ICC World Cup Group Game 10: Australia v Netherlands @ Basseterre (Sun/Mon)

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Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts

12:30am AEDT Monday March 19


No Gibbs and Kallis, this time the Dutch get to bowl to Gilchrist and Ponting. The Aussies will be unchanged after Symonds was told to have another game off after the slaughter of the Scots, unless they decide to give McGrath a rest ahead of the ‘crucial’ clash (that really doesn’t have a huge impact on anything if they beat the minnows) against the South Africans next weekend. Stuart Clark is the most likely replacement after outperforming Johnson in the warm up games, and being similar in style to the veteran. Another chance for Tait to use his pace against batsmen more accustomed to medium pacers opening the bowling. A few run milestones – Ponting’s 31 away from 10,000, Hayden’s 100 away from 5,000, and Clarke’s within 92 of 3,000. Bracken went wicketless against the Scots and remains 4 away from his 100th ODI wicket.

The Dutch are regretting the decision to leave out all four specialist bowlers against the Proteas, and Daan van den Hoogenbunge may pay the price for helping Herschelle Gibbs send a million bucks to charity, with one of the Pakistani spinners to come in. In the pace department, Mark Jonkman, I believe, is the only option with Schiferli having a hamstring problem. Medium pacers Tim de Leede, Peter Borren and Luuk van Troost are the contenders to make way there, with Borren the favourite to give Jonkman an early 21st birthday present, as de Leede top scored amongst the mortals against South Africa and van Troost is the skipper – those two also have a strong Mars or something, which I’m sure will have a lot of influence on the Dutch selectors. Ryan ten Doeschate is again the major hope for the Dutch, maintaining his 50+ average with a 57 against the top ranked Proteas, while Boucher destroyed his bowling figures with 19 off the over before letting Kallis hit a four to end the South African’s spell an over earlier than planned.

Australia XIV: +Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden, *Ricky Ponting, Michael Clarke, Brad Hodge, Michael Hussey, Shane Watson, Brad Haddin, Brad Hogg, Mitchell Johnson, Stuart Clark, Nathan Bracken, Glenn McGrath, Shaun Tait

Netherlands XV: DarronReekers, Bas Zuiderent, Alexei Kervezee, Ryan ten Doeschate, Daan van Bunge, Eric Szwarczynski, Tim de Leede, *Luuk van Troost, Peter Borren, Billy Stelling, Edgar Schiferli, Adeel Raja, +Jeroen Smits, Mark Jonkman, Mohammad Kashif

Umpires: Steve Bucknor (Jamaica), Tony Hill (New Zealand), Asoka de Silva (3rd, Sri Lanka)

Weather:
Scattered showers, 28 degrees

Points Table:
South Africa – 2
Australia – 2
Scotland – 0
Netherlands – 0
(All played 1 game)

Coverage:
http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/6499/fs3mc5.gif – live from 12:15am AEDT
and Cricinfo (http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/247466.html)’s ball by ball text commentary

Session Times:
First innings: 12:30-4:00am
Second innings: 4:45-8:15am

Betting:
Australia - $1.01
Netherlands - $15
Australia Most Runs
Ponting - $3
Gilchrist - $3.25
Hayden - $3.50
Clarke - $5.50
Hussey - $8
Hodge - $9
Watson - $13
Haddin - $17
Hogg - $51
Clark - $151
Bracken - $151
Johnson - $151
Tait - $201
McGrath - $801
Netherlands Most Runs
Ten Doeschate - $4
Reekers - $5
Zuiderent - $5.50
Van Bunge - $5.50
Szwarczynski - $6
Kervezee - $6.50
De Leede - $13
Smits - $17
Jonkman - $34
Kashif - $41
Borren - $51
Van Troost - $51
Sciferli - $51
Raja - $101
Stelling - $101
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[DeadlyAkkuret]

Lol @ $15! Who decides these odds? it should be $151 atleast!

[Kahuna]

Lol @ $15! Who decides these odds? it should be $151 atleast!

