CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025

[blaza88z]

Everyone who isn’t an Indian wants NZ to win this game.

Anyone who is an Indian, thinks they are playing on a level playing field, despite not having to even enter Pakistan (the host nation).

BCCI are taking this sport into a dangerous place if this is the control they have.

 

[Twizzle]

f**k India

 

[King-Gutho94]

25 years since NZ & India last played off in a Champions Trophy Final.

Guess who won that game

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Grow up perpetual cribbers

 

[JJ]

That was a very comprehensive performance from us, really like what we’re doing. Best two teams in the tournament in the final, no doubt on that…. Huge advantage for one, who that is seems to depend on your perspective. I’m confident we can match them, but tough ask…. Better than a puncher’s chance

 

[TheParraboy]

I reckon India invested a lot mentally into making sure they don’t lose to Australia. In a way it was their final. Might be a bit flat in the real final. So many obstacles already for the brave dream 11. Can they do it one more time?

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Excellent innings by Kane W.
At times he can be a bit of a slug in the white ball caper but he accelerated well last night.

South Africa have a weakness and that's their second spinner. Might not need it at the World cup at home. (Unless India take over pitch preparations).

 

[King-Gutho94]

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Yes, but Ravi didn't invent cricket like Lord Baz

 

[JJ]

Excellent innings by Kane W.
At times he can be a bit of a slug in the white ball caper but he accelerated well last night.

South Africa have a weakness and that's their second spinner. Might not need it at the World cup at home. (Unless India take over pitch preparations).

I think the slug things a bit unfair - he bats 3 and averaged 49.5 at SR 82 - he's not Kohli, but he's effective - having the explosiveness of Mitchell, Bracewell and Phillips is key though - but we'll never have fireworks through the order like Baz wants

 

[AlwaysGreen]

I think the slug things a bit unfair - he bats 3 and averaged 49.5 at SR 82 - he's not Kohli, but he's effective - having the explosiveness of Mitchell, Bracewell and Phillips is key though - but we'll never have fireworks through the order like Baz wants

A young slug not an old one.

 

[Bazal]

#RavBall?

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Rob Key: England would be 'stupid' not to consider Ben Stokes as ODI captain

Managing director believes similarities with Test cricket could mean ODI leadership would make sense

www.espncricinfo.com

"Ben Stokes is one of the best captains I've ever seen".

 

[King-Gutho94]

Really thanks Scoop

 

[TheParraboy]

Rob Key was one of my all time favourite English players back in the day..

Should be knighted and a stature outside Sophia Gardens...

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Rob Key was one of my all time favourite English players back in the day..

Should be knighted and a stature outside Sophia Gardens...

I remember when the great Chappelli had a go at him on commentary for not carrying his bat correctly.

 

[King-Gutho94]

Rob Key was one of my all time favourite English players back in the day..

Should be knighted and a stature outside Sophia Gardens...

If anyone deserves a statue outside Sophia Gardens its the late great Andrew Symonds.

How else would anyone actually remember Cardiff without the great man's performance back in 2005.

 

[JJ]

Think we have a good shot tonight, very close match aside from the home ground but at least we’ve played there once already

Hopefully we put up more of a fight than the Eels

 

[edabomb]

Ravi has had too much ketamine.

 

[JJ]

Henry out so we’re f**ked I think