11, 7, 34, 14, 30. AB de Villiers racked up a half century in the last three overs. Carnage.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Owenmoresider on February 27, 2015, 11:01:21 AM
Quote from: deiseach on February 27, 2015, 09:51:17 AM
South Africa's scoring in the last 14 overs: 10, 8, 18, 12, 16, 18, 11, 11, 6, 13, 13, 11, 7, 34, 14, 30. AB de Villiers racked up a half century in the last three overs. Carnage.
He could make absolute hay with our bowling.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 27, 2015, 11:11:04 AM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on February 27, 2015, 11:01:21 AM
Quote from: deiseach on February 27, 2015, 09:51:17 AM
South Africa's scoring in the last 14 overs: 10, 8, 18, 12, 16, 18, 11, 11, 6, 13, 13, 11, 7, 34, 14, 30. AB de Villiers racked up a half century in the last three overs. Carnage.
He could make absolute hay with our bowling.

AB de Villier's numbers in ODIs:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-149y6WwAABMeD.png:small)

I think you might be right.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on February 27, 2015, 11:19:12 AM
Can we not just swarm him?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 27, 2015, 11:21:10 AM
Bowl underarm like ten pin bowling. Or else bean him like a baseball pitcher.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on February 27, 2015, 11:22:19 AM
Maybe we'll be all right. He might be more respectful to bowlers who are not blick.

I'll get my coat...
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 27, 2015, 11:23:50 AM
Ooooh. You went there.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: michaelg on February 27, 2015, 11:38:11 AM
De Villiers played a few games for Carrick one summer at the start of his career, and scored 2 double centuries in 2 weeks.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on February 27, 2015, 11:44:21 AM
He's eligible for us, is that what your saying?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on February 27, 2015, 12:41:04 PM
We're playing them in Canberra....where Chris Gayle hit 215 against Zimbabwe. Oh.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Boycey on March 03, 2015, 07:41:13 AM
As kind of expected SA made an absolutely huge 411-4, we will do well to get within 150 of that total I fear..
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 03, 2015, 08:44:55 AM
Quote from: Boycey on March 03, 2015, 07:41:13 AM
As kind of expected SA made an absolutely huge 411-4, we will do well to get within 150 of that total I fear..

No one better at a chase, eh?

*checks score*

Hmm. 51-5. Not today.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 03, 2015, 08:47:13 AM
These lads are different gravy in fairness.  India will be a similar story I think, but those two were always going to be like that.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on March 03, 2015, 11:34:32 AM
Yeah - we didn't do too bad. SA/Ind/NZ and Aus are way ahead of everyone else so no disgrace. We did marginally better than WI did against them.

Must win against Zimbabwe. Bed early Friday and up for 3:30am!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 03, 2015, 12:27:00 PM
It was a decent rearguard action in the end. SA's batting is hotter than Hades.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 07, 2015, 07:13:36 AM
Ireland make 331-8 in their innings with great knocks by Joyce and Balbirnie.

Unlucky for Balbirnie not to join Joyce with his century.

Let's see how they can do defending a score of 300+ rather than chasing it.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 07, 2015, 08:35:35 AM
f**king Pakistan just beat South Africa. That changes things!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 09:09:09 AM
Slow and steady from Zimbabwe.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 07, 2015, 09:11:55 AM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on February 25, 2015, 12:30:24 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on February 25, 2015, 12:17:01 PM
Ireland seem to like to chase.

Apparently the fielding restrictions late on make things very heavily weighted in favour of the batting team so it seems the strategy is to dawdle along for 35 overs and preserve wickets and then go for it with the final powerplay and the last ten overs. Lots of teams adding 100 for the last 10 overs. This has to be partly the influence of the growth of T20.

We made a mistake not giving Dockrell his full allocation of overs and almost paid the price for it. Now we need one win out of the remaining 4 matches to go through.
Will that be enough? The Windies beat Pakistan and so assuming India and SA win their remaining matches, if Pakistan beat us and Zimbabwe, and if we beat Zimbabwe, that should leave Windies, Pakistan and ourselves on 6 points each, down to run rate then?

Or Pakistan beat South Africa! >:(
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 07, 2015, 09:16:08 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 07, 2015, 08:35:35 AM
f**king Pakistan just beat South Africa. That changes things!
That's a spanner in the works alright and I was hoping to avoid having to figure out how that run rate thing is calculated but I gather that if it came down to run rate, Ireland  are at a disadvantage.

Looking very good  so far against Zimbabwe who have managed 105-4 after 22 overs
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 09:28:46 AM
201 runs from 150 balls Zim need. If Taylor not taken out by root soon this'll be tight.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on March 07, 2015, 09:56:46 AM
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/Hardyarse/Ire-Zim-1_zpsz2iwppcb.png) (http://s648.photobucket.com/user/Hardyarse/media/Ire-Zim-1_zpsz2iwppcb.png.html)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 09:58:59 AM
This is slipping away. Zim need 149 from 107.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 10:11:40 AM
15 overs left. Zim need 132.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on March 07, 2015, 10:20:59 AM
Holy shit. We need Tommy Walsh to deal with this fella.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 10:26:15 AM
And him called Brendan.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 10:28:34 AM
114 from 79 balls.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 10:37:25 AM
91 off 60 balls....
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on March 07, 2015, 10:37:55 AM
I suppose we should have a good chance now, as they'll have to take risks to achieve that score.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 07, 2015, 10:41:57 AM
All of Ireland's good bowlers (such as they are) are gone. Ordinarily I'd expect a team of Zimbabwe's stature to get over the finish line, although it looks to me like they're farming the strike. You shouldn't have to be doing that with a number six.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 10:42:44 AM
78 off 54
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 10:48:50 AM
Zim need 9.3 an over. Can see them getting it.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 10:51:11 AM
Ervine gone. Zimbabwe will go for broke now. 73 off 45 balls.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 07, 2015, 10:53:27 AM
Strange knock there from Ervine. Here's hoping they don't have a Finisher at seven!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 10:58:37 AM
11 from that over. Zimbabwe looked comfortable at that rate.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 11:02:38 AM
49 off 30 balls.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Itchy on March 07, 2015, 11:11:03 AM
Having read the last 10 Posts I still have no idea who is winning. Can the score be trslslated into goals and points please.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 11:13:28 AM
Big one......
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 11:16:06 AM
31 from 18 balls.......gonna be a nail biter
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 11:20:59 AM
Zim need 26 from the last 12 balls.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on March 07, 2015, 11:23:53 AM
This lad is ruining us.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on March 07, 2015, 11:24:33 AM
They got 19 in that over. Only need 7 in the last.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 11:24:37 AM
Sky Sports fully behind the Zims.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 11:27:26 AM
Ha! Cusack.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Rois on March 07, 2015, 11:28:29 AM
Quote from: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 11:24:37 AM
Sky Sports fully behind the Zims.
First time I've watched Ireland play cricket and was amazed by this - not hiding their support!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on March 07, 2015, 11:29:43 AM
Funny old game.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 07, 2015, 11:30:00 AM
Brilliant finish again.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: laoislad on March 07, 2015, 11:30:31 AM
That was brilliant. Some tension!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 07, 2015, 11:31:44 AM
Everything under control, never in doubt!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Denn Forever on March 07, 2015, 11:37:15 AM
This year's world cup is  the year of the Minnows.  Glad Zim didn't win as Mugabe  would  milk it.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: laoislad on March 07, 2015, 11:38:53 AM
Quote from: deiseach on March 07, 2015, 11:31:44 AM
Everything under control, never in doubt!
So in hurling terms who are Zimbabwe?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 07, 2015, 11:40:38 AM
I had to skip the last half of Zimbabwe's innings,  sounds like some nerves have been shredded here. I missed all the real fun.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 07, 2015, 11:46:53 AM
Zimbabwe are what Limerick would be like if Frank Murphy was in charge.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 07, 2015, 01:21:55 PM
Was that catch off Williamson a 6 actually? Some controversy on Twitter.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Rossie11 on March 07, 2015, 02:57:54 PM
Catcher had the best view so only he knows..
His body language was good tho if there was doubt..

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 07, 2015, 03:49:37 PM
Ireland got lucky with the catch - you can see the "rope" move when he takes his foot away

http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/videos/media/id/4397/sean-williams-wicket-zim-vs-ire

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 07, 2015, 06:27:53 PM
It was just the gentlist of a kiss, imperceptible in normal time.
Did it go to the "video ref"?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 07, 2015, 06:32:37 PM
No, it seems Williams walked.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 07, 2015, 06:46:39 PM
Could the Zimbabweans have requested it go to video for scrutiny?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Boycey on March 07, 2015, 07:42:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 07, 2015, 06:46:39 PM
Could the Zimbabweans have requested it go to video for scrutiny?

It had gone to the video umpire but Williams opted for the old school approach of taking the fielders word for it which is incredibly sporting or stupid depending on your point of view...
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: lenny on March 07, 2015, 07:46:02 PM
Quote from: Boycey on March 07, 2015, 07:42:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 07, 2015, 06:46:39 PM
Could the Zimbabweans have requested it go to video for scrutiny?

It had gone to the video umpire but Williams opted for the old school approach of taking the fielders word for it which is incredibly sporting or stupid depending on your point of view...

Another great result but unfortunately it looks like we wont qualify. The best hope is probably the windies uae game being rained off. That would see us through ahead of the windies.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 07, 2015, 08:24:31 PM
Quote from: lenny on March 07, 2015, 07:46:02 PM
Quote from: Boycey on March 07, 2015, 07:42:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 07, 2015, 06:46:39 PM
Could the Zimbabweans have requested it go to video for scrutiny?

It had gone to the video umpire but Williams opted for the old school approach of taking the fielders word for it which is incredibly sporting or stupid depending on your point of view...

Another great result but unfortunately it looks like we wont qualify. The best hope is probably the windies uae game being rained off. That would see us through ahead of the windies.

That's a bit negative. Beat Pakistan and they are surely through?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 07, 2015, 08:28:00 PM
Quote from: Boycey on March 07, 2015, 07:42:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 07, 2015, 06:46:39 PM
Could the Zimbabweans have requested it go to video for scrutiny?

It had gone to the video umpire but Williams opted for the old school approach of taking the fielders word for it which is incredibly sporting or stupid depending on your point of view...
A deeply honourable sporting chap  obviously, which means that he would find his sporting equivalents in Monaghan and not amongst the hurling fraternity.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: lenny on March 07, 2015, 08:58:54 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 07, 2015, 08:24:31 PM
Quote from: lenny on March 07, 2015, 07:46:02 PM
Quote from: Boycey on March 07, 2015, 07:42:49 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 07, 2015, 06:46:39 PM
Could the Zimbabweans have requested it go to video for scrutiny?

It had gone to the video umpire but Williams opted for the old school approach of taking the fielders word for it which is incredibly sporting or stupid depending on your point of view...

Another great result but unfortunately it looks like we wont qualify. The best hope is probably the windies uae game being rained off. That would see us through ahead of the windies.

That's a bit negative. Beat Pakistan and they are surely through?

Pakistan seem to be coming into form so its realistically going to be very difficult for ireland to get a result against them or india.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 07, 2015, 09:01:03 PM
Won't get near India, but Pakistan is doable. I'd be worried about the bowling though.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: michaelg on March 07, 2015, 10:44:11 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 07, 2015, 09:01:03 PM
Won't get near India, but Pakistan is doable. I'd be worried about the bowling though.
Shame that big bad Boyd jumped ship.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: michaelg on March 07, 2015, 10:45:35 PM
Anyone been to a match at Malahide? Thinking of heading down for the England game in May.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 07, 2015, 11:08:05 PM
Highlights on ITV4 the now.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Denn Forever on March 08, 2015, 12:54:29 PM
Are we not already through to the next stage? 

England seem  (BBC) to be saying that their game against Bangladesh is  a"must" win game.


Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 09, 2015, 09:50:46 AM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 08, 2015, 12:54:29 PM
England seem  (BBC) to be saying that their game against Bangladesh is  a"must" win game.

It's a must-win, and it's going badly. Eoin Morgan has gone for a duck, his fifth in 11 innings. England are 150 runs short of their target and scoring at the rate of a sloth on valium.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 10:08:56 AM
Eoin Morgan is going to be some scapegoat here if they get knocked out. Especially when he didn't sing the anthem !
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Rossie11 on March 09, 2015, 10:24:53 AM
"Eoin Morgan becomes the second ODI player to make five ducks in an 11-innings sequence for England batting in the top six, joining Mike Brearley who managed it in 1979-80."
ouch..
Will be back with Ireland in no time..
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 09, 2015, 10:27:10 AM
England having a collective Sunil Gavaskar here. The required run rate is 7.61 yet they're dabbing out singles. Insane.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 09, 2015, 10:32:28 AM
Morgan's bound for the stock now, good for him.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Rossie11 on March 09, 2015, 10:33:07 AM
163-6
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 11:01:36 AM
They've pressed the accelerator at last. Might not be enough, but they have a chance. 73 from 48 needed. 4 wickets in hand.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Rossie11 on March 09, 2015, 11:09:44 AM
57 from 37.. Could do it
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 11:11:51 AM
If your man Buttler bats to the end I think they'll do it. Because he's hitting big shots, he's liable to get out, but if he survives he'll get enough.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on March 09, 2015, 11:16:01 AM
How many teams qualify from the pools?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 11:16:50 AM
8. 4 from each into the quarters.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on March 09, 2015, 11:19:07 AM
Thanks.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 11:19:24 AM
GONE! That might be that. Out for 65.

238/7
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: lfdown2 on March 09, 2015, 11:25:02 AM
8 for
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 09, 2015, 11:25:25 AM
That was a long goodbye to Jordon.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 11:28:48 AM
31 needed from 18. It's a long odds now. Only 2 wickets left too. They may not bat the 50 overs.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 11:33:57 AM
20 from 15. 2 leg byes, the last thing they needed. I reckon they'll do it!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Rossie11 on March 09, 2015, 11:35:00 AM
dropped jesus
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: nrico2006 on March 09, 2015, 11:35:48 AM
Any streams?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on March 09, 2015, 11:36:03 AM
http://www.time4tv.com/2011/09/sky-sports-2.php
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Rossie11 on March 09, 2015, 11:36:17 AM
http://watchcric.net/channel/live-cricket-1
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on March 09, 2015, 11:38:12 AM
I love this game!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 11:38:34 AM
GONE!

Surely that's it? 260/9. 16 needed off 11.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 09, 2015, 11:41:04 AM
When it's good...England could still do it from here.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: lfdown2 on March 09, 2015, 11:41:28 AM
all over - cricket, what a sport
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 11:41:39 AM
Gone! Game Over. England are out.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on March 09, 2015, 11:42:00 AM
I absolutely love this game!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 09, 2015, 11:42:16 AM
Then again...::)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 11:42:21 AM
Some over to finish. Wicket. Dot Ball. Wicket.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Orior on March 09, 2015, 11:42:52 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 11:41:39 AM
Gone! Game Over. England are out.

Oh dear! Who is to bame?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: passedit on March 09, 2015, 11:43:47 AM
Anybody on twitter, I recommend Pearse (sic) Morgan  @piersmorgan  for a follow over the next couple of hours.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 09, 2015, 11:44:31 AM
Quote from: Orior on March 09, 2015, 11:42:52 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 11:41:39 AM
Gone! Game Over. England are out.

Oh dear! Who is to bame?

Foreigners. I can think of one in particular who is going to get it in the neck. His "we knew what we had to do, we just didn't do it" post-match interview is going to be cringeworthy.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 11:44:36 AM
The Irishman obviously!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on March 09, 2015, 11:46:59 AM
Are England as crap at cricket as they look? Could we be in the QFs when they're at home watching on TV (having stolen our best players)?

And Cheltenham to come.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 09, 2015, 11:48:14 AM
Quote from: Hardy on March 09, 2015, 11:46:59 AM
Are England as crap at cricket as they look?

They really are that bad, at one day cricket anyway. They haven't done anything of note in the World Cup since the early 90's.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: passedit on March 09, 2015, 11:54:22 AM
There really is nothing in world sport as entertaining as an England post mortem.

delusions of grandeur followed by harsh reality. Great stuff!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on March 09, 2015, 12:02:35 PM
I could look this up, but I reckon I'll get a quicker answer here - if we finish level on points with W. Indies what decides who progresses to the QFs?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: OgraAnDun on March 09, 2015, 12:03:42 PM
Quote from: Hardy on March 09, 2015, 12:02:35 PM
I could look this up, but I reckon I'll get a quicker answer here - if we finish level on points with W. Indies what decides who progresses to the QFs?


Net Run Rate - NRR on the table.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on March 09, 2015, 12:08:32 PM
Thanks. I can't find odds for W. Ind. v. Zim. What are the chances of Zimbabwe winning?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Clov on March 09, 2015, 12:15:25 PM
Windies final game is against UAE, not Zimbabwe. I reckon the UAE will be about 10/1.

Ireland really need a win in one of their final 2 games as they will almost certainly lose out on run-rate.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on March 09, 2015, 12:16:17 PM
Oops - that explains why I couldn't find odds.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 09, 2015, 12:27:53 PM
Quote from: passedit on March 09, 2015, 11:54:22 AM
There really is nothing in world sport as entertaining as an England post mortem.

delusions of grandeur followed by harsh reality. Great stuff!

Indeed. And the solutions are often delightfully barmy, e.g. insist the captain sing the anthem or bring back national service.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 09, 2015, 12:30:04 PM
Strange enough though

Ireland 8/1 V India 1/10

Zimbabwe 5/1 V India1/6
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Rossie11 on March 09, 2015, 12:33:50 PM
Quote from: Clov on March 09, 2015, 12:15:25 PM
Windies final game is against UAE, not Zimbabwe. I reckon the UAE will be about 10/1.

Ireland really need a win in one of their final 2 games as they will almost certainly lose out on run-rate.
1 draw will do it as windies can only get to 6pts max.. So rain tonight would be a gift
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Clov on March 09, 2015, 12:37:03 PM
Quote from: Rossie11 on March 09, 2015, 12:33:50 PM
Quote from: Clov on March 09, 2015, 12:15:25 PM
Windies final game is against UAE, not Zimbabwe. I reckon the UAE will be about 10/1.

Ireland really need a win in one of their final 2 games as they will almost certainly lose out on run-rate.
1 draw will do it as windies can only get to 6pts max.. So rain tonight would be a gift

Ah yes. Seems like there hasn't been too many rained off matches in this world cup? What is the minimum number of overs that need to be completed for a result?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on March 09, 2015, 12:39:00 PM
Quote from: Rossie11 on March 09, 2015, 12:33:50 PM
Quote from: Clov on March 09, 2015, 12:15:25 PM
Windies final game is against UAE, not Zimbabwe. I reckon the UAE will be about 10/1.

Ireland really need a win in one of their final 2 games as they will almost certainly lose out on run-rate.
1 draw will do it as windies can only get to 6pts max.. So rain tonight would be a gift

Unfortunately ... (http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/hamilton)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Orior on March 09, 2015, 01:36:49 PM
It is difficult to see Ireland getting anything from the matches against India and Pakistan.

So I propose using our very own dirty tactics.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: dec on March 09, 2015, 01:42:20 PM
Quote from: passedit on March 09, 2015, 11:43:47 AM
Anybody on twitter, I recommend Pearse (sic) Morgan  @piersmorgan  for a follow over the next couple of hours.


https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/574773837314703360

@piersmorgan
The ONLY England player not singing the national anthem just then was our captain @Eoin16. Ridiculous. #engvbang
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: JoG2 on March 09, 2015, 02:22:46 PM
Quote from: dec on March 09, 2015, 01:42:20 PM
Quote from: passedit on March 09, 2015, 11:43:47 AM
Anybody on twitter, I recommend Pearse (sic) Morgan  @piersmorgan  for a follow over the next couple of hours.


https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/574773837314703360

@piersmorgan
The ONLY England player not singing the national anthem just then was our captain @Eoin16. Ridiculous. #engvbang

he must not watch much cricket: Kevin Pietersen, Andrew Strauss, Nasser Hussain, Allan Lamb etc
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 02:23:41 PM
The English lads are going a bit mental alright :) Peter Moores is getting an awful kicking. If he just had no 's' on the end of his name, I'd have said he was another Irish lad :)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 02:24:34 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 09, 2015, 02:22:46 PM
Quote from: dec on March 09, 2015, 01:42:20 PM
Quote from: passedit on March 09, 2015, 11:43:47 AM
Anybody on twitter, I recommend Pearse (sic) Morgan  @piersmorgan  for a follow over the next couple of hours.


https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/574773837314703360

@piersmorgan
The ONLY England player not singing the national anthem just then was our captain @Eoin16. Ridiculous. #engvbang

he must not watch much cricket: Kevin Pietersen, Andrew Strauss, Nasser Hussain, Allan Lamb etc

He meant at that game. The rest were singing except Morgan. If Piertersen, Strauss, Hussain and Lamb were still playing, England might have been better off :)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: JoG2 on March 09, 2015, 02:31:45 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 02:24:34 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 09, 2015, 02:22:46 PM
Quote from: dec on March 09, 2015, 01:42:20 PM
Quote from: passedit on March 09, 2015, 11:43:47 AM
Anybody on twitter, I recommend Pearse (sic) Morgan  @piersmorgan  for a follow over the next couple of hours.


https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/574773837314703360

@piersmorgan
The ONLY England player not singing the national anthem just then was our captain @Eoin16. Ridiculous. #engvbang

he must not watch much cricket: Kevin Pietersen, Andrew Strauss, Nasser Hussain, Allan Lamb etc

He meant at that game. The rest were singing except Morgan. If Piertersen, Strauss, Hussain and Lamb were still playing, England might have been better off :)

There are players from Zimbabwe, West Indies on the team. Wonder did they belt gstq out
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 02:33:41 PM
Apparently they did, but sure facts and morgan are uneasy bedfellows.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: heganboy on March 09, 2015, 02:34:26 PM
so let me make sure that I have this straight- England (with an Irish captain) are out of the cricket world cup, but Ireland remain in contention to progress?

Lancashire to win Liam in 2027 with a French captain. And Luxembourg for Sam

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: OgraAnDun on March 09, 2015, 02:36:11 PM
Weather forecast for Napier (where WI play the UAE) is rain virtually all this week and the start of the next, including Sunday, so hopefully the forecasters have got it right.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: JoG2 on March 09, 2015, 02:37:45 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 09, 2015, 02:33:41 PM
Apparently they did, but sure facts and morgan are uneasy bedfellows.

maybe they did. I just google'd the stuff above as you'd be pretty sure Morgan wasn't the only non English man on the team. Much like the England and South Sea Islanders rugby select
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 09, 2015, 02:49:12 PM
In fairness, Strauss and Hussain are English. Just because you are born in a stable etc. Pietersen and Allan Lamb...not so much. Curious how Lamb's switch was never greeted with the vitriol that followed Zola Budd. As for Piers Moron (© Private Eye), I've seen him say that the English captain should be required to sing the anthem. Can you imagine putting that in a contract?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: lfdown2 on March 09, 2015, 03:00:55 PM
Same fella; http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2015/0307/685330-piers-morgan-tells-lls-im-irish/ (http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2015/0307/685330-piers-morgan-tells-lls-im-irish/)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on March 09, 2015, 03:01:47 PM
Delighted England are gone. There needs to be a serious cleanout of the clowns running cricket over there. This new man Graves looks to be the guy to do it. Downton, Moores, Flower should all go. Pietersen should be playing. Sometimes you have to manage special talents not isolate them. If KP played England would have got through. Cook and Morgan are outstanding batsmen whose form went to shit when made captain. It seems obvious to me that both guys are not captain material and would be better served focusing on their batting.

England are well behind the top 3/4 but have way too much talent to be getting eliminated at this stage and in the easier group at that.

As for Eoin Morgan - the rules are daft. Of someone from a non test playing nation wants to play test cricket they should be allowed to. Each test nation could nominate or claim players from non test nations but let them play ODI's and T20 for their home nation. The anthem crap is typical English xenophobia and no surprises who the internet champion of it is. We're better than them at cricket and rugby and long may it last!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: passedit on March 09, 2015, 03:58:06 PM
Morgan's had the right hump with everyone in english cricket since his best bud KP got the flick. He'll be jumping in with both feet all day today.

Quote
Piers Morgan @piersmorgan  ·  27m 27 minutes ago

Just heard Downton-Shabby on @SkyCricket. Beyond parody. As long as he's in charge, we'll be the laughing stock of world cricket.

Quote
Piers Morgan @piersmorgan  ·  28m 28 minutes ago

'I think Eoin Morgan's done a really good job' - Downton-Shabby's actual words just now. I can't even laugh at him any more.

Quote

Piers Morgan @piersmorgan  ·  15m 15 minutes ago

Looks like @SkyCricket experts have been ordered to say Moores should stay. Does ECB have that tight a financial hold on them? Embarrassing.


Also heard the Sky boys saying that Ireland qualifying would just rub salt in the wounds???

Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 10, 2015, 02:02:37 AM
Ireland asking questions of India
89-1   15 overs.  Stirling first batsman to go.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Eamonnca1 on March 10, 2015, 06:25:00 AM
Ireland 259/10 (49) India 144/0 (19.5)

Danger here?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 10, 2015, 06:42:41 AM
This will be over before 35 overs I'd say. The Irish bowlers can't ruffle them at all. The opening Partnership went for 170 or something like that!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 10, 2015, 10:52:11 AM
Joyce and Kevin O'Brien went out very tamely, without a whimper and with them went any chance of getting a decent run total. Instead of being able build upon the early strong platform, Ireland were just hanging on in the last 10 overs.
Probably another 50 or 60 runs wouldn't have made much difference in the end to Ireland.

