RIP World Cup Super League 2020-23 (World Cup Qualifier Jun 16 - Jul 9)

[Bevab]

It has been three overs and Ireland are yet to get off the mark. And they’ve also lost Stirling already.

 

[wasteyouryouth]

It has been three overs and Ireland are yet to get off the mark. And they’ve also lost Stirling already.

Balbirnie has left one that's moved a mile

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Decent start from Ireland

 

[Bevab]

Guptill seems cooked. Allen might be raw but he needs to be properly backed and trained to be the new ODI opener. If it were up to me I’d see if Nicholls can handle opening in 2022 and bin Guptill off for good. Given the latter’s status as an ODI legend in those parts though, I doubt that happening.

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Decent start from Ireland
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Too little runs on board to defend unfortunately. NZ also have Henry down at nine which is some serious batting depth.

 

[Bevab]

Bracewell yet again with some vital runs. I don’t see a way in for Neesham going forward which is a shame as I do think he’s a quality player. Still think Bracewell the spinner will get ripped to shreds against competent opposition but if he can bat as well as this he’s worth having as the finisher especially if he can prove it against more quality opposition who will have better death bowlers.

 

[Aislabie]

South Africa forfeiting a bunch of points does make for some very interesting World Cup permutations

There are seven teams who look absolutely sure of their places now:
Afghanistan
Australia
Bangladesh
England
India
New Zealand
Pakistan

Then the eighth spot will go to one of Sri Lanka, West Indies, maybe Sri Lanka or even Ireland. Ireland could have been right up there in contention if they'd not choked away a bunch of wins though.

After that, it'll be two more from the WCQ. A full-strength Oman, UAE or even USA could really throw in an upset or two. At least one big side could end up missing out

 

[Bevab]

Ireland will really be kicking themselves for not securing more points versus the Dutch and the Black Caps. Between McBrine, Simi Singh and Dockrell’s golden arm they’ve got some spinners for a subcontinental tournament too. If Stirling recovers form they really could have been an interesting team to watch for. The increased attention from a World Cup could have also boosted their game back home.

 

[Bevab]

If they can navigate the remaining overs from Lockie and Satnav without losing wickets, I reckon Ireland might have a very good chance here.

 

[SMMODS]

Ireland playing Bazball.

 

[Na Maloom Afraad]

Ireland REALLY deserve to get a lot more games against top teams in the international arena.

But sadly, because of franchise cricket there ain't much of an international arena to begin with.

 

[wasteyouryouth]

If they can navigate the remaining overs from Lockie and Satnav without losing wickets, I reckon Ireland might have a very good chance here.

Perfectly set up for another famous Irish win. Tector has really given them a much needed strength in the batting. No longer look like they are completely reliant on Sterling and Balbirnie.

 

[Aislabie]

Perfectly set up for another famous Irish win collapse from a winning position

Fixed that for you

Also Blair Tickner has come dressed as a stereotype

 

[Aislabie]

Literally the ball after I post that, Curtis Campher meekly surrenders his wicket. Here we go

 

[wasteyouryouth]

All on Tucker and Dockrell

 

[icyman]

Tucker gone! Just hope the Irish don't bottle this one. They've played some excellent cricket over the last month or so and would be sad to see them go without a win here...