Today's Match Eng v WI 6th ODI

[Mark Kidger]

Once again momentum has been lost at a critical stage.280 looks like the best that they can hope for unless there is a Flintoff bombardment. Probably not enough.

[Scott-Wozniak]

Originally Posted by Mike

Flintoff and Collingwood have to go for the big shots now. Run-rate was just over 3 for last 6 overs. At the moment they are too bogged down and just working the singles. Last 10 overs must go at 6+ per over.

Mike

This is exactly what happened yesterday and I think what ultimately cost them the game. For some reason and I'm not sure why it is, but Gayle really seems to tie down an end - scoring anything against him seems very difficult - I think its the way he's constantly varying the pace, line, flight and spin that's making it hard for batsman to pick him off.

One thing is for sure - they need to ramp up this run rate now if they're going to have any chance of winning this game, anything less than 300+ won't be good enough.

Scott

[Whips_off_the_bails]

Consider it ramped. Some pretty amazing clean striking from Collingwood. Meanwhile Freddie pushes singles... Curious reversal of roles!

[Mike]

Partnership is 52 off 43 balls so far. Bradshaw gets his revenge by dismissing Flintoff after Flintoff hit a massive six with the previous ball. Read comes in with 5 overs to go which is his go. He'll start smashing from the start.

[Ernest]

Originally Posted by Whips_off_the_bails

Some pretty amazing clean striking from Collingwood. Meanwhile Freddie pushes singles... Curious reversal of roles!

Freddy just banged a six.

Flintoff is playing correct while Collingwood is playing like this.Feddy is out I am afraid.

[Whips_off_the_bails]

We haven't had our usual Windies bonus from Extras.

[Mike]

I think we have to bat outside the crease in the last few overs while the bowlers are trying to bowl yorkers. What's the point in staying inside the crease? Yorkers are hard to get away from there.

[Nikhil]

Why a collapse again?

I thought England could get 300. All of a sudden, a wicket falls and there is a procession. Not good at all.

[Nikhil]

Why a collapse again? I really thought England would get to 300. Then Freddy goes, and we have a procession.

Was it really good bowling or some not-so-good batting as well?

[Occasional Fan]

Well, yesterday I said setting a target of 282 was enough for England to win. Today's target: 281. Can't say I feel quite as confident today! However, the comments on the radio this afternoon have generally been complimentary of improved West Indian bowling, and their fielding has sounded a bit tighter as well. If England have improved overnight in these areas as much as the West Indies have, England could take it this time. I need to dash now to break that dinner date!