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SPR Jul 2023 3:00pm, 1 Jul 2023 41,189 posts	0 SPR I do agree at this point it's not really about getting wickets though but it's tying Australia down. I do wonder whether they should take the new ball and pitch it up to see if they can bowl them out.
Ally-C Jul 2023 3:01pm, 1 Jul 2023 3,671 posts	0 Ally-C Well done Scotland! Windies not at the World Cup for the first time?
SPR Jul 2023 3:02pm, 1 Jul 2023 41,190 posts	0 SPR ...but Green finally goes for one and is out.
SPR Jul 2023 3:12pm, 1 Jul 2023 41,191 posts	0 SPR Reverse jinx by me 😉
Cerrertonia Jul 2023 3:19pm, 1 Jul 2023 19,183 posts	0 Cerrertonia Very good win for Scotland that - a lot of overs to spare, too. Can't quite get my head round what results they need to qualify, but presumably beating Zimbabwe next would be a big help.
rf_fozzy Jul 2023 3:23pm, 1 Jul 2023 20,424 posts	0 rf_fozzy Think they need to beat Zimbabwe and/or Netherlands. West indies cannot qualify for world cup. First time ever.
SPR Jul 2023 3:44pm, 1 Jul 2023 41,192 posts	0 SPR Well sticking with the old ball has worked. England will hopefully batting soon and it should be very intriguing.
Bazoaxe Jul 2023 3:45pm, 1 Jul 2023 25,118 posts	0 Bazoaxe Lyon ready to hobble out
SPR Jul 2023 3:47pm, 1 Jul 2023 41,193 posts	0 SPR Shocked about sums up my reaction after seeing how badly he was hobbling. It'll take 5 mins to get to the wicket!
Cerrertonia Jul 2023 3:47pm, 1 Jul 2023 19,184 posts	0 Cerrertonia He's only got 3 minutes to be ready to receive the next ball.