Armchair Cricket Podcast

Thanks for having me on @linuxlea.bsky.social, enjoyed the chat!

Play stopped for bug fumigation - right up there with the weird reasons when cricket is stopped!

At 154/4 after 34ov, IND have a solid base to get to 250+ on this wkt.
PAK will look to suffocate IND's strokemakers, to stem the RR and look for wkts & keep them down to under 220.
#INDvPAK #WWC2025

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YouTube video by Bescheuertes kurzes Bein Icc Women's World Cup 2025, 6th Match, India versus Pakistan

I am live commentating on the #INDvPAK game on @linuxlea.bsky.social's Youtube channel here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF6A...

Armchair Cricket Podcast - Episode 312

Welcome to another episode of the ACP!

We are joined in this episode by a friend of the show, Alexandra from the Women's Cricket Chat podcast.

#INDvWI #Test1, #AsiaCupFinal, #WWC2025, #NEPvWI #NZvAUS #AFGvBAN #LOISeries

open.spotify.com/episode/2YRJ...

I will let you know, maybe I can join in for a short while.

With Nilakshika's wkt, IND are firmly on top. RR is 8+ over the last 12 ov, something that looks beyond SL tail's grasp.

SL would be disappointed as multiple top and middle order batters were able to get starts, but none were able to bat on and make a 50+ score. #INDvSL #WWC2025

With 2 wkts in 2ov, those of Gunaratne and Samarawickrama, IND have moved into a strong position with SL at 105/4.

However SL have a strong middle and lower order. Can they make a fight of it against the mounting RR?
#INDvSL #WWC2025

Wonderful recovery from Amanjot and Sharma to take IND from 124/6 to 200+ all the way upping the run-rate.

Now that the slog overs are beginning, will they be able to continue in the same vein, taking IND past 250?
Anything under that, SL will start the 2nd innings as favourites. #INDvSL #WWC2025

Alzarri Joseph ruled out of India Test series with lower-back injury Blades named replacement after Holder declines citing a planned medical procedure

This is a big blow for WI ahead of the #INDvWI #TestSeries.

With no Josephs, Seales will be leading a fairly inexperienced attack against a new look IND team looking to comeback strong after the 3-0 vs NZ.

www.espncricinfo.com/story/alzarr...

Armchair Cricket Podcast - Episode 311

Welcome to another episode of the ACP!

We are joined in this episode for a #WatchAlongParty of #PAKvBAN #Super4s #AsiaCup game by friends of the show, ⁠⁠Manjunath⁠ and @sourabhsanyal.bsky.social from the ⁠⁠⁠Chaiaursamachaar.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

open.spotify.com/episode/454e...

With a Steve Finn lookalike :P

Legendary Test cricket umpire Dickie Bird dies The Yorkshireman stood in 66 Test matches over a 23-year umpiring career, but his warmth, popularity and witty, quirky interactions with players transcended his on-field exploits.

RIP Dickie, you had a great innings!

news.sky.com/story/legend...

Wow, was not aware of this. Hats off Dunith Wellalage!

www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news...

A big difference between the two sides was no doubt the IND openers' shot-making and initiative.

But with the bowling lynch-pins off colour on both sides, the PAK bowling support cast also need to take a look at themselves.
#INDvPAK #Super4s #AsiaCup

No wonder Abhishek looked so disappointed. He gave it away with a half-hearted shot when all he had to do was just stay in. He had a 100 in his grasp.

With 2 new batters at the crease, PAK has a chance to earn some dots, put pressure back on IND and start wobble. #INDvPAK #Super4s #AsiaCup

They faltered and you have 2 wkts in 2 ov!

PAK cannot give IND a fast start, so they'll want to tighten up on the lengths. Gill yet to play a decisive innings in #AsiaCup. So watch out for that!

When does Abrar come in? 5th ov if IND get away with a fast start?
#INDvPAK #Super4s

As heard on commentary, IND will have to achieve their highest chase against PAK in #T20Is to win this game.
But they will back themselves to get it.

The start crucial for both sides. So a spicy powerplay coming up! #INDvPAK #AsiaCup #Super4s

@cricketireland.ie

Clearly coming on the 'The Bishop and the Bear podcast' has done the magic for Campher! @guerillacricket.bsky.social #ENGvIRE #3rdT20I #Decider

Nice niche reference - 'Konami Code'!
#IYKYK #Contra

Given PAK were 91/1 after 10ov, IND will take 171 after 20. Batting is said to get easier, but its still an above par total to chase. #INDvPAK #AsiaCup #Super4s

We'll call that last ball a drop as well. This is an uncommonly shoddy day for the IND fielders. Can they make up with the bat?

Did Skipper Salman do the right thing coming ahead of Haris?
#INDvPAK #Super4s #AsiaCup

Is Amul butter sponsoring IND today, or is it something to do with how well the ball is visible against the crowd backdrop?

We'll know in the 2nd innings how much this will cost them.

#INDvPAK #Super4s #AsiaCup

18th* - he's gone for 17. Can PAK capitalize on the momentum gained and push on to 175+?

What was Nawaz thinking there?
Not the right person to judge him, given I did nearly the same thing earlier in the season :(

Bowling Dube in the 17th, a mistake or a gamble?
#INDvPAK #AsiaCup #Super4s

A record chase (of 413) in women's cricket in the offing, if IND's lower order can complete the job. What a sparkling 100 from Mandhana!

But one feels they have lost one wkt too many at the half-way mark. #INDwvAUSw #3rdODI #decider

Armchair Cricket Podcast - Episode 310

Here's another episode of the ACP!

We have a friend of the podcast, Sandeep from the Cricket Slouch podcast joining us.

Games: #ENGvSA #IREvENG #ZIMvNAM #INDwvAUSw #LOISeries, #AsiaCup

open.spotify.com/episode/5DVi...

Netherlands fast bowler Vivian Kingma banned for recreational drug use The three-month ban can be reduced to one month if he completed ICC approved treatment programmes

Oh dear :(

www.espncricinfo.com/story/nether...

IND strike the first blow, looks like nerves from Ayub. It was a length ball with some width. But IND will take it.

Now can Haris, Farhan take on the IND bowling attack and the big stage? #INDvPAK #AsiaCup