With the results overnight anything is possible.


I hope the Netherlands bat first so they dont get 300odd hit against them.

[Browney2006]

With the results overnight anything is possible.


I hope the Netherlands bat first so they dont get 300odd hit against them.
No it isnt, those games were against India and Pakistan, 2 rabble sides which anyone could beat.

This is Australia.

This is the Netherlands.

Those odds are ridiculous

[The Master88]

With the results overnight anything is possible.


I hope the Netherlands bat first so they dont get 300odd hit against them.

Yes the Netherlands should bat first I would rather see them get beaten by say 7 wickets then 300 runs

[DOG GOD]

Yes the Netherlands should bat first I would rather see them get beaten by say 7 wickets then 300 runs

Maybe the Netherlands are as dumb as Scotland by winning the toss and electing to bowl.

[red+black]

I can say that I have seen Australia play at Basseterre (St Kitts). It was a tour game between the 2nd and 3rd Tests in 1995. I remember goats were grazing down at fine leg.

[raikkonen]

I want to see us go past 400 again :D . Bat first :D

[red+black]

I want to see us go past 400 again :D . Bat first :D

We might still lose bowling last :(

[Bugz]

ABC not covering the game?

[The Master88]

ABC not covering the game?

No they are not which sucks any one know of any radio stations which are?

[raikkonen]

I will be tuning in on my 3mobile phone at work in the morning. :thumbsu:

[CF]

With the results overnight anything is possible.


I hope the Netherlands bat first so they dont get 300odd hit against them.


I hardly think you can compare Australia to Pakistan & India at this stage. Those 2 sides are going to be lucky to make the super8.

I do hope Australia bats first otherwise the game will be over too quickly.

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

Netherlands are so far the worst team at the WC its not funny, Australia to win by 10 wickets or 300 + runs.

[eddiesmith]

Lets just hope the Dutch bat first

[Books]

Lets just hope the Dutch bat first

Why?
The game could be over in an hour if that happens.
Let the Aussies bat - score 400+ then give Hodge some bowling practice.

[Nightwolf]

Why?
The game could be over in an hour if that happens.
Let the Aussies bat - score 400+ then give Hodge some bowling practice.

Hes got a point, id like some sort of sleep this evening..

[Marklar_33]

Netherlands are so far the worst team at the WC its not funny, Australia to win by 10 wickets or 300 + runs.

Seen Bermuda?

[bushranger]

hodge to make 50 and 2 wickets

[HBF]

Am hoping to stay up and watch a bit of this game. Hopefully the Aussies bat first and make a massive total.

[usalion]

Why?
The game could be over in an hour if that happens.
Let the Aussies bat - score 400+ then give Hodge some bowling practice.

I'm betting ed wants to give full attention to the Might of England against Canada....if australia finishes things off before lunch, he'll have plenty of time for that, and more importantly, won't have to see big scores for his least favourite Aussie players....

[eddiesmith]

I'm betting ed wants to give full attention to the Might of England against Canada....if australia finishes things off before lunch, he'll have plenty of time for that, and more importantly, won't have to see big scores for his least favourite Aussie players....
Actually that 2nd part is wrong, if the Aussies batted first there would be more chance for Hodgey in his last game than chasing a mediocre total in which the hack at the top will boost his average with a 100 ball half century

I just want some sleep :p

[Marklar_33]

unless they decide to give McGrath a rest ahead of the ‘crucial’ clash (that really doesn’t have a huge impact on anything if they beat the minnows) against the South Africans next weekend.

Not true. Carry over points for the Super 8's may be crucial!

[CF]

Actually that 2nd part is wrong, if the Aussies batted first there would be more chance for Hodgey in his last game than chasing a mediocre total in which the hack at the top will boost his average with a 100 ball half century

I just want some sleep :p

well do us a favor and go to bed, that way we don't have to put up with your incessant whining:D

[apollo_creed]

well do us a favor and go to bed, that way we don't have to put up with your incessant whining:D
he only has a single bed and bushranger is having his beauty nap at the moment.

