Cricket World Cup 2007

[pineapple stu]

98/4. Couple of fours there. Should settle things.

[Sheridan]

Yes. As it stands the target is 128 assuming no further interruptions. The umpires will be reluctant to call the players off (or offer Ireland the light) with a result so close.

[cavan_fan]

I think we are 20 runs ahead of target at present

[cavan_fan]

Are Pakistan throwing this btw?

[Poor Student]

We just hit a 6!

[cavan_fan]

Niall had a bit of a rush of blood though and is out

[lofty9]

The 6 went to his head.

[onenilgameover]

unlucky should have kept is cool and seen it out...

[razor]

great knock of 72, such an anti climax after the 6.Fingers crossed.
Come on Ireland

[Terry]

108/5 now after 33 overs.

Was that our first six in the world cup?

[Poor Student]

108/5 now after 33 overs.

Was that our first six in the world cup?

Bray hit a couple against Zimbabwe.

[cavan_fan]

Bugger 113/6 these guys need to put on 10

[Poor Student]

Do those two wickets leave us up the creek if the game ends before its time?

[Sheridan]

White gone! 113/6. McCallan in now. 15 needed off plenty.

[cavan_fan]

113/7, sh*t

[Sheridan]

B0llocks. McCallan gone first ball. I think Johnston is injured too...

[pineapple stu]

Are Pakistan throwing this btw?
Can't let that comment go without an explanation?

[cavan_fan]

Can't let that comment go without an explanation?

They lost in a previous WC match v Bangladesh and there have beenm heavy rumours that the match was thrown as the Pakistan players had money on them losing

[tricky_colour]

113-7 Ireland back to 9-2 on in betting.

[Poor Student]

113-7 Ireland back to 9-2 on in betting.

Surely even with the wobble we're more likely that that to win?

[cavan_fan]

Surely even with the wobble we're more likely that that to win?

One point to remeber is that your weakest batsmen come in last, the last 3 are bowlers primarily

[Poor Student]

One point to remeber is that your weakest batsmen come in last, the last 3 are bowlers primarily

Forgot that, only my second game.;)

[tricky_colour]

Live commentary on BBc radio 5 live extra.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/sportsextra/index.shtml

This is the direct link.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/mainframe.shtml?http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/sportsextra.shtml

[cavan_fan]

good over, sami finshed, 2 runs and Kevin O'Brien back on strike

[cavan_fan]

Forgot that, only my second game.;)

No prob, its not our national sport!

[Terry]

116/7 12 more runs !!!!!

[pineapple stu]

They're saying that the game is likely to go the whole 50 overs on cricinfo - "They are unlikely to go off now. The light is getting no worse so it's through to the finish. Pakistan are looking bullish for the first time in a while ... it's tense" - does that mean we're back chasing 132 then?

Or is "the finish" still the 47 overs?

[cavan_fan]

They're saying that the game is likely to go the whole 50 overs on cricinfo - "They are unlikely to go off now. The light is getting no worse so it's through to the finish. Pakistan are looking bullish for the first time in a while ... it's tense" - does that mean we're back chasing 132 then?

Or is "the finish" still the 47 overs?


The finish is 47 overs, However there is no way it will go that far, either we will be bowled out or we'll score it with 3/4 overs to spare.

[pineapple stu]

Is this going to be about the lowest scoring game ever?

[Schumi]

They're saying that the game is likely to go the whole 50 overs on cricinfo - "They are unlikely to go off now. The light is getting no worse so it's through to the finish. Pakistan are looking bullish for the first time in a while ... it's tense" - does that mean we're back chasing 132 then?

Or is "the finish" still the 47 overs?I don't see any reference to 50 overs. :confused:

[pineapple stu]

No, just the way they were saying that it was now likely to be going to the finish sounded (to me, who doesn't know the technicalities) like they were going to have time to play the whole 50.

[Sheridan]

They're still chasing 128 off 47. That's not going to change unless there's another interruption.

I don't think Ireland are going to do it...:(

[Poor Student]

How are group positions settled if teams are level on points?

[Sheridan]

Net run rate. It's complicated, explain later.

[cavan_fan]

Is this going to be about the lowest scoring game ever?

It's unusually low given the number of overs faced. Teams have been bowled out for 30 etc.

[Poor Student]

I don't think Ireland are going to do it...:(

Why not? You think we'll be bowled out or just won't make it?

[lofty9]

They're still chasing 128 off 47. That's not going to change unless there's another interruption.

I don't think Ireland are going to do it...:(

You'll get good odds on Pakistan winning then. Be positive!!:)

[cavan_fan]

A 4, yessss

[lofty9]

a few more wides will do!!

[pineapple stu]

So 7 to get off 8 overs.

Another boundary would be massive...

The batters seem to be not doing anything daring at all. Like, at all at all at all... They must be sh!tting it...

[cavan_fan]

5 more, not a lot but a wicket would be a disaster

[tricky_colour]

5 runs needed with 3 wickets left and loads of overs,
Looks a certainty..........

[Terry]

123/7 5 more runs. I think they have it sheridan

[Sheridan]

If we lose a wicket we'll lose the game. Otherwise we'll be fine.

[cavan_fan]

the thing about cricket is if you lose a wicket there is often a domino effect esp with the last few wickets, I'm feeling 50/50

[Schumi]

4 needed now!

[Sheridan]

4 needed. Please don't try to finish with a flourish...

[geysir]

Genoa was apiece of cake compared to this.

[Poor Student]

Just 3 needed now.

[pineapple stu]

Dave O'Leary approaches the crease...His daughter heads out the back garden to where the missus is hanging out the washing..."Mamm (washing...@Mamm)y, Daddy's taking a cricket shot" "Look, ya got me last time, but you're talking sh!te this time for sure..."