sharkyvilla Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Today's game turned out fairly decent in the end, if Coetzee hadn't walked when he didn't hit it or De Kock held on to the late catch it might have turned out differently. Most other games haven't had any 'what ifs'. I was hoping SA or NZ would win it but can't argue with the finalists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, Zatman said: It might be one of the worst World Cups in any sport ever. A dreadful format which was designed so every team gets 9 games which left little for risk and entertainment It's a dreadful format. Maybe have four groups of four and then quarter finals, semi's and final each best of three games. Edited November 16, 2023 by villa89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, villa89 said: It's a dreadful format. Maybe have four groups of four and then quarter finals, semi's and final each best of three games. They're going back to the old format, 2 groups of 7 then a Super 6 stage. There are more competitive nations these days than when they last tried it so should be better than the current format. Edited November 16, 2023 by sharkyvilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 I hope the Aussies can win this one. Something about the Indian cricket team is really annoying. Not sure if its the dodgy politics or the fact they are home bullies who do not nothing abroad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Australia in a good position here. The wicket of Kohli was massive. Not sure what a good score is 300? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 minute ago, PaulC said: Australia in a good position here. The wicket of Kohli was massive. Not sure what a good score is 300? Timing of the next wicket is huge. Before the 40th and delays the aggression for a further over or two. Think India would be delighted with 300 from here, and probably Australia too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Just now, Milfner said: Timing of the next wicket is huge. Before the 40th and delays the aggression for a further over or two. Think India would be delighted with 300 from here, and probably Australia too. Maybe it's not a 300 wicket. 280 might be a very good score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share Posted November 19, 2023 Just now, PaulC said: Maybe it's not a 300 wicket. 280 might be a very good score. Possibly. At least it is in the fun zone. Too many games have been a low first innings total with an easy chase or a monster first innings score followed by a 200 run victory. Shaping up to be a good game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 12 minutes ago, Milfner said: Possibly. At least it is in the fun zone. Too many games have been a low first innings total with an easy chase or a monster first innings score followed by a 200 run victory. Shaping up to be a good game. It's now reversing so might not get much more than 230 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyeddie Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Zatman said: I hope the Aussies can win this one. Something about the Indian cricket team is really annoying. Not sure if its the dodgy politics or the fact they are home bullies who do not nothing abroad Kohli, great player, greater arsehole. It's tough but be more dislikeable than the Aussie cricket team, but this guy manages without even trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 34 minutes ago, Milfner said: Timing of the next wicket is huge. Before the 40th and delays the aggression for a further over or two. Think India would be delighted with 300 from here, and probably Australia too. Was a lot of criticism that Aussies chose to bowl. Its looking wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Zatman said: Was a lot of criticism that Aussies chose to bowl. Its looking wise Seemed the obvious choice really with the dew later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted November 19, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 19, 2023 Why wouldn’t you review 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, fightoffyour said: Why wouldn’t you review No idea, but could be match defining moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 I’ve not really paid attention to this WC at all but it seems like we might actually win this thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Final a bit of a damp squib. Ozzies can just slowly get the last 100 runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Australia strolling it. Good knock from Head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 India have been 10/10 throughout this tournament... means nothing if you lose the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 We are actually smashing them in India. This must feel like the 2003 Rugby World Cup final for Indian fans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyeddie Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 15 minutes ago, LondonLax said: We are actually smashing them in India. This must feel like the 2003 Rugby World Cup final for Indian fans I think if Andre Watson was umpiring, India would win this Seriously, congratulations to the Aussies if they do win. It's a tough achievement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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