Cricket: Test Cricket

[alf101]

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Australia are playing India in a 4 test series.:)




Australia 254/4 (89.2 ov) on day 1

ML Hayden c Dhoni b Khan 0
SM Katich c Dhoni b Sharma 66
RT Ponting lbw b Harbhajan Singh 123
MEK Hussey not out 46
MJ Clarke lbw b Khan 11



A lot of talk about Ponting vs Harbi before the series, looks like Ponting walked his talk.

[sox63]

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Australia are playing India in a 4 test series.:)




A lot of talk about Ponting vs Harbi before the series, looks like Ponting walked his talk.

But Harbi got the last laugh.:p

[alf101]

But Harbi got the last laugh.:p

Yeah, 123 runs later.
Think Ponty only averages around 12 against India.

[Devill]

Aus bloody changes their tem so smoothly from the older guys to the younger stars.... :mad:

Anyway I think India will do okish but the aussies are just a cut above the rest in test cricket atm :(

[alf101]

Aus bloody changes their tem so smoothly from the older guys to the younger stars.... :mad:

Anyway I think India will do okish but the aussies are just a cut above the rest in test cricket atm :(

Yeah, u never here about the Aussies "building a team" like our coaches always do.
They make sure they always have a good team.

[Devill]

Yeah, u never here about the Aussies "building a team" like our coaches always do.
They make sure they always have a good team.

It is because they wait for players to be mature enough, look at hussey.

Also they bring in ONE new player in a game and let him find his feet before changing another player... thus almost no pressure :)

Ps almost 7k time for you :D

[JK8]

Finally some cricket to watch!:)

[alf101]

It is because they wait for players to be mature enough, look at hussey.

Also they bring in ONE new player in a game and let him find his feet before changing another player... thus almost no pressure :)

Ps almost 7k time for you :D

Yeah, we never learn that.
And they have many more they can choose from, only problem is with a spinner. But u can understand that, a guy like Warnie doesn't come around often.

It's WeePee's fault that I don't have 20k posts.:o

[Devill]

Yeah, we never learn that.
And they have many more they can choose from, only problem is with a spinner. But u can understand that, a guy like Warnie doesn't come around often.

It's WeePee's fault that I don't have 20k posts.:o

ROFL @ Weepee :D:D

But warne was good and he could take the IMPORTANT wickets at the IMPORTANT times... Look at macgill's stats though it is close to warnes in tests and ODI's, thats why the aussies are so brilliant.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Warne

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_MacGill

[alf101]

ROFL @ Weepee :D:D

But warne was good and he could take the IMPORTANT wickets at the IMPORTANT times... Look at macgill's stats though it is close to warnes in tests and ODI's


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Warne

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_MacGill

Yeah, that macgill's one of the unluckiest players around.

But he took most of his Test wickets on spin frienly pitches.
Or so they say on a few cricinfo articles.

I reckon if Warnie played for us instead of the Aussies, our history would be very different.

[Devill]

Yeah, that macgill's one of the unluckiest players around.

But he took most of his Test wickets on spin frienly pitches.
Or so they say on a few cricinfo articles.

I reckon if Warnie played for us instead of the Aussies, our history would be very different.

yeah i also think warney was a cut above him but Macgill was one of the best still...

What we need is a left arm swing bowler and a leg spinner.. Johan botha is k@k and so is old moffie hair harris.

I really can not see why we don't bloody start it at school level.... I mean FFS Jacques rudolp started as a spineer, he ended as a bat.... WTF? Look after the spineers that are playing at under 19 level that have potencial.

[phiber]

south african cricket is dismal, atleast they imported that spinner from pakistan who can play for them next year sometime so that department will be sorted...

[alf101]

yeah i also think warney was a cut above him but Macgill was one of the best still...

What we need is a left arm swing bowler and a leg spinner.. Johan botha is k@k and so is old moffie hair harris.

I really can not see why we don't bloody start it at school level.... I mean FFS Jacques rudolp started as a spineer, he ended as a bat.... WTF? Look after the spineers that are playing at under 19 level that have potencial.

Macgill was probably around the 5th best spinner in the world for most of his career.

Adams could've great for us, those first 10 or so tests he played were awesome. But since that happened - ZERO.

[Devill]

south african cricket is dismal, atleast they imported that spinner from pakistan who can play for them next year sometime so that department will be sorted...

Nha we are doing ok just to many BS excuses and not enough people putting up their hands :(

[.geek]

Australia lead by 161 runs with 8 wickets remaining

Day 4 - Session 3

[JustGadgets]

The game is pointing towards a draw !

[.geek]

The game is Ponting towards a draw !

:D

[JustGadgets]

:D

hehe....India Khan win from this stage !

[stefan9]

Its going to be difficult for India. That first innings lead is hurting. Tomorrow is going to be interesting to see whether Aus's strategy of rely on pace in India works. Neither Clarke or White are know as spinners capable of running through a batting side.

India can win it but it will require a sehwag innings and he usually doesn't provide those in the second innings.

[alf101]

2nd Test : Looks like the Aussies are getting a hiding. :)

Australia require another 464 runs for victory with 7 wickets remaining
India 469 & 314/3 dec
Australia 268 & 52/3

[JK8]

2nd Test : Looks like the Aussies are getting a hiding. :)

Australia require another 464 runs for victory with 7 wickets remaining
India 469 & 314/3 dec
Australia 268 & 52/3

Yay!!! I love it!!!:D

[Devill]

Yay!!! I love it!!!:D

Yeah hope they close the deal :D

Go India!!!

[alf101]

Yay!!! I love it!!!:D

Yeah baby, the Turbanator got 3 wickets in his 2 overs so far.... :D

[stefan9]

Not the same team without warnie. Their spinners and attack have looked weak in this series.

