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denphone · 18-02-2012, 13:42

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Originally Posted by richard1960

Just turned on 210-9 they might get to 220.

Yes l think Pakistan are at least 50 short of what is a decent score on this pitch.

Saaf_laandon_mo · 18-02-2012, 13:47

The 1st 10 overs will setthe scene for the response... If we can pick up 2 - 3 wickets before England get to 100 its going to be close.

richard1960 · 18-02-2012, 13:49

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Originally Posted by denphone

Yes l think Pakistan are at least 50 short of what is a decent score on this pitch.

It looks that way denphone,but England very often have the knack of getting the collywobbles chasing relatively small scores under lights,Englands batsmen need to start to perfom as a team as it is at the moment Cooks 100s are putting England ahead with Bopara in good support,if Cook fails with the bat another batsman will need to take up the challenge.

But all things being equal England should edge this one.

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Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo

The 1st 10 overs will setthe scene for the response... If we can pick up 2 - 3 wickets before England get to 100 its going to be close.

It certainly will Pakistan will be after Cooks wicket early.

denphone · 18-02-2012, 15:10

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Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo

The 1st 10 overs will setthe scene for the response... If we can pick up 2 - 3 wickets before England get to 100 its going to be close.

Well heres hoping for another Cook masterclass.

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Originally Posted by richard1960

It looks that way denphone,but England very often have the knack of getting the collywobbles chasing relatively small scores under lights,Englands batsmen need to start to perfom as a team as it is at the moment Cooks 100s are putting England ahead with Bopara in good support,if Cook fails with the bat another batsman will need to take up the challenge.

But all things being equal England should edge this one.

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It certainly will Pakistan will be after Cooks wicket early.

l think its time for Saaf to come on to bowl his doosra's as its looking pretty bad for Pakistan now with England cruising on 67-0.

richard1960 · 18-02-2012, 15:13

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Originally Posted by denphone

Well heres hoping for another Cook masterclass.

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l think its time for Saaf to come on to bowl his doosra's as its looking pretty bad for Pakistan now with England cruising on 67-0.

Yes time for Saff to get his arm turning over.

And England in Pietersen can play spin shocker.!

Tis looking good .

denphone · 18-02-2012, 15:16

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Originally Posted by richard1960

Yes time for Saff to get his arm turning over.

And England in Pietersen can play spin shocker.!

Tis looking good .

l am tempted to come out with that old singing chant for Saaf of you're not singing anymore.

richard1960 · 18-02-2012, 15:24

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Originally Posted by denphone

l am tempted to come out with that old singing chant for Saaf of you're not singing anymore.

His practising this one now denphone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cTB7...eature=related

Henkesghost · 18-02-2012, 15:48

This has been a welcome surprise after the test debacle, glad for KP

richard1960 · 18-02-2012, 15:50

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Originally Posted by Henkesghost

This has been a welcome surprise after the test debacle, glad for KP

Yes England are playing the one day game well this match for a one day series win.

denphone · 18-02-2012, 17:20

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Originally Posted by Henkesghost

This has been a welcome surprise after the test debacle, glad for KP

l will second that Henke.

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Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo

The 1st 10 overs will setthe scene for the response... If we can pick up 2 - 3 wickets before England get to 100 its going to be close.

Well at least you picked up one wicket Saaf and the game finished quite early with enough time for you to go to the bar with at least 10 overs left at the end of the match.

Saaf_laandon_mo · 18-02-2012, 22:13

Go to thebar... I couldn't find it in myself to get to the kitchen!

Well done England... Well done KP..... A batting masterclass.

Bring on the T20s!

denphone · 19-02-2012, 12:39

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/17089500

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England pace bowler Steven Finn claims his game has improved since he was dropped during the Ashes - as he presses his case for a Test recall.

The 22-year-old has impressed with 11 wickets in three one-day internationals against Pakistan.

"It's nice to see some progress and to have come a long way since I was left out during the Ashes," he said.

"There is a lot of hard work that needs to come to get that [Test] spot. Hopefully I have shown what I can do."

richard1960 · 21-02-2012, 07:42

Big day today can England make it a 4-0 one day whitewash.

India not going that well in the one day commonwealth Bank series game v Sri Lanka at presnt.

denphone · 21-02-2012, 07:45

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Originally Posted by richard1960

Big day today can England make it a 4-0 one day whitewash.

India not going that well in the one day commonwealth Bank series game v Sri Lanka at presnt.

Yes it would be nice to have a whitewash Richard ands lets hope Saaf turns out to bowl all his variations.

richard1960 · 21-02-2012, 08:02

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Originally Posted by denphone

Yes it would be nice to have a whitewash Richard ands lets hope Saaf turns out to bowl all his variations.

Yes denphone Saaf will need to produce his best ever figures today.