The last match v Pakistan was always the game where something magnificent can be achieved.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on March 10, 2015, 10:58:50 AM
Still the highest score of the tournament against India. Our bowlers were never going to get close to keeping it tight.

Looking like a high chance of rain for the WI game at the weekend. Wouldn't it be ironic if rain got us through! Still - I think we have a good chance of beating Pakistan.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 10, 2015, 11:00:02 AM
Goodness, just how bad are England? They could play Ireland a thousand times in the World Cup and come nowhere close to dishing out that kind of hiding.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: screenexile on March 10, 2015, 11:11:36 AM
This has to be read to be believed. . . I'm actually gobsmacked that a journalist could write a piece like this:

http://www.herald.co.zw/alcoholic-dumps-zim-out-of-wc/
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 10, 2015, 11:30:22 AM
Gobsmacked?  sure for example  Mickey Harte does that type of thing regularly.
Paranoia is a reality,
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 10, 2015, 11:33:44 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 10, 2015, 11:30:22 AM
Gobsmacked?  sure for example  Mickey Harte does that type of thing regularly.
Paranoia is a reality,

???

The comments in that article are reassuring.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on March 10, 2015, 11:48:37 AM
It's Zimbabwe for God's sake. You know who the President of that place is? Makes our tools look like altar boys.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Billys Boots on March 10, 2015, 12:03:14 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 10, 2015, 11:48:37 AM
It's Zimbabwe for God's sake. You know who the President of that place is? Makes our tools look like altar boys.

It used to be Rhodesia, the place that made South Africa look like racial Nirvana. 
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: dec on March 10, 2015, 01:31:52 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 10, 2015, 10:58:50 AM
Still the highest score of the tournament against India. Our bowlers were never going to get close to keeping it tight.

Looking like a high chance of rain for the WI game at the weekend. Wouldn't it be ironic if rain got us through! Still - I think we have a good chance of beating Pakistan.

England have taken a number of our best players recently. It is only fitting if we use their best player "Rain stopped play" to progress.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 10, 2015, 08:55:45 PM
Quote from: deiseach on March 10, 2015, 11:33:44 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 10, 2015, 11:30:22 AM
Gobsmacked?  sure for example  Mickey Harte does that type of thing regularly.
Paranoia is a reality,

???

The comments in that article are reassuring.
Yes I missed the core of what the article was about. He was within his rights to call Mooney a cheat  but not the tagged on comments.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Eamonnca1 on March 13, 2015, 06:57:02 AM
I wonder how we'll do against Pakistan. They seem to be on the same points as us.

What's the format? Top 4 advances from each group?

Apparently the top 4 advances from each group. We seem to be in good shape.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: lenny on March 13, 2015, 07:08:16 AM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on March 13, 2015, 06:57:02 AM
I wonder how we'll do against Pakistan. They seem to be on the same points as us.

What's the format? Top 4 advances from each group?

Apparently the top 4 advances from each group. We seem to be in good shape.

Cant see us getting near Pakistan. Their bowling is so much superior to ours. Their batting is good but not brilliant so we have a chance but its very slim and I wouldnt like to put sny money on it.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on March 13, 2015, 09:40:20 AM
I think our batting is better than their batting. We really need to stop KOB bowling and especially in the closing overs. If he has to bowl, get them out of the way early. I'd rate us 40/60 or 35/65 for this game.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 13, 2015, 09:58:09 AM
Pakistan were utter crud at the start of the 1992 World Cup. They were being walloped by England in the group stages only for rain to intervene and prevent England getting enough overs to force a result. The point they got for that result ensured they got into the semi-finals and ended up winning it. They'll be very confident that history is repeating itself.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 13, 2015, 10:02:02 AM
By the way, I think we are seeing the answer to 'why do Ireland like a run chase'. I think it's all to do with bowling, rather than batting.

If you bat first, you're more likely to play yourself into the innings, poke and prod, and then try and finish strongly from 35 overs onwards.

Because Ireland's bowlers are fairly toothless in fairness, this usually means they are not blown away and have a target they can chase. (south Africa aside).

When Ireland bat first, the others know exactly what they need, and quite often they are able to do exxactly that. Zimbabwe should have done it too.

I suspect that's what makes them prefer to bat second.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 13, 2015, 10:33:38 AM
Hmm. If that's the case then Pakistan, who clearly have a brilliant bowling lineup (historically bowlers are what they do), should be batting first so their less-impressive batting lineup can get a score, any score, that their bowling attack can tear into, each successive wicket increasingly ramping up the pressure on the team making the chase. Yet against the West Indies they won the toss and elected to field. They got slaughtered, as it happens, but they obviously thought it was a good idea to field. It does look like Ireland fancy a chase, but I think it's more likely they are making their decisions based on the conditions and the state of the wicket on the day. And that is a particular facet of cricket that I am completely ignorant.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Hardy on March 13, 2015, 12:35:24 PM
Betfair: Pakistan 1.29, Ireland 4.3 or, roughly, Pak 1/3, Ire 7/2.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Ball Hopper on March 13, 2015, 09:14:25 PM
On holiday in New Zealand this week.  Cracker of a chase by NZ against Bangladesh last night, with NZ getting there with 8 balls left.

The pub even switched over from club rugby to the cricket on all TV's - not everyone happy with that!  Switched back to rugby within 20 seconds of the cricket ending though.

If Ireland finish fourth, they will play NZ in the quarter final...curtains At that stage I suppose, but stranger things have happened.


Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 13, 2015, 09:33:12 PM
The game match is being played in Adelaide Oval (whatever), it's some stadium, the same place where Bangladesh destroyed England. It's a fantastic stadium,  cost an absolute fortune just to renovate the place, something in the region of  €450m. 
There's a forecast of rain in the other match UAE v W/Indies, in the shape of Cyclone Pam, set to land before monday, , "The forecast for Napier on Sunday is for cloudy weather and possible showers, sending a wave of apprehension through the West Indies camp as it needs a win from the last pool match to make the quarterfinals".

One of the main things about getting through to the last 8 is the prize money, some Eur300k just for qualification. It would more than double all what Ireland earned in the group. It would mean  the hotel and travel bills be paid on time and unlike the Scots, would not have to pass the helmet around, to pay the tab.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: OgraAnDun on March 13, 2015, 09:50:27 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 13, 2015, 09:33:12 PM


One of the main things about getting through to the last 8 is the prize money, some Eur300k just for qualification. It would more than double all what Ireland earned in the group. It would mean  the hotel and travel bills be paid on time and unlike the Scots, would not have to pass the helmet around, to pay the tab.


Yet it's still considerably less than Zimbabwe will get for failing to even get out of the group.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 13, 2015, 11:01:04 PM
Quote from: OgraAnDun on March 13, 2015, 09:50:27 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 13, 2015, 09:33:12 PM


One of the main things about getting through to the last 8 is the prize money, some Eur300k just for qualification. It would more than double all what Ireland earned in the group. It would mean  the hotel and travel bills be paid on time and unlike the Scots, would not have to pass the helmet around, to pay the tab.


Yet it's still considerably less than Zimbabwe will get for failing to even get out of the group.
Where do get that idea about Zimbabwe?
According to the WC prize money distribution, there is no favouritism.
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/icc-cricket-world-cup-prizemoney-increases/2014-11-11 (http://www.cricket.com.au/news/icc-cricket-world-cup-prizemoney-increases/2014-11-11)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: OgraAnDun on March 13, 2015, 11:15:40 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 13, 2015, 11:01:04 PM
Quote from: OgraAnDun on March 13, 2015, 09:50:27 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 13, 2015, 09:33:12 PM


One of the main things about getting through to the last 8 is the prize money, some Eur300k just for qualification. It would more than double all what Ireland earned in the group. It would mean  the hotel and travel bills be paid on time and unlike the Scots, would not have to pass the helmet around, to pay the tab.


Yet it's still considerably less than Zimbabwe will get for failing to even get out of the group.
Where do get that idea about Zimbabwe?
According to the WC prize money distribution, there is no favouritism.
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/icc-cricket-world-cup-prizemoney-increases/2014-11-11 (http://www.cricket.com.au/news/icc-cricket-world-cup-prizemoney-increases/2014-11-11)


Admittedly I'm basing it upon what happened in 2007. I don't have access to the article at the minute but I'll post it tomorrow. Off the top of my head, I think Ireland got something like $54,000 for rescuing the Super 8s in the West Indies, while Zimbabwe got significantly more.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 14, 2015, 09:07:54 AM
Weather forecast is a dry day for the UAE v WI match
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: gallsman on March 14, 2015, 09:28:17 AM
Quote from: OgraAnDun on March 13, 2015, 11:15:40 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 13, 2015, 11:01:04 PM
Quote from: OgraAnDun on March 13, 2015, 09:50:27 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 13, 2015, 09:33:12 PM


One of the main things about getting through to the last 8 is the prize money, some Eur300k just for qualification. It would more than double all what Ireland earned in the group. It would mean  the hotel and travel bills be paid on time and unlike the Scots, would not have to pass the helmet around, to pay the tab.


Yet it's still considerably less than Zimbabwe will get for failing to even get out of the group.
Where do get that idea about Zimbabwe?
According to the WC prize money distribution, there is no favouritism.
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/icc-cricket-world-cup-prizemoney-increases/2014-11-11 (http://www.cricket.com.au/news/icc-cricket-world-cup-prizemoney-increases/2014-11-11)


Admittedly I'm basing it upon what happened in 2007. I don't have access to the article at the minute but I'll post it tomorrow. Off the top of my head, I think Ireland got something like $54,000 for rescuing the Super 8s in the West Indies, while Zimbabwe got significantly more.

Is that prize money or Mugabe bonus?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: OgraAnDun on March 14, 2015, 11:02:52 AM
http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/783151.html



And the gross disparity in funding between Ireland and the lowest ranking Full Members would remain. When Ireland reached the Super Eights in the 2007 World Cup, they earned $56,000 in prize money; Zimbabwe, who did not progress beyond Ireland's group, received $11 million. The gulf is only a little less yawning now. Under the new world order, regardless of on-field performance, Ireland will receive around one-eighth of Zimbabwe's funding from the ICC and TV companies every four years.


I'm pretty sure that's money from the ICC.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 14, 2015, 01:25:22 PM
Quote from: OgraAnDun on March 14, 2015, 11:02:52 AM
http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/783151.html



And the gross disparity in funding between Ireland and the lowest ranking Full Members would remain. When Ireland reached the Super Eights in the 2007 World Cup, they earned $56,000 in prize money; Zimbabwe, who did not progress beyond Ireland's group, received $11 million. The gulf is only a little less yawning now. Under the new world order, regardless of on-field performance, Ireland will receive around one-eighth of Zimbabwe's funding from the ICC and TV companies every four years.


I'm pretty sure that's money from the ICC.
That article is total misinformation as regards those prize money figures.
In 2007 Ireland earned $250,000 as  a q/f loser, on top of the group money - probably $56,000.
The total prize money in 2007 was a mere  $5m.
So how could Zimbabwe have earned a prize of $10m for doing nothing of note?
http://www.tsmplug.com/cricket/icc-world-cup-prize-money/ (http://www.tsmplug.com/cricket/icc-world-cup-prize-money/)

I'd say the players are desperate to get to the qf this time as they would surely receive a bonus.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: OgraAnDun on March 14, 2015, 05:21:01 PM
Well there's me put back into my box!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 14, 2015, 06:00:33 PM
Quote from: OgraAnDun on March 14, 2015, 05:21:01 PM
Well there's me put back into my box!
No need for that .....just yet. You had information and you had a source,  that's  better than most around here :)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: OgraAnDun on March 15, 2015, 12:31:53 AM
There's still basically no hope of the UAE winning in my opinion but the longer they keep this going, the later in the day the match goes on and the closer to the rain we get.

Time to break out the rain dance yet?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Ball Hopper on March 15, 2015, 02:24:47 AM
UAE all out for 175.  WI already on 33 for 1. As good as game over as could ever be seen, unless the UAE bowlers go crazy.

If WI get it done in 37 overs or less they will qualify for the quarter finals, irrespective of the Pakistan/Ireland result. 
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 15, 2015, 06:32:51 AM
Ireland's run rate is not going to be good enough for a decent total here.

Some innings by Porterfield mind you.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Rossie11 on March 15, 2015, 07:36:17 AM
He got no help at all. Only 55 from last 10 overs. Another 30-40 runs would have given them a great chance. Have to early wickets now.
They should do a Chelsea on it surround the ref and start roaring for everything..
What ya reckon Norf  :P ?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Boycey on March 15, 2015, 07:47:16 AM
Pakistan have only scored more than 237 once in this tournament and that was against UAE. They've also been pretty poor chasing a total. Of course now I've said it they'll no doubt knock the runs off in about 30 overs...
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2015, 08:49:14 AM
Wickets ffs.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 15, 2015, 09:29:25 AM
Has to be said Ireland's bowlers are cat.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: ONeill on March 15, 2015, 09:32:52 AM
More like it...get wired into them.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Ball Hopper on March 15, 2015, 11:09:49 AM
Slow death there...

Bandwagon will resume in a few years again. 
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Rossie11 on March 15, 2015, 12:10:49 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 15, 2015, 09:29:25 AM
Has to be said Ireland's bowlers are cat.
It's a very specific skill and one I think we are almost alien to in this country. Added to fact we are drawing from a very small pool means we will always struggle to find a top class one.
Getting test status and Boyd Rankin back would be a help short term.
Long term our stategy should be to try and develop some the "new Irish".
There is a sizable Pakistani and Indian population in Ireland. They will never take to rugby or soccer and very few are naturally taking to the GAA so there is an opportunity there to develop them.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 15, 2015, 01:03:45 PM


Quote from: Rossie11 on March 15, 2015, 12:10:49 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 15, 2015, 09:29:25 AM
Has to be said Ireland's bowlers are cat.
It's a very specific skill and one I think we are almost alien to in this country. Added to fact we are drawing from a very small pool means we will always struggle to find a top class one.
Getting test status and Boyd Rankin back would be a help short term.
Long term our stategy should be to try and develop some the "new Irish".
There is a sizable Pakistani and Indian population in Ireland. They will never take to rugby or soccer and very few are naturally taking to the GAA so there is an opportunity there to develop them.
Even if he wanted to, Rankin couldn't play for Ireland before 2018 when he would be 34 years old and past his best.

I note that the ICC eligibility criteria heavily discriminates against the associates and affiliates, e.g. along with having stiffer criteria standards  for them, the ICC restricts them to using just 2 players in total, who qualify through residency (not nationality) or have played for another full member  at underage level and upwards.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Rossie11 on March 15, 2015, 01:12:52 PM
You sure about Rankin?
He hasn't played for Eng for 14 months. Thought I read he could be back in early 2016 if he reapplied now
Yeah the ICC are doing their best to keep it a closed shop
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 15, 2015, 01:29:58 PM
Quote from: Rossie11 on March 15, 2015, 01:12:52 PM
You sure about Rankin?
He hasn't played for Eng for 14 months. Thought I read he could be back in early 2016 if he reapplied now
Yeah the ICC are doing their best to keep it a closed shop
I'm not sure about most things but I've learned a bit  from years of  manipulating reality to fake a support for my dodgy opinions.
Rankin last played for England  jan 2014,  as the rules stand now he will have to wait 4 years  until jan 2018 before he can play for Ireland.
http://icc-live.s3.amazonaws.com/cms/media/about_docs/523af0cd4a1db-Player%20Eligibility%20Rules%20-%20effective%2018%20September%202013.pdf (http://icc-live.s3.amazonaws.com/cms/media/about_docs/523af0cd4a1db-Player%20Eligibility%20Rules%20-%20effective%2018%20September%202013.pdf)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Rossie11 on March 15, 2015, 01:48:40 PM
I think that 4 years has been reduced to 2. Either way we will need more than 1 good bowler to compete with the big boys
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 15, 2015, 02:05:33 PM
Quote from: Rossie11 on March 15, 2015, 01:48:40 PM
I think that 4 years has been reduced to 2. Either way we will need more than 1 good bowler to compete with the big boys
Yeah, I see it now in the subsection paragraphs. The 4 years have been reduced to two,
section c nr 8

Player is seeking to return and play for the Associate or Affiliate Member that he originally played for prior to qualifying to play for a Full Member, the four year stand out period referred to in this Article 3.3.2 shall be reduced to two years;

Come back Boyd!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: OgraAnDun on March 15, 2015, 03:02:39 PM
He's playing for England A as far as I'm aware, does that rule him out?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Main Street on March 15, 2015, 07:39:22 PM
Quote from: OgraAnDun on March 15, 2015, 03:02:39 PM
He's playing for England A as far as I'm aware, does that rule him out?
It might count if he played in an A match of 3 or more days and this he hasn't.
I think he's good to go once he completes his 2 year first class intl cricket hiatus.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on March 16, 2015, 11:44:55 AM
Tim Murtagh has been a good bowler for us in the past and he got injured before the World Cup. They have to look at the eligibility criteria. It's plain daft at the moment. Regardless, I think we're going to keep getting better and better and if Boyd Rankin's experience (and to a lesser extent Joyce's and Morgan's) turns lads off declaring for England then that's great. On the flip side though we can't just wait four years for meaningful games.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 20, 2015, 03:07:35 PM
Phil Simmons is off - to coach the West Indies team

http://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/phil-simmons-to-become-west-indies-head-coach
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: nrico2006 on March 20, 2015, 03:14:38 PM
Ireland need to sort out their bowlers and Rankin isn't a world beater anyway.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Boycey on March 24, 2015, 10:13:06 PM
Absolutely cracking semi-final this morning between NZ and South Africa with the Black Caps winning with a ball to spare. The game ebbed and flowed with both teams looking likely to win at different stages. Hopefully Australia win on Thursday morning to give the tournament the final it deserves..
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on March 25, 2015, 12:35:29 AM
Quote from: Boycey on March 24, 2015, 10:13:06 PM
Absolutely cracking semi-final this morning between NZ and South Africa with the Black Caps winning with a ball to spare. The game ebbed and flowed with both teams looking likely to win at different stages. Hopefully Australia win on Thursday morning to give the tournament the final it deserves..

Strange comment? India are defending champs and have won all their games. Explosive batsmen as always and their bowlers have bowled out their opponents in their last 7 matches. Final would be at a neutral venue if India win.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: lenny on March 25, 2015, 07:32:18 AM
Quote from: Boycey on March 24, 2015, 10:13:06 PM
Absolutely cracking semi-final this morning between NZ and South Africa with the Black Caps winning with a ball to spare. The game ebbed and flowed with both teams looking likely to win at different stages. Hopefully Australia win on Thursday morning to give the tournament the final it deserves..

I'm not sure this tournament deserves a great final because it has generally been dull. The semifinal on Tuesday was a complete exception as it was an unbelievable match. I do fancy australia to be too strong v india and they will also be strong favs at home in the final. They probably have more potetial match winners than NZ although I would love to see NZ do it.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Boycey on March 25, 2015, 02:30:29 PM
Fair point Seanie, I guess what I was thinking was that It'd be nice to see the two hosts in the final of their own tournament especially with the keen rivalry between them. If you have seen any of Indias games you'll agree that whoever New Zealand play in the final it'll hardly be a neutral venue in terms of the crowd anyway.

Don't agree Lenny that its been a dull tournament. The World Cup always drags a little in terms of length with it taking quite a while to whittle down from 14 to 8 teams for the quarter finals but the high scoring and all round entertainment quality of the games has been high
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Sidney on March 25, 2015, 05:30:46 PM
Quote from: lenny on March 25, 2015, 07:32:18 AM


I'm not sure this tournament deserves a great final because it has generally been dull. The semifinal on Tuesday was a complete exception as it was an unbelievable match. I do fancy australia to be too strong v india and they will also be strong favs at home in the final. They probably have more potetial match winners than NZ although I would love to see NZ do it.
Thoroughly enjoyed:
Ireland v West Indies
Ireland v UAE
Ireland v Zimbabwe
New Zealand v Australia
England v Bangladesh
New Zealand v South Africa

I like New Zealand's aggressive style with both bat and ball and hope they win it.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 08:16:16 AM
Could be a good one. Australia batted their 50 overs, 328 for 7. India have just started and are 30 for no loss after 6.3 overs
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Boycey on March 26, 2015, 08:27:19 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 08:16:16 AM
Could be a good one. Australia batted their 50 overs, 328 for 7. India have just started and are 30 for no loss after 6.3 overs

This is going to go right to the wire I'd say. Looks like a very unproductive morning at work for me...
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 08:29:14 AM
Alt-Tab is your friend :)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 08:42:36 AM
India's opening Batsmen are very good. You rarely see them get out for less than 20. This partnership I think had 170 against Ireland before they lost Sharma. Today it's up to 73, albeit with a drop. If they can make 150, I'd say this is very much on.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 08:45:48 AM
Impeccable timing by me. 76/1. Dhawan gone.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 08:50:15 AM
Can this be true, or am I misunderstanding something?

"Virat Kohli has been a man for a run chase as of late and he will hold the key for India now, he has scored 13 consecutive hundreds in ODI run chases..."
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on March 26, 2015, 08:51:44 AM
Some of the stats relating to India in recent times in ODI's are simply nuts. Especially in ICC tournaments. That's a ridiculous one if true.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 08:52:55 AM
Can't be true. Did he bat against Ireland? They lost a wicket at 170ish, and they didn't need another hundred at that stage, so he can't have come in 3rd and got 100.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 08:57:56 AM
Not true now anyway. Gone for 1. He faced 13 balls or something, and had 11 dots, 1 single to keep on strike(!) and then the wicket. India in trouble now.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on March 26, 2015, 09:00:55 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 08:57:56 AM
Not true now anyway. Gone for 1. He faced 13 balls or something, and had 11 dots, 1 single to keep on strike(!) and then the wicket. India in trouble now.

Wouldn't say they're in trouble - they've a great batting lineup and several top class players to come - but Australia won that psychological battle.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 26, 2015, 09:01:12 AM
The only way I can parse that stat is that his last 13 hundreds have been in run chases. As you say, moot point now.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 09:01:48 AM
In trouble in the sense they will need someone to come in and quickly settle. You could tell Kohli never felt comfortable. Another wicket in short order would be trouble.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 09:03:07 AM
It's interesting. I'm on 'lync' with a couple of work colleagues from India, and they are frantic about it. Apparently this new guy Rahane 'can be a settler'. We'll see :)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 26, 2015, 09:05:38 AM
That's the great thing about cricket. Wickets change the dynamic in a way that I can't quite imagine in other sports. If you're three down in soccer, a goal is obviously a good thing but it does't mean you are now winning!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 26, 2015, 09:07:23 AM
I worked with a fanatical Indian cricket fan. With his turban and Dublin accent, he renewed my faith in humanity.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 09:08:29 AM
One day cricket is very interesting that way alright. Huge momentum swings possible in one ball.

Test cricket, meh. I just can't get around that you can be chasing a huge score, tell your lads to go out with a straight bat and just stay alive for 2 days, and you get a draw even if the scoreboard says you are 3 or 4 hundred behind.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 09:12:33 AM
In bother now. Sharma gone. That's 3 wickets for about 15 runs.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 09:16:54 AM
Quote from: deiseach on March 26, 2015, 09:07:23 AM
I worked with a fanatical Indian cricket fan. With his turban and Dublin accent, he renewed my faith in humanity.

Was he Punjabi then? The hindu guys are very different from the Sikhs from my experience. Not better or worse, but different. A few of the lads up in the north west would should for Pakistan. I remember being in Delhi for a match between India and Pakistan and there was war in the papers over the Punjabis shouting for Pakistan :)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 26, 2015, 09:19:49 AM
Good Test cricket is the drama turned up to 11. Runs are the means of keeping score, but  you also need 20 wickets so you have to excel at batting and bowling. Problem is, bad Test cricket is the work of the Devil.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 26, 2015, 09:20:56 AM
He was (still is, I presume) Punjabi. What would be the motivation for a Sikh to root for Pakistan?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 09:29:12 AM
I couldn't quite get all the background, but apparently Punjab straddles both sides of the Pakistani/Indian border, and some Punjabis would feel a simmering discontent towards India, and identify more with Pakistan.

Some of this stuff is depressingly familiar.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 26, 2015, 09:33:37 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 09:29:12 AM
I couldn't quite get all the background, but apparently Punjab straddles both sides of the Pakistani/Indian border, and some Punjabis would feel a simmering discontent towards India, and identify more with Pakistan.

Some of this stuff is depressingly familiar.

Aye. The enemy of my enemy etc
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on March 26, 2015, 09:34:34 AM
Big trouble now. Australia went back to the weaker bowlers (Maxwell sand Faulkner) and it has worked out well for hem. Tough ask now.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Walter Cronc on March 26, 2015, 09:34:45 AM
Dont know much about cricket but are India under pressure here?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Geoff Tipps on March 26, 2015, 09:45:43 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on March 26, 2015, 09:34:45 AM
Dont know much about cricket but are India under pressure here?

Yes
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 10:21:19 AM
Dhoni is in now. Last throw of the dice you'd have to say, and they are running out of overs. The RRR is up to 10.25 now. they need 164 off 96.  That's a big tally.

The great thing about wickets is that it not only stops the batter you've gotten out, but in a 50 over game, it usually hammers the run rate for at least a couple of overs while the new batsman settles in.

Example.

