World T20 Super 10 Group 1, SL, SA, WI, Eng, Afghan

[Aidan11]

8 runs off the first 3 overs.


We might as well book the plane home now.

[Aidan11]

FOURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[Aidan11]

And another. This is more like it.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Thanks for coming Alex.

Should have stuck with Vince.

That's what I was thinking.

Not for Hales. Hales has been in good form. Without hindsight.

[Aidan11]

This is better from England.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Not too bad a start if we're expecting a 140 type game. And SL have burned thriough a few spin overs.

[st_brendy]

Not too bad a start if we're expecting a 140 type game. And SL have burned thriough a few spin overs.

That's the big thing for me. In exchange for that, and only being one wicket down, I'll happy accept being slightly low on the runs after 6.

[Aidan11]

Nice shot for 6.

[Aidan11]

that would have been out if it was a bit lower.

[Alviro Patterson]

I feel England have missed a trick in not opening with Moeen Ali, who is more familiar with these conditions when batting at Worcestershire.

[Arthur Crabtree]

The last time I had a feeling of one of England batters completely outclassing his partners was KP from 06-09. Probably not fair on Buttler in this format, but Joe does often seem to be on another level.

[Aidan11]

If they can get 180 I'll take it.

[dan08]

150 more like.

[Aidan11]

Another great shot.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Trouble is if the pitch slicks up, they'll need 180, even though 150 is a good effort batting first.