Match Thread - World T20, 24th Match, Super 10 Group 1: Afghanistan v England at Delhi

[Roni_uk]

Afghanistan Team
Mohammad Shahzad†, Noor Ali Zadran, Asghar Stanikzai*, Shafiqullah, Mohammad Nabi, Samiullah Shenwari, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Amir Hamza, Rashid Khan, Shapoor Zadran

England Team
JJ Roy, JM Vince, JE Root, EJG Morgan*, BA Stokes, JC Buttler†, MM Ali, AU Rashid, DJ Willey, CJ Jordan, LE Plunkett

[Roni_uk]

Afg has a good chance to win this match but my heart is with England.

[MohammedShamim]

Nah England have to many Power hitters, easy win.

[Roni_uk]

Oh dear England :facepalm

3 down!!!!

[Roni_uk]

4 down... now a Run Out

[Nadim]

oh dear

[Al_Baseerah]

Afghanistan!!! 4 down.

[Roni_uk]

PP 42/4 - Afg are on fire!!!

[MohammedShamim]

Oh my God? What is happening haha.. All the KP fans will be in full force.

[Roni_uk]

5 gone
Eng can say bye bye now

[Night_wolf]

no surprise!, this is England's regular loss vs an associate team in the T20 WC!

[Roni_uk]

the sixth!!!!

[Al_Baseerah]

57-6, they're in all sorts!

[Nadim]

Bowl them out before 80...

[Abirz]

I think what Afghanistan have shown is that in sport, it's not always the better team who wins, it's about who shows heart and passion, the balls to go after a bowler, or bowl and field like your life depends on it...can Bangladesh learn something from Afghanistan

[WarWolf]

What's between these umpires? Ravi and Tucker officiating in this match. Why are they always together?

[Al_Baseerah]

Originally Posted by Abirz
I think what Afghanistan have shown is that in sport, it's not always the better team who wins, it's about who shows heart and passion, the balls to go after a bowler, or bowl and field like your life depends on it...can Bangladesh learn something from Afghanistan

Love their passion - and I sincerely think among them they believe they're capable to win against any team, as long as they all perform!

[ma_o_mati]

Originally Posted by Abirz
I think what Afghanistan have shown is that in sport, it's not always the better team who wins, it's about who shows heart and passion, the balls to go after a bowler, or bowl and field like your life depends on it...can Bangladesh learn something from Afghanistan

They might not hv the facilities, the coaching staff, the talents but here is what they do hv:

1. GUTS.
2. They embrace pressue, it makes them stronger.
3. They celebrate the occasions and raises their game.

They arent afraid. When you take that fear factor away, it gets easier.


Bd players in general gets nervous on big occasions and aren't mentally strong enough to handle pressure situations.

[revolver]

Absolutely disgraceful. Come on England.

[MohammedShamim]

Originally Posted by WarWolf
What's between these umpires? Ravi and Tucker officiating in this match. Why are they always together?

They have good chemistry. Ravi is one of the best umpire going around, tucker is also just behind him, they tend love each other's company. Personally I think they will dominate world cricket soon. It's not easy being a subcontinent umpire and making a good name for yourself, but I reckon we will have the first LEGIT umpire from Asia, feel Ravi will be the man.

[Roni_uk]

142 is more than enuf on this pitch. I think Eng is safe.

[Shaan]

Afghans bating is just too poor tecnique wise. If nabi can stay fir a while then there might be a hope for contest.

[Simin2011]

Afghans are so strong physically. Too bad they have bad techniques! They have the potential to be a threatening t20 side in few years!