Indian wicket 1 - 13th over. Next 2+ Overs... 0 - 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 - 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Indian wicket 2 - 16th over. Next 2+ Overs... 1,0,1 - 0, 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 - 0, 1, 1, 1, 6, W
Indian wicket 3 - 18th Over. Next 2 Overs ... 0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 1 - 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0
Indian wicket 4 - 23rd Over. Next 2 Overs ... 0, 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 - 0, 1, 0, 0, 2, 2
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 10:21:49 AM
Here we go. The Indian batting powerplay.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 10:33:18 AM
Another wicket. 179 for 5 and Rahane is gone for for 44. They're going down meekly here. I thought we'd see 4s and 6s interspersed with the odd wicket here and there, but there's dot balls all over the place.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 11:11:53 AM
All over bar the shouting. Dhoni gone for 65. They've collapsed a bit here, and never really kept the run rate up. 232/7. Need 97 from 28.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 26, 2015, 11:21:57 AM
Come on New Zealand.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: lenny on March 26, 2015, 11:26:44 AM
Quote from: deiseach on March 26, 2015, 11:21:57 AM
Come on New Zealand.

Australia have too many match winners. I would really love to see NZ win and have been rooting for them the whole way through. This however will be their first game out of NZ and home advantage may be crucial. The top NZ players like Boult, McCollum, Southee and Williamson are more than a match for their Aussie rivals but Australia have serious strength in depth and that will probably be crucial.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 11:36:08 AM
I really can't warm to Australian teams. In anything. Their arrogance is very off putting. They are like England on steroids.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on March 26, 2015, 11:36:44 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 26, 2015, 11:36:08 AM
I really can't warm to Australian teams. In anything. Their arrogance is very off putting. They are like England on steroids.

Agree 100%, can't stand them at all.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: deiseach on March 26, 2015, 11:52:17 AM
Quote from: lenny on March 26, 2015, 11:26:44 AM
Quote from: deiseach on March 26, 2015, 11:21:57 AM
Come on New Zealand.

Australia have too many match winners. I would really love to see NZ win and have been rooting for them the whole way through. This however will be their first game out of NZ and home advantage may be crucial. The top NZ players like Boult, McCollum, Southee and Williamson are more than a match for their Aussie rivals but Australia have serious strength in depth and that will probably be crucial.

But...come on New Zealand!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: lenny on March 29, 2015, 05:40:23 PM
Quote from: lenny on March 26, 2015, 11:26:44 AM
Quote from: deiseach on March 26, 2015, 11:21:57 AM
Come on New Zealand.

Australia have too many match winners. I would really love to see NZ win and have been rooting for them the whole way through. This however will be their first game out of NZ and home advantage may be crucial. The top NZ players like Boult, McCollum, Southee and Williamson are more than a match for their Aussie rivals but Australia have serious strength in depth and that will probably be crucial.

Disappointing final and tournament in general. Very predictable in the sense that australia just had more very good players than other teams. NZ were excellent in their own conditions but I worried that they would struggle in the bigger MCG.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 30, 2015, 02:11:22 PM
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/why-everyone-wanted-the-aussies-to-lose-the-world-cup-final/story-fnq1ugvm-1227284038610 (http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/why-everyone-wanted-the-aussies-to-lose-the-world-cup-final/story-fnq1ugvm-1227284038610)

Hateful hoors. A slap of the bat would straighten a couple of them out.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Denn Forever on March 30, 2015, 03:48:09 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 30, 2015, 02:11:22 PM
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/why-everyone-wanted-the-aussies-to-lose-the-world-cup-final/story-fnq1ugvm-1227284038610 (http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/why-everyone-wanted-the-aussies-to-lose-the-world-cup-final/story-fnq1ugvm-1227284038610)

Hateful hoors. A slap of the bat would straighten a couple of them out.

Is that not just I wish we were as good as Australia so we could have done it
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: AZOffaly on March 30, 2015, 03:49:31 PM
By whom? That's an Australian paper :)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Boycey on March 30, 2015, 04:40:28 PM
Very one sided article that, sledging has long been a (distasteful) part of cricket and undoubtedly Australia give plenty but are also able to take it back, the semi-final with India being a prime example.

Judging by others comments on here I'd be very much in the minority in that I really like the Aussie attitude to most sports, they play hard and to win but leave it on the field
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: magpie seanie on March 30, 2015, 05:27:55 PM
Quote from: Boycey on March 30, 2015, 04:40:28 PM
Very one sided article that, sledging has long been a (distasteful) part of cricket and undoubtedly Australia give plenty but are also able to take it back, the semi-final with India being a prime example.

Judging by others comments on here I'd be very much in the minority in that I really like the Aussie attitude to most sports, they play hard and to win but leave it on the field

I disagree. I support England when they're playing Australia - that's how bad the Aussies are.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: muppet on May 07, 2015, 07:31:21 PM
Went for a run around Malahide Castle this afternoon. Normally I don't take much notice of the Cricket Ground (as I am usually struggling by then) but it was very impressive today with all the seating they have put in for the on day international v England, which is on tomorrow from 10.45am.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread - World Cup 2015
Post by: Boycey on May 07, 2015, 08:18:09 PM
Quote from: muppet on May 07, 2015, 07:31:21 PM
Went for a run around Malahide Castle this afternoon. Normally I don't take much notice of the Cricket Ground (as I am usually struggling by then) but it was very impressive today with all the seating they have put in for the on day international v England, which is on tomorrow from 10.45am.

I was gonna head down tomorrow but a combination of ticket price (€45), weather forecast and makeshift England squad changed my mind. I have tickets for both Ashes tests in London this summer though  8).
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on May 08, 2015, 12:26:03 PM
Not looking good. Shaky start by Ireland and now rain has stopped play. Weather forecast suggests a draw!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on August 06, 2015, 12:21:24 PM
Not Ireland related but absolute carnage at Trent Bridge this morning. Braod has destroyed the Aussies with 7 wickets for 11 runs in just 7 overs. Aussies are 50/9. This will be talked about for years.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on August 06, 2015, 12:24:50 PM
Been watching it.... Incredible stuff. I'm over for the first two days of the final test the week after next. At this stage it looks like it might be a dead rubber.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on August 06, 2015, 12:27:30 PM
Hard to see the Aussies salvaging a draw from this, I'd imagine England should be able to put up some sort of score even if bowling conditions are very favourable.

I'm going over at the end of the month for the T20 finals in Edgbaston. Supposedly a great day.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Sidney on August 06, 2015, 01:01:37 PM
Wonderful stuff. There's nothing in world sport to touch an England team wiping out the filth inside an hour and a half in an Ashes test match.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on August 06, 2015, 01:01:55 PM
Just checking the stats on BBC - Broad's eight wicket haul is the best since 1896 (8-15). The Aussie innings is the quickest first innings (in terms of balls bowled) in test history. A pathetic effort from the Australians.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Sidney on August 06, 2015, 01:06:20 PM
Kildare's performance against Kerry is looking very respectable in comparison.

Is it time for a two-tier Ashes?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: deiseach on August 06, 2015, 04:09:36 PM
Even Australia's two 5-0 wins in the last decade contained more drama than this series. One team has had little hope of winning after the first day in each game.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: saffron sam2 on December 23, 2015, 09:38:31 PM
Big Boyd Rankin back in the load in time for the T20 World Cup. Can be expensive, but a decent option nonetheless.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/35156178 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/35156178)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 23, 2015, 10:38:32 PM
We've missed you SS2.  :-*
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 09, 2016, 06:31:43 PM
Well saying the bandwagon effect has worn off - beaten by Oman

http://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/35767085
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on March 09, 2016, 08:12:04 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 09, 2016, 06:31:43 PM
Well saying the bandwagon effect has worn off - beaten by Oman

http://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/35767085

Made an absolute hash of it... Some truly appalling bowling near the end cost them very dear..
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: gawa316 on March 09, 2016, 08:18:00 PM
Apart from Frampton, Irish sport taking a bit of a bashing lately :'(
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on March 11, 2016, 03:32:11 PM
Irelands 2nd game just about to start, this is a must win game against the group favorites Bangladesh. Its been raining and its been reduced to 12 overs aside which may suit Ireland..
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: AZOffaly on March 11, 2016, 03:55:39 PM
Ireland are atrocious so far. Pathetic fielding and toothless bowling. Bangladesh are 32-0 with not even 3 overs done yet!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Billys Boots on March 11, 2016, 04:42:23 PM
Covers are on. 
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: AZOffaly on March 11, 2016, 04:46:30 PM
Absolutely pissing down. Even if they get back on now, they'll probably have an impossible chase with all the runs they gave up.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on March 11, 2016, 04:54:16 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 11, 2016, 04:46:30 PM
Absolutely pissing down. Even if they get back on now, they'll probably have an impossible chase with all the runs they gave up.

Perversely the shorter the chase potentially the easier it gets as the total gets reduced accordingly but looking at the rain it looks unlikely. Ah bollix I see its been abandoned while I've not been paying attention
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 11, 2016, 05:51:47 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 11, 2016, 03:55:39 PM
Ireland are atrocious so far. Pathetic fielding and toothless bowling. Bangladesh are 32-0 with not even 3 overs done yet!

Ireland's fielding was shocking today.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 11, 2016, 09:37:57 PM
Lads that bandwagon is ducked too.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 18, 2016, 07:22:40 PM
Some game in Mumbai between SA and England will England pulling off a great run chase to win with 2 balls to spare - the 2nd highest run chase in T20 International history
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 18, 2016, 08:06:02 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 18, 2016, 07:22:40 PM
Some game in Mumbai between SA and England will England pulling off a great run chase to win with 2 balls to spare - the 2nd highest run chase in T20 International history

Great game.

Joe Root is a genius.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on March 19, 2016, 10:38:14 AM
Ireland have taken several steps backwards since losing Phil Simmons. The coach and even Porterfield as captain must be questioned. If anything our squad looks stronger on paper but we're regressing. The stated aim of test cricket will not be achieved unless we buck up considerably.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 03, 2016, 06:07:45 PM
Holy shit - what a final over

That's some bottle job by England
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: TabClear on April 03, 2016, 06:37:22 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 03, 2016, 06:07:45 PM
Holy shit - what a final over

That's some bottle job by England

To be fair, the only English player who touched the ball in the last over was stokes!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 04, 2016, 01:19:42 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 19, 2016, 10:38:14 AM
Ireland have taken several steps backwards since losing Phil Simmons. The coach and even Porterfield as captain must be questioned. If anything our squad looks stronger on paper but we're regressing. The stated aim of test cricket will not be achieved unless we buck up considerably.

They have to agree, but I think they are struggling to manage 3 forms of the game. Other countries have bigger pools to pick from. Ireland however are forced to utilise the more of the same players, and it's almost like 3 different sports at times, esp 20/20 v test matches.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on August 11, 2016, 04:41:39 PM
Good recovery by Engurland  against Pakistan. This should cheer up the west brits on GAA Board.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on August 11, 2016, 06:08:50 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 11, 2016, 04:41:39 PM
Good recovery by Engurland  against Pakistan. This should cheer up the west brits on GAA Board.

It's possible to follow cricket and still cheer against them u know  ;)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on May 05, 2017, 12:40:07 PM
Ireland struggling against England. Will Eoin Morgan be trying even harder to beat his own country?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: NAG1 on May 05, 2017, 02:44:46 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 05, 2017, 12:40:07 PM
Ireland struggling against England. Will Eoin Morgan be trying even harder to beat his own country?

The bowler should be allowed to shoulder barge him any time he runs down the wicket.

Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 07, 2017, 12:59:58 PM
Morgan knocking it around for fun. The irony that our best player may seriously dent our test playing hopes lol
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Owen Brannigan on June 18, 2017, 09:54:35 AM
Big game today at the Oval today, Pakistan v India - Champions Trophy final.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/cricket/38832866 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/cricket/38832866)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on June 18, 2017, 11:15:06 AM
I suppose it's the only venue they could have bar the UAE. 
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Owen Brannigan on June 18, 2017, 12:15:23 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on June 18, 2017, 11:15:06 AM
I suppose it's the only venue they could have bar the UAE.

The competition has taken place in England & Wales and final always planned for the Oval only problem is that one of the teams was supposed to be England who were beaten unexpectedly in the semi final in Bristol by Pakistan.  Morgan blamed it on the wicket claiming that it did not provide home advantage because it was a worn wicket which allowed Pakistan to have equal conditions.  Should not have been a surprise to him as the path to the final for England was already mapped out and the rules of the competition are that only a used wicket can be taken for the semi final.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Owen Brannigan on June 18, 2017, 05:55:46 PM
Inspired Pakistan thrash India by 180 runs.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Aerlik on June 20, 2017, 01:20:47 PM
Bloody hell there was a remarkable lack of coverage for this tournament in "cricket-mad Australia".  Yep, the sweep-it-under-the-carpet; they-might-not-notice attitude of the meeja strikes again.  God they're shit, sore losers.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 22, 2017, 03:53:25 PM
https://twitter.com/Irelandcricket/status/877895517547659264

QuoteMassive news confirmed from @ICC! @Irelandcricket elevated to Full Member Status #IrelandFullMember

Now eligible to play Test Cricket
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 22, 2017, 04:23:36 PM
That's great news for them. I'd be worried about them making inroads into hurling now.


In clontarf.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on June 22, 2017, 08:42:34 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 22, 2017, 03:53:25 PM
https://twitter.com/Irelandcricket/status/877895517547659264

QuoteMassive news confirmed from @ICC! @Irelandcricket elevated to Full Member Status #IrelandFullMember

Now eligible to play Test Cricket
What will this full member status mean in practical terms for Irish cricket?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: 5 Sams on June 22, 2017, 09:02:19 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 22, 2017, 03:53:25 PM
https://twitter.com/Irelandcricket/status/877895517547659264

QuoteMassive news confirmed from @ICC! @Irelandcricket elevated to Full Member Status #IrelandFullMember

Now eligible to play Test Cricket

They'll have good crack getting 5 days without rain to play a test match in this country.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on June 22, 2017, 09:22:59 PM
Quote from: Main Street on June 22, 2017, 08:42:34 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 22, 2017, 03:53:25 PM
https://twitter.com/Irelandcricket/status/877895517547659264

QuoteMassive news confirmed from @ICC! @Irelandcricket elevated to Full Member Status #IrelandFullMember

Now eligible to play Test Cricket
What will this full member status mean in practical terms for Irish cricket?

Future Eoin Morgans will have to come up with a decent excuse.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Owen Brannigan on June 22, 2017, 09:27:02 PM
Quote from: Main Street on June 22, 2017, 08:42:34 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 22, 2017, 03:53:25 PM
https://twitter.com/Irelandcricket/status/877895517547659264

QuoteMassive news confirmed from @ICC! @Irelandcricket elevated to Full Member Status #IrelandFullMember

Now eligible to play Test Cricket
What will this full member status mean in practical terms for Irish cricket?

Ireland and Afghanistan now join the rota of tests and will have the opportunity to play the 5 day game.

It will also stymie any players leaving to join England.  They can do so at present because Ireland cannot play test cricket.

However, Ireland will have to learn how to play the 5 day game as they are currently 50 over and 20 over specialists, different skills and tactics are required.  Expect them to take on some English first class sides at 4 day cricket.

As already side good luck with getting 5 dry days in this country.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: nrico2006 on June 22, 2017, 10:10:03 PM
They will get a lot more money now. This is big news following the recent recognition of the inter-pros as being first class cricket.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on June 23, 2017, 11:54:15 AM
There's an article in the IT today which explores the effects of the new status
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/irish-cricket-s-long-wait-for-test-status-is-over-1.3130207 (https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/irish-cricket-s-long-wait-for-test-status-is-over-1.3130207)
Funding doubled  at least over an 8 year period, raising it from €18 million to €36 million.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Owen Brannigan on June 23, 2017, 10:20:17 PM
In terms of being a test nation making cricket more attractive to the public, it is now accepted that T20 is the direction to go to bring in the public to watch cricket.  Rarely, test cricket is an attractive sport for spectators and tends to draw the purists or most people don't bother to turn up on Day 5 or the game is over after three days.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Aaron Boone on June 23, 2017, 11:04:45 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on June 23, 2017, 10:20:17 PM
In terms of being a test nation making cricket more attractive to the public, it is now accepted that T20 is the direction to go to bring in the public to watch cricket.  Rarely, test cricket is an attractive sport for spectators and tends to draw the purists or most people don't bother to turn up on Day 5 or the game is over after three days.

I've wondered could Croker fit in a cricket pitch. If not we need a purposie built Lords or Trent Bridge style ground, not easy. Malahide & Stormont need the temporary stands.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Owen Brannigan on June 24, 2017, 08:59:25 AM
Quote from: Aaron Boone on June 23, 2017, 11:04:45 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on June 23, 2017, 10:20:17 PM
In terms of being a test nation making cricket more attractive to the public, it is now accepted that T20 is the direction to go to bring in the public to watch cricket.  Rarely, test cricket is an attractive sport for spectators and tends to draw the purists or most people don't bother to turn up on Day 5 or the game is over after three days.

I've wondered could Croker fit in a cricket pitch. If not we need a purposie built Lords or Trent Bridge style ground, not easy. Malahide & Stormont need the temporary stands.

I was very surprised at how small the Lords ground is, camera work makes it seem much larger.  The minimum size for a test ground is a diameter of 137m but the straight boundaries can be shortened to 64m from the centre of the pitch. So effectively 137 x 128m with 3m beyond the boundary rope.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on June 24, 2017, 11:04:44 AM
And Henry Blofeld is retiring from tms.   No more musings about seagulls flying past the cranes around Lords.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on September 27, 2017, 11:52:20 PM
England's vice captain Ben Stokes on a night out the week the Ashes squad is named... Oh dear

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4563420/england-cricket-ace-ben-stokes-nightclub-brawl-video/?editorialView=yes
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on September 28, 2017, 07:23:50 AM
Quote from: Boycey on September 27, 2017, 11:52:20 PM
England's vice captain Ben Stokes on a night out the week the Ashes squad is named... Oh dear

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4563420/england-cricket-ace-ben-stokes-nightclub-brawl-video/?editorialView=yes
That does not look good. Can't see him make an Ashes tour after that.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on October 12, 2017, 02:21:37 PM
http://www.independent.ie/sport/ireland-to-make-test-debut-at-home-to-pakistan-in-may-36220722.html

The test era is to begin with a home fixture against Pakistan next May.... Great news
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on March 16, 2018, 12:20:27 PM
f**k me Ireland are shit. Ed Joyce just threw his wicket away for fun. Got test cricket in the bag and have decided to go back about 20 years in development.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on March 16, 2018, 12:26:44 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on March 16, 2018, 12:20:27 PM
f**k me Ireland are shit. Ed Joyce just threw his wicket away for fun. Got test cricket in the bag and have decided to go back about 20 years in development.

I had forgotten this was on today, thank f*ck I didn't bother spending the morning following it.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on March 22, 2018, 04:01:31 PM
Today's shock win for UAE over Zimbabwe means victory in tomorrow's final game against Afghanistan will see Ireland through to the World Cup... Itd be a fine achievement.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Rich Ricci on March 22, 2018, 04:18:47 PM
England had a nightmare start to their test match against NZ, 27/9 and on track for their lowest test total only to 'salvage' 58.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on March 22, 2018, 04:19:54 PM
Quote from: Boycey on March 22, 2018, 04:01:31 PM
Today's shock win for UAE over Zimbabwe means victory in tomorrow's final game against Afghanistan will see Ireland through to the World Cup... Itd be a fine achievement.

If it's rained off or a tie we'll go through also. We got things badly wrong against WI and ZIM but now have a lifeline after an amazing contest today.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on March 22, 2018, 04:31:17 PM
Aye I was looking at table and figured a no contest would suit us also, forecast not great by all accounts..
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on March 23, 2018, 11:29:47 AM
Ireland have posted a poor 209/7 in their 50 overs..

Might need that rain...
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: AQMP on March 23, 2018, 11:51:34 AM
Quote from: Boycey on March 23, 2018, 11:29:47 AM
Ireland have posted a poor 209/7 in their 50 overs..

Might need that rain...

Not great, but am I right in saying that we've struggled against Afghanistan in the past??
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: AQMP on March 23, 2018, 12:10:36 PM
Afghanistan 61-0 after 12 overs :(
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on March 23, 2018, 12:22:14 PM
Ireland need a few wickets very quickly.


EDIT: And four minutes later, the danger man Shahzad is gone.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Sweeper 123 on March 23, 2018, 12:38:00 PM
they need a miracle - yhrew away this chance by blocking for the first 15 overs - shouldve threw the bat at ball in the PP
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: AQMP on March 23, 2018, 01:04:19 PM
Just over halfway and 2nd Afghan wicket goes.  113-2 off 25.4 overs.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: AZOffaly on March 23, 2018, 01:06:02 PM
Afghanistan are 16/1 on. I'd say that looks dodgy :) Ireland are 8/1
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on March 23, 2018, 01:07:54 PM
Quote from: AQMP on March 23, 2018, 01:04:19 PM
Just over halfway and 2nd Afghan wicket goes.  113-2 off 25.4 overs.

Both teams got an incredible slice of luck to get this opportunity. Ireland batted with fear even slog o Brien couldnt up the run rate. This Ireland team heading backwards fast, need a minor miracle now or an England style collapse
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on March 23, 2018, 01:15:41 PM
117/3 now
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on March 23, 2018, 01:22:04 PM
Only 6 runs from the last 6 overs has helped slow the Afghans down a couple more wickets might make things interesting
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: AZOffaly on March 23, 2018, 01:32:42 PM
The required run rate is 4.88, which is very doable, but if you could get a couple of wickets that would slow the run rate, and get you into the tail enders.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on March 23, 2018, 01:44:08 PM
They need the Afghan middle order to collapse, I'm doubtful but you never know.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on March 23, 2018, 01:51:39 PM
Another wicket gone.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Owenmoresider on March 23, 2018, 01:57:30 PM
63 runs needed off 66 balls.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on March 23, 2018, 02:02:16 PM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on March 23, 2018, 01:57:30 PM
63 runs needed off 66 balls.

That's fairly doable isn't it? Need a couple more wickets shortly or I think we're goosed!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on March 23, 2018, 02:07:18 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 23, 2018, 02:02:16 PM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on March 23, 2018, 01:57:30 PM
63 runs needed off 66 balls.

That's fairly doable isn't it? Need a couple more wickets shortly or I think we're goosed!

Yeah, although they need to up their RR a bit which will of course be more risky (and with more chances of wickets).
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Sweeper 123 on March 23, 2018, 02:12:01 PM
Pressure mounting but need 2 more wickets
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on March 23, 2018, 02:12:22 PM
Quote from: Sweeper 123 on March 23, 2018, 02:12:01 PM
Pressure mounting but need 2 more wickets

Could go the wire very good few innings there conceding little.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Owenmoresider on March 23, 2018, 02:12:28 PM
Quote from: OgraAnDun on March 23, 2018, 02:07:18 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 23, 2018, 02:02:16 PM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on March 23, 2018, 01:57:30 PM
63 runs needed off 66 balls.

That's fairly doable isn't it? Need a couple more wickets shortly or I think we're goosed!

Yeah, although they need to up their RR a bit which will of course be more risky (and with more chances of wickets).
If they can get a couple of boundaries then it makes it quite doable but they are not getting them, it's pushed out to 47 off 42 balls now.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on March 23, 2018, 02:13:19 PM
One bad over will be enough to change the game either way.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on March 23, 2018, 02:17:32 PM
Game over now I think!  :'(
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: AZOffaly on March 23, 2018, 02:17:52 PM
This McCarthy lad is f**king it.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on March 23, 2018, 02:20:37 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 23, 2018, 02:17:52 PM
This McCarthy lad is f**king it.

They're keeping it interesting anyway!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: AZOffaly on March 23, 2018, 02:21:11 PM
Wicket

Gave up 12 or 13 runs so far, and then takes a wicket!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: AQMP on March 23, 2018, 02:23:00 PM
Think he went for 15 off that over :(  Afg 28 to win off 5 overs
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on March 23, 2018, 02:25:43 PM
23 off 27 now. Game over, McCarthy's last over ruined any chance.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: AQMP on March 23, 2018, 02:28:18 PM
8 off that over.  Bucked now
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on March 23, 2018, 02:44:13 PM
Quote from: AQMP on March 23, 2018, 02:28:18 PM
8 off that over.  Bucked now

At least we got it to the last over
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on March 23, 2018, 02:44:23 PM
So close but yet so far.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Ball Hopper on March 23, 2018, 02:45:38 PM
RTE says Zimbabwe beats Ireland by 5 wickets...on the live update thingy.


Clueless.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Ball Hopper on March 23, 2018, 02:48:55 PM
Quote from: Ball Hopper on March 23, 2018, 02:45:38 PM
RTE says Zimbabwe beats Ireland by 5 wickets...on the live update thingy.


Clueless.

Corrected to show Afghanistan winning just now...so we know RTE cricketheads read the gaaboard...as we knew all along!!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on March 23, 2018, 02:59:11 PM
Ireland always looked at least 30 runs short so fair play for making it close but one loose over by McCarthy near the end fooked them.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on March 23, 2018, 03:01:54 PM
Absolutely clueless again from the Ireland management and captaincy. Obviously a track for spinners and we bowled 29.1 overs of seam including the expensive McCarthy in the last few overs. Left Dockrell (out of form but still would have enjoyed these conditions) on the bench. Didn't give Stirling (a spinner) a bowl at all. Our best bowler today didn't play early in the tournament against WI and Zimbabwe where we made the same mistakes of favouring average seamers (or slow medium pacers) over decent spinners. Our best two bowlers today were our two spinners.

