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I really questioned some of the tactics in that game. Especially the Hurricanes one just like you said. They were gifting the Crusaders free possession. John Plumtree and Dane Coles brought some sense into the Canes and nearly won the match. I will tip the Crusaders to win, because I think Razor will be on the Crusaders backs for giving the Canes a chance. The Jaguares will be a little bit travel weary but they are going to be a physical unit upfront. The battle between the forwards will be something to watch.
Crusaders win a tight one against the Hurricanes to advance their third consecutive final
It was a brilliant game Stu.
Crusaders win a tight one against the Hurricanes to advance their third consecutive final
I reckon the NRL will be tight towards the end of the season. Like maybe around August-September. Maybe not this month.
Crusaders win a tight one against the Hurricanes to advance their third consecutive final
That would be something to watch.
Intelligent 'chest on' sets up a brilliant try for the Hurricanes
Anyone’s game this Saturday. It should be a great encounter.
Three in a row? Champion Crusaders score phenomenal pie to reach Super Rugby final
Gulbadin is more interested in flexing his muscles than actually captaining the team. Very disappointing stuff from him. As for Rahmat Shah, he is going to be very handy for the Afghanis. Also, despite missing a catch, I thought Asgar was the one captaining the team. Asgar was trying his hardest to win the game for Afghanistan. Disappointing end for Afghanistan. They really should have won that game.
Pakistan edge Afghanistan in World Cup thriller
Too good. They have had a great season. Well done Jaguares. Good luck for next week.
Brumbies smoked in Argentina as Jaguares seal inaugural final berth
Especially if the pitch is a tricky one, I don’t think they should bat second. If it’s a flat track, then bat second. England need to quickly develop a strategy to survive on tricky pitches otherwise they could really choke.
Why England should bat first against India
Sad. Really disappointing stuff.
Players rushed off ground after Pakistan's thrilling win over Afghanistan due to crowd issues
Hahaha. Gee that’s funny.
Players rushed off ground after Pakistan's thrilling win over Afghanistan due to crowd issues
Up there with the best catch of the tournament.
Martin Guptil hangs onto an absolute beauty to dismiss Steve Smith
Great catch though from Neesham.
Maxwell caught and bowled off one of the most unlucky 'toe-end' edges you'll see
Brilliant stuff from Trent Boult. Should have been brought ack when Australia were 92/5.
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He also took a blinder to get rid of Tom Latham.
Steve Smith takes his first ODI wicket in four years as Australia cruise to victory
They have gone viral ever since. Those two countries have a bit of history with each other and it wasn’t surprising that a fight broke out between both countries supporters.
Shocking vision emerges of fans fighting during Pakistan-Afghanistan clash
The Afghanistan skipper cost the game with two tactical blunders. One, bring himself on in the 46th over of the game, despite the fact Imad Wasim and Shadab Khan we’re struggling to even pick the spinners. 2nd taking the last over. Also, he missed a run out chance. Samiullah Shenwari had figures of 0/32 off 8 overs. He had two overs left when Gulbadin decided to bowl himself in the 46th over. The Pakistanis weren’t picking him too well. The Afghanis were so close to making history.
Pakistan edge Afghanistan in World Cup thriller
NZ were hardly in the chase. Brilliant bowling performance from Australia and the Aussies were brilliant at implementing their tactics. Finch was brilliant in regards to his captaincy. Aussies hitting peak form at the right time.
Australia flog NZ by 86 runs in World Cup
Mitchell Starc. 46 wickets in two World Cups. Outstanding bowler. He will go down as an ODI great for sure. How good is Alex Carey with the bat? Playing vital knocks and scoring at a good rate as well. Australia look really good. They have only a few minimal issues with maybe the batting but they are certainly one of the two clear favourites to win the World Cup. Australia are a different team when it comes to a World Cups. They thrive under pressure and on the big stage.
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Well played Pakistan. Way too good on the day. Babar Azam is going to be a star for the Pakistanis. Sarfaraz captained the side really well when it mattered the most. The uncanny resemblance of Pakistan’s 1992 World Cup to their current World Cup campaign, continues. For New Zealand, they committed a tactical blunder, not playing Sodhi for this particular game and the pressure is on the underperforming trio of Guptill, Latham & Munro. Munro and Latham, in particular are really looking bad. Hopefully, they fire soon. Neesham and de Grandhomme were standouts and have come good when it has mattered in this World Cup. Neesham has matured a lot as a player and his performances so far in this World Cup have shown how much he has changed over the last 2-3 years as a player. As a team, they need to perform well in order to beat the firing Aussies at Lords on Saturday. It should be a great clash.
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Taylor hasn’t faired too badly. It’s Guptill, Munro and Latham that are in form slumps. Both Munro and Guptill average less than 30 and Latham is really out of form. 27 runs in 6 innings from a vice-captain is seriously concerning. I do hope the trio come good, but I don’t honestly see Munro firing anytime soon. Averaging mid 24 after 59 ODIs isn’t really encouraging from Munro’s side. Changes should be made to the squad for the next game. Yes, it’s a vital clash against the firing Aussies at Lords but it’s better to change the squad now rather than later.
World Cup semis plot thickens as Pakistan stun New Zealand
Pross, Pakistan beat England. They gave Australia a tiny scare but they eventually lost to the Aussies.
World Cup semis plot thickens as Pakistan stun New Zealand
Not handling pressure, one style of batting and not adapting to tricking conditions. That’s where the downfall came. They can still make the semis, but it’s going to be really hard. I honestly don’t see them defeating India at Trent Bridge on Sunday.
Where has it all fallen apart for England at the World Cup?
I think he is already one of Australia’s greatest ODI fast bowlers ever. Well, certainly in World Cups. Whether he will be Australia’s greatest ever is a different aspect altogether. That will be debatable as indicated by the previous comments in the comment section of this article.
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