CWC Game #1 Black Caps vs Sri Lanka

No Quarter7 years ago

I figure the other games can all go in the generic CWC thread but the BC games deserve their own thread

We've seriously had the wood over Sri Lanka in recent years, there should be nothing that surprises us given how regularly we play them.

Absolute must win game, as @Chris-B has said we must beat the lesser teams to have a chance.

I love the format of this tournament - everyone plays everyone to decide the top 4. Can't get much fairer than that.

Bring it on!

Stag7 years ago

What’s up with the Sri Lankan anthem. It’s supposed to be an anthem not a 2 & a half minute sing along🤪

No Quarter7 years ago

I thought that was pitching outside leg live. Great review, and great start. Pitch looks nice and green so will suit Henry.

Gunner7 years ago

Great review on the 2nd ball of the innings, SL lose their first LBW to Henry

Donsteppa7 years ago

Much better start from Henry than the last game

No Quarter7 years ago

Boult looking very likely. Need those edges to go to hand.

Mokey7 years ago

Eeek. Bit loose in the last few overs after that super start.

Siam7 years ago

Score predictor after 4 balls of an innings can fuck off

KiwiPie7 years ago

Pretty poor bowling so far on a pitch that is slow but not moving much. Henry bowling on leg stump to left handers consistently and Boult not finding length or line.

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Donsteppa7 years ago

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Perera gone! Henry the destroyer so far....

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westcoastie7 years ago

#11

it was all looking a bit easy for the 'lankans there. We're way too inconsistent with our line & length - maybe trying too hard, not sure, hopefully that wicket sharpens us up.