We didn't bat well throughout the tournament (Joyce wasn't able to play today) either but batted well enough if we'd used the right bowling tactics. Spin was hard to hit....if you gave the batsman pace to work with it was easier.

We had loads of chances to get though and made a balls of them all. Not good enough.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Rich Ricci on March 29, 2018, 04:09:17 PM
What does everyone make of this Australian ball tampering scandal.? Whilst the guys have overstepped the mark I think the reaction and punishments which followed are a bit over the top. Year long suspensions and loss of lucrative playing contracts in the IPL, is this really that severe of an offence?

One or two games suspensions with a hefty fine and the loss of captaincy/vc would have been enough IMO.

The coach has also decided to step down now.

Felt sorry for Steve Smith in the interview with him in tears. Give the guy a break.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: AQMP on March 29, 2018, 04:14:49 PM
Quote from: Rich Ricci on March 29, 2018, 04:09:17 PM
What does everyone make of this Australian ball tampering scandal.? Whilst the guys have overstepped the mark I think the reaction and punishments which followed are a bit over the top. Year long suspensions and loss of lucrative playing contracts in the IPL, is this really that severe of an offence?

One or two games suspensions with a hefty fine and the loss of captaincy/vc would have been enough IMO.

The coach has also decided to step down now.

Felt sorry for Steve Smith in the interview with him in tears. Give the guy a break.

No sympathy for any of them.  Aussie bowling legend Jeff Thomson said they should have been banned for life.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orchard park on March 29, 2018, 04:17:26 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 23, 2018, 03:01:54 PM
Absolutely clueless again from the Ireland management and captaincy. Obviously a track for spinners and we bowled 29.1 overs of seam including the expensive McCarthy in the last few overs. Left Dockrell (out of form but still would have enjoyed these conditions) on the bench. Didn't give Stirling (a spinner) a bowl at all. Our best bowler today didn't play early in the tournament against WI and Zimbabwe where we made the same mistakes of favouring average seamers (or slow medium pacers) over decent spinners. Our best two bowlers today were our two spinners.

We didn't bat well throughout the tournament (Joyce wasn't able to play today) either but batted well enough if we'd used the right bowling tactics. Spin was hard to hit....if you gave the batsman pace to work with it was easier.

We had loads of chances to get though and made a balls of them all. Not good enough.

where else would one get a Sligo man discussing cricket.............dont let syferus on this thread, its the kind of one he would specialise on with zero knowledge of the topic
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: rosnarun on March 29, 2018, 04:41:29 PM
I cant understand it at all
a sport that invented 'sledging' getting on it high horse over a bit of cheating .
not to mention several cases of drug cheats and its long time companions bribery and game throwing ,
and of course the originator of the destruction of international sport by getting people to change nationality at the drop of a hat lets add the racism of the apartheid tours to the charge sheet and  the inherent snobbery and class dicisions in the game and  they get their knickers in a twist over a bit of over rubbing of the ball.
am  I missing something
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on March 30, 2018, 09:39:44 AM
Quote from: AQMP on March 29, 2018, 04:14:49 PM
Quote from: Rich Ricci on March 29, 2018, 04:09:17 PM
What does everyone make of this Australian ball tampering scandal.? Whilst the guys have overstepped the mark I think the reaction and punishments which followed are a bit over the top. Year long suspensions and loss of lucrative playing contracts in the IPL, is this really that severe of an offence?

One or two games suspensions with a hefty fine and the loss of captaincy/vc would have been enough IMO.

The coach has also decided to step down now.

Felt sorry for Steve Smith in the interview with him in tears. Give the guy a break.

No sympathy for any of them.  Aussie bowling legend Jeff Thomson said they should have been banned for life.

Absolutely agree. Smith's crocodile tears don't have any impact on me. I'm glad this has happened to Australia. If it was some Pakistani or Indian they'd be the first to pile in about the integrity of the game blah, blah. They're horrific sports and I'm delighted they've been found out. This will haunt their own sense of self for a long time. You just cannot tamper with the cricket ball.....it's well understood by anyone will any knowledge of the game.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on March 30, 2018, 09:42:03 AM
Quote from: Orchard park on March 29, 2018, 04:17:26 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 23, 2018, 03:01:54 PM
Absolutely clueless again from the Ireland management and captaincy. Obviously a track for spinners and we bowled 29.1 overs of seam including the expensive McCarthy in the last few overs. Left Dockrell (out of form but still would have enjoyed these conditions) on the bench. Didn't give Stirling (a spinner) a bowl at all. Our best bowler today didn't play early in the tournament against WI and Zimbabwe where we made the same mistakes of favouring average seamers (or slow medium pacers) over decent spinners. Our best two bowlers today were our two spinners.

We didn't bat well throughout the tournament (Joyce wasn't able to play today) either but batted well enough if we'd used the right bowling tactics. Spin was hard to hit....if you gave the batsman pace to work with it was easier.

We had loads of chances to get though and made a balls of them all. Not good enough.

where else would one get a Sligo man discussing cricket.............dont let syferus on this thread, its the kind of one he would specialise on with zero knowledge of the topic

Ya - was always sport mad and often the only sport on TV when I was a kid (certainly during the day on Thursday or Friday) was this eccentric looking game with funny rules and terms. Being a sports fanatic I made it my business to find out how it worked and I'm hooked ever since.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: andoireabu on March 30, 2018, 09:47:13 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 30, 2018, 09:39:44 AM
Quote from: AQMP on March 29, 2018, 04:14:49 PM
Quote from: Rich Ricci on March 29, 2018, 04:09:17 PM
What does everyone make of this Australian ball tampering scandal.? Whilst the guys have overstepped the mark I think the reaction and punishments which followed are a bit over the top. Year long suspensions and loss of lucrative playing contracts in the IPL, is this really that severe of an offence?

One or two games suspensions with a hefty fine and the loss of captaincy/vc would have been enough IMO.

The coach has also decided to step down now.

Felt sorry for Steve Smith in the interview with him in tears. Give the guy a break.

No sympathy for any of them.  Aussie bowling legend Jeff Thomson said they should have been banned for life.

Absolutely agree. Smith's crocodile tears don't have any impact on me. I'm glad this has happened to Australia. If it was some Pakistani or Indian they'd be the first to pile in about the integrity of the game blah, blah. They're horrific sports and I'm delighted they've been found out. This will haunt their own sense of self for a long time. You just cannot tamper with the cricket ball.....it's well understood by anyone will any knowledge of the game.

From someone who has no knowledge of the game really, I assume that the sandpaper would change how the ball reacts when it hits the ground, but would rubbing the ball on their trouser leg not do the same thing but with a different outcome? Are both acts not intended to change the balls behaviour?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Owen Brannigan on March 30, 2018, 09:58:55 AM
Quote from: andoireabu on March 30, 2018, 09:47:13 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 30, 2018, 09:39:44 AM
Quote from: AQMP on March 29, 2018, 04:14:49 PM
Quote from: Rich Ricci on March 29, 2018, 04:09:17 PM
What does everyone make of this Australian ball tampering scandal.? Whilst the guys have overstepped the mark I think the reaction and punishments which followed are a bit over the top. Year long suspensions and loss of lucrative playing contracts in the IPL, is this really that severe of an offence?

One or two games suspensions with a hefty fine and the loss of captaincy/vc would have been enough IMO.

The coach has also decided to step down now.

Felt sorry for Steve Smith in the interview with him in tears. Give the guy a break.

No sympathy for any of them.  Aussie bowling legend Jeff Thomson said they should have been banned for life.

Absolutely agree. Smith's crocodile tears don't have any impact on me. I'm glad this has happened to Australia. If it was some Pakistani or Indian they'd be the first to pile in about the integrity of the game blah, blah. They're horrific sports and I'm delighted they've been found out. This will haunt their own sense of self for a long time. You just cannot tamper with the cricket ball.....it's well understood by anyone will any knowledge of the game.

From someone who has no knowledge of the game really, I assume that the sandpaper would change how the ball reacts when it hits the ground, but would rubbing the ball on their trouser leg not do the same thing but with a different outcome? Are both acts not intended to change the balls behaviour?

The current holy grail for fast bowlers is reverse swing where the ball moves horizontally as it goes through the air and fools the batsman as to where it will be as he aims to hit it, all happening with a ball moving 70 to 90 mph. To get this effect, on hemisphere of the ball is treated differently from the other. Legally this can be done by simple rubbing the ball. Reverse swing is possible when one side is roughened up hence sugar or sandpaper. It can be done pseudo legally by firing it back to bowler and ensuring it hits the rough on the wicket.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: TabClear on March 30, 2018, 10:12:34 AM
Quote from: andoireabu on March 30, 2018, 09:47:13 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 30, 2018, 09:39:44 AM
Quote from: AQMP on March 29, 2018, 04:14:49 PM
Quote from: Rich Ricci on March 29, 2018, 04:09:17 PM
What does everyone make of this Australian ball tampering scandal.? Whilst the guys have overstepped the mark I think the reaction and punishments which followed are a bit over the top. Year long suspensions and loss of lucrative playing contracts in the IPL, is this really that severe of an offence?

One or two games suspensions with a hefty fine and the loss of captaincy/vc would have been enough IMO.

The coach has also decided to step down now.

Felt sorry for Steve Smith in the interview with him in tears. Give the guy a break.

No sympathy for any of them.  Aussie bowling legend Jeff Thomson said they should have been banned for life.

Absolutely agree. Smith's crocodile tears don't have any impact on me. I'm glad this has happened to Australia. If it was some Pakistani or Indian they'd be the first to pile in about the integrity of the game blah, blah. They're horrific sports and I'm delighted they've been found out. This will haunt their own sense of self for a long time. You just cannot tamper with the cricket ball.....it's well understood by anyone will any knowledge of the game.

From someone who has no knowledge of the game really, I assume that the sandpaper would change how the ball reacts when it hits the ground, but would rubbing the ball on their trouser leg not do the same thing but with a different outcome? Are both acts not intended to change the balls behaviour?

I think its  to do with airpressure over a ball with one rough half and one smooth half creating uneven drag thats makes the ball movement unpredictable. Not sure why this is different to normal swing that happens when the ball is newer (other than it tends to move the opposite direction)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on March 30, 2018, 10:27:36 AM
Conventional swing is to do with the alignment of the seam and the rough side of the ball. Reverse swing can occur later on when the ball gets more worn all over.....happens later in the balls trajectory and a more significant movement typically.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: David McKeown on March 30, 2018, 12:24:59 PM
I would have no problem with the bans and fines etc if there was precedence for it but there doesn't seem to be. Also the ICC's authority seems to have been usurped massively here which is a dangerous precendent. Correct me if I'm wrong but the ICC gave punishments of Demerit points or one game bans. Cricket Australia have effectively upped those to worldwide bans of between 9 months and a year. I don't think that's particularly fair.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: An Watcher on March 30, 2018, 02:33:00 PM
Something tells me this is rife in the sport but these boys have been found out.  Made it a little too obvious.  Do the Aussies no harm as their arrogance in sport is annoying
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on March 30, 2018, 02:37:05 PM
I severely doubt it's rife. Far too easy to spot.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: TabClear on March 30, 2018, 02:46:33 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 30, 2018, 02:37:05 PM
I severely doubt it's rife. Far too easy to spot.

Same as that. I saw the tv pictures of it and couldn't believe how obvious it was.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: An Watcher on March 30, 2018, 03:11:20 PM
I disagree,  don't think it's just something that the Aussies came up with
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: TabClear on March 30, 2018, 03:36:30 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on March 30, 2018, 03:11:20 PM
I disagree,  don't think it's just something that the Aussies came up with

Neither do I I just think there are degrees of how you can do this. You are allowed to use sweat/saliva/clothing to polish the ball. So people try to game it by sucking mints/using a particular brand of sunscreen/using a particular type of fabric in pockets etc etc. These are borderline actions but to bring a piece of sandpaper out with you is crazy
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: tonto1888 on March 30, 2018, 08:56:00 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on March 30, 2018, 03:11:20 PM
I disagree,  don't think it's just something that the Aussies came up with

Sure hasn't the current SA captain been done twice for it?
As for the band, CA are being very harsh in them because they have lost sponsorship.  The bans aren't for ball tampering
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 08, 2018, 03:32:59 PM
and here we go - Ireland's first test match squad

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dcri1VSWkAA4RJu.jpg)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on May 08, 2018, 04:03:33 PM
90% chance of precipitation in Malahide on Friday! f**king typical!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on May 08, 2018, 04:15:17 PM
Quote from: michaelg on May 08, 2018, 04:03:33 PM
90% chance of precipitation in Malahide on Friday! f**king typical!

We could be unbeaten in home tests for years!!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on May 08, 2018, 04:17:48 PM
Had intended going Friday, historic day and all that but forecast is making me waver but hopefully will make at least one of the days.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: omaghjoe on May 09, 2018, 06:46:36 PM
Surely this should have been held in Tyrone, the dedicated heartland of Irish cricket and suitable weather to boot!

An historic day tho, congratulations Ireland. I know its not about the result but couldna we got Zimbabwe for this? or does Afghanistan have a test team yet?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on May 09, 2018, 06:59:34 PM
Quote from: omaghjoe on May 09, 2018, 06:46:36 PM
Surely this should have been held in Tyrone, the dedicated heartland of Irish cricket and suitable weather to boot!

An historic day tho, congratulations Ireland. I know its not about the result but couldna we got Zimbabwe for this? or does Afghanistan have a test team yet?
Only good thing about the weather is that it might  mean it's not over in 2 days.  I reckon Gibneys might do a fair turn tomorrow!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on May 09, 2018, 07:03:57 PM
Pakistan are in England for 2 tests starting shortly, this test match will serve as a warm up for them in similar conditions. I'd say every team coming to UK in the coming summers will give us one test match, I believe the Aussies are coming next summer. It'll likely be Smith/Warner's comeback games. Any longer series we play in the short to medium term will be against Afghanistan, Zimbabwe or Bangladesh...
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on May 10, 2018, 01:18:56 PM
The team photo looks good. Wouldn't mind picking up one of the jumpers but they don't seem to be available online anywhere.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: AZOffaly on May 10, 2018, 02:14:15 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 10, 2018, 01:18:56 PM
The team photo looks good. Wouldn't mind picking up one of the jumpers but they don't seem to be available online anywhere.

Seriously? You'd wear one of those? Jaysus :)

I like the ODI gear, but a big armless Aran sweater with Green bands around the neck and waist? No thanks :)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on May 10, 2018, 02:19:45 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 10, 2018, 02:14:15 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 10, 2018, 01:18:56 PM
The team photo looks good. Wouldn't mind picking up one of the jumpers but they don't seem to be available online anywhere.

Seriously? You'd wear one of those? Jaysus :)

I like the ODI gear, but a big armless Aran sweater with Green bands around the neck and waist? No thanks :)

Pretty unique! I guess not everyone would be able to pull it off.  8)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on May 12, 2018, 11:06:00 AM
Match finally under way this morning, Ireland win the toss and bowl. In true Irish fashion, Pakistan opener taken out of it going for a quick run off the 1st ball. Currently lying flat out on pitch  :D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: omaghjoe on May 12, 2018, 03:59:35 PM
Lookin good here at the minute

Tyrone man doin the business for Ireland congrats Boyd Rankin on Ireland's first test wicket
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on May 12, 2018, 04:51:32 PM
Thought he a Derry man?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: omaghjoe on May 12, 2018, 05:49:30 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 12, 2018, 04:51:32 PM
Thought he a Derry man?

Bready, woulda been a big asset to Clann na Gael at midfield but alas cricket was his calling :P
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 13, 2018, 12:43:54 PM
Ed Joyce gone already ffs
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on May 13, 2018, 12:50:49 PM
He was unlucky it didn't pitch in line..
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 13, 2018, 12:55:30 PM
Maybe but his form has been stinking of late, one of the few irish players who can grind things out a bit and may do ok in test cricket. No idea how Kevin O brien will cope not trying to smash it all the time
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 13, 2018, 12:56:31 PM
Ok this isnt going well lol
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 13, 2018, 01:03:47 PM
5-3 oops
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on May 13, 2018, 04:56:31 PM
Although nobody expected an Ireland win, not even getting to 50 overs is a bit embarrassing.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on May 13, 2018, 05:24:59 PM
I was hoping they wouldn't put Ireland in again but they have  :( I'm going tomorrow so was hoping for a good days play..

130 was hardly a good score alright but with ease I could list off recent lower scores by much better teams. Onwards and upwards..
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on May 14, 2018, 05:13:15 PM
Some effort by Ireland today.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on May 14, 2018, 05:21:15 PM
Quote from: michaelg on May 14, 2018, 05:13:15 PM
Some effort by Ireland today.

What's the story with tomorrow? Ireland have to give Pakistan a chance to bat for the day don't they?

Realistically is rain is the only chance of salvaging a draw?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on May 14, 2018, 05:33:47 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 14, 2018, 05:21:15 PM
Quote from: michaelg on May 14, 2018, 05:13:15 PM
Some effort by Ireland today.

What's the story with tomorrow? Ireland have to give Pakistan a chance to bat for the day don't they?

Realistically is rain is the only chance of salvaging a draw?

Have been here all day, great entertainment for a tenner.. Ireland currently 91 ahead but unfortunately just lost a 7th wicket after a big partnership... Theoretically they don't 'have' to let Pakistan bat at any stage but realistically Pakistan will mop up the last 3 wickets this evening or early AM leaving them chasing less than 150 to win. Kev O'Brien 89 no at the minute be nice for him to get Ireland's maiden test century..
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on May 14, 2018, 06:19:15 PM
Some effort by Kevin O'Brien.  He said that if they got a lead of 160, then you never know.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on May 14, 2018, 06:54:41 PM
Important to get through the last few overs without dropping wickets, play themselves in tomorrow morning then attack and leave Pakistan with a large enough total to go after.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 14, 2018, 08:31:37 PM
Thats an unbelievable turnaround considering they looked like they would be lucky to get 50 in the first innings. I was very impressed with O'Brien who is more renowned for being a slogger. If they can put on another 50 then a draw is likely unless the unthinkable happens and Pakistan collapse
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on May 14, 2018, 10:21:55 PM
It'll take far more than 50 runs to bat a Pakistan win out of the equation. As it stands all 3 results are possible but with the forecast not wonderful for tomorrow it's hard to call I'd say about

70% Pakistan
20% Draw
10% Ireland
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on May 15, 2018, 11:06:19 AM
Big Kevin out almost immediately this morning  :(

All out now, Pakistan need 160.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: passedit on May 15, 2018, 12:03:41 PM
Pakistan 14 - 3. Ball hooping about. Shock on?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on May 15, 2018, 12:43:05 PM
Pakistan have rattled through the first 25% of the chase fairly quickly. Hoping for another wicket soon.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on May 15, 2018, 12:46:06 PM
Forecast from about 3pm pretty poor, they probably reckon they need to get it done quickly.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: longballin on May 15, 2018, 02:00:46 PM
Spineless outfit only played Ireland's Call.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on May 15, 2018, 02:16:23 PM
Ha, it took til the last day  ;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on May 15, 2018, 02:17:15 PM
Staring down the barrel now after a tremendous fightback yestersay. Need quick wickets and/or rain.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on May 15, 2018, 03:00:12 PM
Anybody know how to do a rain dance??
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on May 24, 2018, 08:59:59 PM
Quote from: OgraAnDun on May 13, 2018, 04:56:31 PM
Although nobody expected an Ireland win, not even getting to 50 overs is a bit embarrassing.

England didn't go far past 50 overs against them today, all out for 184 in 58.2 overs
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on May 25, 2018, 09:18:21 AM
Puts our performance in perspective. Pakistan seem more than decent. England have only a couple of test batsmen....Cook and Root. They're a very average test side.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on August 29, 2018, 04:51:17 PM
Have Ireland a chance today against those Afghans?

Must head up to Stormont with my tricolour.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on August 29, 2018, 05:11:41 PM
U would wanna hurry, it's nearly over  ;). Ireland well on top.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on September 11, 2018, 05:34:56 PM
History made by Jimmy Anderson with the final wicket of the series. Highest wicket taker in Test history. amazing achievement. Fair play to him. 4-1 probably harsh on India for the series. Very hard for away sides in Test cricket.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on September 11, 2018, 05:40:20 PM
*fast bowler not overall
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Owenmoresider on September 11, 2018, 07:46:41 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on September 11, 2018, 05:34:56 PM
History made by Jimmy Anderson with the final wicket of the series. Highest wicket taker in Test history. amazing achievement. Fair play to him. 4-1 probably harsh on India for the series. Very hard for away sides in Test cricket.
It was quite the way for the series to end, and possibly for Anderson to bow out as well. Their most successful batsman and bowler both to go out on a high?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: David McKeown on September 11, 2018, 08:02:42 PM
With Anderson's reduced schedule I'd be surprised if he didn't fancy one last Ashes series.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on September 11, 2018, 09:53:17 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on September 11, 2018, 08:02:42 PM
With Anderson's reduced schedule I'd be surprised if he didn't fancy one last Ashes series.

Oh I'd say he'll definitely continue for that at least. He's still bowling very well.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Owen Brannigan on September 12, 2018, 07:23:45 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on September 11, 2018, 05:34:56 PM
History made by Jimmy Anderson with the final wicket of the series. Highest wicket taker in Test history. amazing achievement. Fair play to him. 4-1 probably harsh on India for the series. Very hard for away sides in Test cricket.

Although he has more wickets than McGrath he is a long way behind on average runs per wicket and will never narrow the gap which will probably widen as he manages more wickets against Sri Lanka. Most of Anderson's success has been gained on well prepared home wickets that suit him and Broad.

Anderson (McGrath)
Overs:   5250.0 (4874.4)
Balls:   31500  (29248)
Maidens:   1323    (1470)
Runs Conceded:   15140   (12186)
Wickets:   564   (563)
Average:   26.84   (21.64)
5 Wickets in Innings:   26   (29)
10 Wickets in Match:   3     (3)
Economy Rate:   2.88    (2.50)
Strike Rate:   55.85  (51.95)

Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on September 12, 2018, 08:54:37 PM
So McGrath wouldnt have had any help when bowling in Aus then?!

Having said that theres little doubt McGraths stats are better
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Owen Brannigan on September 13, 2018, 07:03:20 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on September 12, 2018, 08:54:37 PM
So McGrath wouldnt have had any help when bowling in Aus then?!

Having said that theres little doubt McGraths stats are better

Unlike many McGrath came to England and was equally successful he wasn't a home wicket bowler. Like many Australian bowlers he had pace and technique to take wickets on most pitches.

Telling point is the McGrath is he achieved more over fewer tests.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on May 03, 2019, 05:36:57 PM
Morgan caught,  out for a big fat duck.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on June 01, 2019, 11:42:29 AM
In the absence of any other big sporting events this weekend I'll get this going again

The Cricket World Cup began on Thursday, England who are rightly favourites opened with a routine win over the Saffers. Under English conditions it looks as though scoring isn't going to be as high as we are used to with teams already struggling.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on June 16, 2019, 10:20:26 AM
The biggest sporting event that'll take place in the world this year (unless they meet in the final) is about to start.

India vs Pakistan.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 16, 2019, 10:43:11 AM
Was reading this morning there were 700,000 ticket applications for this match.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Square Ball on June 16, 2019, 10:57:50 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 16, 2019, 10:43:11 AM
Was reading this morning there were 700,000 ticket applications for this match.
Estimated TV audience of anywhere between 1 and 1.5 billion
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: TabClear on June 18, 2019, 02:47:17 PM
Eoin Morgan tearing it up for England today with 17 sixes in his innings, a new ODI record. All learned on Leeson Street....

Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Hound on June 18, 2019, 03:51:00 PM
Quote from: TabClear on June 18, 2019, 02:47:17 PM
Eoin Morgan tearing it up for England today with 17 sixes in his innings, a new ODI record. All learned on Leeson Street....
tut - another north county dublin man, learnt it all there before Lesson St!

Good 30 min documentary about him on Sky Sports, where he went back to Rush to show where he grew up and learnt the game. Available on the On Demand service and they also put it on now and again on Sky Sports Cricket. 
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on June 25, 2019, 09:22:04 PM
After a poor start with one-sided games followed by terrible weather the world cup has gone up a notch in the last week with several cliffhangers and upsets. England now not certain to make the semi finals in a tournament they are hosts in and favourites to win.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: gallsman on June 25, 2019, 09:44:26 PM
Bangladesh have been great.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: johnnycool on June 27, 2019, 09:19:36 AM
Quote from: Boycey on June 25, 2019, 09:22:04 PM
After a poor start with one-sided games followed by terrible weather the world cup has gone up a notch in the last week with several cliffhangers and upsets. England now not certain to make the semi finals in a tournament they are hosts in and favourites to win.
Engerland ( & North County Dublin) need to beat both NZ and India to progress.

Some pressure on now to stay in the competition.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on June 27, 2019, 10:41:44 AM
One win will likely be enough
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 08:48:46 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 27, 2019, 10:41:44 AM
One win will likely be enough
What a game that was.  Pure theatre.  England were lucky as with that ricochet off Stokes's bat.  Not many sports are as exciting when a cricket match goes to the wire like that.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 14, 2019, 09:09:03 PM
The ricochet was ridiculous and as spawny as you can get. As was Guptil standing on the boundary after he had taken the catch all happening in the last 2 overs.. England robbed that victory NZ will be cursing their luck.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 09:29:59 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 14, 2019, 09:09:03 PM
The ricochet was ridiculous and as spawny as you can get. As was Guptil standing on the boundary after he had taken the catch all happening in the last 2 overs.. England robbed that victory NZ will be cursing their luck.
Just not your day when something like that happens.  The toughest of tough shit.  Don't think Stokes  would have got 7 off the last 2 balls but given what went before and  after, you never know!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 09:35:16 PM
We'll never hear the end of this!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 09:42:53 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 09:35:16 PM
We'll never hear the end of this!
Don't worry, Ireland are going to beat them in the Test match at Lords this month!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on July 14, 2019, 10:01:20 PM
Quite an exciting final.

