England v. New Zealand - 2nd ODI

OK guys, going for a little early morning fun.

Taking England at 1.40 to win the 2nd ODI.  It is really short, I know, but New Zealand is absolutely crushed at the moment, moral-wise, and Oram is still out.  New Zealand cannot seem to put up any display of defiance when he is gone.  They are calling up some bloke from the Surrey league in England to take his place.  Not what you really want as a decent replacement.  Look for KP and the boys to continue their ways and take care of New Zealand to go up 2-0.

Some rain is forecast, but either way, batting is key in an ODI, and New Zealand have Vettori and Nobody.  With the way England is currently bowling, I see this as an easy win.

Go lightly, but go confidently.

England to Win.

Raining atm, but if it starts, it is streamed at https://live-cricket-streaming.com/channel1.html 

Thanks for the link Gun7!

Actually, New Zealand hit for more sixes than England did in the first ODI, that is why I am weary of such a props bet.  It is almost like saying, who will hit more home runs in a baseball series.

Still raining, but play should resume in 20 minutes at 29-overs a piece.  That favors New Zealand, in my opinion.  ARGH! 

Also, Sidebottom is out of the side as well.

Great. 

Awesome link!  Thanks!  Looks like the covers are off the pitch.  We'll see if we get action in 20 minutes.

Vettori just said that New Zealand might have a chance now that the game has been shortened to 29 Overs.

Collingwood wanted 50 Overs but he said that England are playing well at the moment so it shouldn't make too much of a difference.

New Zealand wins the toss and fields first.

England batters taking the pitch.

LET GET THIS DONE! 

Bell gone for duckie.

Great.

 Fark, maybe we should be hoping for rain

Well, announcers are saying the wind held up Bell's ball for Vettori to catch it.

England are on the board for 2.  Let's keep it going!

First England boundary!  YES!

Rain predicted to come in in the next 90 minutes.

Is this one going to get in?

Thanks mate.

Cross your fingers for me whilst sleeping, eh?

Another Four to England! 

21/1, 5.1

Pietersen again!  Four!

COME ON!!!!!  SMASH THESE KIWIS!

(no offense to our Kiwi posters here on Covers...)

Another Four.

England starting to bat very well now.

Wright smashing Fours now.

Keep it up!

36/1, 6.4

If we get a complete game here, New Zealand hit for 116 runs in 29 Overs in the First ODI.  Obviously, conditions were much different than they are today.

England had 129 runs at the End of 29 Innings last ODI.