[mercurial]

ROFL India is pwning AUS :D
SA plays Kenya/Bangladesh at the end of this month onward :sick:

[alf101]

And Ponting gone...

Australia require another 459 runs for victory with 6 wickets remaining
India 469 & 314/3 dec
Australia 268 & 57/4


No Gilchrist to save them...

[JK8]

And Ponting gone...

Australia require another 459 runs for victory with 6 wickets remaining
India 469 & 314/3 dec
Australia 268 & 57/4


No Gilchrist to save them...

Is today the last day? I remember India messed up in the last test and gave the game away in the dying moments, they have to pull it off asap.

[alf101]

Is today the last day? I remember India messed up in the last test and gave the game away in the dying moments, they have to pull it off asap.

Nope, Aussies have the whole of tmrw to NOT GET those 400+ runs. :)

[JK8]

Nope, Aussies have the whole of tmrw to NOT GET those 400+ runs. :)

Ooooh India should wrap it up in 4 days that will be sweeet!!:)

[chiskop]

Well, they've not wrapped it up in four days. But Aus have to get ~370 with 5 wickets in hand. :D

That look on Ponting's face when he was bowled... :D

[JustGadgets]

I want to see the Harbi dance

[mercurial]

Aus 195 all out. India win by 320 runs :)

[sox63]

Aus 195 all out. India win by 320 runs :)

We all love to see the Aussies fail. :D

Congrats to India.

[a3dm86]

i love it

[mercurial]

Apparently the Australian media are really slamming Aus for their performance. They are saying the worst things about them that I've ever heard. Anyone hear it on radio this morning?

[silkman]

no what r they sayin?

[Boodles]

Out of all the countries Australia tour, India is the only one that has me worried. Its just a difficult place man, pitches, crowds.

Anyway, well see how it the rest of the series pans out.

[alf101]

Apparently the Australian media are really slamming Aus for their performance. They are saying the worst things about them that I've ever heard. Anyone hear it on radio this morning?

No, but I really would like to.:D

[JK8]

Out of all the countries Australia tour, India is the only one that has me worried. Its just a difficult place man, pitches, crowds.

Anyway, well see how it the rest of the series pans out.

They beat you on home soil aswell!:)

[alf101]

They beat you on home soil aswell!:)

They didn't win a series in Australia.

[alf101]

3rd Test.

India looking ok so far.:)

India 231/3 (64.3 ov)


Gambhir 117*
Laxman 24*

[Morgoth]

one can see that the T20 series and all the cricket India had over the year really improved their playing preformance, It would be nice to have a another superpower in cricket who can give the aussies more of a go , south-Africa isn't cut out for it yet unfortunately.

[Devill]

one can see that the T20 series and all the cricket India had over the year really improved their playing preformance, It would be nice to have a another superpower in cricket who can give the aussies more of a go , south-Africa isn't cut out for it yet unfortunately.

Sad but true :(

[alf101]

one can see that the T20 series and all the cricket India had over the year really improved their playing preformance, It would be nice to have a another superpower in cricket who can give the aussies more of a go , south-Africa isn't cut out for it yet unfortunately.


Sad but true :(


I'm not to sure about that, we're playing a home series against them soon, and for once I'd be prepared to bet actual money that we'll beat them 2-1.

The away series, I'd give to the Aussies 2-1.

[Devill]

I'm not to sure about that, we're playing a home series against them soon, and for once I'd be prepared to bet actual money that we'll beat them 2-1.

The away series, I'd give to the Aussies 2-1.

Well that is if steyn recoveres :p

Also we are not performing that well in the ODIs atm. :(

And if India does become a "super"-power in world cricket it could only be good for us :)

[alf101]

Well that is if steyn recoveres :p

Also we are not performing that well in the ODIs atm. :(

And if India does become a "super"-power in world cricket it could only be good for us :)
Those last few days in England are a distant memory, and probably a good thing as we aren't in the usual windgat mood before an Aussie series.
We were kicking some ODI butt before we went there.

Remember, we nearly beat India in India, not too long ago.
When they were last here, we did beat them pretty easily, they were never in it.

We certainly performed better against India than the Aussies are right now.

[Devill]

Aye :)

I do hope we learn to prepare spin friendly-ish pitches so our batsmen can become use to them.

[alf101]

Aye :)

I do hope we learn to prepare spin friendly-ish pitches so our batsmen can become use to them.

This isn't sci-fi, just cricket.;)

[chiskop]

Stumps on day one:
India 296/3
Gambhir 149 no
Laxman 54 no
Tendulkar 68

[stefan9]

Aus are being exposed in india for not having any decent spinner. White is a pathetic excuse for one. They are going to struggle to find a replacement for warnie.

Wonder whether they will go with the normal way of preparing spinners tracks for the sa-aus series. The way there team is going they might be forced to prepare seaming wickets.

[alf101]

India 518/6 (143.4 ov)

Laxman 163*
Kumble 17*
Don't see India losing this one.:)

[Devill]

India 518/6 (143.4 ov)

Laxman 163*
Kumble 17*
Don't see India losing this one.:)

awesome :D

[mercurial]

:eek: DAMN GINA :D

Whip them Aussie ass! :D I See that Laxman still loves the Aussies. He always scores huge hundreds against them.

[alf101]

awesome :D


The Aussie batsmen have been doing a lot of bowling in this innings, says a lot.:D

I think India may just bat on for a while yet...