[HBF]

he only has a single bed and bushranger is having his beauty nap at the moment.

Haha.. :D

[usalion]

Actually that 2nd part is wrong, if the Aussies batted first there would be more chance for Hodgey in his last game than chasing a mediocre total in which the hack at the top will boost his average with a 100 ball half century

I just want some sleep :p

Sleep? FFS, ed, the Cup has just started- and the England v Canada match is one you've been looking forward to. Suck it up and stay up....Advantage here (disadvantage during the week with work) is that matches run from 10 AM to 6 PM.....But that wouldn't suit your sleep pattern.

As for the batting...well, Hodge would at best get a cameo (slogging in the last 10-15 overs)- and big scores for your heroes Haydos, Punter and Pup would not have you in a good mood.

[Kahuna]

Gilchirst would be licking his lips with this bowling attack that the Netherlands have. I have a feeling the quickest century record is in serious trouble. Were just unlucky that Symonds isn't playing.

[eddiesmith]

Sleep? FFS, ed, the Cup has just started- and the England v Canada match is one you've been looking forward to. Suck it up and stay up....Advantage here (disadvantage during the week with work) is that matches run from 10 AM to 6 PM.....But that wouldn't suit your sleep pattern.

As for the batting...well, Hodge would at best get a cameo (slogging in the last 10-15 overs)- and big scores for your heroes Haydos, Punter and Pup would not have you in a good mood.
Atleast I have 2 weeks off during the Super 8's :D

Hayden making a big score means you obviously dont expect Australia to challenge any record scores during this game should the Aussies bat first :)

[usalion]

Atleast I have 2 weeks off during the Super 8's :D

Hayden making a big score means you obviously dont expect Australia to challenge any record scores during this game should the Aussies bat first :)

Yeah, I get a week off in mid April- right at the end of the Super 8s.....I don't really give a stuff about record scores- I want to see good matches- neither of the matches today look to be competitive, though- not like yesterday.

A ODI can be fantastic with a team chasing 220 in the right conditions.

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

Anyone elses foxtel blacked out?

[Mr P@H]

RtD will once again tear an Aussie new one, i predict a fifty and 2 wickets from the big man.

[RooBuoy]

Yeah, I get a week off in mid April- right at the end of the Super 8s.....I don't really give a stuff about record scores- I want to see good matches- neither of the matches today look to be competitive, though- not like yesterday.

A ODI can be fantastic with a team chasing 220 in the right conditions.

I got time off from the 6th of April till the 15th which is right in the middle of the super 8's.

[eddiesmith]

Anyone elses foxtel blacked out?
No..

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

No..

Cheers, Fixed it.

[Bartram_Class]

RtD will once again tear an Aussie new one, i predict a fifty and 2 wickets from the big man.
Jeez, a 50 and 2 wickets you say, how will we recover from that? :rolleyes:

[RoosterLad]

Go Tait.

[Mr P@H]

Jeez, a 50 and 2 wickets you say, how will we recover from that? :rolleyes:

Unfortunately the rest of the team is rubbish (Apart from Schferli, big loss for the Dutch) so Aussie will still win.

[krisholio14]

it doesnt bear thinking about exactly how much the australians will thrash the dutch tonight. the pavilion will be like a charnel house.

[red+black]

I hope the Netherlands bat first so they dont get 300odd hit against them.

Yes the Netherlands should bat first I would rather see them get beaten by say 7 wickets then 300 runs

Maybe the Netherlands are as dumb as Scotland by winning the toss and electing to bowl.

Why should a minnow choose to bat first? If I was captain, I would bowl first. Most know it won't be a contest, so why bat first and get 40-50 overs of experience when you can bowl first and get twice as long in the field? What does it matter if they lose by 300 runs or 9 wickets? Their goal should be to continue to learn and improve, and batting first and getting dismissed for 100 does them a double disservice.

