World Cup semis & final, July 9-14

[backfootpunch]

They're struggling to lay bat on ball atm

[GarlicJam]

So somebody thought it a good idea to have the Cricket World Cup final, Men's Wimbledon final and the British Grand Prix all on the same day

Where it was very kind and considerate of the NRL in Aus to schedule the final and deciding State of Origin match tomorrow night, nicely in between the two semi-finals. Hats off to them.

that's the second time recently where I've been credited with saying something that I don't think I said. I'm not sure why.... I think it's a quotey button thing

or it may be that I have undiagnosed altzheimers

This one was me. I am pretty sure that Ian posted the comment, but he quoted you when he did so - I am using an old iPad, and I mustn't've backspaces enough.

[Gingerfinch]

Looks dry up in Manchester today. Will there be many there?

[ianp1970]

Looks dry up in Manchester today. Will there be many there?

Apparently it won't even be full at Edgbaston tomorrow. Difficulties in redistributing tickets...

[Arthur Crabtree]

NZ not going to get to 250 at this rate.

[Arthur Crabtree]

I'd guess India could get 240 with ten overs to spare, but they have been often careful in their chases, which might keep NZ in the game for longer.

[DiligentDefence]

Rohit and Virat gone early. This will test the Indian middle order.

[ianp1970]

Two main men gone - game on!

[bigfluffylemon]

Good grief. The speculation that the overnight rain would play into New Zealand hands proves well-founded.

India's middle order has been suggested as a point of weakness in an otherwise strong team, but hasn't been really tested due to the amazing form of the top 3. Time to show what they're made of.

Would a NZ victory be the upset of the tournament?

[Arthur Crabtree]

Amazing start!

Might give NZ a faint sniff of hope.

[GarlicJam]

Well, fancy.

Good thing for India is, despite their crawl, they still only need a little over 5.5 runs per over.

A decent partnership will have them back on an even footing.

[ianp1970]

Dhoni hiding at 7?

[Arthur Crabtree]

India fighting back and NZ needing a wicket. But looking at the cricinfo commentary, seems like NZ are creating a lot of chances and Ferguson might get a wicket.

A case for trying NZ-Mitch to the right hander instead of CDG?

[Arthur Crabtree]

With Jadeja in the side, India bat a long way down.

But MSD might increase the RRR along the way.

[backfootpunch]

With Jadeja in the side, India bat a long way down.

But MSD might increase the RRR along the way.

It's already over a run a ball

On such a tacky wicket india wont want it to get much above 7