Ford Ranger One Day Cup Final: Victoria v Queensland @ Melbourne (Sun D/N)

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Melbourne Cricket Ground

2:15pm Sunday February 25


After 30 games it all comes down to this to see who gets the newest (very ordinary looking) trophy in Australian domestic cricket. Queensland have beaten Victoria in both clashes this season, but since that last victory by Queensland, they’ve lost 2 out of 3 (both against South Australia and conceding a bonus point in one) and narrowly beaten the Warriors in a Duckworth Lewis affected match. On the other hand, Victoria are 5-0 since that game, including the maximum 6 points in their final game and completely outplaying the Redbacks in the 2 games preceding that. In those two games the Bulls won, they had Symonds for both and Hayden for one, while for Victoria Lewis and Denton missed both games and Harwood and Hodge each missed one.

World Cup players have been pulled out of this match by Cricket Australia, with Queensland losing Watson and Johnson and Victoria not regaining the services of vice captain Brad Hodge, but they do get skipper Cameron White back after he was left out of the touring party in favour of his deputy. The home side have regained Gerard Denton from yet another injury and released Peter Siddle, while they’ve only added Cameron White at this stage without dropping anyone from the squad. Grant Lindsay keeps his spot despite having scored only 63 runs and bowled 26 overs for 4 wickets in his 6 games, with 59 runs coming in one innings and there seems to be no reason for him to play. The other omission will probably be fast bowler Darren Pattinson although he’s had a better one day season than Mick Lewis and arguably Gerard Denton.

Queensland’s struggled for contributors with the bat this year this year, with Clinton Perren the standout and Craig Philipson having given good support, while Jimmy Maher’s finally found some form and regains his regular opening partner, James Hopes, for this game. Hopes has been good at the top and leads the competition in wickets. In the bowling department, Ashley Noffke and Andy Bichel each have 13 wickets, but Noffke’s performances have been considerably better. Brant has been very economical in his 5 games but only managed 1 wicket, while first choice spinner Chris Simpson has done very well with the ball replacing Nathan Hauritz. Hopes returns for Ryan Broad in the only change to the squad that conceded a bonus point to South Australia. Nathan Reardon was 12th man in that match and with the return of Hopes to bolster the batting and bowling there doesn’t appear to be any need to bring him back here.

Victoria XIII: Jon Moss, Michael Klinger, Rob Quiney, *Cameron White, David Hussey, Aiden Blizzard, +Adam Crosthwaite, Andrew McDonald, Grant Lindsay, Shane Harwood, Gerard Denton, Mick Lewis, Darren Pattinson

Queensland XII: James Hopes, *Jimmy Maher, Aaron Nye, Clinton Perren, Craig Philipson, Nathan Reardon, +Chris Hartley, Michael Buchanan, Chris Simpson, Andy Bichel, Ashley Noffke, Scott Brant

Weather:

Few showers, 25 degrees


Final Points Table:
Victoria - 32 (10)
Queensland - 26 (10)
Western Australia - 22 (10)
South Australia - 21 (10)
Tasmania - 17 (10)
New South Wales - 13 (10)

Coverage:
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http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/4852/2jl4.gif local radio – full coverage in Queensland and Victoria (online Windows (http://abc.net.au/streaming/774/774stream.asx) Real (http://abc.net.au/streaming/774/774stream.ram)), first innings coverage on National Grandstand everywhere else

MCG webcam (http://www.mcg.org.au/default.asp?pg=funandgameswebcam):
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Cricinfo (http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/match/251659.html) have their ball by ball text commentary
and there's Cricket Australia (http://ls.cricket.com.au/HomeFullScorecard8_1048_31.html)'s scorecard

Tickets:
Adults: $10
Children: $5
Concession: NA
Family: $15
(Free with a valid Metcard)

Session Times:
First innings: 2:15-5:45pm
Second innings: 6:15-9:45pm

Betting:
Victoria - $1.55
Queensland - $2.30
Victoria Most Runs
Klinger - $4.50
White - $4.50
Moss - $5
Hussey - $5.50
Quiney - $7
Blizzard - $7
McDonald - $8
Crosthwaite - $10
Lindsay - $41
Denton - $81
Lewis - $101
Harwood - $101
Pattinson - $151

Queensland Most Runs
Maher - $4.50
Hopes - $4.50
Perren - $5
Philipson - $6
Simpson - $7.50
Buchanan - $9
Hartley - $10
Nye - $15
Bichel - $41
Reardon - $51
Noffke - $67
Brant - $81

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[hong_kong_bond]

nice summary Russian...

