Really odd decision to open with Will Jacks.
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A bit of reverse psychology urgently needed. England are going down here with barely a whimper.
Mudball
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Not making out of the group stage is a real possibility!!!! Who would have thought this. The NR against Scotland may be a big factor. If it happens I won’t hear the end of it in the office.
Neilds
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England need to stop bowling first thinking they can chase any total as they have proved time and time that they can’t 
England need to stop bowling first thinking they can chase any total as they have proved time and time that they can’t
150-160 was actually a decent total on that wicket. The game was lost in the first half dozen overs of the Australian innings.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Could be worse. We could be as good as Pakistan. Another defeat.England need to stop bowling first thinking they can chase any total as they have proved time and time that they can’t
Piece
Tour Winner
Usually Eng v Aus would generate lots of posts here. Probably like me, I'm not really a 20-20 fan and less so of the Mott/Buttler approach to 20-20.
I'll wake up when the test matches start again. 20-20 is clearly hugely popular and is a financial money spinner. Just not for me.
Mudball
Assistant Pro
The India v Pak was awesome... i thought it was a done deal when i started watchiing... Then Bhumra turned up for this third over.. and the game changed extraordinarily...
sunshine
Well-known member
One of the best T20 matches I’ve ever seen. I find the low scoring games much more entertaining, the balance can swing so quickly. Better than mindless slogging.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Interesting name in the lastest under 19 squad
Also glad to see young Rew in as well , heck of a lot of potential in that family
Norrin Radd
Tour Winner
Well it didn't take long to beat Oman ,skittles them for 47 and took just 19 deliveries to knock them off .
Piece
Tour Winner
Time for a beer match afterwards?
Piece
Tour Winner
Must be tempting for Aus and Scot to "throw" the game on Sunday....
GB72
Money List Winner
It is an interesting situation in the context of Hazlewwood's comments the other day. Anything less than an Australia win would certainly be met with questions. Ironically, even is Scotland win fully on merit, questions will be asked.
GB72
Money List Winner
This may actually be working in our favour. Understandably, Cummins now out on the defensive saying it was never considered. This may actually push Australia in to putting out a full strength team and going in all guns blazing. If they had said nothing, they could have given a few squad players a run out and treated it as a practice match, now all eyes are on them and so they may have to put of the full first 11.
Mudball
Assistant Pro
3offTheTee
Tour Rookie
Net Run Rate. Understand basics but please Mudball or Fundy if still around please clarify/ explain.
England at present NRR. 3.081.
V Australia England 165/6 Australia 201/7
NRR. -1.805. +1.805
England v. Oman
50/2 3.1 overs(3.16). 47 all out
NRR 15.82. NRR 2.35
Difference 15.82- 2.35 =13.47.
How do the 2 figures -1.805 and +13.47 equate to 3.081.
Realise that 3.16 is 3.16 recurring so there will be an error.
Over to you experts
TIA
England at present NRR. 3.081.
V Australia England 165/6 Australia 201/7
NRR. -1.805. +1.805
England v. Oman
50/2 3.1 overs(3.16). 47 all out
NRR 15.82. NRR 2.35
Difference 15.82- 2.35 =13.47.
How do the 2 figures -1.805 and +13.47 equate to 3.081.
Realise that 3.16 is 3.16 recurring so there will be an error.
Over to you experts
TIA
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
Hope it rains and there won’t be talk of a thrown match.
Neilds
Assistant Pro
I think you have to convert the scores to a full 20 over score to get the match NRR, not just use the actual overs used - but key be wrong
