Talking About a Cricket Match.
Do you love to discuss sports in English? Cricket is a game that’s not played in America, but it’s popular in many other countries. In this English lesson, we’ll discuss a game of cricket.
Many of us love watching cricket. The fun and excitement the game carries is immeasurable. But, the most interesting part of watching this game is the chance to analyze and predict the results that usually change with each passing ball.
Let’s find out how to discuss cricket with your mates. You’ll learn some phrases you can use to make your conversation sound more interesting and enjoyable.
In this lesson you will learn phrases that you can use to analyze and discuss a cricket match with others.
Interaction
(Make sure that this conversation is made lively with use of body language such as smiling, waving hands etc.)
Hello dear viewer! Many of us love to watch a cricket match and analyse it with our friends, neighbours and relatives. Talking with someone about the match makes the act of watching the game more interesting. I can see that you agree with me on this one! (Smile)
This lesson will show you through sample conversations, some discussions about a cricket match in English. Do listen to them all, and also make sure you check out the vocabulary section at the end. Feel free to practice the lines by pausing the lesson and repeating the dialogue anytime you want.
Let’s get started now!!
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IPL Fever Is On!
Lucas: Hey buddy! Any plans for the evening?
Nathan: Tonight I’m going to be glued to my Tv. I’m gonna watch the IPL.
Lucas: IPL? Has the season started already?
Nathan: Not yet! The first match will be played today. Rajasthan Royals will face the Delhi Daredevils.
Lucas: Awesome! Then I’ll join you in the evening. We’ll see the match together.
Nathan: Great idea!
Last Night’s Match.
Lucas: Tell me you didn’t miss yesterday’s match!
Cartin: I wouldn’t miss it! Gosh, it was heart wrenching! I had never seen such an exciting match before!
Lucas: I cannot forget the last shot by Gayle! It was one of the best shots ever!
Cartin: And Michael Clarke was at the top of his game! He made all the difference.
Lucas: Absolutely! He was playing as if he were immortal.
Cartin: Couldn’t agree more bro!
Going to the Stadium.
Boyle: What are you doing tonight?
Jamie: Nothing planned. What about you?
Boyle: Well...I’ve got two tickets for today’s India v/s Australia match. What do you say?
Jamie: Gosh! I'm a die hard fan of George Bailey. I just love to watch him play.
Boyle: Oh man! What’s wrong with you girls? Why do you always enjoy watching cricketers instead of cricket itself?
Jamie: Say what? Yes, I admire a guy who can play well. What’s wrong with that?
Boyle: (sigh/smiling) Just be ready by 5!
Discussing The Current Match.
Boyle: So what do you think? Who’s gonna win the match?
Nathan: England seems to have good chances.
Boyle: I agree. But I guess Australia can still make it, if bowlers start pushing it.
Nathan: Yeah. Australia right now is totally dependent on the bowlers. If they are able to take 2 more wickets in the next 3 overs, they may have a good chance to win.
Boyle: Let’s see what happens. I’m not taking any sides for now.
Vocabulary Script
Not working out - When something is not going according to plan or expectations, then it’s not working out.
Force something upon - When you try to do something unwillingly or make someone else do something against their will, you force things upon yourself or them.
My fellows - Fellows is sometimes used to mean friends. My fellows means my friends.
Get over it - To get over something is to not be upset about it any longer. When you get over a relationship, you don’t let it affect your emotions any longer.
Reciprocate - To reciprocate is to return what you receive. If someone loves you, and you love them back, that’s reciprocating their love.
Move on - Move on is to end an existing relationship and find a new one.
Devastated - Devastated means shattered or destroyed. When someone’s devastated, they are under great emotional pain.
Part ways - To part ways is to separate.
IPL : Indian Premier League holds league cricket matches every year, inviting best players from all over the world to come and compete.
Heart wrenching: A very emotional happening. We use this phrase to express strong emotions.
Immortal: It means unbeatable. As if no one could stop the person from doing what he is doing.
v/s (or) versus : v/s is pronounced as versus. It means against and in contrast with. Example: When’s the India v/s Srilanka match scheduled?
Not taking any sides: When we don’t want to support or oppose. It’s about remaining neutral.
Interaction Script
(Make sure that this conversation is made lively with use of body language such as smiling, waving hands etc.)
Hello dear viewer! Many of us love to watch a cricket match and analyse it with our friends, neighbours and relatives. Talking with someone about the match makes the act of watching the game more interesting. I can see that you agree with me on this one! (Smile)
This lesson will show you through sample conversations, some discussions about a cricket match in English. Do listen to them all, and also make sure you check out the vocabulary section at the end. Feel free to practice the lines by pausing the lesson and repeating the dialogue anytime you want.
Let’s get started now!
Thank you for watching this lesson. We’ll be back with a new lesson tomorrow. Do come back and check it out!
Did you like this lesson? Please don’t forget to hit the like button! You can also interact with us and other fellow learners by posting your comments below (point downward).
See ya around! (hand wave)
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