Well, 20 mins excitement and a whole day of boring drivel.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: RedHand88 on July 14, 2019, 10:06:44 PM
Don't watch cricket, but starting to think about giving it a go after that today.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 10:15:36 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 14, 2019, 10:01:20 PM
Quite an exciting final.

Well, 20 mins excitement and a whole day of boring drivel.
You're a hard man to please!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 10:38:16 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 09:42:53 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 09:35:16 PM
We'll never hear the end of this!
Don't worry, Ireland are going to beat them in the Test match at Lords this month!

I'm not sure how I should be feeling about that  :-\
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on July 14, 2019, 10:39:29 PM
That was sport at its best today the last 5 overs from England were phenomenal but NZ must be kicking themselves for giving away two sixes like that... unreal!!

Between the cricket and the tennis we were treated today!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on July 14, 2019, 10:40:41 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on July 14, 2019, 10:06:44 PM
Don't watch cricket, but starting to think about giving it a go after that today.

I've been following cricket as long as I've been following football it's a fantastic sport. If you are thinking of taking an interest dip into the T20 and one day stuff to get a handle on it but test match cricket is the dogs bollox
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 14, 2019, 10:46:00 PM
The one day stuff is very watchable. Been to a couple of club games in England,  was decent level and very tactical
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 10:46:50 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 10:38:16 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 09:42:53 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 09:35:16 PM
We'll never hear the end of this!
Don't worry, Ireland are going to beat them in the Test match at Lords this month!

I'm not sure how I should be feeling about that  :-\
Why's that then? You want England to win?!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 14, 2019, 10:57:45 PM
It's a good thing that Brexit hasn't kicked in, otherwise England would have failed
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 11:35:25 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 10:46:50 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 10:38:16 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 09:42:53 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 09:35:16 PM
We'll never hear the end of this!
Don't worry, Ireland are going to beat them in the Test match at Lords this month!

I'm not sure how I should be feeling about that  :-\
Why's that then? You want England to win?!

I just can't support England at anything. But I mean, it's cricket like. It hardly fills me with pride or gets me all patriotic to see Ireland beat England at cricket.

I'd imagine it's a bit like how some unionists from Co Armagh or Tyrone might have felt seeing their respective county team win the Sam Maguire in the 2000's.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Capt Pat on July 15, 2019, 01:00:48 AM
It was an Irish man who captained them to their only world cup win. Not sure how I feel about that.

Why were New Zealand not declared winners by 2 wickets after 50 overs. That is the way I saw the result?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: sid waddell on July 15, 2019, 01:10:55 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 11:35:25 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 10:46:50 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 10:38:16 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 09:42:53 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 09:35:16 PM
We'll never hear the end of this!
Don't worry, Ireland are going to beat them in the Test match at Lords this month!

I'm not sure how I should be feeling about that  :-\
Why's that then? You want England to win?!

I just can't support England at anything. But I mean, it's cricket like. It hardly fills me with pride or gets me all patriotic to see Ireland beat England at cricket.

I'd imagine it's a bit like how some unionists from Co Armagh or Tyrone might have felt seeing their respective county team win the Sam Maguire in the 2000's.

If you'd watched the last hour of Ireland v England in the 2011 World Cup you might think differently.

One of the most astonishing comebacks and tensest finishes I've ever seen supporting an Irish team.

Kevin O'Brien blasting the English bowlers out of the stadium, the winning runs struck by Man O'War GAA stalwart John "I hope Thatcher's death was slow and painful" Mooney.

Their boys took one hell of a beating that day.



Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: gallsman on July 15, 2019, 05:55:17 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on July 15, 2019, 01:00:48 AM
It was an Irish man who captained them to their only world cup win. Not sure how I feel about that.

Why were New Zealand not declared winners by 2 wickets after 50 overs. That is the way I saw the result?

Because losing wickets isn't necessarily an indicator of superior performance. At the end of their innings, England sacrificed a couple of wickets to get the final runs they needed. It wasn't down to the NZ attack taking them out. The objective is run scoring and they matched each other, simple as that.

That doesn't make England winning due to hitting more boundaries any less ridiculous. As Boycey said, Judi play another super over.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on July 15, 2019, 07:10:26 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 11:35:25 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 10:46:50 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 10:38:16 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 09:42:53 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 09:35:16 PM
We'll never hear the end of this!
Don't worry, Ireland are going to beat them in the Test match at Lords this month!

I'm not sure how I should be feeling about that  :-\
Why's that then? You want England to win?!

I just can't support England at anything. But I mean, it's cricket like. It hardly fills me with pride or gets me all patriotic to see Ireland beat England at cricket.

I'd imagine it's a bit like how some unionists from Co Armagh or Tyrone might have felt seeing their respective county team win the Sam Maguire in the 2000's.
Why not?  It's a game run on a 32 county basis.  Do you feel the same about rugby too?  Quite sad too that you bring your analogy with unionists and GAA into something like this. 
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: BennyCake on July 15, 2019, 09:47:47 AM
Quote from: michaelg on July 15, 2019, 07:10:26 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 11:35:25 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 10:46:50 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 10:38:16 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 09:42:53 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 09:35:16 PM
We'll never hear the end of this!
Don't worry, Ireland are going to beat them in the Test match at Lords this month!

I'm not sure how I should be feeling about that  :-\
Why's that then? You want England to win?!

I just can't support England at anything. But I mean, it's cricket like. It hardly fills me with pride or gets me all patriotic to see Ireland beat England at cricket.

I'd imagine it's a bit like how some unionists from Co Armagh or Tyrone might have felt seeing their respective county team win the Sam Maguire in the 2000's.
Why not?  It's a game run on a 32 county basis.  Do you feel the same about rugby too?  Quite sad too that you bring your analogy with unionists and GAA into something like this.

I understand it's a 32 county team and all that, but it's cricket. I mean... cricket.

Actually, I lied earlier. I would rather England win than the Ireland rugby team. I detest everything to do with rugby, and feel no connection or have no interest towards the Ireland rugby team. None whatsoever. (However, the cricket thing I wouldn't wish them beaten).

Yes, but it's the only thing I could sort of compare it to. Would I be right in saying that?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on July 15, 2019, 10:50:18 AM
Genuinely interested here what does 'but it's cricket' mean?

Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: bennydorano on July 15, 2019, 10:54:06 AM
Thought that was a pretty good analogy myself!

Have always been a cricket fan, got an interest one Summer watching Test Cricket as a youngster over the Summer holidays and it's always stuck, can watch any form, T20 has brought it to the masses a bit more. Some game yesterday, NZ will be wondering how they lost it.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on July 15, 2019, 10:57:44 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 15, 2019, 10:50:18 AM
Genuinely interested here what does 'but it's cricket' mean?

Acceptance of the result, end of.  Think of rugby referees time 10.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on July 15, 2019, 11:22:28 AM
Quote from: Denn Forever on July 15, 2019, 10:57:44 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 15, 2019, 10:50:18 AM
Genuinely interested here what does 'but it's cricket' mean?

Acceptance of the result, end of.  Think of rugby referees time 10.

Im referring specifically to BennyCakes comment.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 15, 2019, 11:34:06 AM
genuinely disheartened by these comments, NZ were cheated yesterday (the 6 should actually have been a 5) but this board puts forward a british triumph as if it were their own family winning. Shows the power of media, esp all those who grew up watching english tv and reading their papers  ;)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on July 15, 2019, 11:38:46 AM
Surely it was a six?  Did the batsmen not run 2 runs?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Never beat the deeler on July 15, 2019, 11:42:40 AM
Quote from: Denn Forever on July 15, 2019, 11:38:46 AM
Surely it was a six?  Did the batsmen not run 2 runs?

Should only have counted the ruins they completed before the throw. When Guptil the the ball they only had one
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: square_ball on July 15, 2019, 11:45:42 AM
Quote from: gallsman on July 15, 2019, 05:55:17 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on July 15, 2019, 01:00:48 AM
It was an Irish man who captained them to their only world cup win. Not sure how I feel about that.

Why were New Zealand not declared winners by 2 wickets after 50 overs. That is the way I saw the result?

Because losing wickets isn't necessarily an indicator of superior performance. At the end of their innings, England sacrificed a couple of wickets to get the final runs they needed. It wasn't down to the NZ attack taking them out. The objective is run scoring and they matched each other, simple as that.

That doesn't make England winning due to hitting more boundaries any less ridiculous. As Boycey said, Judi play another super over.

I'd have thought the logical conclusion would have been NZ win because they lost less wickets than England over the 50 overs. But then I guess on the other hand taking it out of the equation means that it encourages more attacking play rather than defending your wicket at all costs.

Also yesterday shows the value of sports coverage on terrestrial TV. I'd assume without it there'd be a lot less fanfare around the whole thing today.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on July 15, 2019, 12:07:46 PM
Quote from: square_ball on July 15, 2019, 11:45:42 AM
Quote from: gallsman on July 15, 2019, 05:55:17 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on July 15, 2019, 01:00:48 AM
It was an Irish man who captained them to their only world cup win. Not sure how I feel about that.

Why were New Zealand not declared winners by 2 wickets after 50 overs. That is the way I saw the result?

Because losing wickets isn't necessarily an indicator of superior performance. At the end of their innings, England sacrificed a couple of wickets to get the final runs they needed. It wasn't down to the NZ attack taking them out. The objective is run scoring and they matched each other, simple as that.

That doesn't make England winning due to hitting more boundaries any less ridiculous. As Boycey said, Judi play another super over.

I'd have thought the logical conclusion would have been NZ win because they lost less wickets than England over the 50 overs. But then I guess on the other hand taking it out of the equation means that it encourages more attacking play rather than defending your wicket at all costs.

Also yesterday shows the value of sports coverage on terrestrial TV. I'd assume without it there'd be a lot less fanfare around the whole thing today.

There was a time that the team losing the fewest wickets would prevail but it's a while back. It's strange that a tournament that took 7 weeks to play can be ended just like that was the sake of 20mins which would have been pure theatre!!

Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on July 15, 2019, 12:09:44 PM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on July 15, 2019, 11:42:40 AM
Quote from: Denn Forever on July 15, 2019, 11:38:46 AM
Surely it was a six?  Did the batsmen not run 2 runs?

Should only have counted the ruins they completed before the throw. When Guptil the the ball they only had one

He was running the second run which he completed  If the throw at the wicket had hit, the batsman may have been out (don't know if he had made it). The over throw went on it's merry way to the boundray.  So 2 runs and 4 overthrows.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: gallsman on July 15, 2019, 12:25:31 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on July 15, 2019, 12:09:44 PM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on July 15, 2019, 11:42:40 AM
Quote from: Denn Forever on July 15, 2019, 11:38:46 AM
Surely it was a six?  Did the batsmen not run 2 runs?

Should only have counted the ruins they completed before the throw. When Guptil the the ball they only had one

He was running the second run which he completed  If the throw at the wicket had hit, the batsman may have been out (don't know if he had made it). The over throw went on it's merry way to the boundray.  So 2 runs and 4 overthrows.

Not according to a five time umpire of the year:

England win Cricket World Cup after super-over drama against New Zealand

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jul/14/england-new-zealand-cricket-world-cup-final-match-report-super-over?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Owen Brannigan on July 15, 2019, 12:45:02 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 15, 2019, 09:47:47 AM
Quote from: michaelg on July 15, 2019, 07:10:26 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 11:35:25 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 10:46:50 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 10:38:16 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 09:42:53 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 09:35:16 PM
We'll never hear the end of this!
Don't worry, Ireland are going to beat them in the Test match at Lords this month!

I'm not sure how I should be feeling about that  :-\
Why's that then? You want England to win?!

I just can't support England at anything. But I mean, it's cricket like. It hardly fills me with pride or gets me all patriotic to see Ireland beat England at cricket.

I'd imagine it's a bit like how some unionists from Co Armagh or Tyrone might have felt seeing their respective county team win the Sam Maguire in the 2000's.
Why not?  It's a game run on a 32 county basis.  Do you feel the same about rugby too?  Quite sad too that you bring your analogy with unionists and GAA into something like this.

I understand it's a 32 county team and all that, but it's cricket. I mean... cricket.

Actually, I lied earlier. I would rather England win than the Ireland rugby team. I detest everything to do with rugby, and feel no connection or have no interest towards the Ireland rugby team. None whatsoever. (However, the cricket thing I wouldn't wish them beaten).

Yes, but it's the only thing I could sort of compare it to. Would I be right in saying that?

What about netball, will you be supporting N.Ireland at the current world cup given two top players from Armagh and Tyrone are playing?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: sid waddell on July 15, 2019, 12:54:03 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 15, 2019, 11:34:06 AM
genuinely disheartened by these comments, NZ were cheated yesterday (the 6 should actually have been a 5) but this board puts forward a british triumph as if it were their own family winning. Shows the power of media, esp all those who grew up watching english tv and reading their papers  ;)
New Zealand weren't cheated.

But they were the victims of a preposterous piece of bad luck, the likes of which I've never seen before in cricket, and given the context of the moment, I don't think I've seen before in any sport.

The four runs that came from that throw hitting Stokes was a thousand to one chance, but it came off.

It was the difference between needing 6 runs to tie from 2 balls, and needing 2 runs to tie.

It almost certainly cost New Zealand the World Cup.

Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: BennyCake on July 15, 2019, 02:06:43 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 15, 2019, 10:50:18 AM
Genuinely interested here what does 'but it's cricket' mean?

Exactly that. It's cricket. Played in a few pockets of Ireland, generally in middle/upper class areas. It's not even a predominantly unionist thing (in the same way that the GAA is predominantly a catholic/nationalist thing). You'd rarely see cricket fields anywhere or youngsters out playing it.

So, ireland beating England (or anyone) at cricket, we'll it's not something I'd be excited about. It's like Ireland beating some country at Ploughing, hedge cutting or pancake-making. As I said before, I wont be wanting them beaten either. It doesn't really bother me either way.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: BennyCake on July 15, 2019, 02:12:04 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on July 15, 2019, 12:45:02 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 15, 2019, 09:47:47 AM
Quote from: michaelg on July 15, 2019, 07:10:26 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 11:35:25 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 10:46:50 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 10:38:16 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 14, 2019, 09:42:53 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 14, 2019, 09:35:16 PM
We'll never hear the end of this!
Don't worry, Ireland are going to beat them in the Test match at Lords this month!

I'm not sure how I should be feeling about that  :-\
Why's that then? You want England to win?!

I just can't support England at anything. But I mean, it's cricket like. It hardly fills me with pride or gets me all patriotic to see Ireland beat England at cricket.

I'd imagine it's a bit like how some unionists from Co Armagh or Tyrone might have felt seeing their respective county team win the Sam Maguire in the 2000's.
Why not?  It's a game run on a 32 county basis.  Do you feel the same about rugby too?  Quite sad too that you bring your analogy with unionists and GAA into something like this.

I understand it's a 32 county team and all that, but it's cricket. I mean... cricket.

Actually, I lied earlier. I would rather England win than the Ireland rugby team. I detest everything to do with rugby, and feel no connection or have no interest towards the Ireland rugby team. None whatsoever. (However, the cricket thing I wouldn't wish them beaten).

Yes, but it's the only thing I could sort of compare it to. Would I be right in saying that?

What about netball, will you be supporting N.Ireland at the current world cup given two top players from Armagh and Tyrone are playing?

I am aware of Caroline O'Hanlon, and the Tyrone player on the team. But like the cricket, I won't be bothered either way.

Fair play to them for getting international attention, playing in the WC etc, but that's all I can say about it.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: square_ball on July 15, 2019, 02:21:50 PM
Strange view on the rugby. You "detest everything to do with rugby, and feel no connection or have no interest towards the Ireland rugby team. None whatsoever." yet you're interested and connected enough to want them beat? Just don't watch it or pay any attention to it. It's the same with the women's World Cup there was as many people shouting from the rooftops saying they couldn't stand it as there was people saying they were loving it. It's a weird way to live. Must be the social media age.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Owen Brannigan on July 15, 2019, 03:02:57 PM
Quote from: square_ball on July 15, 2019, 02:21:50 PM
Strange view on the rugby. You "detest everything to do with rugby, and feel no connection or have no interest towards the Ireland rugby team. None whatsoever." yet you're interested and connected enough to want them beat? Just don't watch it or pay any attention to it. It's the same with the women's World Cup there was as many people shouting from the rooftops saying they couldn't stand it as there was people saying they were loving it. It's a weird way to live. Must be the social media age.

Reading Benny's posts it is becoming apparent that his dislike and detestation of cricket and rugby respectively is down to social class or division. He detests that which he believes is something belonging to a different social class from himself and he lacks the confidence to deal with this social division as he perceives it.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on July 15, 2019, 04:23:27 PM
I wonder who the Great World Cup team will lose out in the Ashes team?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on July 15, 2019, 05:07:35 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on July 15, 2019, 04:23:27 PM
I wonder who the Great World Cup team will lose out in the Ashes team?

From yesterdays team these are who WILL play imo

Roy - probably/possibly
Bairstow - definitely, wont open though
Root - Cert, captain they would prefer him at 4 though
Morgan - zero chance, that ship has long sailed
Stokes - yes
Buttler - yes
Woakes -maybe
Plunkett - no
Archer - Will play a couple of tests, not sure how much 4/5 dayers hes even played
Rashid - will get time during the series
Wood - as with Rashid

Others who will play a part some major some minor - Anderson, Broad, Curran, Foakes, Ali, Burns, Jennings
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on July 15, 2019, 05:10:24 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 15, 2019, 05:07:35 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on July 15, 2019, 04:23:27 PM
I wonder who the Great World Cup team will lose out in the Ashes team?

From yesterdays team these are who WILL play imo

Roy - probably/possibly
Bairstow - definitely, wont open though
Root - Cert, captain they would prefer him at 4 though
Morgan - zero chance, that ship has long sailed
Stokes - yes
Buttler - yes
Woakes -maybe
Plunkett - no
Archer - Will play a couple of tests, not sure how much 4/5 dayers hes even played
Rashid - will get time during the series
Wood - as with Rashid

Others who will play a part some major some minor - Anderson, Broad, Curran, Foakes, Ali, Burns, Jennings
Most of the English team seem like decent enough guys - Anderson and Broad on the other hand...
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: BennyCake on July 15, 2019, 05:24:08 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on July 15, 2019, 03:02:57 PM
Quote from: square_ball on July 15, 2019, 02:21:50 PM
Strange view on the rugby. You "detest everything to do with rugby, and feel no connection or have no interest towards the Ireland rugby team. None whatsoever." yet you're interested and connected enough to want them beat? Just don't watch it or pay any attention to it. It's the same with the women's World Cup there was as many people shouting from the rooftops saying they couldn't stand it as there was people saying they were loving it. It's a weird way to live. Must be the social media age.

Reading Benny's posts it is becoming apparent that his dislike and detestation of cricket and rugby respectively is down to social class or division. He detests that which he believes is something belonging to a different social class from himself and he lacks the confidence to deal with this social division as he perceives it.

Where did I infer that?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on July 15, 2019, 09:26:43 PM
Quote from: Fionntamhnach on July 15, 2019, 07:46:52 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 15, 2019, 02:06:43 PMExactly that. It's cricket. Played in a few pockets of Ireland, generally in middle/upper class areas.

Like Strabane?




Apologies in advance to all resident in the Democratic Peoples Republic of Strabanistan.
North Down, Derriaghey, Cregagh, Laurelvale to name but a few would have players from all walks of life.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: bennydorano on July 15, 2019, 09:43:12 PM
Armagh
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on July 15, 2019, 09:45:07 PM
The bastion of upper class unionism, Dundalk.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 15, 2019, 09:53:04 PM
Spent about about 30 mins on Saturday evening watching cricket on the Mall in Armagh. Lovely stuff.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on July 15, 2019, 09:58:44 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 15, 2019, 09:53:04 PM
Spent about about 30 mins on Saturday evening watching cricket on the Mall in Armagh. Lovely stuff.
Lovely ground to play at, even if wicket's not great sometimes. 
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 15, 2019, 10:10:01 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 15, 2019, 09:58:44 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 15, 2019, 09:53:04 PM
Spent about about 30 mins on Saturday evening watching cricket on the Mall in Armagh. Lovely stuff.
Lovely ground to play at, even if wicket's not great sometimes.
Lovely on Saturday in the sun. A nice pint would have topped it off.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on July 15, 2019, 10:15:26 PM
Trinity College is a top place to sit and watch too if youre about Dublin. On a sunny day there could be hundreds sitting round, drinking beer, picnicking, smoking a doobie, not too many of them watching the cricket mind  :) Nevertheless a fantastic place to people watch and take in the sound of willow on leather.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on July 15, 2019, 10:22:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 15, 2019, 10:10:01 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 15, 2019, 09:58:44 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 15, 2019, 09:53:04 PM
Spent about about 30 mins on Saturday evening watching cricket on the Mall in Armagh. Lovely stuff.
Lovely ground to play at, even if wicket's not great sometimes.
Lovely on Saturday in the sun. A nice pint would have topped it off.
There's a bar there - Pretty sure they would have sorted you out with a pint
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 15, 2019, 10:27:09 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 15, 2019, 10:22:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 15, 2019, 10:10:01 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 15, 2019, 09:58:44 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 15, 2019, 09:53:04 PM
Spent about about 30 mins on Saturday evening watching cricket on the Mall in Armagh. Lovely stuff.
Lovely ground to play at, even if wicket's not great sometimes.
Lovely on Saturday in the sun. A nice pint would have topped it off.
There's a bar there - Pretty sure they would have sorted you out with a pint
Oh I know, I live 10 mins away. I was killing time to collect #2 son otherwise I'd have happily taken a pint.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on July 15, 2019, 10:42:19 PM
Any hurlers ever doubled up with cricket?  Always thought Cricket Ireland are missing a trick. Great hand eye coordination, reckon they would make good cricketers.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on July 15, 2019, 10:55:51 PM
Morgan played cricket in his youth..
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 15, 2019, 11:06:05 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 15, 2019, 10:55:51 PM
Morgan played cricket in his youth..
Still plays a bit now I've heard.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: BennyCake on July 15, 2019, 11:12:24 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 15, 2019, 10:15:26 PM
Trinity College is a top place to sit and watch too if youre about Dublin. On a sunny day there could be hundreds sitting round, drinking beer, picnicking, smoking a doobie, not too many of them watching the cricket mind  :) Nevertheless a fantastic place to people watch and take in the sound of willow on leather.

Remember Frank Skinner saying similar in an interview. He said he used to go to Edgbaston to watch it, but the cricket itself was just a side issue. Watch the man bat, applaud, then turn around to your mate, and say "so, what were you saying?"
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: nrico2006 on July 16, 2019, 12:21:28 AM
Quote from: Fionntamhnach on July 15, 2019, 07:46:52 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 15, 2019, 02:06:43 PMExactly that. It's cricket. Played in a few pockets of Ireland, generally in middle/upper class areas.

Like Strabane?




Apologies in advance to all resident in the Democratic Peoples Republic of Strabanistan.

Cricket is played in lots of areas which are not upper class, such as Strabane, Lurgan, Coleraine, Bready, Donemana, Sion Mills, Portadown, Armagh, Downpatrick.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: omaghjoe on July 16, 2019, 04:13:32 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on July 15, 2019, 11:12:24 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 15, 2019, 10:15:26 PM
Trinity College is a top place to sit and watch too if youre about Dublin. On a sunny day there could be hundreds sitting round, drinking beer, picnicking, smoking a doobie, not too many of them watching the cricket mind  :) Nevertheless a fantastic place to people watch and take in the sound of willow on leather.

Remember Frank Skinner saying similar in an interview. He said he used to go to Edgbaston to watch it, but the cricket itself was just a side issue. Watch the man bat, applaud, then turn around to your mate, and say "so, what were you saying?"

Surprisingly as a Tyrone man my first experience of live cricket was in Africa....between west indies and Pakisrtan I think!
Expecting a snooze fest I was somewhat surprised at the lovely relaxed atmosphere and had a great time altogether.... even learned that England supporters can be alright sometimes.

I still dont really know the rules and have to relearn them every time cricket piques my interest. But I'd say this to anyone dissing it for whatever reason.......
....like baseball dont slang it until you've experienced a live match!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on July 17, 2019, 11:28:54 AM
Quote from: michaelg on July 15, 2019, 05:10:24 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 15, 2019, 05:07:35 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on July 15, 2019, 04:23:27 PM
I wonder who the Great World Cup team will lose out in the Ashes team?

From yesterdays team these are who WILL play imo

Roy - probably/possibly
Bairstow - definitely, wont open though
Root - Cert, captain they would prefer him at 4 though
Morgan - zero chance, that ship has long sailed
Stokes - yes
Buttler - yes
Woakes -maybe
Plunkett - no
Archer - Will play a couple of tests, not sure how much 4/5 dayers hes even played
Rashid - will get time during the series
Wood - as with Rashid

Others who will play a part some major some minor - Anderson, Broad, Curran, Foakes, Ali, Burns, Jennings
Most of the English team seem like decent enough guys - Anderson and Broad on the other hand...