Go Vics!

[jnash196]

go Klinger

[bushranger]

i have heard some whispers going around that Cameron White will bat at 3

[SWANNIES RULE]

Come on Queensland

[BlindedByTheLight]

i have heard some whispers going around that Cameron White will bat at 3

Dave Hussey looks a goot bet for the most runs .....

[Cleavy]

i have heard some whispers going around that Cameron White will bat at 3

Considering he has batted there in the opening 3 games of the season, it's not a big stretch of the imagination.

[Andy Bell]

Bulls to role the bushrangers.

[HBF]

Go Vics.
Should be a good game.

[bombersno1]

What a surprise..showers!

[year of the roo]

Denton's back I see. I wouldn't bother with him, Pattinson's been doing to job. And Lindsay is the unlucky one with Whitey returning.

[eddiesmith]

What a surprise..showers!
Indeed it is a suprise as that is tomorrows forecast not Sundays :p

[Andy Bell]

Indeed it is a suprise as that is tomorrows forecast not Sundays :p

If the game at the G gets washed out, they should move it to the Gabba, at least it would be a 50 over game instead of a duck worth lewis affected game

[eddiesmith]

If the game at the G gets washed out, they should move it to the Gabba, at least it would be a 50 over game instead of a duck worth lewis affected game
I dont know why anyone is talking about rain on Sunday anyway, there wont be any

Of course there is no word I can use that can describe the idea of moving it to the GABBA which is the only venue I can recall recent years having multiple ODIs washed out before D/L could take effect

[eddiesmith]

Gerard Denton has officially withdrawn from the Victorian side leaving it as

Moss, Klinger, Quiney, White, Hussey, Blizzard, McDonald, Crosthwaite, Harwood, Lewis, Pattinson
Lindsay- 12th man

[Sidey_87]

Get on Hussey and Bichel for most runs!

[jnash196]

Gerard Denton has officially withdrawn from the Victorian side leaving it as

Moss, Klinger, Quiney, White, Hussey, Blizzard, McDonald, Crosthwaite, Harwood, Lewis, Pattinson
Lindsay- 12th man

Apart from Hodge that is pretty much our best side

[Andy Bell]

Apart from Hodge that is pretty much our best side

They'll struggle against the Bulls.

[HBF]

They'll struggle against the Bulls.

We'll see. Both teams are missing their International players, and perhaps that will work in Victorias favour as we are only missing Hodge, yet the Bulls are missing Hayden, Watson, Johnson and Symonds.

[likka]

We'll see. Both teams are missing their International players, and perhaps that will work in Victorias favour as we are only missing Hodge, yet the Bulls are missing Hayden, Watson, Johnson and Symonds.

Only difference is that Hodge has played an integral role in Vics making the final... whereas the Qld players you mentioned have barely played a game all summer.

Should be a close game IMO, Vics play the MCG very well though and that's why I'm tipping them.

[eddiesmith]

Forecast for tomorrow's game

A fine afternoon with sunny periods
and a moderate to fresh southerly wind.

[RoosterLad]

thanks for that eddie

[vasili]

i have heard some whispers going around that Cameron White will bat at 3


Cam White said on 3AW that he will bat at 5

[Sidey_87]

Cam White said on 3AW that he will bat at 5

Makes sense, Quiney did well at 3 last game and Huss is in super form, While White and Blizzard are better finishers at 5 and 6.

[HBF]

Only difference is that Hodge has played an integral role in Vics making the final... whereas the Qld players you mentioned have barely played a game all summer.

That's true, but it was just from the point of view that these players could come back into the QLD team to make them a fair bit stronger.


Should be a close game IMO, Vics play the MCG very well though and that's why I'm tipping them.

Looking forward to sitting down and watching it this afternoon.

[RoosterLad]

It would be pretty embarrassing for Victoria if they lost this one.

[Kahuna]

Hows the weather you Victorians out there?

[NWTYRX]

fine, sunny periods

[NWTYRX]

qld won the toss and will bat

[Kahuna]

Queensland won the toss and are batting upsuprisingly.

[bus24]

Great work Mick Lewis :rolleyes:

[Kahuna]

South Africa revisited, lol:D

[likka]

Hows the weather you Victorians out there?

:thumbsu:

As always... ;)

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

Flattest pitch ever??

[Kahuna]

Looks like a very good batting wicket but probably not the best.

[likka]

Vics need a wicket here...