They must be loving this.
innings defeat looming

[Devill]

Hope they break the ausie's spirit a bit before we have a go at them :D

[JK8]

VVS almost on a double 100!!:)

[alf101]

VVS almost on a double 100!!:)

India 579/7 (155.4 ov)
Aussies got a wicket!!! They are taking control. :D

155.4 Johnson to Kumble, OUT, Johnson gets Kumble, shuffling across in an attempt to nudge the ball away to the leg side, ball hits his pads and Billy Bowden has a thought before raising his crooked finger
A Kumble lbw b Johnson 45 (73b 7x4 0x6) SR: 61.64

[alf101]

India declare on 613/7
Laxman on 200*

19 overs to go in the day, think it'll be 17 overs for the Aussies.

[mercurial]

OMW that is total pwnage :D

[JK8]

India declare on 613/7
Laxman on 200*

19 overs to go in the day, think it'll be 17 overs for the Aussies.

They should aim for atleast 4 wickets today.

[alf101]

They should aim for atleast 4 wickets today.

:D
No mercy from your side.

[mercurial]

SA won the toss and chose to bat.

Live scorecard (http://content-www.cricinfo.com/southafrica/engine/current/match/360800.html)

[Devill]

What happened between india and aus today?

[chiskop]

Aus 577 all out. Ind 43/2. India have a 70ish run lead, one day to play. One Aussie got a century, maybe Haddin? Ponting got 87. Sehwag took five wickets, his first time.

[alf101]

4th and final test

India need just a draw to win the series.

India won the toss and elected to bat first

India 191/3 (43.4 ov)
Australia

Laxman (rhb) 30
Tendulkar (rhb) 58

Not a bad start by India

[Devill]

4th and final test

India need just a draw to win the series.

India won the toss and elected to bat first

India 191/3 (43.4 ov)
Australia

Laxman (rhb) 30
Tendulkar (rhb) 58

Not a bad start by India

Mmm yeah not bad, just hope the indian middel oreder perform brilliantly again :D

Damn they are looking very good and the aussies a bit shaky after this tour... woot good news for Smith and the boys :D

[alf101]

Mmm yeah not bad, just hope the indian middel oreder perform brilliantly again :D

Damn they are looking very good and the aussies a bit shaky after this tour... woot good news for Smith and the boys :D

Pity they got Sehwag out, if he batted the whole day, it would be a draw at least. :)

Last bat V Sehwag b Krejza 66 (69b 9x4 1x6) SR: 95.65

[Devill]

Pity they got Sehwag out, if he batted the whole day, it would be a draw at least. :)

Last bat V Sehwag b Krejza 66 (69b 9x4 1x6) SR: 95.65

Yeah he doesnt really hang around does he :p

Wonder what the test side will look like against aus :confused:

Hope we have some good back-up for Steyn and Morkel.

[alf101]

Yeah he doesnt really hang around does he :p

Wonder what the test side will look like against aus :confused:

Hope we have some good back-up for Steyn and Morkel.

Ntini and Harris have been taking wickets. :D

Haven't been following our Bangladesh and Kenya matches at all really, so not sure how the others are doing.

[Devill]

Ntini and Harris have been taking wickets. :D

Haven't been following our Bangladesh and Kenya matches at all really, so not sure how the others are doing.

Steyn is ok, morkel is still learning and I feel harris = fail most of the time :p

Wish they would give chabalalalalalalala(sp?:p) a chance, we need a leggy.

[alf101]

Steyn is ok, morkel is still learning and I feel harris = fail most of the time :p

Wish they would give chabalalalalalalala(sp?:p) a chance, we need a leggy.

Yep, but not against the Aussies...
India on 219/3:)

[Devill]

Yep, but not against the Aussies...
India on 219/3:)

Lol, yes but these couple of games against Kenia and Bangladesh was the perfect time :(:o but again the selectors fail us :(

[alf101]

Lol, yes but these couple of games against Kenia and Bangladesh was the perfect time :(:o but again the selectors fail us :(

Yep, we should use as many "A" players as possible.

Boucher, Kallis and the other players with 200+ ODI's should be left out of those games. It's pointless putting them in the side.

[Devill]

Yep, we should use as many "A" players as possible.

Boucher, Kallis and the other players with 200+ ODI's should be left out of those games. It's pointless putting them in the side.

+1

But atleast we did play to new guys yesterday (both bowlers) in the pro 20 against bangl.

[alf101]

+1

But atleast we did play to new guys yesterday (both bowlers) in the pro 20 against bangl.

well, Gibbs is out the squad.:rolleyes::D

Gibbs sent home from SA squad
2008-11-06 10:42Email | Print

In hot water
Johannesburg - Proteas' opening batsman Herschelle Gibbs has been sent home after breaking a team curfew on the evening before Wednesday's Pro20 international against Bangladesh.

He will take no part in the three-match ODI series against the same opponents which starts at Potchefstroom's Senwes Park on Friday.

The selectors have decided not to replace him in what now becomes a 13-man squad and it is likely that Justin Ontong will open the batting with Hashim Amla until such time as Graeme Smith becomes available again.

“Herschelle's behaviour is unacceptable in the context of team discipline,” commented national coach Mickey Arthur.

Team manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee said that in terms of his CSA national contract Gibbs would be required to attend an alcohol rehabilitation course.

“We are not trying to punish Herschelle but rather to help him,” commented Moosajee. “He has been under a lot of pressure lately, notably from the publicity surrounding his recent divorce. It is clear that he has developed a problem that needs to be addressed.

“Herschelle can rely on the full support of CSA to get his life back on an even keel again. He still has a lot to offer South African cricket and his many fans but this has to be done in line with team structures and disciplines.”

Gibbs asked the Media to respect his privacy at this time.

[sand_man]

damn it man, he behaves like a child. Pity cause we need him, I'm not all that impressed with the new caps in the squad... We giving away quite a bit in the experience department and on a tour of OZ that could be calamitous...