Always thought Jimmy was as sound as they come. Agree on Broad.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on July 17, 2019, 11:32:02 AM
Was delighted Eoin Morgan captained England to the cricket World Cup. He has been instrumental in their transformation from a ho-hum cautious conservative side to the best in the one day game. He seems a really sound bloke as evidenced by his handling of an idiotic question afterwards so good luck to him. Dismissing cricket as an "English game" as many do is shortsighted. It's superb entertainment once you get waht's going on.
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Post by: Owenmoresider on July 17, 2019, 01:06:38 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 17, 2019, 11:32:02 AM
Was delighted Eoin Morgan captained England to the cricket World Cup. He has been instrumental in their transformation from a ho-hum cautious conservative side to the best in the one day game. He seems a really sound bloke as evidenced by his handling of an idiotic question afterwards so good luck to him. Dismissing cricket as an "English game" as many do is shortsighted. It's superb entertainment once you get waht's going on.
Aye, their disastrous WC campaign in 2015 was a major wake-up call for them, and they appear to have invested serious time and effort into developing the one day setup since then, and it has paid off.
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Post by: NAG1 on July 17, 2019, 02:14:45 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 17, 2019, 11:32:02 AM
Was delighted Eoin Morgan captained England to the cricket World Cup. He has been instrumental in their transformation from a ho-hum cautious conservative side to the best in the one day game. He seems a really sound bloke as evidenced by his handling of an idiotic question afterwards so good luck to him. Dismissing cricket as an "English game" as many do is shortsighted. It's superb entertainment once you get waht's going on.

No issue with Morgan transferring over and fair play to him for his leadership and congrats on the win, but is it not galling to watch what we would consider a fellow Irishman standing to attention singing along to GSTQ? Even when some of his other foreign league of nations players do not?
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Post by: Boycey on July 17, 2019, 02:45:07 PM
He's the captain of the English team he pretty much has to sing it. He's kind of in a damned if he does and damned if he doesn't scenario.
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Post by: under the bar on July 17, 2019, 02:47:46 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 17, 2019, 02:45:07 PM
He's the captain of the English team he pretty much has to sing it. He's kind of in a damned if he does and damned if he doesn't scenario.

Why would he have to? 
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Post by: BennyCake on July 17, 2019, 03:14:49 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 17, 2019, 02:45:07 PM
He's the captain of the English team he pretty much has to sing it. He's kind of in a damned if he does and damned if he doesn't scenario.

The northern Protestant rugby players don't have to sing Amhran na bhfiann.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on July 17, 2019, 03:35:05 PM
Quote from: under the bar on July 17, 2019, 02:47:46 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 17, 2019, 02:45:07 PM
He's the captain of the English team he pretty much has to sing it. He's kind of in a damned if he does and damned if he doesn't scenario.

Why would he have to?

Because Piers Morgan is a p***k and made a big deal of it a year or two again.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on July 17, 2019, 04:14:40 PM
He's the CAPTAIN, yeah he could play the mute and then run the gauntlet of the media plus social media etc etc... A bit like some in media, social media etc etc here that are annoyed cause he did sing it. Like I said damned if you do damned if you don't  :-\
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Hound on July 17, 2019, 04:16:44 PM
I was a bit put out initially when I saw Morgan singing the Anthem before the final. I'd be a big fan of his and was told he only started this relatively recently.

However, we do expect the Bundee Akis and Tony Cascarinos to mouth the anthems when they play for us, so good for the goose and all that.
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Post by: Denn Forever on July 17, 2019, 04:31:42 PM
Team bonding maybe? 
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Post by: magpie seanie on July 17, 2019, 05:13:23 PM
Quote from: Hound on July 17, 2019, 04:16:44 PM
I was a bit put out initially when I saw Morgan singing the Anthem before the final. I'd be a big fan of his and was told he only started this relatively recently.

However, we do expect the Bundee Akis and Tony Cascarinos to mouth the anthems when they play for us, so good for the goose and all that.

Didn't realise he sang the anthem....was aware of the controversy stoked by that troglodyte about it previously and had observed him not singing it. Only caught the end of the final the last day.

I suppose he's a brave while living there and playing for England. And curiously, my cricket following mates and I wouldn't mind seeing England win at all - completely at odds with how we'd feel about them in virtually all other sports.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Stall the Bailer on July 17, 2019, 05:49:55 PM
His mother is English AFAIK, maybe he sees himself as part English and singing the anthem is not an issue for him.
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Post by: Eamonnca1 on July 17, 2019, 06:27:02 PM
Do the English make a big deal about the Cricket World Cup or is it still all about the Ashes? The World Cup started in 1975 but the Ashes has been going since about 1877 when the first test match was played.

It strikes me as similar to how the Six Nations (started in 1883) seems to be the competition with all the history, whereas the Rugby World Cup (started in 1987) doesn't seem to set the place alight as much. Just my impression.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on July 17, 2019, 09:22:25 PM
The Ashes is still huge but overall Test cricket is on the wane.
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Post by: michaelg on July 17, 2019, 09:39:57 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 17, 2019, 09:22:25 PM
The Ashes is still huge but overall Test cricket is on the wane.
Test cricket still popular in England but watched by 3 men and a dog elsewhere - Even in India where they are cricket mad.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Eamonnca1 on July 17, 2019, 09:44:17 PM
Any sign of T20 cricket catching on outside of India? I hear they have it in England now. I wouldn't be opposed to going to a game myself if I was in the area. Sounds more like baseball in getting a game played in a single evening.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on July 17, 2019, 09:51:22 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 17, 2019, 09:39:57 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 17, 2019, 09:22:25 PM
The Ashes is still huge but overall Test cricket is on the wane.
Test cricket still popular in England but watched by 3 men and a dog elsewhere - Even in India where they are cricket mad.

The Aussies and the Saffers still have an interest too...

Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on July 17, 2019, 10:00:33 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 17, 2019, 09:51:22 PM
Quote from: michaelg on July 17, 2019, 09:39:57 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 17, 2019, 09:22:25 PM
The Ashes is still huge but overall Test cricket is on the wane.
Test cricket still popular in England but watched by 3 men and a dog elsewhere - Even in India where they are cricket mad.

The Aussies and the Saffers still have an interest too...
Australia fair enough, although seems to be on the slide in South Africa too - During last series England played there, most of crowd were English
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on July 17, 2019, 10:33:57 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on July 17, 2019, 09:44:17 PM
Any sign of T20 cricket catching on outside of India? I hear they have it in England now. I wouldn't be opposed to going to a game myself if I was in the area. Sounds more like baseball in getting a game played in a single evening.

T20 originated in England... They are reinventing it as we speak calling it The 100 as in 100 balls per side compared to the current 120  ::). They actually market the T20 game quite well in England, I attended Middlesex and Surrey last summer at Lord's on a Friday evening and there were over 20,000 there. A lot of work groups and lads and girls nights out types at it, music blaring, light show quite a sociable evening even if you weren't a cricket fan. Obviously they can't compete in scale with the IPL as India have 1.3billion people :o
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on July 18, 2019, 08:50:38 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 17, 2019, 10:33:57 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on July 17, 2019, 09:44:17 PM
Any sign of T20 cricket catching on outside of India? I hear they have it in England now. I wouldn't be opposed to going to a game myself if I was in the area. Sounds more like baseball in getting a game played in a single evening.

T20 originated in England... They are reinventing it as we speak calling it The 100 as in 100 balls per side compared to the current 120  ::). They actually market the T20 game quite well in England, I attended Middlesex and Surrey last summer at Lord's on a Friday evening and there were over 20,000 there. A lot of work groups and lads and girls nights out types at it, music blaring, light show quite a sociable evening even if you weren't a cricket fan. Obviously they can't compete in scale with the IPL as India have 1.3billion people :o

I've gone to two T20 finals days in Edgbaston and it's a fantastic day out. Two semi finals and a final on the day. Great entertainment.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: bennydorano on July 18, 2019, 01:02:50 PM
T20 season about to get going again, big spread in the I newspaper today.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on July 24, 2019, 09:20:09 AM
Huge step forward for Ireland today with the start of a test match against England at the home of cricket Lord's...

Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on July 24, 2019, 11:35:03 AM
Apparently it's the first Lords test where the visiting team has more 1st class appearances than England.
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Post by: Boycey on July 24, 2019, 11:51:36 AM
Great start for Ireland, England 2 down with only 36 on the board...

Jason Roy doing very little to nail down an Ashes place.

Edit 3 down  8)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: passedit on July 24, 2019, 12:02:05 PM
4 now
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Post by: screenexile on July 24, 2019, 12:12:29 PM
Jesus christ!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on July 24, 2019, 12:14:21 PM
Fcuk 42-6, Murtagh one wicket away from getting on the honours board too. 
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Taylor on July 24, 2019, 12:22:45 PM
43-7 and England are 2/5 in running betting  :o
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Post by: passedit on July 24, 2019, 12:26:59 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 24, 2019, 12:14:21 PM
Fcuk 42-6, Murtagh one wicket away from getting on the honours board too.

On it now.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on July 24, 2019, 12:45:33 PM
Is this all to soften us up for Brexit?
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Post by: passedit on July 24, 2019, 12:53:16 PM
85 All Out
Unbelievable

Ireland 5-0
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Post by: dec on July 24, 2019, 01:51:19 PM
85 is England's highest ever total in a Test match against Ireland
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Post by: magpie seanie on July 24, 2019, 01:54:36 PM
Great morning for our guys. Hopefully can dig in now.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: NAG1 on July 24, 2019, 01:56:32 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 24, 2019, 01:54:36 PM
Great morning for our guys. Hopefully can dig in now.

I get so confused now with this cricket, who are our guys and who are their guys again?  ;) :D :D :D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on July 24, 2019, 02:26:09 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on July 24, 2019, 01:56:32 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 24, 2019, 01:54:36 PM
Great morning for our guys. Hopefully can dig in now.

I get so confused now with this cricket, who are our guys and who are their guys again?  ;) :D :D :D

Well, there's no Irish lads on the England team... and I think no English players on the Irish team?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on July 24, 2019, 02:30:19 PM
Quote from: OgraAnDun on July 24, 2019, 02:26:09 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on July 24, 2019, 01:56:32 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 24, 2019, 01:54:36 PM
Great morning for our guys. Hopefully can dig in now.

I get so confused now with this cricket, who are our guys and who are their guys again?  ;) :D :D :D

Well, there's no Irish lads on the England team... and I think no English players on the Irish team?

Boyd Rankin used to play for England so what do we do there??!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on July 24, 2019, 02:31:35 PM
Tim Murtagh is London born with Irish parents all the rest are home produced.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on July 24, 2019, 03:55:56 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 24, 2019, 02:30:19 PM
Quote from: OgraAnDun on July 24, 2019, 02:26:09 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on July 24, 2019, 01:56:32 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 24, 2019, 01:54:36 PM
Great morning for our guys. Hopefully can dig in now.

I get so confused now with this cricket, who are our guys and who are their guys again?  ;) :D :D :D

Well, there's no Irish lads on the England team... and I think no English players on the Irish team?

Boyd Rankin used to play for England so what do we do there??!

Forgive him?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: passedit on July 24, 2019, 04:08:59 PM
Ireland 127 - 2 Balbirnie 51NO Stirling 35NO nice partnership developing
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: trailer on July 24, 2019, 04:35:49 PM
Why is the Irish captain of England, Eoin Morgan not playing?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on July 24, 2019, 04:46:16 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 24, 2019, 04:35:49 PM
Why is the Irish captain of England, Eoin Morgan not playing?



Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on July 24, 2019, 04:51:36 PM
They reckon he's not a Test player.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 24, 2019, 05:29:17 PM
He'd do a job off the bench for us.

Are we winning this or what's the story? How long is there left?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on July 24, 2019, 05:29:55 PM
Ireland don't really seem to have capitalised on the phenomenal bowling performance they had this morning.

Still highly likely England win this!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: gallsman on July 24, 2019, 05:46:47 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 24, 2019, 04:35:49 PM
Why is the Irish captain of England, Eoin Morgan not playing?

He's the one day captain, not the Test one.

As Boycey said last week, that ship has long since sailed.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on July 25, 2019, 10:59:47 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 24, 2019, 05:29:55 PM
Ireland don't really seem to have capitalised on the phenomenal bowling performance they had this morning.

Still highly likely England win this!

A lead of 122 is still not too bad on a pitch that seemed to be deteriorating rapidly. Today's record temperatures will hasten that. Though if England bat properly and see today out without much damage then it's back in their favour big time. I wouldn't like us to be chasing more than 200 and even that might be tough.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Clov on July 25, 2019, 11:30:36 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 25, 2019, 10:59:47 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 24, 2019, 05:29:55 PM
Ireland don't really seem to have capitalised on the phenomenal bowling performance they had this morning.

Still highly likely England win this!

A lead of 122 is still not too bad on a pitch that seemed to be deteriorating rapidly. Today's record temperatures will hasten that. Though if England bat properly and see today out without much damage then it's back in their favour big time. I wouldn't like us to be chasing more than 200 and even that might be tough.

The TMS crowd reckon the heat will play into England's favour. Drying out the pitch and making it a fairly flat track to bat on - today might be the best day for batting before it deteriorates further. The outfield will also be pretty quick. Early wickets before it gets too hot would help Ireland a lot.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on July 25, 2019, 02:45:16 PM
Quote from: Clov on July 25, 2019, 11:30:36 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 25, 2019, 10:59:47 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 24, 2019, 05:29:55 PM
Ireland don't really seem to have capitalised on the phenomenal bowling performance they had this morning.

Still highly likely England win this!

A lead of 122 is still not too bad on a pitch that seemed to be deteriorating rapidly. Today's record temperatures will hasten that. Though if England bat properly and see today out without much damage then it's back in their favour big time. I wouldn't like us to be chasing more than 200 and even that might be tough.

The TMS crowd reckon the heat will play into England's favour. Drying out the pitch and making it a fairly flat track to bat on - today might be the best day for batting before it deteriorates further. The outfield will also be pretty quick. Early wickets before it gets too hot would help Ireland a lot.

Yes, fair point and it's all changed round now after a good morning for England.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on July 25, 2019, 03:19:25 PM
Bowling out the nightwatchman might well be in England's favour.

edit:   or might not.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on July 25, 2019, 03:46:52 PM
They don't stop at 50 overs!! how long does this go on for?  fck me this test cricket favours the Catenaccio tactical approach.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on July 25, 2019, 03:50:13 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 25, 2019, 03:46:52 PM
They don't stop at 50 overs!! how long does this go on for?  fck me this test cricket favours the Catenaccio tactical approach.

They'll keep going as long as they can until they're happy they've got a total that Ireland can't catch!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on July 25, 2019, 04:03:03 PM
If Ireland can get Root out this turns massively in their favour!
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Post by: Boycey on July 25, 2019, 04:05:17 PM
Still well in this, wouldn't like to be chasing much more than 150ish though
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Post by: magpie seanie on July 25, 2019, 04:08:17 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 25, 2019, 04:05:17 PM
Still well in this, wouldn't like to be chasing much more than 150ish though

Yes, exactly. A crucial couple of hours now.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on July 25, 2019, 04:09:23 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 25, 2019, 03:46:52 PM
They don't stop at 50 overs!! how long does this go on for?  fck me this test cricket favours the Catenaccio tactical approach.

Absolutely. Batsmen should defend their wicket above all else in Test cricket. A lost art with a couple of notable exceptions. Morgan not that type of player.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on July 25, 2019, 04:24:33 PM

Quote from: magpie seanie on July 25, 2019, 04:09:23 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 25, 2019, 03:46:52 PM
They don't stop at 50 overs!! how long does this go on for?  fck me this test cricket favours the Catenaccio tactical approach.

Absolutely. Batsmen should defend their wicket above all else in Test cricket. A lost art with a couple of notable exceptions. Morgan not that type of player.
I'd prefer a bit of competitive balance to the absence of risk where caution is king, no wonder they say that test cricket is dying. The 50 over game suits my tastes better.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on July 25, 2019, 05:05:59 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 25, 2019, 04:24:33 PM

Quote from: magpie seanie on July 25, 2019, 04:09:23 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 25, 2019, 03:46:52 PM
They don't stop at 50 overs!! how long does this go on for?  fck me this test cricket favours the Catenaccio tactical approach.

Absolutely. Batsmen should defend their wicket above all else in Test cricket. A lost art with a couple of notable exceptions. Morgan not that type of player.
I'd prefer a bit of competitive balance to the absence of risk where caution is king, no wonder they say that test cricket is dying. The 50 over game suits my tastes better.

If you ever get into test cricket you will learn that it has possibly the greatest balance between risk and caution in any game. 
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on July 25, 2019, 05:11:24 PM
Ireland were 4/1 about an hour ago just as I was about to put a sneaky 20 on and got called away from my desk ... now 17/10!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on July 25, 2019, 05:20:48 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 25, 2019, 05:05:59 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 25, 2019, 04:24:33 PM

Quote from: magpie seanie on July 25, 2019, 04:09:23 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 25, 2019, 03:46:52 PM
They don't stop at 50 overs!! how long does this go on for?  fck me this test cricket favours the Catenaccio tactical approach.

Absolutely. Batsmen should defend their wicket above all else in Test cricket. A lost art with a couple of notable exceptions. Morgan not that type of player.
I'd prefer a bit of competitive balance to the absence of risk where caution is king, no wonder they say that test cricket is dying. The 50 over game suits my tastes better.

If you ever get into test cricket you will learn that it has possibly the greatest balance between risk and caution in any game.
That might happen, then again it might not happen, the squid fizzles out.
The pundit is now preaching more caution to the batsman @248/7,  he want this to carry on until dark.
edit, the batsman has just been caught out,  overcaution killed him  ;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Aaron Boone on July 25, 2019, 05:45:15 PM
Adair is bowling like a mad dog this afternoon. 
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on July 25, 2019, 06:55:28 PM
England lead is 181 with one wicket left.

I suspect Ireland will struggle to get to 150.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: omaghjoe on July 25, 2019, 09:46:50 PM
This innings was all over the place
If they get an early wicket tomorrow(which they should) the target is achievable but it will be tough.

This can only be a draw if it goes onto the final day right?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on July 25, 2019, 10:46:49 PM
Quote from: omaghjoe on July 25, 2019, 09:46:50 PM
This innings was all over the place
If they get an early wicket tomorrow(which they should) the target is achievable but it will be tough.

This can only be a draw if it goes onto the final day right?

Barring an incredible last wicket stand by England or intervention from the weather there definitely won't be a draw with 2 days play left, there may be a tie however  :) but that's only happened twice ever.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: omaghjoe on July 25, 2019, 10:56:53 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 25, 2019, 10:46:49 PM
Quote from: omaghjoe on July 25, 2019, 09:46:50 PM
This innings was all over the place
If they get an early wicket tomorrow(which they should) the target is achievable but it will be tough.

This can only be a draw if it goes onto the final day right?

Barring an incredible last wicket stand by England or intervention from the weather there definitely won't be a draw with 2 days play left, there may be a tie however  :) but that's only happened twice ever.

Ahhhh.....Good lord......go on then, enlighten us. Im guessing that when the run totals match
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Champion The Wonder Horse on July 25, 2019, 11:06:26 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 25, 2019, 06:55:28 PM
England lead is 181 with one wicket left.

I suspect Ireland will struggle to get to 150.

I'd agree with this. England win wrapped up by tea tomorrow.

Still, a decent show by our chaps. Better than I expected.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on July 25, 2019, 11:13:21 PM
Spot on  ;D, a draw happens when neither side has forced a win at the end of the allotted time and a tie happens when the scores are equal at the end of the time! It's only happened twice in over 2000 test matches.

It will be one of the great shocks in all sports should Ireland win tomorrow. A team playing in their 3rd test match beating a team that's been playing for 150 odd years.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on July 25, 2019, 11:31:27 PM
If we can get the last wicket tomorrow without the addition of any more runs we've a chance. Tomorrow is onyl the third day....usually in a test when you're going for a taget you'd be batting on a 4th or 5th day pitch which would be significantly worse. Today ebbed and flowed and showed for me why Test cricket is the Daddy of them all. Some effort by our bowlers in that heat. Tomorrow could be even better. There's always the possibility of any side collapsing. Hope we don't and give it a good cut. It would be just unreal to win this match.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 26, 2019, 12:02:19 AM
It's test cricket not on the way out and 20/20 and shorter versions of cricket becoming more popular? In terms of growing the sport in places like Ireland, It would be a lot more appealing having a shorter version rather sitting all day on Saturday.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on July 26, 2019, 02:03:17 AM
 I watched a few games of our young lads at u19 play a 90 minute euro finals competitive game at full throttle in 38C heat, would bowling 20 or so balls be more demanding than that?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on July 26, 2019, 08:07:20 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 26, 2019, 12:02:19 AM
It's test cricket not on the way out and 20/20 and shorter versions of cricket becoming more popular? In terms of growing the sport in places like Ireland, It would be a lot more appealing having a shorter version rather sitting all day on Saturday.

I hope test cricket never dies. It's still the ultimate test of a player. As a kid I used to love watching tests on BBC2, trying to work out exactly what was going on. I enjoy the other forms of the game myself and there's no denying the popularity of T20 and 50 over cricket. It's like a really nice burger. Very tasty and enjoyable but there's nothing like a good steak. I accept I'm in the minority on that.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on July 26, 2019, 08:25:39 AM
Quote from: Main Street on July 26, 2019, 02:03:17 AM
I watched a few games of our young lads at u19 play a 90 minute euro finals competitive game at full throttle in 38C heat, would bowling 20 or so balls be more demanding than that?

It's difficult to make the comparison. Cricket players would be out on the pitch much longer though clearly not as active. However, our bowlers yesterday bowled a lot more than 20 balls. My calculations for balls delivered yesterday are Murtagh 102, Adair 120, Rankin 102, Thompson 76. Those guys are fast/medium pacers so each ball is like a sprint or certainly 3/4 pace run. McBrine is a spinner (pretty much walks up) and delivered 60 balls. Certainly by the standards of the game is was a long, hot day in the field and it's good for us that the early finish came so our batsmen should be fresh to face the England openers. We should have a chance if we can see off the opening onslaught. I'm glad Anderson isn't playing.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on July 26, 2019, 08:46:32 AM
Mad dogs and englishmen
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on July 26, 2019, 09:48:31 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 25, 2019, 11:13:21 PM
It will be one of the great shocks in all sports should Ireland win tomorrow. A team playing in their 3rd test match beating a team that's been playing for 150 odd years.

This.

I'm open to correction on the facts but I recall hearing that New Zealand were playing something like 28 years as a Test side before they achieved their first win.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on July 26, 2019, 11:15:16 AM
Thompson gets the last wicket with the first ball. Huge swing on the delivery. Conditions great for bowling.....we'll be hoping for it to clear up and dry out ASAP. A huge and difficult hour coming where we just need to survive.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on July 26, 2019, 11:17:21 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 26, 2019, 11:15:16 AM
Thompson gets the last wicket with the first ball. Huge swing on the delivery. Conditions great for bowling.....we'll be hoping for it to clear up and dry out ASAP. A huge and difficult hour coming where we just need to survive.

HOWZATTTTT!!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on July 26, 2019, 01:02:04 PM
In trouble early. Broad bowling well.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on July 26, 2019, 01:05:06 PM
Uh-oh
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: gallsman on July 26, 2019, 01:10:19 PM
Yeah, Broad is too much for them. Hard to see them pulling it off now unless O'Brien pulls a monster out of nowhere.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on July 26, 2019, 01:13:09 PM
They will struggle to get to 100
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 26, 2019, 01:19:06 PM
Oh dear
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on July 26, 2019, 01:27:19 PM
Ya, bowling conditions just perfect and England taking full advantage.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 26, 2019, 01:34:11 PM
Undoing all the hard work the other day. Bowling conditions may be perfect but that's pretty poor stuff.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on July 26, 2019, 01:35:26 PM
Jesus... 25-6 is worse than Englands first day performance!!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on July 26, 2019, 01:38:17 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 26, 2019, 01:35:26 PM
Jesus... 25-6 is worse than Englands first day performance!!

Not unexpected
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on July 26, 2019, 01:44:35 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 26, 2019, 01:38:17 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 26, 2019, 01:35:26 PM
Jesus... 25-6 is worse than Englands first day performance!!

Not unexpected

I thought we might struggle to get the 180 but getting less than 50 is ridiculous!

From the clips I've seen the ball does seem to be moving around a lot though.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on July 26, 2019, 02:01:13 PM
They stop playing now?
That was a bit of a downer.

So it's a 2 innings match and you have 4 days to play it?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: gallsman on July 26, 2019, 02:04:03 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 26, 2019, 02:01:13 PM
They stop playing now?
That was a bit of a downer.

So it's a 2 innings match and you have 4 days to play it?

The match is over and England have won. Continuing to play would be a bit stupid.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 26, 2019, 02:04:25 PM
Batting has always been a big issue for Ireland. Given test status far too late. That was a joke. Ed Joyce could grind out an innings. Morgan could have offered some resistance but he left to play Test cricket  :o to then not play Test cricket Ffs.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on July 26, 2019, 02:10:26 PM
Quote from: gallsman on July 26, 2019, 02:04:03 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 26, 2019, 02:01:13 PM
They stop playing now?
That was a bit of a downer.

So it's a 2 innings match and you have 4 days to play it?

