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Discussion in 'Southampton' started by TheSecondStain, Apr 11, 2016.

  1. Toss saints

    Toss saints Well-Known Member

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    Very disappointed, I am an English WI supporter. Grew up supporting Hampshire with Greenidge and Marshall. Saw Lara get his375 in Antigua. I really thought Brathwaite was going to see them home
     
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    Hugely disappointed, well done England
     
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  3. st_brendy

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    I did say...
     
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    Much as I like seeing England win , I would not have been to down hearted if they had won as it’s Chris Gayle last one day series I believe ?
     
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    Just caught highlights as I missed the end of the match. Assumed when I saw the score that the Windies just failed to get enough runs....I didn't see that they had been bowled out. Well done, Rashid. What an ending!
     
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    England 113 all out, unlike the WI we have no Hope!
     
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    Lost by 7 wickets Series drawn.
     
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    Now how are you feeling ;)
     
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  9. Toss saints

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    Delighted, great to see Gayle back to his destructive best
     
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    Windies 31-2. Gayle out for 15
     
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    Windies finish on 160-8
     
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    England win 1st T20 by 4 wickets.
    England tried their best to throw it at the end, but Windies let down by fielding....a not uncommon occurrence.
     
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    England not a great start 55 - 4 after 9 overs
     
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    England recovered thanks to Root and Billings 182 - 6 20 Overs
     
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    England finish on 182-6
    Billings out last ball on 87
     
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    WI 14 - 4 3.5 Overs
     
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    WI 22 - 6 after 5.5 overs
     
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    WI 45 all out. Amazing.
     
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    Been a strange series...both teams have been dismissed for low scores on occasions. I think overall England are better in depth, but can have a bad day, whilst the Windies (incidentally what they are now officially called) have the beginnings of a very good team though inconsistent. A bit too dependent on Gayle. Roll on to the last T20...anything could happen.

    I'm sure England would have liked a bit more consistency during this series, but overall promising going forward to the World Cup. Some very good performances. We just have to make sure the right England turn up. :)
     
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    WI 48 - 6 after 10 Overs.
     
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