Woakes almost gets a first baller on his toes but digs it out more by luck than judgement... incredible swing. I know we're not very good anyway but I'm starting to wonder if it's just one of those days.
Four of Southee's wicket have been bowled and the other caught behind. All (with maybe the exception of Buttler who went chasing a wider one) have swung just enough to mean that our batsmen can do almost nothing about them.
On replay, I take back what I said about Buttler "chasing a wide one". It was possibly a rash shot in the circumstances but it was more of a straight drive that caught the edge than a waft outside off-stump.
-Our only two games so far have been against the two hosts in their backyard. Not exactly easy. -If we can beat Sri Lanka as well as the three minnows, we can still finish 3rd in our group and play 2nd in Group B (likely India who we have one over on at the minute) -Southee's bowling is near unplayable at the minute. Sometimes I think you just have to hold your hands up.
ok, so the ball is moving around & we have a couple of bowlers who are supposed to be the best with the swinging ball so I expect us to have New Zealand 5 down before they reach 100................
yeah right !! The will come out & reach the 124 needed within 20 overs.
Fair play to Southee for a fantastic bowling performance but that's the worst batting performance I've ever seen & that's saying something as an England fan!
I really don't know where England go from here (apart from home).
I think a total overhaul is required of the 1 day side after the world cup. Pick the best youngsters in County 1 day & T20 cricket and just let them go & play without fear.
Stuart Broad should just come home now as he's clearly not interested!
Don't know what else to say. I'm tired, irritable and thoroughly pissed off. Good night!
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On replay, I take back what I said about Buttler "chasing a wide one". It was possibly a rash shot in the circumstances but it was more of a straight drive that caught the edge than a waft outside off-stump.
Just Finn and Anderson left with Root. :-)
reckon it could be done by 6 now
-Our only two games so far have been against the two hosts in their backyard. Not exactly easy.
-If we can beat Sri Lanka as well as the three minnows, we can still finish 3rd in our group and play 2nd in Group B (likely India who we have one over on at the minute)
-Southee's bowling is near unplayable at the minute. Sometimes I think you just have to hold your hands up.
Something is seriously wrong with English cricket.
Root just sighs at the other end.
And then top edges one to fine leg. England are all out for 123.
well done England
yeah right !! The will come out & reach the 124 needed within 20 overs.
Well done Joe Root, the rest can hang their heads in shame.
Yes NZ bowled well but England's batsmen were pathetic.
I really don't know where England go from here (apart from home).
I think a total overhaul is required of the 1 day side after the world cup. Pick the best youngsters in County 1 day & T20 cricket and just let them go & play without fear.
Stuart Broad should just come home now as he's clearly not interested!
Don't know what else to say. I'm tired, irritable and thoroughly pissed off. Good night!