The match is over and England have won. Continuing to pay would be a bit stupid.
Pointless, perhaps would be a more appropriate word,  but perhaps you think that people who don't know the rules of cricket are stupid.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on July 26, 2019, 02:14:45 PM
Disappointing but I suppose overall it was better than I feared on day 1. As was mentioned earlier this side is a pale shadow of that it was 5 years ago when they might have been able to compete in a few test matches.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: gallsman on July 26, 2019, 02:27:37 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 26, 2019, 02:10:26 PM
Quote from: gallsman on July 26, 2019, 02:04:03 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 26, 2019, 02:01:13 PM
They stop playing now?
That was a bit of a downer.

So it's a 2 innings match and you have 4 days to play it?

The match is over and England have won. Continuing to pay would be a bit stupid.
Pointless, perhaps would be a more appropriate word,  but perhaps you think that people who don't know the rules of cricket are stupid.

The point is you do know the rules, you're acting the maggot on this thread for what I can only assume you consider "the craic". It's hilarious I'm sure.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Eamonnca1 on July 26, 2019, 06:43:19 PM
Quote from: gallsman on July 26, 2019, 02:27:37 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 26, 2019, 02:10:26 PM
Quote from: gallsman on July 26, 2019, 02:04:03 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 26, 2019, 02:01:13 PM
They stop playing now?
That was a bit of a downer.

So it's a 2 innings match and you have 4 days to play it?

The match is over and England have won. Continuing to pay would be a bit stupid.
Pointless, perhaps would be a more appropriate word,  but perhaps you think that people who don't know the rules of cricket are stupid.

The point is you do know the rules, you're acting the maggot on this thread for what I can only assume you consider "the craic". It's hilarious I'm sure.

Cut it out, the pair of you.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: omaghjoe on July 26, 2019, 09:51:28 PM
Oi!
I was enjoying that Eamonn

Its a pity about the cricket but the thread sort of became like a cricket match anyway....... where the actual cricket is a sort of a continuous side show to other ad-hoc entertainment
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on July 27, 2019, 12:09:53 AM
Quote from: omaghjoe on July 26, 2019, 09:51:28 PM
Oi!
I was enjoying that Eamonn

Its a pity about the cricket but the thread sort of became like a cricket match anyway....... where the actual cricket is a sort of a continuous side show to other ad-hoc entertainment
Kinda showing your ignorance there.  Test cricket is interesting because of the changes and nuances that arise during a 5 (Or 4) day game.  Had it being a baking hot day as per Day 1 or 2 with conditions less suited to bowling, there is a good chance that Ireland would have pushed them close.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Eamonnca1 on July 27, 2019, 12:36:56 AM
Quote from: michaelg on July 27, 2019, 12:09:53 AM
Quote from: omaghjoe on July 26, 2019, 09:51:28 PM
Oi!
I was enjoying that Eamonn

Its a pity about the cricket but the thread sort of became like a cricket match anyway....... where the actual cricket is a sort of a continuous side show to other ad-hoc entertainment
Kinda showing your ignorance there.  Test cricket is interesting because of the changes and nuances that arise during a 5 (Or 4) day game.  Had it being a baking hot day as per Day 1 or 2 with conditions less suited to bowling, there is a good chance that Ireland would have pushed them close.

Oh I don't doubt that it's interesting to watch, but test cricket spectators pass the hours away getting steadily wasted.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Eamonnca1 on July 27, 2019, 12:38:23 AM
Quote from: omaghjoe on July 26, 2019, 09:51:28 PM
Oi!
I was enjoying that Eamonn

Its a pity about the cricket but the thread sort of became like a cricket match anyway....... where the actual cricket is a sort of a continuous side show to other ad-hoc entertainment

Ha! Sorry to interrupt. That sort of thing can be entertaining for a few posts, but if two contributors are having a ding-dong that goes on for more than a page or two I find it starts to get a bit tedious.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on July 27, 2019, 06:55:15 AM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on July 26, 2019, 06:43:19 PM
Quote from: gallsman on July 26, 2019, 02:27:37 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 26, 2019, 02:10:26 PM
Quote from: gallsman on July 26, 2019, 02:04:03 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 26, 2019, 02:01:13 PM
They stop playing now?
That was a bit of a downer.

So it's a 2 innings match and you have 4 days to play it?

The match is over and England have won. Continuing to pay would be a bit stupid.
Pointless, perhaps would be a more appropriate word,  but perhaps you think that people who don't know the rules of cricket are stupid.

The point is you do know the rules, you're acting the maggot on this thread for what I can only assume you consider "the craic". It's hilarious I'm sure.

Cut it out, the pair of you.

Ha ha! Yes Mum.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: omaghjoe on July 27, 2019, 07:08:52 AM
Quote from: michaelg on July 27, 2019, 12:09:53 AM
Quote from: omaghjoe on July 26, 2019, 09:51:28 PM
Oi!
I was enjoying that Eamonn

Its a pity about the cricket but the thread sort of became like a cricket match anyway....... where the actual cricket is a sort of a continuous side show to other ad-hoc entertainment
Kinda showing your ignorance there.  Test cricket is interesting because of the changes and nuances that arise during a 5 (Or 4) day game.  Had it being a baking hot day as per Day 1 or 2 with conditions less suited to bowling, there is a good chance that Ireland would have pushed them close.

Yeah yeah. sure sit in your reserved seat in the pavilion in your blazer and Panama hat having tea and crumpets marvelling and admonishing every other move.

I'll risk it on the grassy banks with a few tins hoping for a few sixes amid silly conversations of the chinaman going  down the gully.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Square Ball on August 25, 2019, 03:44:28 PM
Be some innings from Stokes of he can see this home
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 25, 2019, 03:59:08 PM
This is great cricket - Stokes has been unreal
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on August 25, 2019, 04:18:56 PM
Unbelievable
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Rich Ricci on August 25, 2019, 04:21:15 PM
That was incredible drama, they got a bit of luck but that was an incredible performance from Ben Stokes.

One of the most gutsy and ballsy sportsmen I've ever seen.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on August 25, 2019, 04:38:33 PM
And a great boost for all the little englanders who want Brexit
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: gallsman on August 25, 2019, 07:03:20 PM
One of the reports I read yesterday evening said that the worst thing that could happen English test cricket would be a miraculous run chase to paper over the cracks of just how bad their test batting is at the minute.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Owen Brannigan on August 25, 2019, 08:52:05 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 25, 2019, 07:03:20 PM
One of the reports I read yesterday evening said that the worst thing that could happen English test cricket would be a miraculous run chase to paper over the cracks of just how bad their test batting is at the minute.

+1

It distracts from the failure of the selectors to choose a team capable of test cricket by pulling in limited overs experts; the poor captaincy by Root whose first time as captain was as England captain, no experience; and the failure of the top order batsmen.

In the end, England won this game by having a West Indian bowler barely out of residency qualification bring fast bowling to the Aussies and a Kiwi who is probably the best all-rounder in the world.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on August 25, 2019, 08:52:26 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 25, 2019, 07:03:20 PM
One of the reports I read yesterday evening said that the worst thing that could happen English test cricket would be a miraculous run chase to paper over the cracks of just how bad their test batting is at the minute.

Both teams batting is pretty average in fairness, bar Smith obviously... Two good bowling attacks though. I'm heading to the first couple of days of the next test so was happy enough to see England keep the series alive
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on August 25, 2019, 11:55:27 PM
Just incredible stuff. I pity people who don't follow or get this.

I don't think it papers over any cracks....it just wins the test. Everyone knows England have problems and can't rely on heroics like this again. Series really well set up now. Aussies will be sick.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: magpie seanie on August 25, 2019, 11:58:21 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on August 25, 2019, 08:52:05 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 25, 2019, 07:03:20 PM
One of the reports I read yesterday evening said that the worst thing that could happen English test cricket would be a miraculous run chase to paper over the cracks of just how bad their test batting is at the minute.

+1

It distracts from the failure of the selectors to choose a team capable of test cricket by pulling in limited overs experts; the poor captaincy by Root whose first time as captain was as England captain, no experience; and the failure of the top order batsmen.

In the end, England won this game by having a West Indian bowler barely out of residency qualification bring fast bowling to the Aussies and a Kiwi who is probably the best all-rounder in the world.

Ah come on. Moved to England when he was 12.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Hound on August 26, 2019, 07:55:05 AM
That was the best innings I've ever seen. Stokes was just amazing.

In the end, they were blessed it wasn't a glorious failure. Should have lost it by 1 run, but for Lyon feckin up an easy runout and Aussies wasting their review when there was a clear enough lbw. But they were both Aussie mistakes (umpire of course was mistaken too, but bulk of the blame goes to the aussies for needlessly and stupidly burning their final review), and Stokes deserved that bit of luck.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: gallsman on August 26, 2019, 09:20:20 AM
Stokes' brilliance with the bat will also overshadow how much work he had to do with the ball in the second innings. Think I read that after Archer cramped up on Friday evening, Stokes bowled something like 22 consecutive overs across Friday evening and Saturday morning. He must have been absolutely shattered so to put in the shift he did yesterday is incredible. An all time great performance.

From an Aussie perspective, I know mistakes happen but the Lyon fumble when Leach should have been run out is inexcusable at that level.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on September 05, 2019, 05:23:15 PM
How many Ben Stokes's will England need to win this one??!!

Smith is a machine!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on September 08, 2019, 09:29:45 PM
That's The Ashes retained by Australia anyways, hope that finish in style with a win at The Oval this week. I was at the 1st two days at Old Trafford this past week and it was a privilege to see Smith in full flow.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 08, 2019, 10:02:10 PM
Going to the Oval on Friday - hope to get to see Smith bat
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on October 27, 2019, 07:49:57 PM
Ireland qualify for next year's T20 World Cup  8)

A touch lucky in truth but who cares...
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on October 27, 2019, 08:38:58 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 27, 2019, 07:49:57 PM
Ireland qualify for next year's T20 World Cup  8)

A touch lucky in truth but who cares...

Which commonwealth country is hosting it next year? lol
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on October 27, 2019, 08:42:14 PM
Quote from: Orior on October 27, 2019, 08:38:58 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 27, 2019, 07:49:57 PM
Ireland qualify for next year's T20 World Cup  8)

A touch lucky in truth but who cares...

Which commonwealth country is hosting it next year? lol
Australia - Hilarious!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 27, 2019, 09:18:04 PM
Lost to the mighty uae and Oman in qualifying.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on October 27, 2019, 11:35:10 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 27, 2019, 07:49:57 PM
Ireland qualify for next year's T20 World Cup  8)

A touch lucky in truth but who cares...
It was fortunate and unexpected,  I had an inkling that it was a possibility, a genuine team representing their Island determined to make their mark before departure.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: dec on December 19, 2019, 09:00:50 PM
https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/50853349

"England's Eoin Morgan, Jason Roy, Chris Woakes and Sam Curran have all earned six-figure contracts in the Indian Premier League's player auction.
Morgan, who led England to World Cup success in 2019, was auctioned for £563,000 to Kolkata Knight Riders, who are coached by Brendon McCullum."

The IPL lasts for 7 weeks. Nice work if you can get it.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Never beat the deeler on December 19, 2019, 10:40:46 PM
Quote from: dec on December 19, 2019, 09:00:50 PM
https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/50853349

"England's Eoin Morgan, Jason Roy, Chris Woakes and Sam Curran have all earned six-figure contracts in the Indian Premier League's player auction.
Morgan, who led England to World Cup success in 2019, was auctioned for £563,000 to Kolkata Knight Riders, who are coached by Brendon McCullum."

The IPL lasts for 7 weeks. Nice work if you can get it.

Pat Cummins went for $3.17m AUD which is a shade under 1.7mGBP
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on August 04, 2020, 08:53:54 PM
Ireland vs England going well.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 04, 2020, 09:24:17 PM
Quote from: michaelg on August 04, 2020, 08:53:54 PM
Ireland vs England going well.

Looking good but stalling a bit. Run rate needed creeping up
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on August 04, 2020, 09:33:27 PM
Tight finish. Need a good over.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on August 04, 2020, 09:33:57 PM
Squeaky bum time, need 31 from 24 balls.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on August 04, 2020, 09:51:38 PM
Never in doubt. ;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on August 04, 2020, 09:52:08 PM
Savage win....
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on August 04, 2020, 09:52:44 PM
Great win.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: ONeill on August 04, 2020, 10:07:53 PM
Some innings by Belfast lad Stirling despite sweating profusely.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on August 04, 2020, 11:05:18 PM
He's got to be fitter than he looks!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 04, 2020, 11:17:53 PM
West Indian spin bowler week or two back tippin in at 22stone...theres hope for us all to be internationals yet 😊
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on August 04, 2020, 11:39:42 PM
Some butterfingers out there among the English, similar to that game in Bangaluru.

The O'Brien said in commentary that the English bowler just can't get away with delivering yorkies one after the other, what did he mean?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on August 04, 2020, 11:55:55 PM
Baffled that there are actually 142 pages about this muck on a GAA forum ;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Capt Pat on August 05, 2020, 12:30:31 AM
A yorker is a delivery that doesn't bounce before reaching the batsman I think. A yorkie is a chocolate bar.

3 irish men got centuries in that game and no english men.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Never beat the deeler on August 05, 2020, 01:53:29 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 04, 2020, 11:39:42 PM
Some butterfingers out there among the English, similar to that game in Bangaluru.

The O'Brien said in commentary that the English bowler just can't get away with delivering yorkies one after the other, what did he mean?

Didn't see the game, but presume he was talking about a yorker. This is a delivery that is aimed to bounce at the batsman's feet. If the batsman isn't expecting it, it is very difficult to score more than one run off, as you can get tied up, so it can be a good tactic in T20 or ODI.
Problem if you overuse it, it becomes predictable and the batsman can come down the wicket after it. If you are expecting it and/or if you pick it early it is a gimme
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on August 05, 2020, 06:09:34 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on August 05, 2020, 01:53:29 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 04, 2020, 11:39:42 PM
Some butterfingers out there among the English, similar to that game in Bangaluru.

The O'Brien said in commentary that the English bowler just can't get away with delivering yorkies one after the other, what did he mean?

Didn't see the game, but presume he was talking about a yorker. This is a delivery that is aimed to bounce at the batsman's feet. If the batsman isn't expecting it, it is very difficult to score more than one run off, as you can get tied up, so it can be a good tactic in T20 or ODI.
Problem if you overuse it, it becomes predictable and the batsman can come down the wicket after it. If you are expecting it and/or if you pick it early it is a gimme
Thanks.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on August 05, 2020, 06:33:00 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on August 05, 2020, 12:30:31 AM
A yorker is a delivery that doesn't bounce before reaching the batsman I think. A yorkie is a chocolate bar.
Yes I can see how you couldn't answer the question, being so confused that I could have been referring to the very real possibility of the batsman delivering chocolate bars to the batsman.




Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on March 06, 2021, 11:51:41 AM
These colony nations are quite good at Engerland's great game.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2021, 11:55:09 AM
Quote from: Orior on March 06, 2021, 11:51:41 AM
These colony nations are quite good at Engerland's great game.

When you've a pool of 1.4 billion people who's only sport is cricket you should be doing ok!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on March 06, 2021, 12:02:15 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2021, 11:55:09 AM
Quote from: Orior on March 06, 2021, 11:51:41 AM
These colony nations are quite good at Engerland's great game.

When you've a pool of 1.4 billion people who's only sport is cricket you should be doing ok!

Then it's time the motherland started to include more Indians in their starting 11, instead of recruiting Irishmen, lol.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on October 18, 2021, 04:01:44 PM
Some going this morning at the T20 World Cup - 4 wickets in 4 balls  from Curtis Campher

https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/58956069
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on October 21, 2021, 09:27:37 PM
Ireland playing Namibia tomorrow in a winner takes all clash with the victors entering the main competition which begins at the weekend.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: dec on October 21, 2021, 11:06:57 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 21, 2021, 09:27:37 PM
Ireland playing Namibia tomorrow in a winner takes all clash with the victors entering the main competition which begins at the weekend.

Scotland qualified today and Ireland will be in the same group if they make it through.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on October 22, 2021, 12:10:50 PM
After a decent start Ireland have gotten bogged down here... Hard to know what a decent total will be
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 22, 2021, 12:36:56 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 22, 2021, 12:10:50 PM
After a decent start Ireland have gotten bogged down here... Hard to know what a decent total will be
Thats an awful total for Twenty20. Once sterling is out they are screwed just a lack of  batting talent
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 22, 2021, 12:40:47 PM
Also yer man balbirnie doesnt seem to be much of a captain. He slowed the run rate right down. To go from 70 odd for 2 after 10 overs to 125 after 20 is a joke. That platform for  most teams would deliver 160 plus runs easily
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 22, 2021, 01:26:57 PM
Namibia are struggling to score runs too. Made a mess of their power play and even with a low target the rr is creeping up
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: screenexile on October 22, 2021, 02:17:26 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on October 22, 2021, 01:26:57 PM
Namibia are struggling to score runs too. Made a mess of their power play and even with a low target the rr is creeping up

10 runs required from 2 and a bit overs looks like Ireland are goosed
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 22, 2021, 02:18:55 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 22, 2021, 02:17:26 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on October 22, 2021, 01:26:57 PM
Namibia are struggling to score runs too. Made a mess of their power play and even with a low target the rr is creeping up

10 runs required from 3 and a bit overs looks like Ireland are goosed

I can't believe Namibia have made such hard work of this.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 22, 2021, 02:20:29 PM
Ireland have been a shambles for a long time makes their test status look ridiculous.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Hound on October 23, 2021, 11:00:01 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on October 22, 2021, 02:20:29 PM
Ireland have been a shambles for a long time makes their test status look ridiculous.
That might be a bit harsh, but it was a very disappointing performance against poor opposition.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 23, 2021, 07:30:47 PM
Quote from: Hound on October 23, 2021, 11:00:01 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on October 22, 2021, 02:20:29 PM
Ireland have been a shambles for a long time makes their test status look ridiculous.
That might be a bit harsh, but it was a very disappointing performance against poor opposition.

Harsh but fair. 10  yrs ago we were a better team than afghanistan. Afghanistan have kicked on and we have gone backwards big time. Kevin o brien at 27 was batting number 6.  Kevin o brien  at 37 is now opening! That says it all.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: dec on November 10, 2021, 06:36:10 PM
New Zealand beat Eoin Morgan's England in the semi-final.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 18, 2021, 09:11:36 AM
Is anyone surprised at what's happening at Yorkshire cricket club? Why people think its shocking must have been living under a rock in Mars
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on November 18, 2021, 09:42:20 AM
I'm surprised to be honest and the scale and the sheer acceptance of it. If it was a 'cricket' problem would it be prevalent amongst the other counties/boards? Maybe it is, but I just think theyd be shouting it from the rooftops if it was?

Possibly some of yis won't know what we're talking about, heres a brief synopsis. Theres an avalanche of stuff online it you want to read more.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-59316567
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 18, 2021, 09:54:39 AM
Quote from: Boycey on November 18, 2021, 09:42:20 AM
I'm surprised to be honest and the scale and the sheer acceptance of it. If it was a 'cricket' problem would it be prevalent amongst the other counties/boards? Maybe it is, but I just think theyd be shouting it from the rooftops if it was?

Using the P word in the Leeds Bradford area would be common enough I'd have thought? The fact that they have different leagues and have done so for over 40 years would be a red flag alone, plus proportionally the amount playing the game from south Asia not represented on Yorkshire cricket club should be another...

A very good mate of mine, who lived outside Leeds and whose kids play cricket, one is even a sports reporter would say that 'banter' was going on for years

NI team was a cold house, some would say its still a cold house for nationalist kids, though I know from friends whose kids are involved that its not the case from what they see.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on November 18, 2021, 10:40:03 AM
I'd say using the P word as you call it is common enough everywhere and the ethnic make up of Leeds/Bradford doesn't/shouldn't make the local cricket county team more likely to foster racism than say Lancashire/Durham or anywhere for that matter.

Are football clubs in the area thought to be racist also
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 18, 2021, 10:49:40 AM
Quote from: Boycey on November 18, 2021, 10:40:03 AM
I'd say using the P word as you call it is common enough everywhere and the ethnic make up of Leeds/Bradford doesn't/shouldn't make the local cricket county team more likely to foster racism than say Lancashire/Durham or anywhere for that matter.

Are football clubs in the area thought to be racist also

I would say there are plenty clubs would have an element of being racist, its just not been brought forward to the attention of the people that look after it, Lancashire and Durham will no doubt be under the spotlight, the problem here was Yorkshire club, a bit like Boris didn't feel the need to say sorry for any wrong doing, that's why it has blown up in their faces!

They had a chance to deal with it and decided not too, and has brought the sport into disrepute. This will run for a while and the likes of Vaughan who's had a great career outside of cricket, will lose his job in media
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on November 18, 2021, 11:53:28 AM
Wasnt prince Harry fond of the p word amongst others when he was in the army yet the glipe seems to want to accuse the rest of his family as being racist.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on November 18, 2021, 04:46:25 PM
Your man has just been caught being racist himself. Looking forward to the MPs convening and him crying about that just as quickly.....
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on November 18, 2021, 05:29:27 PM
Ah sure that makes the whole thing alright then..
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on November 18, 2021, 06:12:00 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 18, 2021, 09:54:39 AM
Quote from: Boycey on November 18, 2021, 09:42:20 AM
I'm surprised to be honest and the scale and the sheer acceptance of it. If it was a 'cricket' problem would it be prevalent amongst the other counties/boards? Maybe it is, but I just think theyd be shouting it from the rooftops if it was?

Using the P word in the Leeds Bradford area would be common enough I'd have thought? The fact that they have different leagues and have done so for over 40 years would be a red flag alone, plus proportionally the amount playing the game from south Asia not represented on Yorkshire cricket club should be another...

A very good mate of mine, who lived outside Leeds and whose kids play cricket, one is even a sports reporter would say that 'banter' was going on for years

NI team was a cold house, some would say its still a cold house for nationalist kids, though I know from friends whose kids are involved that its not the case from what they see.
Nationalists have played for, and managed, NI for 100 years.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on November 18, 2021, 06:15:36 PM
Quote from: Boycey on November 18, 2021, 05:29:27 PM
Ah sure that makes the whole thing alright then..

It makes him look like a tit though. You think his advisors would have made sure his social media history was squeaky clean.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: michaelg on November 18, 2021, 06:17:42 PM
Quote from: michaelg on November 18, 2021, 06:12:00 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 18, 2021, 09:54:39 AM
Quote from: Boycey on November 18, 2021, 09:42:20 AM
I'm surprised to be honest and the scale and the sheer acceptance of it. If it was a 'cricket' problem would it be prevalent amongst the other counties/boards? Maybe it is, but I just think theyd be shouting it from the rooftops if it was?

Using the P word in the Leeds Bradford area would be common enough I'd have thought? The fact that they have different leagues and have done so for over 40 years would be a red flag alone, plus proportionally the amount playing the game from south Asia not represented on Yorkshire cricket club should be another...

A very good mate of mine, who lived outside Leeds and whose kids play cricket, one is even a sports reporter would say that 'banter' was going on for years

NI team was a cold house, some would say its still a cold house for nationalist kids, though I know from friends whose kids are involved that its not the case from what they see.
Nationalists have played for, and managed, NI for 100 years.  The 2 are not really comparable.  Problems related to the NI team have stemmed from some of the wankers who have followed the team, particularly during the Troubles.  The IFA put successful measures in place which drove out the sectarian chants at WP.  The Yorkshire Cricket Board took no action.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 18, 2021, 06:27:47 PM
I'm going back years Michaelg, a period where going to Windsor was not a great place to be if you were watching your nationalist son play for NI, Rogan springs to mind..  as I said in my earlier post, my good friend and a club mate of mine, his son is on the NI youth academy being looked after, playing for Linfield recently as a 16 year old, they have nothing but good things to say!

Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on November 18, 2021, 07:06:28 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on November 18, 2021, 06:15:36 PM
Quote from: Boycey on November 18, 2021, 05:29:27 PM
Ah sure that makes the whole thing alright then..

It makes him look like a tit though. You think his advisors would have made sure his social media history was squeaky clean.

Yeah agreed it puts him on the spot.... Doesn't let Yorkshire off the hook for their conduct in any way though.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 18, 2021, 07:16:13 PM
Quote from: Boycey on November 18, 2021, 07:06:28 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on November 18, 2021, 06:15:36 PM
Quote from: Boycey on November 18, 2021, 05:29:27 PM
Ah sure that makes the whole thing alright then..

It makes him look like a tit though. You think his advisors would have made sure his social media history was squeaky clean.

Yeah agreed it puts him on the spot.... Doesn't let Yorkshire off the hook for their conduct in any way though.

He's foolish as was Vaughan, which one was 'banter' and which one was racist?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on November 18, 2021, 07:35:07 PM
Jaysis Milltown have ya read the whole background to it or are ya just commenting on the titbits in the media...

I'd have been uneasy with the witch-hunt on the people Rafiq named even before the revelation today but whether Rafiq)Vaughan/Bumble/Ballance or even the lad with the dog are racist doesn't excuse Yorkshire in any shape or form
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Never beat the deeler on November 18, 2021, 08:47:42 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on November 18, 2021, 11:53:28 AM
Wasnt prince Harry fond of the p word amongst others when he was in the army yet the glipe seems to want to accuse the rest of his family as being racist.