[Kahuna]

Moss drops one. Useless

[Kahuna]

The damn rope is in a mile, 1/66

[spell_check]

Qld are going too slowly with just 1 wicket down.

[footy_rulz]

40 posts? FFS!

[RoosterLad]

Will Maher retire at the end of the season? He seems to score so damn slowly these days.. did it against the form team of the comp the other week (The Redbacks) and now hes striking at around 60 on a good batting strip. Not a good example of leading from the front.

[Kahuna]

1/196 off 36ish overs. Qld are going to bring it home easy.

[RoosterLad]

now Jimmy is finally getting a bit of a move on

[hotdish]

Will Maher retire at the end of the season? He seems to score so damn slowly these days.. did it against the form team of the comp the other week (The Redbacks) and now hes striking at around 60 on a good batting strip. Not a good example of leading from the front.

Its called anchoring the innings, with crap players to come in after you get out! These two vets are leading the bulls to the cup. Vics to be chasing 275 minimum... (Lewis to come LOL)

[hotdish]

Cam White has lost his marbles.

Moss hasn't bowled ONE OVER?

[ashy_magpies]

it'll be a tough chase for the vics :(

whats the crowd like?

[Kahuna]

it'll be a tough chase for the vics :(

whats the crowd like?

Pretty piss poor if you ask me.

[likka]

Vics to be chasing 275 minimum...

275 exactly actually :).

Definitely gettable, but gee would have liked Hodge in the team.

Upper hand to the Bulls at this stage... hopefully Hussey, Klinger and White can pull something out of the bag.

[oaksy]

Its called anchoring the innings, with crap players to come in after you get out! These two vets are leading the bulls to the cup. Vics to be chasing 275 minimum... (Lewis to come LOL)

nice prediction

[Cleavy]

Cam White has lost his marbles.

Moss hasn't bowled ONE OVER?

They briefly mentioned at one point that Moss was injured and not bowling. I don't know when/how this occured.

[Warwick]

Is Crosthwaite the worst 'keeper in domestic cricket in Australia? He would certainly be close.

[metallicamatty]

Scorecard for Queenslands innings:

Batsman HOW OUT Runs (balls) 4s 6s
J Maher c. Klinger b. Pattinson 108 (133) 9 1
J Hopes c. Crosthwaite b. Pattinson 30 (36) 5 0
C Perren b. Lewis 75 (92) 5 2
C Phillipson NOT OUT 22 (20) 0 0
A Nye c. Moss b. Lewis 11 (12) 0 0
M Buchanan Run Out: Husey/Crosthwaite 10 (7) 1 0
C Simpson NOT OUT 5 (2) 1 0
EXTRAS: LB (4) W (7) NB (2)
Total: 5/274

Victoria bowling: O M R W
M Lewis 9 1 62 2
S Harwood 10 1 40 0
D Pattinson 10 0 49 2
A McDonald 7 0 43 0
D Hussey 7 0 35 0
C White 7 0 41 0
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Moss is opening so they're can't be much wrong with him. If he was fit then I don't know why White didn't bowl him :confused:

[RoosterLad]

Go Da Bulls. A few early wickets would be nice.. good to see Lewis and White keeping the runs down again :rolleyes:

[RoosterLad]

Vics 2/73 off 17

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

Hussey to get a century here.

[RoosterLad]

Bichel and Hopes doing a marvellous job.

[RoosterLad]

goneee Quiney out.. Simpson gets a wicket 2nd ball, great captaincy by Old Man Maher.

[Blues_Man]

C'mon Q'ld wrap it up

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

If Hussey and White are still in 15 overs from now the rr required will be no problems.

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

White gone, were in trouble. Why isnt Blizzard batting ahead of Mcdonald? he is a much quicker accumilator of runs.

[YOTC]

The Home team curse is starting to take hold of this match..

[Bernie Quinlan]

Another absolutely brilliant performance under pressure today from the all-conquering Cameron White.

[RoosterLad]

I'd rather an armless Symonds than a fit White in the World Cup.

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

*yawn*

[ShearMagic9]

I'd rather an armless Symonds than a fit White in the World Cup.

I'd rather White TBH :D

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

I'd rather White TBH :D

I'd rather Nixon.

[ShearMagic9]

I'd rather Nixon.

Nixon > White.

Yeah, thats right.

At least Nixon adds a comedy value to the team, what the hell does White offer?

[RoosterLad]

It's getting a wee bit toight now ladies.

[The Fonz]

Victoria will be cursing that White didn't make the World Cup squad.

[RoosterLad]

Nixon > White.

