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SeinDude
3 Oct 2002, 11:12
The first test between Pakistan and Australia starts today in Colombo. It should be a good series with pressure on the Waugh brothers to perform or else they wont be in the test side for this summer's Ashes series.
I'm backing Steve in for a hundred in this test! :)
Cheers!!
SeinDude
looking forward to this match. gonna be a beauty. The Pakistanis "supervising" the wicket is all a storm in a teacup. The wicket was gonna be a turner anyway.
We know what the Australian team will be and the Pakistan team has gone through a pretty major revamp. No idea whos gonna be in the starting XI, but looking at the list of players on CricInfo, i'd say that Waqar Younis, Imran Nazir, Younis Khan, Saqlain Mushtaq, Abdul Razzaq, Rashid Latif (wk), Shoaib Akhtar, Danish Kaneria will be certain starters, while the other 3 spots i'm not really sure who'll be there.
I think Australia will get up and they should do it reasonably comfortably (although you never get an easy win in the sub continent) but the first two days will be tough. I think Australia's class will get them over the line.
Australia 1/14 after 3 overs chose to bat after winning the toss and Hayden out for 4.
Australia 1/142 after 26 overs. Ponting 70, Langer 55.
mattyc2422
3 Oct 2002, 17:38
Ricky and my favourite Justin Langer are looking very comfortable out there.
Looking forward to some more cricket from those two in the coming hours.
SeinDude
3 Oct 2002, 18:25
Justin Langer: c. Rashid Latif b. Razzaq 72
Ricky Ponting is 97 not out.
Australia: 2 for 188
Cheers!!
SeinDude
Mark Waugh is getting settled at the crease with Ponting. The two look to be starting a promising partnership.
Australia 2/221 of 48 overs RR: 4.62 :eek:
Ricky Ponting 120* (145 balls)
Mark Waugh 10* (25 balls)
current partnership: 33 runs of 8.1 overs
Pakistan:
Waqar Younis 6 overs, 1/31
Shoaib Akhtar 11 overs, 0/37 <--- current bowler
Mohammad Sami 8 overs, 0/42
Abdur Razzaq 8 overs, 1/45
Saqlain Mushtaq 15 overs, 0/54 <--- current bowler
GoEagles
3 Oct 2002, 19:34
Great knock by Langer! Should be in for a big summer.
Ponting is having a terrific innings 122* while Mark Waugh is looking steady on 23*
After 51.2 overs, Australia is 2/236
Australia 4/302 (67 Overs) RR: 4.51
Steve Waugh 13* (31 balls)
Damien Martyn 0* (9 balls)
Current Partnership: 0 (1.3 overs)
Ricky Ponting 144 (259 balls)
Mark Waugh 55 (82 balls)
oh_my_hat
3 Oct 2002, 22:16
Pakistan v Australia 2002-03
First Test
P Saravanamuttu Stadium, Colombo
October 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2002
Australia first innings
r b 4s 6s
JL Langer c Rashid Latif b Abdul Razzaq 72 117 10 0
ML Hayden c Imran Nazir b Waqar Younis 4 4 1 0
RT Ponting c Younis Khan b Waqar Younis 141 163 23 0
ME Waugh c and b Saqlain Mushtaq 55 82 9 0
SR Waugh* c Younis Khan b Saqlain Mushtaq 31 56 2 1
DR Martyn not out 6 40 1 0
AC Gilchrist+ not out 1 6 0 0
Extras b4 lb12 nb4 20
Total 77.2 overs 330-5
To bat SK Warne, B Lee, JN Gillespie, GD McGrath
Fall of wickets 1-5 (Hayden, 0.5 ov), 2-188 (Langer, 39.5), 3-272 (Ponting, 56.3), 4-302 (ME Waugh, 64.3), 5-329 (SR Waugh, 76.2)
Bowling
o m r w
Waqar Younis 11 2 64 2
Shoaib Akhtar 13.2 2 39 0
Mohammad Sami 15 2 70 0
Abdul Razzaq 13 0 59 1
Saqlain Mushtaq 25 6 82 2
oh_my_hat
3 Oct 2002, 22:17
Originally posted by GoEagles
Great knock by Langer! Should be in for a big summer.
If he keeps getting dropped the first ball of every test he sure to have a big summer indeed.
wagstaff
3 Oct 2002, 22:22
After his dismissal late on the first day, Steve Waugh's Test average drops to below 50 (49.90) for the first time in over 2 and a half years and to its lowest level since March 1999.
Nige_Bix
3 Oct 2002, 23:19
Originally posted by oh_my_hat
If he keeps getting dropped the first ball of every test he sure to have a big summer indeed.
I must admit after that 1st over I thought our guys were still in oneday mode. Langer should have let the first ball go to assess the pace of the wicket, especially as there were thoughts of bowling 1st if winning the toss. I was not impressed with Hayden's shot.
Ricky was fantastic but overall some of the bowling was pretty ordinary. It will be interesting to see if Gilly and Marto can push on tomorrow.
LozNger_6
4 Oct 2002, 00:02
This must be the first time Hayden has failed in several innings? I usually think you could pencil him in for a century every time he is so reliable!
wagstaff
4 Oct 2002, 00:13
Originally posted by LozNger_6
This must be the first time Hayden has failed in several innings? I usually think you could pencil him in for a century every time he is so reliable!
He got a duck in the last Test innings he played before this.