Doesn't that give it more credence though? I would imagine most people's views are heavily influenced by the environment they grew up in. It's only when they start to branch out in the world, that a lot of people get the chance to grow their understanding of 'others'. I would imagine Harry would have had a very sheltered experience growing up and if he was using language like that as an adolescent, it's because
- He was accustomed to hearing similar
- It was never called out

Not following this cricket story in detail, however similar systemic issues have been called out at Collingwood AFL club, starting with former player Heritier Lumumba which led to an independent report being carried out in the entire club.
Sometimes racism is explicit, more often it is vague, slight references that when called out individually don't seem like much. But often these comments reveal the true thoughts.
Sometimes a big deal needs to be made to get real change. I don't think we need to hang all the people named, but understand that when true giants of a club/team/organisation are acting in this manner, that is where the change needs to start. It shouldn't be about - "well this guy also said something wrong" or "which one was worse"

As with the Collingwood case, I'm sure if any of the other cricket teams / AFL teams / soccer clubs had a genuine look they would find genuine areas to improve. The problem is, that to admit that would lead to a pile on from people that want blood (usually headlines)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 18, 2021, 09:26:24 PM
Quote from: Boycey on November 18, 2021, 07:35:07 PM
Jaysis Milltown have ya read the whole background to it or are ya just commenting on the titbits in the media...

I'd have been uneasy with the witch-hunt on the people Rafiq named even before the revelation today but whether Rafiq)Vaughan/Bumble/Ballance or even the lad with the dog are racist doesn't excuse Yorkshire in any shape or form

Yes and Yorkshire cricket club is completely in the wrong, and those that have been complicit should and have lost their positions within the club, obviously it's across the other organisations also, but coming on and giving off about racists while (I haven't read his posts btw) posting racist remarks (apparently) on social media. Clampit
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on November 19, 2021, 12:27:43 AM
yorkshire cricket and nordie fa, a great bunch of lads  ;)

blackface now ffs


Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: tiempo on November 19, 2021, 08:59:45 AM
The blackface thing is a bit of a melt.

Thinking Liam Williams of Wales rugby, planned to dress up as Wilfred Bony on a night out/halloween, Bony was playing for Swansea at the time, asked Bony if he was OK with it, Bony said yes, when the pictures surfaced he was lined up for crimes against human progress but who genuinely gets offended by this?

Give the photo a quick google. Are we also dealing with hate towards gladiators, hippies and cows in this one episode? Does that not mean halloween or any sort of fancy dress party are just hate orgies?

Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: NAG1 on November 19, 2021, 09:02:03 AM
Jaysus if you were in any cricket team at the minute you would be keeping your head down  ;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 19, 2021, 09:11:50 AM
Quote from: tiempo on November 19, 2021, 08:59:45 AM
The blackface thing is a bit of a melt.

Thinking Liam Williams of Wales rugby, planned to dress up as Wilfred Bony on a night out/halloween, Bony was playing for Swansea at the time, asked Bony if he was OK with it, Bony said yes, when the pictures surfaced he was lined up for crimes against human progress but who genuinely gets offended by this?

Give the photo a quick google. Are we also dealing with hate towards gladiators, hippies and cows in this one episode? Does that not mean halloween or any sort of fancy dress party are just hate orgies?

Black facing, on the face of it is probably wrong and I've mentioned it before, I did it for a halloween party in nightclub in Belfast and it was my mate who is biracial, who put the colouring on my face!!!

Our outfits won us £250 in 1994, was a good night in fairness! Was never a word said at the time or since, that's not to say it didn't offend anyone

Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on November 19, 2021, 09:12:06 AM
I dressed up as BA Baracus yonks ago now im just praying i never get famous

Did Incredible Hulk too thank christ theres no green people about
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: tiempo on November 19, 2021, 09:55:44 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on November 19, 2021, 09:12:06 AM
I dressed up as BA Baracus yonks ago now im just praying i never get famous

Did Incredible Hulk too thank christ theres no green people about

In a nutshell. Close the book.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2021, 11:51:58 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on November 19, 2021, 09:12:06 AM
I dressed up as BA Baracus yonks ago now im just praying i never get famous

Did Incredible Hulk too thank christ theres no green people about
My brother went as the Hulk in about 1985! Statute of limitations after 36 years?!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on November 19, 2021, 11:59:40 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2021, 11:51:58 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on November 19, 2021, 09:12:06 AM
I dressed up as BA Baracus yonks ago now im just praying i never get famous

Did Incredible Hulk too thank christ theres no green people about
My brother went as the Hulk in about 1985! Statute of limitations after 36 years?!

Lol.
My Hulk was around 04/05. MrT round same era. Tell me when its ok for me to get famous 😉😃
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2021, 12:16:13 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on November 19, 2021, 11:59:40 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2021, 11:51:58 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on November 19, 2021, 09:12:06 AM
I dressed up as BA Baracus yonks ago now im just praying i never get famous

Did Incredible Hulk too thank christ theres no green people about
My brother went as the Hulk in about 1985! Statute of limitations after 36 years?!

Lol.
My Hulk was around 04/05. MrT round same era. Tell me when its ok for me to get famous 😉😃
When I think about it I must ask my Ma where she got the paint as I'm pretty sure there was no such thing as body paint in N. Antrim in 1985.  ;D

Youll be grand as long as your mates don't have any old Nokia N95s lying around with offensive photos on them!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on November 19, 2021, 01:03:42 PM
Actually now ye mention it another partygoer from then mentioned pictures just the start of this week on the school run 😃 im away to organise a hit 😉

In other news aussie captain now having to resign. Some dirty washing being aired this week in cricketland
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 19, 2021, 01:16:12 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on November 19, 2021, 01:03:42 PM
Actually now ye mention it another partygoer from then mentioned pictures just the start of this week on the school run 😃 im away to organise a hit 😉

In other news aussie captain now having to resign. Some dirty washing being aired this week in cricketland

Aye dirty text messages!! How big Ian Botham got away with his stuff is a crazy
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on December 11, 2021, 11:07:17 AM
Classic result for England. Shit start, ship steadied, glimpse of hope, then the Aussies put them to the sword, lol.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Ghost on December 11, 2021, 11:55:35 AM
Quote from: Orior on December 11, 2021, 11:07:17 AM
Classic result for England. Shit start, ship steadied, glimpse of hope, then the Aussies put them to the sword, lol.

Thats it in a nutshell. Their batting is so fragile it's hard to see anything but 5-0
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on December 11, 2021, 01:48:26 PM
It was a bit like that alright but in fairness to them they must be the most under prepared team in Ashes history... Test cricket becoming an after thought.

BTs coverage terrible...
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: An Watcher on December 11, 2021, 03:00:18 PM
Bit like the aussies then who lost their captain just weeks ago
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Boycey on December 11, 2021, 03:28:17 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on December 11, 2021, 03:00:18 PM
Bit like the aussies then who lost their captain just weeks ago

Aussies are playing at home in conditions familiar to them. A good few of the squad will have been playing Sheffield Shield cricket in the run up to the Ashes. England are off the plane a couple of weeks ago and have only a couple of games amongst themselves under their belts. There was a time a touring team would have three or four quality games under their belts before a showcase tour like this

Not a defence of England just a lamenting of the lack of competitive series with easy home wins becoming more frequent... India's recent performances not withstanding
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Ghost on December 11, 2021, 04:29:20 PM
Quote from: Boycey on December 11, 2021, 03:28:17 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on December 11, 2021, 03:00:18 PM
Bit like the aussies then who lost their captain just weeks ago

Aussies are playing at home in conditions familiar to them. A good few of the squad will have been playing Sheffield Shield cricket in the run up to the Ashes. England are off the plane a couple of weeks ago and have only a couple of games amongst themselves under their belts. There was a time a touring team would have three or four quality games under their belts before a showcase tour like this

Not a defence of England just a lamenting of the lack of competitive series with easy home wins becoming more frequent... India's recent performances not withstanding

Probably fair enough a lot of what you are saying but England's batting problem run long past this series. They are too reliant on root.  Adding on heaping a lot of unnecessary hype onto Ben stokes (I'm a big fan btw) hasn't help them.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on December 23, 2021, 07:11:42 AM
After crashing out to Namibia ffs in the T20 world cup, Ireland now reach a new low and lose to USA. Can we be stripped of test status because it's all getting a bit ridiculous.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Ghost on December 28, 2021, 01:02:05 AM
Absolutely dismal stuff from England there. Couldn't even make Australia bad again. Be a few boys given the road after this tour.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on December 29, 2021, 12:45:17 PM
Quote from: Ghost on December 28, 2021, 01:02:05 AM
Absolutely dismal stuff from England there. Couldn't even make Australia bad again. Be a few boys given the road after this tour.

Think they need to recruit more from South Africa, India and Ireland.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on March 23, 2022, 06:28:44 PM
Why is Ireland still planning to play cricket against Afghanistan? Should they not withdraw in response to the Taliban removing girls from schools?

https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/afghanistan-mens-tour-dates-confirmed-a-first-ever-for-stormont

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-60848649

Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on March 23, 2022, 08:28:04 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 23, 2022, 06:28:44 PM
Why is Ireland still planning to play cricket against Afghanistan? Should they not withdraw in response to the Taliban removing girls from schools?

https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/afghanistan-mens-tour-dates-confirmed-a-first-ever-for-stormont

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-60848649
The Afghan government have reversed a decision, now preventing girls from attending school.
I take it that you are indulging in whataboutery after international boycotts aplenty being enacted against Russian sports?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on March 23, 2022, 11:44:58 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 23, 2022, 08:28:04 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 23, 2022, 06:28:44 PM
Why is Ireland still planning to play cricket against Afghanistan? Should they not withdraw in response to the Taliban removing girls from schools?

https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/afghanistan-mens-tour-dates-confirmed-a-first-ever-for-stormont

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-60848649
The Afghan government have reversed a decision, now preventing girls from attending school.
I take it that you are indulging in whataboutery after international boycotts aplenty being enacted against Russian sports?

I don't 'indulge' in anything sonny. I wonder if the Taliban follow colonial sports like cricket.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: seafoid on March 24, 2022, 08:43:32 AM
Quote from: Orior on March 23, 2022, 11:44:58 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 23, 2022, 08:28:04 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 23, 2022, 06:28:44 PM
Why is Ireland still planning to play cricket against Afghanistan? Should they not withdraw in response to the Taliban removing girls from schools?

https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/afghanistan-mens-tour-dates-confirmed-a-first-ever-for-stormont

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-60848649
The Afghan government have reversed a decision, now preventing girls from attending school.
I take it that you are indulging in whataboutery after international boycotts aplenty being enacted against Russian sports?

I don't 'indulge' in anything sonny. I wonder if the Taliban follow colonial sports like cricket.
Afghanistan is Pakistan's bitch these days. Something to do with countering India. Nothing to do with the Raj.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Main Street on March 24, 2022, 05:10:15 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 23, 2022, 11:44:58 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 23, 2022, 08:28:04 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 23, 2022, 06:28:44 PM
Why is Ireland still planning to play cricket against Afghanistan? Should they not withdraw in response to the Taliban removing girls from schools?

https://www.cricketireland.ie/news/article/afghanistan-mens-tour-dates-confirmed-a-first-ever-for-stormont

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-60848649
The Afghan government have reversed a decision, now preventing girls from attending school.
I take it that you are indulging in whataboutery after international boycotts aplenty being enacted against Russian sports?

I don't 'indulge' in anything sonny. I wonder if the Taliban follow colonial sports like cricket.
Oh is that all, I could have sworn you asked
"Why is Ireland still planning to play cricket against Afghanistan? Should they not withdraw in response to the Taliban removing girls from schools?"
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on September 25, 2022, 10:16:35 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/63023469

I found this amusing. I don't see what all the fuss is about. The English girl is quite clearly taking the piss and trying to get a massive head start on her run so just deserves all she gets and will certainly know not to do it again ;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: David McKeown on September 25, 2022, 10:54:57 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on September 25, 2022, 10:16:35 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/63023469

I found this amusing. I don't see what all the fuss is about. The English girl is quite clearly taking the piss and trying to get a massive head start on her run so just deserves all she gets and will certainly know not to do it again ;D

I think its a historical thing, this would have been an unfair dismissal until the rules changed about a year ago.  Going back the likes of England, Australia, New Zealand, SA would have decreed a dismissal like this as certainly disrespectful if not cheating and you'd have been expected to have a word with the non striker before attempting it.  The like of India, Pakistan Sri Lanka etc saw it as a legitimate response to cheating from non striker.  To finish a potentially close game and win a series like this has just brought the dispute back front and centre.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 17, 2022, 01:38:09 PM
Ireland comfortably beaten today. If Stirling doesn't get going then things don't end well these days
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 21, 2022, 09:16:30 AM
Great win against the windies after some comeback against Scotland. The team can be frustratingly inconsistent. Hopefully a couple more scalps to come in the super 12's
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on October 21, 2022, 11:08:33 AM
Not bad, beating the current champions.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: bennydorano on October 23, 2022, 12:53:59 PM
India v Pakistan always worth a watch, 90K attendance, great rivalry. Demoralising last ball defeat for Pakistan. Great game
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Norf Tyrone on October 23, 2022, 02:28:16 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 23, 2022, 12:53:59 PM
India v Pakistan always worth a watch, 90K attendance, great rivalry. Demoralising last ball defeat for Pakistan. Great game

Incredible game. Last over was bonkers.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Never beat the deeler on October 24, 2022, 02:07:59 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on October 23, 2022, 02:28:16 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 23, 2022, 12:53:59 PM
India v Pakistan always worth a watch, 90K attendance, great rivalry. Demoralising last ball defeat for Pakistan. Great game

Incredible game. Last over was bonkers.

Kohli's 2 sixes in the second last really got into Pakistan's head. Pakistan seemed to bank on closing it out before the last over. Leaving Nawaz to the last was a risk
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Never beat the deeler on October 24, 2022, 02:42:52 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on October 24, 2022, 02:07:59 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on October 23, 2022, 02:28:16 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 23, 2022, 12:53:59 PM
India v Pakistan always worth a watch, 90K attendance, great rivalry. Demoralising last ball defeat for Pakistan. Great game

Incredible game. Last over was bonkers.

Kohli's 2 sixes in the second last really got into Pakistan's head. Pakistan seemed to bank on closing it out before the last over. Leaving Nawaz to the last was a risk

Last over had it all - 2 wickets, no ball free hit, stumping not out, leg byes, wides
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Never beat the deeler on October 26, 2022, 08:51:17 AM
At work, so not watching, only following updates.

Ireland screamed out of the blocks against England and were 100/1 after 12 before collapsing to 157 all out at 19.1 overs.
Ireland holding their own bowling-wise.

England currently 105/5 after 14.3 overs and rain has stopped play. If it doesn;t start in next 5 mins, Ireland win!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Never beat the deeler on October 26, 2022, 08:52:25 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on October 26, 2022, 08:51:17 AM
At work, so not watching, only following updates.

Ireland screamed out of the blocks against England and were 100/1 after 12 before collapsing to 157 all out at 19.1 overs.
Ireland holding their own bowling-wise.

England currently 105/5 after 14.3 overs and rain has stopped play. If it doesn;t start in next 5 mins, Ireland win!

Meant to say, England had upped the pace from last couple overs, were only 5 short at the time of the delay
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Never beat the deeler on October 26, 2022, 09:04:35 AM
All over.
Ireland win by Duckworth-Lewis score calc. England had been coming back into the game when it was ultimately ended.

No idea how DLS works (not sure anyone does), but at the same stage, Ireland had more runs and more wickets in hand (125/3 vs 105/5). MAybe batting second weights your score higher
Bit of a weird ending
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 26, 2022, 09:22:35 AM
Truss Boris Risih we gave your boys a hell of a beating (I think)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: johnnycool on October 26, 2022, 09:53:52 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 26, 2022, 09:22:35 AM
Truss Boris Risih we gave your boys a hell of a beating (I think)

I'd say Rishi probably supports India more so than England.   ;)
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Denn Forever on October 26, 2022, 10:14:39 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeOy6l0LybQ
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: armaghniac on October 26, 2022, 03:21:21 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on October 26, 2022, 09:53:52 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 26, 2022, 09:22:35 AM
Truss Boris Risih we gave your boys a hell of a beating (I think)

I'd say Rishi probably supports India more so than England.   ;)

The Norman Tebbit test?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: johnnycool on October 26, 2022, 03:25:33 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 26, 2022, 03:21:21 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on October 26, 2022, 09:53:52 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 26, 2022, 09:22:35 AM
Truss Boris Risih we gave your boys a hell of a beating (I think)

I'd say Rishi probably supports India more so than England.   ;)

The Norman Tebbit test?

Showing your age as well big lad..  ;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: armaghniac on October 26, 2022, 03:28:23 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on October 26, 2022, 03:25:33 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 26, 2022, 03:21:21 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on October 26, 2022, 09:53:52 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 26, 2022, 09:22:35 AM
Truss Boris Risih we gave your boys a hell of a beating (I think)

I'd say Rishi probably supports India more so than England.   ;)

The Norman Tebbit test?

Showing your age as well big lad..  ;D

Time does pass by...........
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on November 13, 2022, 10:15:25 AM
This is quite an exciting final.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: markl121 on June 19, 2023, 06:08:26 PM
Anyone watching this first ashes test? Hard to beat a close test match for sporting drama.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Square Ball on June 19, 2023, 06:23:57 PM
Yeah, bits and pieces, hope the Aussies hammer them and fooking Bazball.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: markl121 on June 19, 2023, 06:26:37 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on June 19, 2023, 06:23:57 PM
Yeah, bits and pieces, hope the Aussies hammer them and fooking Bazball.
78-2 here. Smith at the crease hopefully put up a decent total
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on June 19, 2023, 08:55:22 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on June 19, 2023, 06:23:57 PM
Yeah, bits and pieces, hope the Aussies hammer them and fooking Bazball.

After the brits trade deal with Australia, the Aussies should show pity and let Engerland win
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 20, 2023, 06:26:15 PM
Anyone got a stream for the Ashes?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 20, 2023, 06:38:58 PM
Getting really tight now
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: straightred on June 20, 2023, 06:45:23 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on June 20, 2023, 06:38:58 PM
Getting really tight now
Paddy Power have England at evens and the Aussies at 4/5
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 20, 2023, 06:48:40 PM
New ball looks like it's suits Australia
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: square_ball on June 20, 2023, 07:29:38 PM
The Convicts 1 up against the Poms. Exciting test match.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: gallsman on June 20, 2023, 08:12:13 PM
Unreal finish. Penny for Ollie Robinson's thoughts after making a twat of himself the other day.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: markl121 on June 20, 2023, 08:30:56 PM
That was class. Some stand from cummins and lyon.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: square_ball on June 20, 2023, 08:33:27 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 20, 2023, 08:12:13 PM
Unreal finish. Penny for Ollie Robinson's thoughts after making a twat of himself the other day.

He'll be a bit quieter in the next few tests anyway.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: gallsman on June 20, 2023, 08:48:34 PM
Quote from: square_ball on June 20, 2023, 08:33:27 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 20, 2023, 08:12:13 PM
Unreal finish. Penny for Ollie Robinson's thoughts after making a twat of himself the other day.

He'll be a bit quieter in the next few tests anyway.

Hopefully. He played well though, so can imagine him just upping it next time around. Certainly the last laugh for Khawaja though, was excellent in both innings.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on June 20, 2023, 09:04:52 PM
Might have been a dull draw if England had not declared.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Capt Pat on June 20, 2023, 10:15:02 PM
I just thought that was silly Stokes declaring when he did.

I thought the poms were going to do it when Root caught and bowled Carey.

Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: square_ball on June 20, 2023, 10:21:22 PM
Labuschagne or Smith haven't got going yet and they still managed to beat England.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 20, 2023, 10:37:41 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 20, 2023, 09:04:52 PM
Might have been a dull draw if England had not declared.

I don't understand the declaration. If you want to get the Aussies in to bat  then get a message out to your remaining batsmen to slog it as if it's T20 so they get out quickly but also add some runs why the fook declare as it turns out they lose by 2wickets, 2 wickets they just fucked off their own 1st innings the twats.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: square_ball on June 20, 2023, 10:43:38 PM
An extra 30/40 runs in the first innings probably would have got them the win or at least the draw. I can see why he done it but it's obviously backfired.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 20, 2023, 10:50:31 PM
I don't follow cricket much these days but I have enjoyed reading about England's tactical approach. I do like the theory behind it i.e. you can't bowl a team out twice unless you give your bowlers enough overs. It's a computer analyst rather than a captain's instinct that made the big decision here. Next time he will probably be right.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Pub Bore on June 21, 2023, 09:43:32 AM
Fantastic game of cricket. I think Stokes's lack of fitness hasn't been discussed much and could be an issue with 5 tests v Aus spread over 6 1/2 weeks.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Square Ball on July 02, 2023, 11:20:24 AM
Can Stokes and Duckett win this game for the English, hope not.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Ghost on July 02, 2023, 01:15:47 PM
Stokes is on one here.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: square_ball on July 02, 2023, 04:16:30 PM
There'll be some crying done by the English this week about sportsmanship.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Ghost on July 02, 2023, 04:23:08 PM
I think they might have a point this week. Thought it was low enough from Australia to claim that one.

Stokes left with too much to do in the finish up.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 02, 2023, 04:43:33 PM
England blew it in the first innings a 180 odd for 1 and then self destructed
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Orior on July 02, 2023, 05:23:29 PM
Quote from: square_ball on July 02, 2023, 04:16:30 PM
There'll be some crying done by the English this week about sportsmanship.

What happened?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Square Ball on July 02, 2023, 05:31:26 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 02, 2023, 05:23:29 PM
Quote from: square_ball on July 02, 2023, 04:16:30 PM
There'll be some crying done by the English this week about sportsmanship.

What happened?

Unsportsman like behavior from the Aussies. Ffs dry your eyes.

https://twitter.com/izzywestbury/status/1675535846852665345?t=q2AnvCL3JK5vaqxYq6cRow&s=19
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Capt Pat on July 02, 2023, 10:01:13 PM
Quick thinking by the Aussie wicket keeper outsmarted the Englander. The Neil Back award for sportsmanship for Alex Carey.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: markl121 on July 02, 2023, 10:02:54 PM
Bairstow was still in his crease when the ball was thrown too, he only has himself to blame
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Pub Bore on July 03, 2023, 11:52:30 AM
Nothing really to see here. If Carey had missed the stumps Bairstow would have been well within his rights to take a run.  It was out any day of the week.  Some whinging going on.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: ziggy90 on July 03, 2023, 08:58:53 PM
https://twitter.com/DalePearce3/status/1675664514044542976?t=EkZN25zgmPUNP3NtVusE4w&s=1

Unbelievable.  ;D
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 03, 2023, 09:39:38 PM
Quentin Quentin Quentin. Idve expected this from Bartholomew but not you...
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: square_ball on July 03, 2023, 09:44:44 PM
Just what kind of common folk are they letting into Lords these days!

It's been brilliant hearing the English giving out all day about this run out. Geoffrey Boycott looking a public apology from the Aussies. Not sure if he wants this before or after the wicket keeper is hung drawn and quartered.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: johnnycool on July 04, 2023, 08:39:16 AM
Quote from: square_ball on July 03, 2023, 09:44:44 PM
Just what kind of common folk are they letting into Lords these days!

It's been brilliant hearing the English giving out all day about this run out. Geoffrey Boycott looking a public apology from the Aussies. Not sure if he wants this before or after the wicket keeper is hung drawn and quartered.

Especially when it turns out the England wicket keeper did something similar against Ireland in 2019 and it was deemed quick thinking back then!
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 04, 2023, 09:53:25 AM
Quote from: johnnycool on July 04, 2023, 08:39:16 AM
Quote from: square_ball on July 03, 2023, 09:44:44 PM
Just what kind of common folk are they letting into Lords these days!

It's been brilliant hearing the English giving out all day about this run out. Geoffrey Boycott looking a public apology from the Aussies. Not sure if he wants this before or after the wicket keeper is hung drawn and quartered.

Especially when it turns out the England wicket keeper did something similar against Ireland in 2019 and it was deemed quick thinking back then!

saw that, it was certainly as unsporting as the Bairstow incident so slap it up them.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Capt Pat on July 23, 2023, 08:20:21 PM
So the Aussies retained the ashes after the last day of the old trafford test was a washout. Will they blame the weather or Careys stumping of Bairstow more for their failure?
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: Windmill abu on July 23, 2023, 08:36:14 PM
England plays Australia in a sport most people don't care about. The competition (the ashes) is about keeping the colonies sub servant to their masters. That Irish people pay it any attention is a measure of how much England still dictate what we should care about.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: The Boy Wonder on July 23, 2023, 09:14:08 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on July 23, 2023, 08:36:14 PM
England plays Australia in a sport most people don't care about. The competition (the ashes) is about keeping the colonies sub servant to their masters. That Irish people pay it any attention is a measure of how much England still dictate what we should care about.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2012/jan/25/martin-mcguinness-love-of-cricket

I wouldn't be a regular cricket follower myself but I do keep an eye on The Ashes series when it comes around.
I'm was hoping the weather would hold and allow England win the 4th test so that the final test would be a showdown.

The Bodyline TV Series about England's controversial 1932-33 Ashes tour of Australia triggered my interest in The Ashes.
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: RedHand88 on July 23, 2023, 11:13:48 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on July 23, 2023, 08:36:14 PM
England plays Australia in a sport most people don't care about. The competition (the ashes) is about keeping the colonies sub servant to their masters. That Irish people pay it any attention is a measure of how much England still dictate what we should care about.

Yet you were posting on the Arsenal thread a while back!!

Go figure...
Title: Re: The Cricket thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 24, 2023, 12:16:31 AM
There is always a tweet/old gaaboard post 😉😃