[eddiesmith]

Why should a minnow choose to bat first? If I was captain, I would bowl first. Most know it won't be a contest, so why bat first and get 40-50 overs of experience when you can bowl first and get twice as long in the field? What does it matter if they lose by 300 runs or 9 wickets? Their goal should be to continue to learn and improve, and batting first and getting dismissed for 100 does them a double disservice.
And batting trying to chase 400 is better? They are better off trying to build an innings against a top nation and seeing if their batsman can compete and then give their bowlers something to defend

If the opposition makes 350+ they can exactly play out the 50 overs, they are going to have to go for it and fall over, they will learn more from building an innings and their bowlers attempting to defend a total

[Bartram_Class]

Hayden better get on with it today, its the Dutch FFS Matty, no slow starts, 100 should be up inside the 1st powerplay.

[YOTC]

Hayden better get on with it today, its the Dutch FFS Matty, no slow starts, 100 should be up inside the 1st powerplay.

exactly what i was thinking.

How many innings does this bloke need to play himself into form?

[eddiesmith]

Aussies batting first

[PHX]

No dodgey internet links to watch this game???! :p

[Bartram_Class]

exactly what i was thinking.

How many innings does this bloke need to play himself into form?
Starts each game like he's just had a 20 match run of single figure scores. Singles for a few overs, then plays the one attacking shot he has, the walk down the wicket slog which either goes for 6 over mid-on or for 4 over point.

Then he feels like hes done his job and bats out another 10 or so overs before he goes walkabout again.

Comes off the field with a 40 (60), "oh well done Matty".

:thumbsd:

[YOTC]

Starts each game like he's just had a 20 match run of single figure scores. Singles for a few overs, then plays the one attacking shot he has, the walk down the wicket slog which either goes for 6 over mid-on or for 4 over point.

Then he feels like hes done his job and bats out another 10 or so overs before he goes walkabout again.

Comes off the field with a 40 (60), "oh well done Matty".

:thumbsd:

100% correct.

And he needs to learn how to play on the backfoot, he's just terrible, at the start of the innings all he wants to do is straight drive, it's annoying. Learn to pull and cut properly you slow bastard!! :p

[Shmoses]

Starts each game like he's just had a 20 match run of single figure scores. Singles for a few overs, then plays the one attacking shot he has, the walk down the wicket slog which either goes for 6 over mid-on or for 4 over point.

Then he feels like hes done his job and bats out another 10 or so overs before he goes walkabout again.

Comes off the field with a 40 (60), "oh well done Matty".

:thumbsd:I hear this. Can't believe they're persisting with him. Watson to open, Hayden to be dropped when Roy returns. Won't happen though. Instead they'll drop Brad Hodge, a bloke in top form.

[PHX]

Comes off the field with a 40 (60), "oh well done Matty".
:thumbsd:

He's 5(11). Right on track. :thumbsu:

Make that 5(13)

[red+black]

This is brilliant batting. Let's save ourselves for a few big hits in the last 5 overs.

[hong_kong_bond]

that was a maiden!!
come on Matty get outside your crease and upset their line...

[PHX]

He's 5(11). Right on track. :thumbsu:

Make that 5(13)

Hayden watch:

They took a run off him??? :confused:

4(15)

[red+black]

So what does Gilly do first chance he gets? Scores a bloody single.

[PHX]

Haydos will smash a couple soon. Then settle back into his comfort zone for another 4 overs.

[ShearMagic9]

Even Vaughan is batting quicker than Hayden......

[dont bowl there]

This on the radio? All thats on is some old racist fart.

[Saints Premiers 2006]

jonkman has a bent arm if ever i did see one

[hong_kong_bond]

ABC waived their right for this game - so no coverage...
been scouring the net for a feed but can't find one...only the England v Canada game

[PHX]

I've resorted to cricinfo 3D and its . . . . interesting to say the least. :)

[PHX]

Two fours to Gilly!

[PHX]

This is almost being mirrored in the other game by Joyce(scoring like Gilly) and Vaughn(like Haydos)

[CF]

Gilchrist dropped

[rdhopkins2]

Starting to hit out a little now. Thank goodness.
Whacks a Dutch bloke on the arm with a cracker of a shot. Poor bloke straight off the field.
Gilly dropped after hitting a ball about 30m high!
C'mon lets see some action!