Yeah, thats right.

At least Nixon adds a comedy value to the team, what the hell does White offer?

I guess you could argue White adds comedy value because he looks like one of those characters off the We Can Be Heroes show...

[ShearMagic9]

I guess you could argue White adds comedy value because he looks like one of those characters off the We Can Be Heroes show...

:D

Good point.

Nixon = White :p

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

Nixon > White.

Yeah, thats right.

At least Nixon adds a comedy value to the team, what the hell does White offer?

LOL Nixon is a fag.

[RoosterLad]

Victoria should win easily from here.

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

Hussey gone :(

[RoosterLad]

That is a huge huge wicket.. i thought you were going to be spot on with your ton prediction mcphee... he was looking good.

[smasha]

bLOODY SHORTARSE mAHER.
bUMSNIFFER

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

That is a huge huge wicket.. i thought you were going to be spot on with your ton prediction mcphee... he was looking good.

He was indeed, he just couldnt get Nye away so he had to play a big shot. Lets see what Blizzard and Crosthwaite are made of.

[smasha]

lol -THEY'RE ALL SHORT.

iF sPINAL tAP NEEDS SOMEDWARFS FOR A SEQUEL THEY CAN RING THE qUEENSLAND CRICKET TEAM.:D :p

[ShearMagic9]

lol -THEY'RE ALL SHORT.

iF sPINAL tAP NEEDS SOMEDWARFS FOR A SEQUEL THEY CAN RING THE qUEENSLAND CRICKET TEAM.:D :p

Umm dude.

Turn Caps Lock off.

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

********en hit 4's and 6's already ffs. Hit out or Get out.

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

Umm dude.

Turn Caps Lock off.

I think he might of had a few too many after Richmond's debacle today ;)

[footy_rulz]

********en hit 4's and 6's already ffs. Hit out or Get out.

That sounds awfully familiar to a term on Stick Cricket :D

[meh]

Blizzard gone..bye bye vics

[RoosterLad]

45.2 Nye to McDonald, 2 runs, late cut to bring up his fifty from 5o balls
45.1 Nye to McDonald, 2 runs, late cut to bring up his fifty from 50 balls

In fine form once again.

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

Good try Crossy at least you didnt piss fart around like Blizzard and Mcdonald.

[johnnyhoward]

Congrats Queensland, set us a pretty challenging total. I had $50 on them just in case things went wrong like they have unfortunately :( Now we'll never hear the end of it from usalion ;)

[RoosterLad]

Ronald making a late dash... can he do it?

[Snuka]

Crosthwaite OUT caught. Been a good spell from Nye...3/55 don't know much about it but good for a part timer.

Harwood gone first ball.

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

Ronald making a late dash... can he do it?

No, cant hit big balls :thumbsd:

[johnnyhoward]

Ronald making a late dash... can he do it?
He's going OK, keep tonkin' em Ron. A shame he has no support from the tail.

[likka]

Bulls too good today... what I wouldn't have given to have Watson bowl tonight ;)

[RoosterLad]

Eddie will blame the Aussie selectors for not allowing Hodge to play i bet.
Any other excuses?

[Minkus_Swan]

Hmmm. Where are all the vic posters these days...... :)

[Adelaide Hawk]

Eddie will blame the Aussie selectors for not allowing Hodge to play i bet.
Any other excuses?

Yeah ... Cameron White is crap.

[RoosterLad]

Yep, White was expensive with his bowling and again had to play an innings under pressure and again he failed.. that's why he's not going to the world cup.
He is very overrated.

[footy_rulz]

Hmmm. Where are all the vic posters these days...... :)

Right here mate.

[Bernie Quinlan]

Hmmm. Where are all the vic posters these days...... :)

Yeah, it's awfully quiet in here all of a sudden. Could hear a pin drop.

Would also be nice to know where that arrogant d*ckhead who started playing 'We Are the Champions' over the PA halfway through the last over of the 20/20 final is at the moment.

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

What a choke.

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

Yeah, it's awfully quiet in here all of a sudden. Could hear a pin drop.

Would also be nice to know where that arrogant d*ckhead who started playing 'We Are the Champions' over the PA halfway through the last over of the 20/20 final is at the moment.

awwww Does that still hurt :D

You poor thing :p

[Rocco Jones]

Yep, White was expensive with his bowling and again had to play an innings under pressure and again he failed.. that's why he's not going to the world cup.
He is very overrated.

You spend your days online following other states against Victoria. You must truly be a hit with the ladies!