The All New World Cup 2023 Thread.

[andy]

Might have to turn to spin early here..runs flowing off the seamers

[mikesiva]

But NZ fight back! Come on Kiwis!!

India have a bit of a tail in this game.

Mitchell 130
Ravindra 75

Shami 5-54

[meninblue]

Jaddu dropped Rachin and Rachin scored 75. Hope Shubman too goes on to score significant runs as well.


Ind 63/0 from 10 overs. Santner may have taken 5 in other match, but he has a tough task this match. India should make most of NZ playing just one spinner who doesnt turns the ball much.

[sussexpob]

Rohit chops on....

[Arthur Crabtree]

There's the wicket!

Get King Kohli now...

[meninblue]

Lockie clean bowls in-form Talent, courtesy inside edge. Much needed wicket for NZ. Nevertheless a giod start for Team India. Decent contribution by talent.

India 71/1 in 11.1 overs.

Chase Master Kohli to walk in.

[sussexpob]

There was a time in the last couple of years with Kohli's decline in form, that you would say India looked vulnerable. But at the moment, with Kohli back to his best, and Gill suddenly turning into the Bradman of ODI cricket, it hard to see anyone beating India at home this tournament

[Durhamfootman]

Yes. There’s been a big difference between the Kohli of this year and the Kohli of the last 2 or 3 years

[andy]

Gill out now as well game on

[Arthur Crabtree]

Another wicket. Kiwi's dragging themselves back into the contest like tough, nuggety heroes.

[mikesiva]

Haze stopped play?

[meninblue]

Virat has started well. Shreyas play spin very nicely. Already 32 runs partnership to ensure there was no collpase. I hope they take this partnership to 100.

[meninblue]

Dew will start to bitger the bowlers soon. These two need to play out few overs knocking ball in the outfield. Will make the chase easier.

[meninblue]

Smartly excuted plan by NZ against Shreyas exploiting his well known weakness aginst short pitch ball.


Ind 128/3.

[meninblue]

If Shubman and Shreyas had shown some ability in proper shot selection, Virat would not have to take the pressure of winning this for India again in a chase. Seems lije they were not aware of field placements or probably they were but played high risk shots. Not smart to bat like this on major tournament like World Cup against a table topper team in particular.