[red+black]

Has Hayden got his eye in yet?

[CF]

six to Haydos

[rdhopkins2]

http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/wc2007/engine/current/match/247466.html has a live scorecard for anyone wanting to at least get some text on whats going ball by ball

[NSWCROW]

Haha see that guy in the FREO jumper go for the sit and take out the pack :D

[betterthanu]

YES!!!! haydens gone

[rdhopkins2]

GAWN! Haydos 1/73. Bad slog lol
Good crowd catch few balls ago!

[YOTC]

you're a joke haydos.

[CF]

hayden out caught Boron, bowled delede

[red+black]

YES!!!! haydens gone

As per the days when Geoff Marsh was wasting time and we just wanted Deano to come out to bat.

[eddiesmith]

Hahaha :D Good to see Haydos getting the support he deserves as well :D

[rdhopkins2]

looks like there are a lof Haydo fans on this board. lol

[Shmoses]

Thank God Hayden's out. Is 29 off 32 against the Netherlands bad enough to be considered a failure? I guess not.

[hong_kong_bond]

Thank God Hayden's out. Is 29 off 32 against the Netherlands bad enough to be considered a failure? I guess not.
couldn't be considered a success

[Owizee]

When Ponting reaches 31 he will have 10,000 ODI runs

[Tapee]

Gilchrist should have been out for 36 off 33, cry a bit more please Hayden haters.

[red+black]

When Ponting reaches 31 he will have 10,000 ODI runs

Exactly what I was looking at. And needs 42 to get his average to 40.

If he does get to 31, it will have taken him 265 innings, 3rd to Tendulkar (259) and Ganguly (263).

[lyall]

Umm according to his profile he has an average of 42 already

[Vedder]

Who does go out when Symo comes back? Watson, Podge or Haydos..

It got to be either Watson or Hayden if it was me .. but will prob be Hodge.

Nice 6 Rick

[red+black]

Umm according to his profile he has an average of 42 already

Yeah my bad. It's Dravid who is just below 40.

[Owizee]

This is 7th WC fifty and it is the most by a wicketkeeper batsman in a WC
From the crcinfo site

[YOTC]

Herschelles back! IN DUTCH FORM!

[Vedder]

You just dropped the wc dutchy

[krisholio14]

australia seriously look like they are goingto give 400 a real nudge here.

[YOTC]

Gilchrist just couldn't hit it well in the air today. Whats wrong with these openers and attacking...

[rdhopkins2]

2/116 Gilly gone never really looked that comfy
Could have been a lot worse with a few sitters put down in the field

[eddiesmith]

Collapse! COLLAPSE!!!!!!!!!! :D

[krisholio14]

why do i get the feeling the dutch are gonna live to regret that let off....

[rdhopkins2]

Punter gawn!!!! Quack! we're collapsing against Holland lol. panic stations everyone hhaa

[Vedder]

Aussies in bit of trouble now, its not the Dutch national day is it?

[eddiesmith]

Geez Ponting will have to wait for that 10,000 runs and everyone talked as if it was a guarantee tonight :p

[betterthanu]

why do i get the feeling the dutch are gonna live to regret that let off....

you jinxed him.....its all your fault......everyone blame this guy!!!!

[eddiesmith]

you jinxed him.....its all your fault......everyone blame this guy!!!!
Actually he posted that after Ponting was out but obviously before he knew

[krisholio14]

ooooh goodie ive put the mozz on the aussies :D

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Pretty pathetic so far.:thumbsd:

[Mr P@H]

SUPER, SUPER RtD!!!

[krisholio14]

with all due respects the aussies probably only need 150 - 160 to put it past holland. i hope im wrong tho :D

[DeadlyAkkuret]

The way Clarke and Hodge podge are batting, you'd think they were facing Wasim in the 90's:rolleyes: