10th Match: England vs New Zealand at Jo'Burg

[ZexyZahid]

England better not lose this match that badly. I've got a feeling the semi-finals could turn out into matches of Pakistan vs New Zealand and Australia vs England.

 

[StinkyBoHoon]

If New Zealand gets the runs quickly they could even top the table.

apparently they only need them in 44.3 overs. it's a given if they win they'll finish top.

 

[Highlander999]

If New Zealand lose this from here, they need to line their middle order batsmen up and shoot them!!!

 

[TheGreemSim]

Fine innings from Guptil, just a shame he couldn't see New Zealand home.

 

[Brook]

Got to say this is what I was worried about, it's still too big a gap for comfort.

PS It's getting pretty tense, the middle order has crumbled.

New Zealand have more runs than England did when they were 9 down.

 

[Themer]

This would be hilarious if we won

 

[Highlander999]

LOL, this is what happens when two teams play each other with batsmen who hate winning.

 

[The_gas]

Seriously, Bopara needs to be dropped. He is contributing nothing, in the field, with the ball and most importantly with the bat.

 

[evertonfan]

Tbh this is pretty much the ideal result. Would have liked a win but i'm happy to take a defeat if it means New Zealand go through.

 

[Themer]

Would have liked a win but i'm happy to take a defeat if it means New Zealand go through.

Me too. Was hoping it was washed out or a tie that would have been the perfect result.

Well played NZ.

 

[The_gas]

Yeah good point guys, i'd rather play New Zealand than Sri Lanka again on a different pitch.

My point about Bopara still stands though, he just does not look interested any more. Give him a break.

 

[evertonfan]

Get rid of Bopara and Shah I say. They're likely to give away more runs in the field than they make with the bat. Yeah yeah I know Shah made 98 the other day and well done to him, but i'd much rather we used other better batsmen.

And kudos to Morgan too. He kept tidily today which deserves a pat on the back for a non-keeper.

 

[McLOVIN]

NZ needs to fix its middle order bad. 2 games in a row, after a great start from the openers the middle order should finish the job, you cant have Vettori 40's every time

 

[Brook]

NZ needs to fix its middle order bad. 2 games in a row, after a great start from the openers the middle order should finish the job, you cant have Vettori 40's every time

Well if they bring in Redmond to open and drop Hopkins, moving Guptill down to 3, that should be better.

Also Vettori's practically an All-Rounder, he's part of the batting line-up. I'd expect some scores.

 

[aussie1st]

Taylor had to have an off day sooner or later, Elliott needs to step up, don't think Hopkins will ever be much use. Shakey win but the Kiwis got there with plenty of time to spare.