England vs India - T20

(From Cricinfo)
Team news

With the probable selection of Alex Hales at the top of the order, England are set to field their 19th opening partnership in 38 Twenty20s.
The bowling attack is set to have a familiar look to it, with Jade
Dernbach's performance in a rain-reduced game against Ireland having
cemented his value in the shortest form of the game. Jos Buttler, who
once again demonstrated his big-hitting credentials for Somerset on
Twenty20 finals day, could find himself squeezed out of the reckoning by
fellow newcomer, Ben Stokes.



England: (possible) 1 Craig Kieswetter (wk), 2 Alex Hales, 3
Kevin Pietersen, 4 Eoin Morgan, 5 Ravi Bopara, 6 Ben Stokes / Jos
Buttler, 7 Samit Patel, 8 Tim Bresnan, 9 Stuart Broad (capt), 10 Graeme
Swann, 11 Jade Dernbach



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Dravid's debut coincides with the end of Gautam Gambhir's tour. He has
not been himself since thwacking his head on the Oval turf while
dropping Kevin Pietersen in the fourth Test, and has finally bowed out
with a concussion. Parthiv Patel, the diminutive wicketkeeper who first
made his name on the 2002 tour of England, is set to open the innings,
with the twin spin attack of Amit Mishra and R Ashwin also likely to get
an outing.





India: (possible) 1 Parthiv Patel, 2 Rahul Dravid, 3 Virat Kohli,
4 Rohit Sharma, 5 Suresh Raina, 6 MS Dhoni (capt / wk), 7 Amit Mishra, 8
R Ashwin, 9 Praveen Kumar, 10 Munaf Patel, 11 R Vinay Kumar


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Pitch and conditions

Old Trafford had a reputation as being one of the quickest decks in
world cricket, until the square was rotated as part of the ground's
redevelopment. Since then, the pitch conditions have been somewhat
subcontinental, although that didn't aid Sri Lanka in their
ODI-series-deciding loss earlier in the season. The weather, ever a
factor in Manchester, is set fair. Which is nice.

Should be relatively close, could really see the Indians winning today...

why the hell is dravid in the indian t20 squad that is crazy.

They have ran out of players. Englands side looks experiemental but Indias looks like a collection of the only people willing to turn up on the day

What time does it start, guys?

About half 5 Fists

Thanks, mate.

No bother mate.

My match prediction:

India bat first

163/7

165/8

England bat first

146/7

148/4

England are a far better chasing side I only see them winning if they bowl first. Should be a cracking game

i doubt mishra will bat 7

Ashwin will bat above Mishra most likely

i think its ridiclous that dravid is in their t20 side

Dravid can surprise people. Hopes his one and only T-20 would give him pleasant memories.

Hoping for a turn around in fortunes today, MSP? I'm backing you to win.

Dravid will do fine I'm sure, such a class act can rely on timing to score him quick runs, as opposed to crude slogging.

Been for a game of footy nicely in time for the cricket.

India winning the toss and batting first

England team
AD Hales, C Kieswetter†, KP Pietersen, EJG Morgan, RS Bopara, SR Patel, JC Buttler, TT Bresnan, SCJ Broad*, GP Swann, JW Dernbach

India team
PA Patel, AM Rahane, R Dravid, V Kohli, RG Sharma, SK Raina, MS Dhoni*†, P Kumar, R Ashwin, R Vinay Kumar, MM Patel

India only picking four bowlers, interesting

Why have England opened with Dernbach?

not too sure really Liam, England not bowling particularly well yet...

Broad has to open with himself.

Pitch looks very slow

India would have been better off calling up Valthaty or Rayudu than Rahane and Dravid.

Saying that, Rahane looks very good so far, but his t20 record is average

Fists of Fury wrote:Hoping for a turn around in fortunes today, MSP? I'm backing you to win.

Dravid will do fine I'm sure, such a class act can rely on timing to score him quick runs, as opposed to crude slogging.

Hoping so, FF.
A decent start from India so far.

We look pretty average so far...

Broad bowls a bouncer with fine leg up, then pushes him back to bowl a half-volley

GG wrote:India would have been better off calling up Valthaty or Rayudu than Rahane and Dravid.

They have picked them thinking more about the ODIs. Paul Valthaty had a few good IPL games, nowhere nere good enough for India selection at the moment.
Rayudu is a potential class act who can do well in all formats.

Parthiv gone.

England get the break-through!

Dernbach finally realises that short isn't the right length on this pitch, so bowls three slower ones, and the third is hit straight up in the air, Broad taking the catch. Better from England!

Here comes the T20 Wall!

Rahane going very well

Rahane going to the Mumbai Indians...

Rahane looked brilliant so far

Very impressed with Rahane. He has been bowled some filth, but his technique and stroke making look terrific.

I've kept my eye on him over the past year, given his very good first class record, and I reckon he can be a real player for India in the coming years.

50 for Rahane.

Patel could have got to that

India have gotten away with a few loose shots so far

Swann getting pummeled a bit.

Whereas Fat Sam is bowling very well, go figure. Although the Indian batting is definitely their strong suit, so they will need some runs!

DRAVID HITS TWO HUGE SIXES!

Three! I may have put the curse on Samit...

Dravid tees off

India are going to spank England here.

Good to see their English fans having something to smile about.

This "smack and hope" stuff seems to be their game now.

The Wall is off!

18 of 3? Has Dravid ever done that before?

Dravid is a Golliath once again.

Dravid out! Not a bad debut though, maybe he will retain his place now?

genuine question:

Is Bopara's bwling more effective in T20 than his batting?

bowling change works, Bopara strikes, Dravid hitting straight to cover. Daft commentary saying "it came right out of the middle of the bat"

Good change by Broad

He's gone.

Virat then Rohit - This total could get huge!

Benders seems to be loving Eng getting pummeled on the bbc.

Bopara got the wicket.

Oh no, that means he'll keep his place for another year!

Broad back into the attack, good move I think...

Rahane gone

Great innings from him

Rahane gone now, England have just put the the brakes on. Still dangerous batsmen to come though. With Dhoni, Virat and Rohit still not out, 180 is still on.

yep, good move, Rahane gone! lovely little innings from him, should be in the tes side ahead of Raina I think on this evidence...