Cricket

[Darrenbot]

So far this sporting weekend,England lost the RU Womens final,England lost in the mens RL Semi Final and GB women lost the Fed Cup semi final,can England cricket and Rovers  show at least some of our sporting teams can win a big game please.

[jim mk2]

36 minutes ago, Darrenbot said:

So far this sporting weekend,England lost the RU Womens final,England lost in the mens RL Semi Final and GB women lost the Fed Cup semi final,can England cricket and Rovers  show at least some of our sporting teams can win a big game please.

At least we took part. 

[chaddyrovers]

Looks unlikely either Malan or Wood will be fit for final so its will the same 11 for the final. Buttler, Stokes, Rashid and Curran are our key players for tomorrow final in my opinion. 

[den]

24 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Looks unlikely either Malan or Wood will be fit for final so its will the same 11 for the final. Buttler, Stokes, Rashid and Curran are our key players for tomorrow final in my opinion. 

Looking at that forecast, there won’t be a final.

[chaddyrovers]

3 minutes ago, den said:

Looking at that forecast, there won’t be a final.

Just close the roof

[only2garners]

2 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Just close the roof

They will have to build it first Chaddy - there isn't one at the MCG.

[den]

15 minutes ago, only2garners said:

They will have to build it first Chaddy - there isn't one at the MCG.

😀

[chaddyrovers]

21 minutes ago, only2garners said:

They will have to build it first Chaddy - there isn't one at the MCG.

Sorry there, I was under the impression that it did have a roof but it's the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne that does. Docklands Stadium is the home ground of BBL side Melbourne Renegades. 

[only2garners]

Had they been organised they could have had that stadium ready as a wet weather alternative but they obviously can't just switch the game at the last minute with no prepared pitch - I would sooner have the title shared than a lottery game.

[AllRoverAsia]

There is more chance of getting play today than tomorrow but it could be a total washout, according to weather.com.

I use it locally and it is amazingly accurate but I pray it's not as far as Melbourne goes today.

[chaddyrovers]

England bowling first after winning the toss. Going to be a very enjoyable game before Rovers game 

[matt83]

Happy England are chasing. England have the best batting line up, Pakistan the better bowlers. If get azam and rizwan cheaply that’s a big step. 

[chaddyrovers]

Rashid has bowled possible the over of the world cup there

[chaddyrovers]

Curran outstanding bowling here in the final and his figures of 3 wickets for 12 runs off 4 overs. Such a key bowler for us. 

[chaddyrovers]

England need 138 from 20 overs to win the t20. Over Buttler and co to bring the Trophy home now

[jim mk2]

Good bowling and catching now finish the job 

[matt83]

Nothing is ever straight forward for any English team in any sport but this should be in the bag with some sensible batting. Unfortunately we have a history of being complete bottlejobs when it matters the most across the board in various sports and eras. Most recently yesterday vs Samoa in the rugby league. 

[Silas]

8 minutes ago, matt83 said:

Most recently yesterday vs Samoa in the rugby league. 

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Just basics in GP extra time.

Get the ball down the other end of the field and worry about the rest from there. 

They failed to use their brains not once, but twice. Unforgivable really. 

Hope the cricketers show more nous. 

[chaddyrovers]

England win the T20 world cup and Stokes, Curran and Rashid being our key players in this final. 

England didn't let themselves down today. 

Stokes delivers another world cup final victory. 

Buttler captain the team very well today. 

nothing better than hearing Sweet Caroline after Victory whether its Rovers or England 

[Riversider28]

 

Well done England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 It’s up to you now Rovers COYB 

[Norbert Rassragr]

Pakistan seemed to lose all confidence when Afridi went off. It was 50/50 up until then. Once Stokes and Ali got a few boundaries immediately after, they just looked like they were waiting for the defeat.

[jim mk2]

Well played England, a welcome victory on an otherwise dire sporting weekend with defeats for England women's rugby, England men's rugby league, GB tennis and Rovers

Nice to win down there too. They won't like it

[AllRoverAsia]

The weather God's smiled.

It was a close call for a while. Afridi getting injured and Stokes big over with the bat plus Ali saw us home.

Curran and Rashid bowled well. Our catching was good 

Nice feeling so well done to Buttler and the lads.

[AllRoverAsia]

I gave up watching the 2nd ODI when Vince chucked his wickey away.

What enjoyment is there when you know the outcome is already written.

All they had to do was bat sensibly for 50 overs at less than 6 an over and realise it's not a T20 game.

A waste of money sending them.

[oldjamfan1]

2 hours ago, AllRoverAsia said:

I gave up watching the 2nd ODI when Vince chucked his wickey away.

What enjoyment is there when you know the outcome is already written.

All they had to do was bat sensibly for 50 overs at less than 6 an over and realise it's not a T20 game.

A waste of money sending them.

Yep. And for such a talented cricketer Moeen Ali does some incredibly stupid things at times too.