England's matches have been the most entertaining

xanderbiscuits · 05-03-2011, 06:21 AM

..from a neutral point of view.

from their first 3 matches:

runs scored: 961
runs conceeded: 959
overs played: 297.4 out of a possible 300
# of centuries: 4
# of fifties: 8
# of five wicket hauls: 1

They are not one sided matches either, Eng vs Ned was the most one sided, which is saying something. There has been 1 win 1 tie and 1 loss so far, but it could easily have been any other combination of results.

flibbertyjibber · 05-03-2011, 06:24 AM

Yes, simply because all 3 games have been brilliant to watch for differing reasons. Only side we can say that about so far in the competition. Not all the games have been of the best quality but they have made up for it with excitement.

vcs · 05-03-2011, 06:25 AM

I need more options. Poll does not cover all the possibilities IMO.

flibbertyjibber · 05-03-2011, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by vcs

I need more options. Poll does not cover all the possibilities IMO.

Yeah, no option for Tendulkar is god.

Jayzamann · 05-03-2011, 07:07 AM

I was looking forward to the joke choice

Pretty hard to argue against this, though. Thoroughly enjoyable stuff when England is involved this time around.

irottev · 05-03-2011, 02:13 PM

True, but mainly because they're so bad that even the minnows make close games and can beat them. There's no easy wins.

vcs · 06-03-2011, 05:48 AM

Surprised this one hasn't been bumped.

Spark · 06-03-2011, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irottev

True, but mainly because they're so bad that even the minnows make close games and can beat them. There's no easy wins.

Ooops.

BoyBrumby · 06-03-2011, 05:59 AM

I think we have a horrible (if one's English) or endearing (if one isn't) habit of playing up or down to the level of the oppo, which makes for tight contests.

Great when we get over the line, but agony to watch for a fan.

Spark · 06-03-2011, 06:01 AM

Great for neutrals.

Jacknife · 06-03-2011, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

I think we have a horrible (if one's English) or endearing (if one isn't) habit of playing up or down to the level of the oppo, which makes for tight contests.

Great when we get over the line, but agony to watch for a fan.

Spot on, we don't like to do things easy.

Jacknife · 06-03-2011, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irottev

True, but mainly because they're so bad that even the minnows make close games and can beat them. There's no easy wins.

irottev · 06-03-2011, 02:16 PM

They still lost to a minnow side. This doesn't take away from that. And besides, anyone who is proud of Englands win in this game needs to think about it. Their batting failed miserably and their bowlings inconsistent.

I guess when your sides really in the pits like this you'll take any win you can get though. Even on a minefield.

grecian · 06-03-2011, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irottev

They still lost to a minnow side. This doesn't take away from that. And besides, anyone who is proud of Englands win in this game needs to think about it. Their batting failed miserably and their bowlings inconsistent.

I guess when your sides really in the pits like this you'll take any win you can get though. Even on a minefield.

Think it's a great time for England cricket myself 20/20 holders, Ashes winners, and coasting to the quarter-finals. If this is the pits, I'm happy in here myself

GIMH · 06-03-2011, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irottev

They still lost to a minnow side. This doesn't take away from that. And besides, anyone who is proud of Englands win in this game needs to think about it. Their batting failed miserably and their bowlings inconsistent.

I guess when your sides really in the pits like this you'll take any win you can get though. Even on a minefield.

This post is really bad.

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05-03-2011, 06:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
xanderbiscuits U19 12th Man Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 249	England's matches have been the most entertaining ..from a neutral point of view. from their first 3 matches: runs scored: 961 runs conceeded: 959 overs played: 297.4 out of a possible 300 # of centuries: 4 # of fifties: 8 # of five wicket hauls: 1 They are not one sided matches either, Eng vs Ned was the most one sided, which is saying something. There has been 1 win 1 tie and 1 loss so far, but it could easily have been any other combination of results.

05-03-2011, 02:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
irottev U19 Cricketer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 435	True, but mainly because they're so bad that even the minnows make close games and can beat them. There's no easy wins. __________________ Hamish Bennett's #1 Fan

06-03-2011, 05:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,645	I think we have a horrible (if one's English) or endearing (if one isn't) habit of playing up or down to the level of the oppo, which makes for tight contests. Great when we get over the line, but agony to watch for a fan. __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

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05-03-2011, 06:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
flibbertyjibber Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 7,943	Yes, simply because all 3 games have been brilliant to watch for differing reasons. Only side we can say that about so far in the competition. Not all the games have been of the best quality but they have made up for it with excitement.

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vcs International Coach Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: India Posts: 10,305	I need more options. Poll does not cover all the possibilities IMO.

05-03-2011, 07:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jayzamann International Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: location, location Posts: 3,540	I was looking forward to the joke choice Pretty hard to argue against this, though. Thoroughly enjoyable stuff when England is involved this time around.

06-03-2011, 05:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
vcs International Coach Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: India Posts: 10,305	Surprised this one hasn't been bumped.

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Spark Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: A Blood Rainbow Posts: 26,759	Great for neutrals.

06-03-2011, 02:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
irottev U19 Cricketer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 435	They still lost to a minnow side. This doesn't take away from that. And besides, anyone who is proud of Englands win in this game needs to think about it. Their batting failed miserably and their bowlings inconsistent. I guess when your sides really in the pits like this you'll take any win you can get though. Even on a minefield.

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