ICC champions Trophy 2017

[Gargamel]

Amirhussain said:

Pakistan bowlers especially Hasan were great today. Considering they were 118-6, 219 isn't too bad... Pakistan batting is crap so South Africa are still very much in it.

Looking OK at the moment 20 off three overs, 10% of the total !

Not sure they will get a full 50 in, so probably good to go fast at the start

[Gargamel]

Good God this is crashingly dull.

Pakistan used to be a team with a bit of dash about them, what has happened !

74/2 off 20 overs, this is like watching a 70's match with Boycs and Broad opening

[hornetrider]

State of play ...
Posted at 19:45
The DLS par is 100, Pakistan are 19 runs ahead of that.

Graeme Swann
Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special
Posted at 19:43
It's very bleak out the back of the ground. The forecast is poor for an hour, then it's slight rain - rather than heavy rain - after that.

[Gandahar]

Looking at the rainfall radar I doubt there will be having any more play. If so a nice win for Pakistan which spices up the group.

Edgebaston has been been very unlucky with the weather sadly, need to have the matches in Kent, been lovely during this match and also the Aus v NZ one.....

[Gandahar]

Bowler Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Econ
Amir 10.0 0 50 0 5.00
Junaid 9.0 0 53 2 5.89
Wasim 8.0 0 20 2 2.50
Hafeez 10.0 0 51 1 5.10
Hasan 8.0 1 24 3 3.00
Shadab 5.0 0 20 0 4.00

In this modern day a couple of outstanding bowling figures there !

[Amirhussain]

Gandahar said:

Bowler Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Econ
Amir 10.0 0 50 0 5.00
Junaid 9.0 0 53 2 5.89
Wasim 8.0 0 20 2 2.50
Hafeez 10.0 0 51 1 5.10
Hasan 8.0 1 24 3 3.00
Shadab 5.0 0 20 0 4.00

In this modern day a couple of outstanding bowling figures there !

Nice to see the bowlers dominating today. I like sixes and ramp/scoop shots too but nice to see bowlers have a good day.

[Amirhussain]

Wow. Sri Lanka just blew group B wide open.

[Gargamel]

Amirhussain said:

Wow. Sri Lanka just blew group B wide open.

Best match so far, some excellent and really exciting Cricket

One of South Africa or India will be out before the Semi's - that's massive. Matthews such a good captain for SL

[Baron Greenback]

Can't believe this match either! Bangladesh are playing out of their skins! 5th highest one day partnership possible 2nd if they win for 5th wicket partnership!

Edited by Baron Greenback on Friday 9th June 19:25

[Amirhussain]

Baron Greenback said:

Can't believe this match either! Bangladesh are playing out of their skins! 5th highest one day partnership possible 2nd if they win for 5th wicket partnership!

Edited by Baron Greenback on Friday 9th June 19:25

Not so long ago, Bangladesh were like the laughing stock of the cricket world.

[Gargamel]

Amirhussain said:

Not so long ago, Bangladesh were like the laughing stock of the cricket world.

Right now thats the Kiwis job !

Well played Bangla...

[Amirhussain]

Gargamel said:

Amirhussain said:

Not so long ago, Bangladesh were like the laughing stock of the cricket world.

Right now thats the Kiwis job !

Well played Bangla...

Yes they haven't played as well as they can, especially with some of the players they have.

[Gargamel]

Right next up England Aus.

Aussie off to a good start. Ok its a dead rubber for England. But come on lads a chance to send them home !

Will need the batsman to get on it early as likely to rain later

[spikeyhead]

We're shipping a lot of runs.

It's a good job all of our batsmen are on top form

[Gargamel]

Aussies look set for minimum 320, but if they accelerate and we don't get wickets this could be a 350 chase.

Rashid does seem to get good control. But I think our quicks are a bit samey when the pitch is flat and its not swinging.

[hornetrider]

Take a bow Jason Roy. Catch!

[hornetrider]

Superb spell from Rashid here. We are really keeping a lid on the rate too, excellent performance in the field.

[Black can man]

Gargamel said:

Aussies look set for minimum 320, but if they accelerate and we don't get wickets this could be a 350 chase.

Rashid does seem to get good control. But I think our quicks are a bit samey when the pitch is flat and its not swinging.

Strange old game isn't it. Lets send them home .

[spikeyhead]

Black can man said:

Gargamel said:

Aussies look set for minimum 320, but if they accelerate and we don't get wickets this could be a 350 chase.

Rashid does seem to get good control. But I think our quicks are a bit samey when the pitch is flat and its not swinging.

Strange old game isn't it. Lets send them home .

I've been busy on other things for a couple of hours, came back and the Aussies are about 50 short of where I expected them to be.

[Gargamel]

Good bowling there from England, Aussie will be disappointed to be sub 300.

Regular wickets and some great skippering to move the bowlers around.