[mccrack]

I'm a bit worried about our bowling lineup.

Louw & Kleinveldt just dont seem international quality too me.

[Devill]

I do not rate Ontong anyhigher than a gr2 girls cricketer.... He is freaking useless.

I hope Duminey gets some more game time and he should bowl a bit more.

[sand_man]

I do not rate Ontong anyhigher than a gr2 girls cricketer.... He is freaking useless.Agreed, he's been sort of on the peripheral for some time now but he's never really grabbed the opportunities afforded him, with both hands. He's a very sharp fielder and an aggressive batsman, very effective at provincial level but not international class...

It's odd how the selectors have persisted with him. I got to say it seems a political selection to me and it surprises me as there far more talented players of colour which they don't persist with like Loots Bosman and Zondeki.. Surely more of an effort should be made to temper the volatile force of nature that is Herschelle Gibbs?...

[alf101]

I do not rate Ontong anyhigher than a gr2 girls cricketer.... He is freaking useless.

I hope Duminey gets some more game time and he should bowl a bit more.

Duminey bowls quite well, saw him at Newlands a few times.
He'll get me out for sure.

Ontong, will also get me out, but I'm sure I can whack him around a bit.
And I could also score some runs against him.

[alf101]

Lunch on Day 2

India 404/5 (113.0 ov)
SC Ganguly 80*
Dhoni 43*

Spinner JJ Krejza has got 3/195 at 5.13 runs per over. :D

If India get past 500 again, I don't see the Aussies winning the game.
For the Aussies to get 500+ again will be a bit hard.

[mercurial]

Woohoo!!!!! Go india! I was just about to check the scores and then you posted it :D Thanks.

[alf101]

Lunch on Day 2

India 404/5 (113.0 ov)
SC Ganguly 80*
Dhoni 43*

Spinner JJ Krejza has got 3/195 at 5.13 runs per over. :D

If India get past 500 again, I don't see the Aussies winning the game.
For the Aussies to get 500+ again will be a bit hard.

And after my JJ Krejza comment :
He has 215/7 :o

India 437/9 now.:eek:

[mercurial]

OMF :(

[alf101]

OMF :(

Yeah, India 441 all out.

Spinner got 8/215. 4 were bowled.:D
Lets see what India's spinners do. Also a bit of swing out there.

[Devill]

441 isnt bad, but knowing indian pitches a result is still very likely....

COme on India!!!

[mercurial]

8/215 :eek: Wll I hope India pull it off. I don't want the Aussies levelling the series.

[alf101]

441 isnt bad, but knowing indian pitches a result is still very likely....

COme on India!!!


8/215 :eek: Wll I hope pull it off. I don't want the Aussies levelling the series.

As they say: "Cricket is a funny game."

I never saw this coming....

[Devill]

What day is it ? Day 2? or Day 3?

[alf101]

What day is it ? Day 2? or Day 3?

It's day 2 - 2nd session
Aussies are 28/0 already

Plenty time

[Devill]

It's day 2 - 2nd session
Aussies are 28/0 already

Plenty time

What Indian spinners are playing and is the pitch a typical indian pitch?

[alf101]

What Indian spinners are playing and is the pitch a typical indian pitch?

Singh and Mishra
Both pretty good.

Looks like a decent batting wicket.
Run rate was 3.5 for India, so not bad batting.
Aussie quicks were getting swing, but no wickets with it.

[brixton tower]

Yeah, India 441 all out.

Spinner got 8/215. 4 were bowled.:D
Lets see what India's spinners do. Also a bit of swing out there.

Not to come across as anally retentive but no-one excepts the Aussies write cricket scores like that.

[Devill]

Singh and Mishra
Both pretty good.

Looks like a decent batting wicket.
Run rate was 3.5 for India, so not bad batting.
Aussie quicks were getting swing, but no wickets with it.

Yeah well Aus still have to bat last on the pitch and IF it goes to day 5 it ight be a different story :)

[mercurial]

SA plays their first ODI of the Bangladesh tour today as well.

[mercurial]

India 441 & 295
Australia 355 & 167/6 (34.5 ov)
Australia require another 215 runs with 4 wickets remaining

Day 5 - Session 2 Australia RR 4.79
Last 10 ovs 44/3 RR 4.40

Min overs remaining 57.1

[Devill]

India 441 & 295
Australia 355 & 167/6 (34.5 ov)
Australia require another 215 runs with 4 wickets remaining

Day 5 - Session 2 Australia RR 4.79
Last 10 ovs 44/3 RR 4.40

Min overs remaining 57.1

ROFL :D

GOOOOOOOOOO INDIA!!!!

[alf101]

YAY INDIA :)

We can start not liking them one of these days.

[mercurial]

Update: 178/7

[Devill]

YAY INDIA :)

We can start not liking them one of these days.

Lol :D


Update: 178/7

Thx Merc :)

Aren't you guys worried about our ODI bowling lineup?

[mercurial]

I am quite concerned ATM. There is no way in hell Bangla should be getting scores over 200. That is unacceptable.

[alf101]

I am quite concerned ATM. There is no way in hell Bangla should be getting scores over 200. That is unacceptable.

Yep, and our bowler's career runs per over are mostly above 5, not that great.

Morkel's ODI career is a bit disappointing so far. Both of them.

Amla doing well, but mostly played the minnows.
Kallis still slow...
AB doing nicely.
Duminy making progress

[Devill]

I am quite concerned ATM. There is no way in hell Bangla should be getting scores over 200. That is unacceptable.

Johan botha is actually bowling well (I still don't rate him).

Morne Morkel is struggeling, Albie is struggling, Kallis is ok, louw isn't going to "bowl the Aussies out" and steyn looks like he is making a great recovery.

But those are the only "real" bowlers we have.

I just think that we need some guys that can bowl teams like Aus, Eng, Ind etc etc out in a oneday game.

Atm with M.Morkel in poor form it feels like Kallis might get a wicket, Botha against the tail, and steyn as our only real weapon against the top order :(

Just MO.

[Devill]

Yep, and our bowler's career runs per over are mostly above 5, not that great.

Morkel's ODI career is a bit disappointing so far. Both of them.

Amla doing well, but mostly played the minnows.
Kallis still slow...
AB doing nicely.
Duminy making progress

+1 :D

Not worried about the batting :p

And yeah Kallis is still slow but with AB, Smith, Albie, Duminey and boucher in the team we don't really need another "masterblaster" we need a "backbone" :p:D

[mercurial]

Problem is we just came back from a long break and are rusty, whereas AUS have been playing for a while. Probably not the best time to be playing them. We need real practice or risk performing the worst against AUS this time around...

[mercurial]

Update: 190/8

[Devill]

Problem is we just came back from a long break and are rusty, whereas AUS have been playing for a while. Probably not the best time to be playing them. We need real practice or risk performing the worst against AUS this time around...

Yeah but we needed the break and don't we play in the Champoins trophy just before we go to aus?

[mercurial]

Yeah but we needed the break and don't we play in the Champoins trophy just before we go to aus?

There's a champions trophy? But in any case, we need test practice as well, not just ODI.

[Devill]

There's a champions trophy? But in any case, we need test practice as well, not just ODI.

+1 on the test practise.... But our test line-up(bowlingwise) looks better with Ntini, nel etcetc back :)

[mercurial]

Update: 191/9 :)

[Devill]

Update: 191/9 :)

*rubs hand together* India you are awesome! :D

[chiskop]

Update: 191/9 :)

With 191 still to go - that means they're halfway. :D

[Devill]

With 191 still to go - that means they're halfway. :D

Lol :D

[alf101]

2 - 0
Has a nice ( we fcsked u up) ring to it. :)

[mercurial]

Update: 209/9
The tailenders are having a go at it.

[poffle]

209 all out. Indian win by 172!!!

[mercurial]

Update: India 441 & 295
Australia 355 & 209/10 (50.2 ov)
Australia require another 173 runs with 0 wickets remaining

Day 5 - Session 2 Australia RR 4.15
Last 10 ovs 28/3 RR 2.80

Min overs remaining 41.4
Full scorecard

India pwns AUS 2 - 0 :D

http://content-rsa.cricinfo.com/indvaus2008/engine/current/match/345672.html

[Devill]

Update: 209/9
The tailenders are having a go at it.

Well gillespie has hit a 200 before, maybe one of the other tail enders from aus phoned him for a couple of tips :p:D

[Boodles]

Well done to India. 2 Zip. Crikey.

And with this win India move to no.2 spot in rankings.

Look forward to an improved Aussie side come NZ & SA.

[mercurial]

SA are very rusty ATM, particularly the bowlers and I fear the worst when we go down under. AUS just came off a heavy defeat, which will probably make them want to destroy us even more than they already do.

[alf101]

SA are very rusty ATM, particularly the bowlers and I fear the worst when we go down under. AUS just came off a heavy defeat, which will probably make them want to destroy us even more than they already do.

nah, I reckon we'll do OK.

Their players who had a "mental edge" over us are all gone.
Now they're just normal, like England...

[Devill]

Problem is we just came back from a long break and are rusty, whereas AUS have been playing for a while. Probably not the best time to be playing them. We need real practice or risk performing the worst against AUS this time around...

You read to much beeld :p:D

I do agree that we are rusty and should have played against some stronger teams. Also some of our players will be playing in an indian tournament just before the tour, and on top of that we are only playing one warm up game in Aus before the series starts :eek:

[mercurial]

nah, I reckon we'll do OK.

Their players who had a "mental edge" over us are all gone.
Now they're just normal, like England...

I don't think we had enough and competent practice before taking on the giants. I hope we do well...

[Devill]

nah, I reckon we'll do OK.

Their players who had a "mental edge" over us are all gone.
Now they're just normal, like England...

Yeah its just the aussies :p:D

[Devill]

I don't think we had enough and competent practice before taking on the giants. I hope we do well...

+1 :(

Wonder what the team for today looks like....

No idea why ontong is playing, he is shlt! VERY FREAKING SHLT!!! :mad:

[JK8]

Yay my team won!! they beat the best!!!
Good for the Proteas, they might have a chance know with the low morale the Aussies are feeling, but then again the Aussies might bounce back and completely annihilate the Proteas....:)

Poor Ponting getting so much stick for this loss, his 2nd test loss in 48 tests!!!:eek::eek::eek:

[Devill]

Life is not fair, welcome to cricket ponting :p:D

[Oldseen]

I think the Aussies will hit back hard and we might find the wrath is just too good for us!! Especially now that , we have hired the specialist, Duncan Ferguson. The specialist at white-washes!!! ;)

[poffle]

Update on the cricket
Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bowl

South Africa are 46-0 after 1hr30min of play. Going slow but strong

[Devill]

Update on the cricket
Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bowl

South Africa are 46-0 after 1hr30min of play. Going slow but strong

Thx was wndering what was happening in the test :)

Can you maybe post the team?

[Oldseen]

Any more news yet?

[poffle]

SA are 61-0 - Lunch Day 1

Teams are:
C Smith not out 37
ND McKenzie not out 20

To bat HM Amla, JH Kallis, AG Prince, AB de Villiers, wicketkeeperMV Boucher, PL Harris, M Morkel, DW Steyn, M Ntini

Bangies:
Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Junaid Siddique, captainMohammad Ashraful, Mehrab Hossain jnr, Shakib Al Hasan, wicketkeeperMushfiqur Rahim, Naeem Islam, Mashrafe Mortaza, Shahadat Hossain, Mahbubul Alam

[mercurial]

61? Wtf?

[Devill]

SA are 61-0 - Lunch Day 1

Teams are:
C Smith not out 37
ND McKenzie not out 20

To bat HM Amla, JH Kallis, AG Prince, AB de Villiers, wicketkeeperMV Boucher, PL Harris, M Morkel, DW Steyn, M Ntini

Bangies:
Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Junaid Siddique, captainMohammad Ashraful, Mehrab Hossain jnr, Shakib Al Hasan, wicketkeeperMushfiqur Rahim, Naeem Islam, Mashrafe Mortaza, Shahadat Hossain, Mahbubul Alam


Our bowling looks a bit thin. Only 4 full timers and 1 all rounder... But the pitch was requested to be a green monster IIRC, thus we will 10 -1 need only the 4 pace men.

[poffle]

I dont think they will do too badly. If u hit the right place on the pitch theres some nice movement

[alf101]

61? Wtf?

24 overs only.
Should get going after lunch, I hope...

[mercurial]

24 overs only.
Should get going after lunch, I hope...

That's 2.5 runs per over. That's pathetic.

[Devill]

That's 2.5 runs per over. That's pathetic.

Think we are trying to bat and bat only once :D

Also starting slow and then pounding them is not a bad iddea, IMO

[alf101]

Think we are trying to bat and bat only once :D

Also starting slow and then pounding them is not a bad iddea, IMO

Yep, it shows that they're taking the game seriously.
Should be on 330 /3 by close though.
Still 66 overs left to get around 270 runs.
(Unless Kallis bats for a long time)

[mercurial]

Think we are trying to bat and bat only once :D

Also starting slow and then pounding them is not a bad iddea, IMO

Or... they could try and bat at 4 per over and bat for 1.5 days and post a massive total and wrap up the game in a few days. Seriously, if they don't improve over the next few days, the Aussies are gonna cream them.

[Devill]

Yep, it shows that they're taking the game seriously.
Should be on 330 /3 by close though.
Still 66 overs left to get around 270 runs.
(Unless Kallis bats for a long time)

Just remember smith is also batting for the second(?) time in months.

I am sure he want to build a bit of confidence first.

Also smith does generally start dominating after he passes 70 odd.

[Oldseen]

Imagine we ended the day on like 405 for 0 like we did in Bangladesh!!! Smith and Mac both getting double hundreds that would be awsome!!!!!!! :D

[poffle]

Well, mickey arthur said that SA would rather like to win massive than quick, so the batsmen get alot of time in middle and the bowlers.
SA 84-0

[mercurial]

Well, mickey arthur said that SA would rather like to win massive than quick, so the batsmen get alot of time in middle and the bowlers.
SA 84-0

If we win quick, it will be massive. One cannot win quick without utterly destroying the opposition. So a quick victory will have to be massive.

[poffle]

Yeah i suppose. I just want us to score like 750 or something stupid.. break records and stuff.

94-0

[alf101]

If we win quick, it will be massive. One cannot win quick without utterly destroying the opposition. So a quick victory will have to be massive.

Probably just want to play "normal" cricket in the 1st test.
Then fsck around 20/20 style in the final one.

[DJ...]

99/0

Good work boys - they seem to be picking up the pace now a bit after lunch which is good news...

[mercurial]

Yeah i suppose. I just want us to score like 750 or something stupid.. break records and stuff.

94-0

Then they better get a move on :)


Probably just want to play "normal" cricket in the 1st test.
Then fsck around 20/20 style in the final one.

Probably. They haven't played in a while so maybe they're just being a bit cautious at first.

[DJ...]

McKenzie out!!! :(

102/1
1/102 (in case boodles comes across this thread)

[poffle]

FIASFKOAKSFOASKFOASFKAS***ASF 102-1. Mckenzie caught at point for 42

[Devill]

If we win quick, it will be massive. One cannot win quick without utterly destroying the opposition. So a quick victory will have to be massive.

Our batsmen need the practice, and I am not sure that our oneday bowling lineup could defend 500 runs against the bangladeshish :o

[mercurial]

Our batsmen need the practice, and I am not sure that our oneday bowling lineup could defend 500 runs against the bangladeshish :o

Yeah, they do need practice.

[alf101]

Yeah, they do need practice.
http://my.funtrivia.com/tournament/My-BB-Daily-Trivia-85552.html
(for debs)

[poffle]

Quick update on the score

148-1

[mercurial]

http://my.funtrivia.com/tournament/My-BB-Daily-Trivia-85552.html
(for debs)

Thanks ;)

[JK8]

Go Amla!:)

[Football Freak]

Go Amla!:)

and Smith!

[poffle]

amla batting like a king. love him. 184-1

[JK8]

and Smith!

No Smith!:sick: Only Amla!:)

[Devill]

McKenzie out!!! :(

102/1
1/102 (in case boodles comes across this thread)

Can you guys post a linkey to live score update again please :)?

[poffle]

http://content-rsa.cricinfo.com/rsavbdesh/engine/current/match/350345.html

[Football Freak]

Can you guys post a linkey to live score update again please :)?

http://www.supersport.co.za/cricket/live(a).aspx?id=18300

http://content-rsa.cricinfo.com/rsavbdesh/engine/current/match/350345.html

[Devill]

Thx peoples :D

Going well :)

[poffle]

Congrats smithy!

[Football Freak]

Well Done Smith .... Hope he makes it a double/triple century

[Oldseen]

Unfortunately now rain has stopped play!!!

[Football Freak]

The game has resumed 264-1

[poffle]

294-1
Go Amla! just got his century

[Oldseen]

Yes boy!!! He really is doing well atm for SA, scoring hundreds left right and centre in all formats of the game!!!

[alf101]

Now this looks good :D:D:D:D


Australia 214
New Zealand 7/0 (5.0 ov)

[JK8]

Now this looks good :D:D:D:D


Australia 214
New Zealand 7/0 (5.0 ov)

Ye I saw it this morning, 157/7 at tea!:p

[mercurial]

New Zealand have always been able to damage the Aussies. This means nothing for us unfortunately.

[Devill]

Smith and amla gone :(

335/3

[alf101]

Smith and amla gone :(

335/3

And with that goes the run rate as usual :(:(
Current partnership 16 runs, 8.4 overs, RR: 1.84

[Devill]

And with that goes the run rate as usual :(:(
Current partnership 16 runs, 8.4 overs, RR: 1.84

Kallis + prince at the crease = Devill runs off to go look at paint dry!

[Devill]

They are prob. going to bat through today or till 600 then declare, hope they tell AB and boucher to go have a tonk :D

[alf101]

They are prob. going to bat through today or till 600 then declare, hope they tell AB and boucher to go have a tonk :D

They lost some ivers yesterday and may lose some more today.

They should be able to declare at 400 :D
and get it over with.

If Bang make it past 300, Mickey must be fired.

[mercurial]

I think they should bat past 500 at least.

[alf101]

I think they should bat past 500 at least.

South Africa 357/4
Kallis out, so they may get 500 today still :)

[Devill]

South Africa 357/4
Kallis out, so they may get 500 today still :)

lol:D no prince is still there.

[alf101]

lol:D no prince is still there.

Dammit AB is gone :(
Prince is really gonna creep into his shell now.

South Africa 365/5 (102.1 ov)

[Devill]

Dammit AB is gone :(
Prince is really gonna creep into his shell now.

South Africa 365/5 (102.1 ov)

FFS AB pisses me off!

All the talent in the world and he keeps getting himself out!!!

FFS!!! :mad:

[alf101]

FFS AB pisses me off!

All the talent in the world and he keeps getting himself out!!!

FFS!!! :mad:

Yeah, good way to get out.

Caught off the edge, run out and stumped in one ball.:)

[Devill]

Yeah, good way to get out.

Caught off the edge, run out and stumped in one ball.:)

Damnit AB must mature a bit now, not calm down but mature..... He can still play risky-ish shots but he is good enough to be able to play without charging the bowler:mad:

[Devill]

Glad to see boucher and prince rotating it :)

I really do not think prince and boucher should ever be at the crease unless we are playing for the draw and we have to bat for 2 days to draw :p:D

[Devill]

Lunch: 404/5

Boucher: 15 (32)

Prince: 37 (63)

Can not believe prince hit a six :eek:

The world is going to end!!!!

[alf101]

Damnit AB must mature a bit now, not calm down but mature..... He can still play risky-ish shots but he is good enough to be able to play without charging the bowler:mad:

Or charge the bowler and block it / play it on the ground.
(when your score is on 3 anyway...)

[Oldseen]

... Can not believe prince hit a six :eek:

The world is going to end!!!!

Ya, it must be the oldest guy to hit his first six in a test!! lol

[Football Freak]

Dale Steyn is playing like his a professional batsmen...Good Balance !

[hj2k_x]

Looks like we might not actually make 500 after all :p

[Oldseen]

Wats the score now? Update plz?

[DJ...]

This has been an absolutely fine display of [-]bat[/-] collapsing...

Well done boys - you show 'em how it should be done...

Score: 427/8

[alf101]

Wats the score now? Update plz?

South Africa 428/8 (118.5 ov)

U can get them here if u have local only.
http://www.supersport.co.za/live.aspx

[Oldseen]

Shot... whos in? is prince still in?

[DJ...]

Yip, Prince and Ntini are in - big partnership on the cards here...:D

Prince: 58
Ntini: 4

[Devill]

Who retired hurt?

Ntini is the last batsmen and the score is 439/8

[Oldseen]

hahah... i cant wait to see Steyn bowl to these buffons!!! They only have one good batsmen... and for the life of me i cant remember his name now - their captain... he is actually a class act and he is like only 20!!!!

[Oldseen]

Who retired hurt?

Ntini is the last batsmen and the score is 439/8

It must be Steyn if Ntini is batting with Prince.. and we were 430/8 when steyn was in!!???

[DJ...]

hahah... i cant wait to see Steyn bowl to these buffons!!! They only have one good batsmen... and for the life of me i cant remember his name now - their captain... he is actually a class act and he is like only 20!!!!

Ashraful...

[DJ...]

Who retired hurt?

Ntini is the last batsmen and the score is 439/8

Not sure- I've had it on mute and just checking the score every now and then - haven't seen anyone retire hurt...:confused:

[Oldseen]

Ashraful...

Oh ya thanks mate... i just went blank!!! I reckon if he was a saffer he could have played for the national team... not many other bangladeshi that you can say that for!!!

[Devill]

Not sure- I've had it on mute and just checking the score every now and then - haven't seen anyone retire hurt...:confused:

Lol, sorry the scorecard is shltty, harris is still to bat :D

[Oldseen]

Not sure- I've had it on mute and just checking the score every now and then - haven't seen anyone retire hurt...:confused:

If u got PVR, why not flick it back a few minutes?

[DJ...]

Looks like Harris retired hurt - he got a eina on his vinger!!! Shame.

He's padded up though so he's gonna give batting a shot again when Ntini gets out. Heck, anything would be an improvement to his batting. And hopefully the bandage helps his bowling, or whatever it is he does with the ball...

[DJ...]

If u got PVR, why not flick it back a few minutes?

Cause I don't feel like flipping back through and entire innings. We know now at least - was Harris...

[alf101]

Not sure- I've had it on mute and just checking the score every now and then - haven't seen anyone retire hurt...:confused:

I think Steyn just ran away

[Oldseen]

Hopefully Harris wont be able to play in the next test and they will bring in Thandi Tsabalala!!! I really dig that guy.... i think he is a solid spinner and so unlucky not to be in the international fold!!!!

[alf101]

Hopefully Harris wont be able to play in the next test and they will bring in Thandi Tsabalala!!! I really dig that guy.... i think he is a solid spinner and so unlucky not to be in the international fold!!!!

Howzit pooky ;)

[DJ...]

Ah, Harris isn't batting - pu55y!!!!! It's just a broken thumb ffs!!!!:mad:

Prince out! 1st innings over - 441/9

Now lets see Steyn and Morkel make 'em Bangladeshis skrik...

[Oldseen]

Harris is in

[Oldseen]

Nah it was ntini out: http://content-rsa.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/350345.html?CMP=OTC-GCN

[Oldseen]

SA declare!! 441/9

[Devill]

SA declare!! 441/9

WTF?? Why?

[alf101]

WTF?? Why?

Herchelle's having a house warming on Saturday night.

[mercurial]

WTF. Epic fail. Aussies are gonna cream us. Hmmm.... :mad:

[Devill]

Herchelle's having a house warming on Saturday night.

ROFL :D

Nha man they should have let prince and harris have a tonk.... If it doesn twork so what?

[Oldseen]

Hahaha lol :D

[alf101]

Bangladesh 26/2 (9.0 ov)

Let's get this party started Hersh ;)

[Devill]

Bangladesh 26/2 (9.0 ov)

Let's get this party started Hersh ;)

Yeah yeah :D

Our bowlers do need the practice :p:D

[DJ...]

33/3

[alf101]

Bangladesh 71/7

[Oldseen]

What did we bowl them out for? And how much did we get before the end of the day? ie. Wat was our score at stumps?

[Devill]

Bangladesh are 153 & 67/3 at the moment :D

[Football Freak]

Yeah, I would say 240 All out in second innings

[Devill]

Yeah, I would say 240 All out in second innings

Very possible :)

[alf101]

Bangladesh are 153 & 67/3 at the moment :D

Looks like they'll make it in time for Herch's party.
Just need the rain to go away for a couple of hours.

[Oldseen]

Hahah... i heard some hi-jacked a castle lorry just for the "event"!!!

[poffle]

Game over, SA win by an innings and 129 runs.

[Oldseen]

Those bladdy Bangladeshi'es were no match for smith and his boys!!!

[Boodles]

Crap pitch OZ vs NZ.

Spose you cant always make the pitches decent - all of the time.


Early wrap-up for SA. Expected though.

[poffle]

The game is back on! Changes for SA team. Paul Harris out, Monde Zondeki in.

Score update:
Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat, they are 23-0

[Boodles]

23-0 is good. Keep it up.

--------------------

Matches in OZ for saffers:
3 Test matches.
2 20/20
5 ODI's

And then the same when OZ are in SA.

[poffle]

Yes Maka got a wicket. 25-1

[Devill]

You guys heard that they now want to make a 20/20 tournament where each team bats twice in a game?

Kind of like a 1day test :D

Could be interesting I think.

[poffle]

Yeah i heard about that... i think it could be cool but on news24 they said theres very little interest :/

[Devill]

Yeah i heard about that... i think it could be cool but on news24 they said theres very little interest :/

I think it will be more interesting than ODI's and it will also last more or less the same time as an ODI....

I would go watch it.

[poffle]

Yeah definitely.

Update: Bangladesh are 69-3

[alf101]

5 down, but really boring stuff.

[JK8]

When does Aus and SA start?

[alf101]

When does Aus and SA start?

Next month
U can go to www.cricinfo.com and download a calender into Outlook for any cricket series.

[JK8]

Next month
U can go to www.cricinfo.com and download a calender into Outlook for any cricket series.

Cool thanks, I see India and Eng are playing today.
Eng 270, India need 271.

[alf101]

Cool thanks, I see India and Eng are playing today.
Eng 270, India need 271.

Nice for Eng :)
1st test is on 17 December in Perth

[JK8]

Nice for Eng :)
1st test is on 17 December in Perth

NIce when India makes 271 in 40 overs!:D
Agh man I want to see the ODIs first then the tests.

[Devill]

Bangl 250 (1st inn)

SA 77/2 (1st inn)

Mc gone for 0
Smith for 27

[alf101]

Kallis out

Bangladesh 250
South Africa 113/3 (41.0 ov)
South Africa trail by 137 runs with 7 wickets

WTF happened to brave cricket?

[Boodles]

5 for 141

[mercurial]

I can't believe Bangla made 250 :mad: Weren't they 5 or 7 down for under 100 at some stage or am I imagining?

[JK8]

I can't believe Bangla made 250 :mad: Weren't they 5 or 7 down for under 100 at some stage or am I imagining?

They have a team full of all rounders, one of them are bound to find some runs.
Or SA lifted the foot of the gas pedal, maybe to challenge themselves, no point in wasting 3 days of sponsorship, they also need game time for the Aus tour...
Just my opinion...

[alf101]

South Africa 397/5 (107.3 ov)

Prince on 147* :)
His best score is 149 I think

[Devill]

South Africa 397/5 (107.3 ov)

Prince on 147* :)
His best score is 149 I think

Nice :D Hope he makes it 200 :)

I like the way that he is a bit more attacking these days :)