ODI Series & T20i, England v New Zealand, 2015.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Jade 0-89, but Anderson, Swann, Bresnan and Woakes all wore a few.

Run a ball 109* from IJLT in the 'run chase' probably provoked a different kind of criticism of England against their big hitting guests.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Not such a good day for Guppy today. I guess that's WIlley's first international wicket. Well played lad.

[Aidan11]

Good bowling from Willey so far.

[st_brendy]

Jade 0-89, but Anderson, Swann, Bresnan and Woakes all wore a few.

Run a ball 109* from IJLT in the 'run chase' probably provoked a different kind of criticism of England against their big hitting guests.

Poor Jade. Maybe he thinks it was us who were wrong all along, not him (and the people who kept on picking him). His bowling figures were clearly just a few years ahead of their time.

[Aidan11]

NZ have started warming up.

[Aidan11]

Big Mac has gone.

[sussexpob]

Some movement there from Willey.... England new ball attack finally looking the part

[Arthur Crabtree]

Jade 0-89, but Anderson, Swann, Bresnan and Woakes all wore a few.

Run a ball 109* from IJLT in the 'run chase' probably provoked a different kind of criticism of England against their big hitting guests.

Poor Jade. Maybe he thinks it was us who were wrong all along, not him (and the people who kept on picking him). His bowling figures were clearly just a few years ahead of their time.

Yes, JD could hide his figures quite nicely now. Like hiding a body in a graveyard.

[The Waugh Twins]

Or, playing attacking cricket got England to 300 off 45 instead of 290 off 50. While batting out the overs is obviously the aim of the innings, it's just an assumption that it will give you more runs that playing higher risk cricket over a shorter period. I've never been convinced by the iron rule of batting out the overs above all else.

NZ bowled well. If ENgland had batted cautiously they still would have attempted to attack at the end of the innings, and could have collapsed from a lower run base, scoring fewer runs overall. England, or any team just can't play 'without fear' if they play with fear when things are against them. If they'd gone to plan B in Birmingham, they would have picked up 50 fewer runs there, as they were in precarious position when Rashid and Buttler came together. No one can guarantee success.

Yeah I think that's a fair comment although I will have to consult with Steve before I'm 100% committed. Wonder how it affects D/L?

[Arthur Crabtree]

Taylor back in form after a so-so year by his standards. Lovely front foot drive, opening the blade, timed perfectly.

[The Waugh Twins]

Trust me Mark you've already been committed, it's the release date I'm worried about.

[Arthur Crabtree]

People forget in the DL debate is that both sides were behind the over rate. If they'd bowled their overs on time, the game could have been completed.

[Aidan11]

NZ way ahead at the 10 over stage.

[andy]

honours even IMO.... yes they're on track with the rate, but two big wickets taken by england..

[Arthur Crabtree]

Or, playing attacking cricket got England to 300 off 45 instead of 290 off 50. While batting out the overs is obviously the aim of the innings, it's just an assumption that it will give you more runs than playing higher risk cricket over a shorter period. I've never been convinced by the iron rule of batting out the overs above all else.

NZ bowled well. If England had batted cautiously they still would have attempted to attack at the end of the innings, and could have collapsed from a lower run base, scoring fewer runs overall. England, or any team just can't play 'without fear' if they play with fear when things are against them. If they'd gone to plan B in Birmingham, they would have picked up 50 fewer runs there, as they were in precarious position when Rashid and Buttler came together. No one can guarantee success.

Yeah I think that's a fair comment although I will have to consult with Steve before I'm 100% committed. Wonder how it affects D/L?

England could have consolidated after losing early wickets, if they had, maybe they wouldn't have passed 300.