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Discussion in 'Queens Park Rangers' started by Stroller, Jan 15, 2021.

  1. Trammers

    Trammers Well-Known Member

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    That is one hell of a run chase, 39 balls to spare.......some going
     
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  2. jeffranger

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    Fantastic run chase, now we have to sort out our bowling
     
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  3. Stroller

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    We miss Archer badly, but Topley did ok today. Buttler should have given him a full 10 overs.
     
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    Well done England, when the batsmen hit the sweet spot we're unplayable... <applause>
     
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    I've had a hellishly busy day and just settling down to watch the highlights.

    Sounds well worth a watch.

    Nice to hear Stokes has come into form.
     
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  6. rangercol

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    Wow! Those highlights were well worth the watch.
    Fantastic batting from both teams.
    Wonderful ton from Bairstow making up for the run out and a sensational innings from Stokes.
    Real shame he didn't get the ton.
    Livingston excellent at the end steadying things with some controlled aggression.
    A really good run chase from England, especially considering we're 3-4 players missing from our best side.
     
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    Bairstow's innings was brilliant, but Stokes innings of 99 came from 52 deliveries. He got to 50 off of 40 balls and the next 49 came from 12 balls. Incredible!

    England got to their total with 39 balls to spare. Carnage.

    Although it was a great win, I'm not sure about the pitches on this tour. The test pitches were ridiculous, and the ODI's offer nothing to the bowlers. The T20 one's were probably OK though.
     
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  8. rangercol

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    England win the toss and bowl first in the ODi decider.
    England bowling poorly.

    India currently 84-0 after 12 overs.
     
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    I think we think we can chase down just about any total. But would be handy to keep it vaguely realistic. One down.

    I hope it’s exciting, I’m just about to drive the Newcastle and back to pick up my daughter, will need something to keep me engaged.....
     
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  10. rangercol

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    Rashid bowling beautifully.
    2 wickets for him now.

    117-2 off 17 overs. Still a good start.
     
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  11. rangercol

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    Wow. Now Moeen gets the always annoying Kolhi.
    121-3 now after 18 overs.

    England right back in it.
     
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    Those wickets were really important in slowing the scoring rate.

    Hilarious how Kohli never believes he could be out, even when he gets bowled

    Need to get Pant now.
     
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    Double the 30 over score?

    We need a wicket or two.
     
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  14. rangercol

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    Had to go out and India are well on top.
    The way this is going, England will need their best batsmen to fire again, as they could be chasing well over 350.
    India 245-4 from 35 overs.
    Sam Curran struggling a little since I've started watching again.
     
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  15. rangercol

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    Curran bowling terribly now!
     
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  16. rangercol

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    Fantastic catch by Buttler to get rid of Pant.
     
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  17. rangercol

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    :emoticon-0140-rofl::emoticon-0125-mmm:
     
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  18. jeffranger

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    Thank f**k Pant is out
     
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    Good comeback over from Wood.
     
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    Yes stokesey got him
     
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