The Final Word Cricket Podcast

T20 World Cup Daily, 2024, Day 17: New Zealand v Papua New Guinea, Netherlands v Sri LankaBaseball has the shut-out. Ten-pin bowling has the perfect game. Cricket never really has, but perhaps that will change. Far more rare than a hat-trick was Lockie Ferguson's world record feat, as Trent Boult announced his NZ retirement. In the double-header the night before, Nepal once again nearly pulled off a shock that would have left the Dutch with a path to the next stage.Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordEnter the Westfield UK competition: win gift vouchers or your own T20 World Cup final party at Sixes. westfield.com/united-kingdom/tfwFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

T20 World Cup Daily, 2024, Day 16: Pakistan v Ireland; Australia v ScotlandA shocker of a game ends the Group A adventure, Pakistan doing marginally less worse with the bat than Ireland to take the points in Florida. Far more interesting was the stoush last night in St Lucia where Scotland couldn’t quite get the job done against Australia, desperately unlucky to be going home having so nearly topped their group. Adam has Daniel Norcross with him and they’re both pretty grumpy. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordEnter the Westfield UK competition: win gift vouchers or your own T20 World Cup final party at Sixes. westfield.com/united-kingdom/tfwFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

T20 World Cup Daily, 2024, Day 15.2: England v Namibia, Uganda v NZThe rain came, the rain stayed, but with little time to spare the rain eventually left. England's campaign was not washed out, they had the chance to decide it themselves with an 11-over match that soon became 10. Meanwhile, Uganda's triumph in making it to this tournament came to its end against a similarly homeward bound New Zealand. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordEnter the Westfield UK competition: win gift vouchers or your own T20 World Cup final party at Sixes. westfield.com/united-kingdom/tfwFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

T20 World Cup Daily, 2024, Day 15.1: India v Canada, Nepal v South AfricaMore rain in Florida washed out another game, the flood mixing with the tears of TV broadcasters at losing an India match. But while it was lower billing, the Nepal and South Africa game from the night before ended up with the best finish of the tournament. Cameron Ponsonby and Daniel Norcross report from Miami.Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordEnter the Westfield UK competition: win gift vouchers or your own T20 World Cup final party at Sixes. westfield.com/united-kingdom/tfwFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Story Time, our walk through cricket history via your listener quiz challenges. This week, a Dusty Old Bastard with a twist - an ideas man with fast hands who loved his state. Or did he love a dead queen? We also go near and far for milestones just missed in women's Tests, take more than an initial look at the longest name in first-class cricket, and hear the most satisfying ringtone cricket has ever provided us, from the night when Adam turned 21.Your Nerd Pledge numbers this week:3.47 - Dane Hansted4.99 - Jane Seeber1.58 - Rooto2.89 - Stephen BaxterSupport the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordEnter the Westfield UK competition: win gift vouchers or your own T20 World Cup final party at Sixes. westfield.com/united-kingdom/tfwFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

T20 World Cup Daily, 2024, Day 14: USA v Ireland, Afghanistan v PNGAs the rain falls in Florida, the USA go through! Into the Super Eights thanks to an extra point from the no result, along with Afghanistan who towelled up Papua New Guinea to go top of their group. We reflect on a momentous night and day in World Cup cricket. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordEnter the Westfield UK competition: win gift vouchers or your own T20 World Cup final party at Sixes. westfield.com/united-kingdom/tfwFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

T20 World Cup Daily, 2024, Day 13: England v Oman, West Indies v NZ, Sri Lanka v Nepal, Netherlands v Bangladesh.After all of those days of talking about England's net run rate, it turns out there was nothing to worry about. The equation changed sharply after today's game in Antigua. No such luck for New Zealand, Sri Lanka, or Nepal, though Bangladesh have helped their chances and Netherlands stay alive. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordEnter the Westfield UK competition: win gift vouchers or your own T20 World Cup final party at Sixes. westfield.com/united-kingdom/tfwFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

T20 World Cup Daily, 2024, Day 12: India v USAThe last day on Long Island came down to this. Group leaders India versus surprise packet the USA. And it was another close-fought contest. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordEnter the Westfield UK competition: win gift vouchers or your own T20 World Cup final party at Sixes. westfield.com/united-kingdom/tfwFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

T20 World Cup Daily, 2024, Day 11: Pakistan v CanadaAs far as must-win games go, this was very must and not very win for Pakistan, who once again had to wade into the fray at New York's new cricket stadium, and faced another cricket upstart with big energy in Canada. Aaron Johnson smashed a bunch, and it took all of Pakistan's fast-bowling wiles to keep things under control. Then, it was once more to the chase...Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordEnter the Westfield UK competition: win gift vouchers or your own T20 World Cup final party at Sixes. westfield.com/united-kingdom/tfwFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 16, Episode 19: David 'Bumble' Lloyd was one of our most entertaining guests way back in the early days of the pandemic. He's back with us today to check in after making 88 not out on debut for the Lancashire Over 70s last week and he has his eye on some unfinished business from 1974-75... a return to the England team? The voice of associate cricket, Andrew Leonard, is also on the show after a mighty first week for the lower-ranked teams in the T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, Geoff and Adam's chat jumps from domestic comps to Pat Cummins' life after cricket to the Australian honours list. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalwordWin prizes in our Westfield UK competition.Get the app, find TFW under Events, then listen to the show.westfield.com/united-kingdom/appGet the Nord VPN discount - nordvpn.com/tfwFind all our links at linktr.ee/thefinalwordFind previous episodes at finalwordcricket.comTitle track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices