Topic: Aus vs. SA -- Test 1 (Read 1439 times)

justforkix · « **Reply #40 on:** March 02, 2009, 06:19:54 AM »

it will be very difficult as pitch is not as flat as Perth - key will be 2nd new ball which will move around. Can they get to 2nd new ball without losing a wicket

methinks it will be a down to the wire draw

broadbat · « **Reply #41 on:** March 02, 2009, 06:25:35 AM »

In a position like this you would always tend to favor the bowling side, but with a screwed up selection policy the Aussies may find that being a bowler short can really hurt.

Libran · « **Reply #42 on:** March 02, 2009, 06:59:06 AM »

Amla must be most unsung player of our times..
Amazing batting display.. keeps chipping off in the background when the Smith, Kallis and ABdVs of the world push for it

justforkix · « **Reply #43 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:28:25 AM »

260 in 91 overs - cautious start by SA, good tight bowling bu Wussies.

Wussy employing 7-2 field

teamindia · « **Reply #44 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:47:31 AM »

250 needed in 86.. wow what a chase it will be if SA can do it.
Go SA..

justforkix · « **Reply #45 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:49:48 AM »

If these two can get through to the new ball and negotiate that also, it will be curtains for Wussies

broadbat · « **Reply #46 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:39:21 AM »

Ok SA slipping now, lose 2 wickets.

justforkix · « **Reply #47 on:** March 02, 2009, 10:06:32 AM »

Kallis GONE !!! Can Duminy & tail save it now for SA !!

justforkix · « **Reply #48 on:** March 02, 2009, 10:21:31 AM »

213 of 390

justforkix · « **Reply #49 on:** March 02, 2009, 10:34:36 AM »

@ Lunch: SA need 207 in 372 balls. Aus need 5 wickets in 372 balls.

dhruvdeepak · « **Reply #50 on:** March 02, 2009, 10:56:00 AM »

Quote from: justforkix on March 02, 2009, 10:34:36 AM

@ Lunch: SA need 207 in 372 balls. Aus need 5 wickets in 372 balls.

when you put it that way, clearly it is easier for Aus to win than SA. it only takes them 5 good (or bad) balls. that is less than an over.
SA need at least 36 balls to overcome this target.

Aus will win.

justforkix · « **Reply #51 on:** March 02, 2009, 11:27:42 AM »

198 in 354 = 0.559

5 in 354 = 0.014

dhruvdeepak · « **Reply #52 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:35:36 PM »

7 down now!!!!

BC!!!!

dhruvdeepak · « **Reply #53 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:39:50 PM »

43.x overs to go....

no rain in sight

ramshorns · « **Reply #54 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:06:54 PM »

If Aus. wins this series somehow there is no clearcut No1. Aussies will still be in the mix along with SA and India. Even a so called weak Aussie team is good enough to beat SA in SA against their best line up in years. Goes on to show how high Australian's have raised the bar to their own detriment when judging them.

dhruvdeepak · « **Reply #55 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:15:22 PM »

Quote from: ramshorns on March 02, 2009, 01:06:54 PM

If Aus. wins this series somehow there is no clearcut No1. Aussies will still be in the mix along with SA and India. Even a so called weak Aussie team is good enough to beat SA in SA against their best line up in years. Goes on to show how high Australian's have raised the bar to their own detriment when judging them.

indeed!!

5 players in this match who have played less than 5 Tests! 3 of which are FRESH debutants

justforkix · « **Reply #56 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:28:40 PM »

210 balls - 2 wickets

justforkix · « **Reply #57 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:40:50 PM »

Wussies WIN !!!

SA have lost the 1st test in their last 4 test series at home - they went to win the series against WI and Ind and drew against Pak.

ramshorns · « **Reply #58 on:** March 02, 2009, 02:17:29 PM »

The Aussies win.

I always liked their approach to the game.

Great leadership shown by Ponting as usual setting an example with the bat. Good to see them beat the SA's in their own back yard to avenge partly what happended earlier in Australia. I think this team will gradually work its way back up to being the best again.

RicePlateReddy · « **Reply #59 on:** March 02, 2009, 03:25:41 PM »

Quote from: dhruvdeepak on March 02, 2009, 01:15:22 PM

Quote from: ramshorns on March 02, 2009, 01:06:54 PM
If Aus. wins this series somehow there is no clearcut No1. Aussies will still be in the mix along with SA and India. Even a so called weak Aussie team is good enough to beat SA in SA against their best line up in years. Goes on to show how high Australian's have raised the bar to their own detriment when judging them.

indeed!!

5 players in this match who have played less than 5 Tests! 3 of which are FRESH debutants

I don't think it is much of a surprise. After the superstars (Langer/Hayden, Warne, McGrath, Gilchrist) moved on, in tests, they became more vulnerable and less consistent but over the long run they still can take out anyone -- only less predictably.

However in ODIs, I think their win percentage has plummeted because the other teams have caught up in being as good and using the vagaries of the ODI game (toss, conditions etc. which mattermore than in tests) to their advantage.

12th_Man · « **Reply #60 on:** March 02, 2009, 03:58:08 PM »

Well.. The good that comes out of it is the matches are competetive and have the potential to swing either way.

justforkix · « **Reply #61 on:** March 02, 2009, 04:46:58 PM »

btw, how about that psycho Mitch Johnson - he was bowling at 140+ even towards the end of the test match !!!!

12th_Man · « **Reply #62 on:** March 02, 2009, 06:18:59 PM »

Quote from: justforkix on March 02, 2009, 04:46:58 PM

btw, how about that psycho Mitch Johnson - he was bowling at 140+ even towards the end of the test match !!!!

Well.. I watched only bits and pieces 1-2 hrs of live play folloed by some highlights. This guy as IC picked his WXI team seems to be the best in world. He has performed consistently over 18 months now. If you can retain that pace and come to bowl after scoring 98 with the same fire, The stamina(forget the skills) is commendable.

gouravk · « **Reply #63 on:** March 02, 2009, 06:35:04 PM »

i dont think he is the best. he is good but not the best. id say ishant is probably as good if not better. just pace doesnt make it.

12th_Man · « **Reply #64 on:** March 02, 2009, 06:40:05 PM »

Let us use "One of the bests" (currently), If that makes you happy. Ishant still has a some rawness left in him which is excellent, he is still maturing as allround bowler. There are quite few accompalished bowlers today. Jhonny's performacne over the year should put him in A grade contract

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gouravk · « **Reply #65 on:** March 02, 2009, 06:44:24 PM »

off the top of my head:

johnson,ishant,steyn,taylor,edwards are the bowlers to look out for .... at this time ...

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