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[StanSP]

Read a stat earlier that Kohli has such a high amount of 'singles' runs taken that would put him 3rd in the all time England ODI list. 

 

Didn't catch the exact figure but something like more than 5000 runs. 

[StanSP]

SA have a big job on here to restrict NZ to a competitive, chaseable target. 

NZ on for about 400 here... 

[Super_horns]

1 hour ago, StanSP said:

SA have a big job on here to restrict NZ to a competitive, chaseable target. 

NZ on for about 400 here... 

Might be a bit less now but still very competitive.

[StanSP]

3 minutes ago, Super_horns said:

Might be a bit less now but still very competitive.

I'd still expect 340-350 here for NZ after their start. 

 

I don't think SA will get it unless their openers start strong. 

[leicsmac]

Saffers need to get a move on here if they're going to get close.

[StanSP]

Ind vs NZ final then. 

 

Reckon they win. 

[goody2028]

Cracking end to Miller’s innings that, great 100. 

[leicsmac]

15 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Ind vs NZ final then. 

 

Reckon they win. 

India are more familiar with the conditions and are at least the equal of NZ both batting and fielding.

 

NZ can win depending on the day, but I'd make India favourites.

[Super_horns]

Neutrals will be hoping NZ beat India.

 Been very impressive.

[Tommy Fresh]

We all love New Zealand don't we and it'll be a proper laugh if they beat India. 

[StanSP]

Big chance to get Ravindra out there. 

[Lionator]

New Zealand have no chance, Sunday they play on a sandpit, fly to Pakistan on Wednesday to play on a road then back to Dubai on Sunday to play on a crack den again. The politics aside, the general conditions make it an unfair advantage and it’ll always have an asterisk by the Indian name. Which is a shame because India are probably the best team man for man. 

[leicsmac]

This could well end up being rather a farce.

[Super_horns]

27 minutes ago, leicsmac said:

This could well end up being rather a farce.

The Indian spinners will be the big difference potentially.

[Tommy Fresh]

In a sport where conditions are so important, it's a right laugh this has happened

[Guest Lako42]

Sounds well irritating in that ground 

[Super_horns]

250 up .

 

Good effort by Bracewell.

 

Now can NZ somehow pull this off ?

[leicsmac]

Can't see 252 being enough, but I guess we'll find out.

[Bert]

3 hours ago, Lionator said:

New Zealand have no chance, Sunday they play on a sandpit, fly to Pakistan on Wednesday to play on a road then back to Dubai on Sunday to play on a crack den again. The politics aside, the general conditions make it an unfair advantage and it’ll always have an asterisk by the Indian name. Which is a shame because India are probably the best team man for man. 

What you mean a big cricket tournament has been set up to favour India? Don’t believe you. 

[leicsmac]

Yeah, this is a procession.

[StanSP]

Insane from Phillips. Again! 

[Tommy Fresh]

Boring

[StanSP]

This is better than any world cup we've won or any other tournament or test victory! 

 

Had our backs up against the wall all tournament in hot conditions and tough opposition. 

 

Very satisfying win! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Corky]

Congratulations to India for winning the Dubai Invitational.

[ealingfox]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cly2l3j6ev2o

 

Thought this summed it up well. Also hadn't realised the calendar had been planned to have an international tournament every year til next decade. Seems like overkill.