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40/50-over Archive

England vs. South Africa, Third ODI: Review

For the first time all summer South Africa looked genuinely out of sorts, being bowled out for a sub par total that England were able to chase down relatively easily, despite a slight wobble towards the end. The home side reclaim top spot in the rankings, although they neglected to freeze Hashm Amla in carbonite.

No Comments | September 1, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , , , , , ,

England vs. South Africa, Second ODI: Review

England gave up their rather inexplicable number one ranking with little more than a whimper at the Rose Bowl.

5 Comments | August 28, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

England vs. South Africa, ODI Series: Preview

That’s right, more ODIs!!! The fixture list is just the gift that keeps on giving.

No Comments | August 24, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

England vs. Australia ODI Series Review

Since we haven’t the budget for a BBC style montage, we instead get an opinion from either side on what to make of the recently completed ODI series. For those who couldn’t be bothered reading till the end; Australia are rubbish.

1 Comment | July 11, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , , ,

England vs. Australia, Fourth ODI: Review

A battered and bruised Australia were thoroughly outclassed as England sealed the series.

4 Comments | July 8, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

England vs. Australia, Fourth ODI: Preview

After the rain, will there be more rain or will there be cricket? James Tredwell will be hoping for the latter.

No Comments | July 7, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , ,

England vs. Australia, Second ODI: Review

England again put Australia to the sword in the second ODI. We assess the game from both sides of the fence (i.e. the good one and the one that couldn’t stop bowling no-balls and lost heavily).

1 Comment | July 2, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , , , ,

England vs. Australia, First ODI: Review

England took the first step towards becoming the first side to top all three world rankings simultaneously by swatting Australia aside at Lord’s.

No Comments | June 30, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , ,

England vs. Australia, 1st ODI: Preview

It’s the biggest and most important five-match ODI series shoehorned into an English summer since, like, ever! And it starts on Friday. Here’s our preview.

3 Comments | June 28, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , , ,

Overpaid, Overrated, And Over Here: The Australian Tour Of Ireland And The UK

The real reason for Kevin Pietersen’s limited overs retirement is now apparent; it was to escape humiliation at the hands of Xavier Doherty and the world best ODI outfit.

4 Comments | June 22, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,