run-chase

This is not a curmudgeonly man, but his tight-lipped expression spoke volumes: notwithstanding the contributions from Strauss, Bresnan and Ian Bell in particular, he knew that England botched a run-chase of which, until they decided to take their batting powerplay at an inappropriate time, they were in total control.

England use of the batting powerplay is short-circuiting their efforts 2011

South Africa went into the tournament as the no.1-ranked ODI side in the world and look what happened, Australia won handsomely and were never seriously challenged apart from SA's opening stand in their second innings run-chase during the group games

England's World Cup dream hinges on Kevin Pietersen gamble | Mike Selvey 2011

In reply, Strauss hit a career-best 158, taking England within sight of a World Cup record run-chase before the fraught and fluctuating final overs ensured the two teams finished level.

Tied game sparks new life into an ailing World Cup Jonathan Clegg 2011

Set a target of 291 for victory, England fell 79 runs short; after three successes thiswas a run-chase too far.

Australia turn tables on England with one-day win at The Oval Vic Marks at The Oval 2010

They posted a challenging target and this time the England run-chase spluttered along against a side galvanised by the threat of a humiliating whitewash.

Australia turn tables on England with one-day win at The Oval Vic Marks at The Oval 2010

For the second time in the day their run-chase was triggered by Abdul Razzaq and marshalled in the closing overs by Neil McKenzie.

Youngsters guide Hampshire to thrilling win in Twenty20 final Vic Marks at the Rose Bowl 2010

Woakes was pulled from the attack after five overs which cost him 37 and saw Abhinav Mukund and Shikhar Dhawan off to kind of start which laid the foundation for Tuesday's run-chase.

County cricket – as it happened! 2010

There was disappointment for Ireland from the very start of the run-chase, as Morne Morkel sent back openers William Porterfield and Stirling, and Kallis had Niall O'Brien caught behind, all in the space of 10 overs.

WalesOnline - Home 2011

There was disappointment for Ireland from the very start of the run-chase, as Morne Morkel sent back openers William Porterfield and Stirling, and Kallis had Niall O'Brien caught behind, all in the space of 10 overs.

Evening Standard - Home 2011

Lancashire won that first game by an innings and 55 runs but since then Sussex have pulled off a run-chase victory against one of the division's best sides, Durham.

The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed 2011