First World Cup semi final is under way at Old Trafford. New Zealand 61/1 after 17 overs. Some sporting events are best followed on the wireless, a bit like Laois v Dublin on Sunday. cc @myboyblue
Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms this afternoon in greater Manchester.
Big upset on the cards at Old Trafford.
India 92/6 in response to New Zealand’s 239/8.
Santner sensational geoff. Will you go to the final?
An all antipodean final, it should be a classic! Australia to shade it.
Well after the last debacle hopefully but England expects and the blitz spirit might see them through
India 150/6 after 40 overs. 90 needed off last 10 overs. It’s delicately poised once this 7th wicket partnership remains intact. New Zealand need a wicket.
9 off the 41st over. 159/6. New Zealand bleeding runs now.
188/6 after 45 overs. 52 needed off 30 deliveries.
Hon India!
198/6 after 46 overs. 42 needed off 24 deliveries.
Lance Klusner needed here for India
Better 47th over from New Zealand. Just 5 single runs conceded. 203/6. 37 needed off last 3 overs.
New Zealand break the partnership. Jadega gone. 208/7. 32 needed off 13 deliveries.
Dhoni needs to make a last stand
6 for Dhoni off first delivery of penultimate over. 215/7. 25 needed off 11 deliveries.
Direct hit. Looks like its out. Going upstairs.
Dhoni is gone, run out. That should be that.
NZ are poxy cunts all the same.
The all too predictable return of the rain and gloomy conditions at Old Trafford has suited New Zealand big time here.
India are an awful dose though. Lesser of two evils.