But he has had very few failures in his last 10 Tests or so.
wagstaff
4 Oct 2002, 00:23
Originally posted by oh_my_hat
Pakistan v Australia 2002-03
First Test
P Saravanamuttu Stadium, Colombo
October 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2002
General observations about day's play after watching several hours:
- Razzaq was very disappointing for Pakistan, able to get consistent swing but only going one way and usually straight into the right-hander's pads.
- Langer (from the highlights) looked in sensational touch before lunch but never got going after lunch. Is still too limited against good spin bowling, overly reliant on the sweep
- M. Waugh really struggled in the first 20 minutes of his innings, against some excellent bowling from Shoaib Akhtar, but looked quite assured once he settled and showed he's one of the best players of spin in the side still
- Ponting has gotten into trouble against spin bowling in the past, but in the lunch-to-tea session he played Saqlain very well, at his best an excellent mixture of defence and attack
- Pakistan's overall fielding (apart from first ball) was better then usual, no doubt due to the youthul makeup of the side as well as well-known plodders like Inzy and Ijaz Ahmed not being picked.
larrikin
4 Oct 2002, 12:32
Originally posted by wagstaff
- Razzaq was very disappointing for Pakistan, able to get consistent swing but only going one way and usually straight into the right-hander's pads.
He didn't bowl well at all did he?
The ball that got Langer was a shocker, and Langer really got himself out
Originally posted by wagstaff
- Langer (from the highlights) looked in sensational touch before lunch but never got going after lunch. Is still too limited against good spin bowling, overly reliant on the sweep
- M. Waugh really struggled in the first 20 minutes of his innings, against some excellent bowling from Shoaib Akhtar, but looked quite assured once he settled and showed he's one of the best players of spin in the side still
Langer was awesome before lunch. He was overshadowed by Ponting (when Ponting is in that sort of form he overshadows everyone). He seemed to struggle against the spin, but he wasn't alone there. Late in the day S Waugh and Marto really got bogged down against Mushtaq who was bowling really well. It was hard to tell whether they were playing for stumps or just couldn't get the ball away.
It was also interesting that with the umpires obviously so concerned about the light, Waqar brought on Akhtar. Play only lasted another 2 balls. You have to think that he had kept the medium pacers/spinners going he would have had a chance to press on under difficult conditions for the Aussies, and maybe get 1 more wicket which would have him into the tail.
Oh well, play starting 30 mins early, better start warming up the couch.
larrikin
4 Oct 2002, 15:02
Australia 5/363
Martyn 29*
Gilchrist 11*
Pretty slow going but both players looking comfortable enough. Martyn starting to play some shots.
Deestroy
4 Oct 2002, 17:49
Australia just had a major batting collapse losing 4 wickets in 4 overs. The score now is 9/462 with Glen McGrath coming out to try to stop a Pakistani hat-trick.
Gilchrist is 66 not out. Martyn was out for 67.
Deestroy
4 Oct 2002, 17:54
Australia all out 467.
McGrath managed to hit a four before being out LBW.
Gilchrist remained 66 not out.
larrikin
4 Oct 2002, 17:56
Originally posted by Deestroy
Martyn was out for 67.
Martyn was given out - he wasn't. Ball came off his forearm. began the slide with the next 5 wickets going for 10 runs in 26 balls.
Extremely disapointing finish, but overall 467 is good enough to set Australia for victory.
Up to the bowlers now to their job on a flat track. It'll be hard to keep the under the follow on but not impossible given their young team and our gun bowelrs.
Australia all out 467 (116.5 overs)
Ricky Ponting 141 (259)
Justin Langer 72 (117)
Damien Martyn 67 (152)
Adam Gilchrist 66* (112)
Mark Waugh 55 (82)
Saqlain Mushtaq 4/136 (40.5)
Shoiab Akhtar 3/51 (20)
2nd wicket partnership of 183 of 39 overs between Langer and Ponting.
6th wicket partnership of 128 of 36.2 overs between Martyn and Gilchrist.
Australia losing 5/10 in 25 balls to finish of their innings. Akhtar and Mushtaq doing the damage
Pakistan 2/44 (10.4 overs)
Younis Khan 30* (28)
Abdur Razzaq 12* (30)
Imran Nazir 0 (5)
Tufeeq Ahmed 0 (1)
Glenn McGrath 1/20 (5)
Jason Gillespie 1/22 (5)
Brett Lee just being bought onto the attack for McGrath.
Pakistan were 2/4 losing both openers.
Khan and Razzaq have steadied the ship now, with a promsing partnership beginning.
Razzaq out for 12 of the 36 balls, caught gilly bowled warney. 3/45 now, aussies definetaly right on top.
i thought the damien martyn dismissal was a very poor decision. i thought it was obvious at first that it did not make contact with his gloves, and at the very least, there was overwhelming doubt. that venkat is very trigger happy when it comes to the offies
GoEagles
5 Oct 2002, 00:14
Stumps Day 2
Pakistan 5/210 (46 overs)
Khan 58
Iqbal 78*
Latif 30*
Warne 2/56
Deestroy
5 Oct 2002, 15:44
Pakistan 10/279!
Warne 7/94.
Australia currently 0/3
wagstaff
5 Oct 2002, 18:34
Australia have collapsed to 7/89, with Shaoib Akhtar destroying the middle order with a 5 wicket haul.
Haven't had the chance to watch any of the play since lunch, but am not surprised with Akhtar getting rewarded like this. He bowled extremely well in his spell before lunch, both fast and accurate.... something Brett Lee hasn't done much of in recent times.
But with Australia getting towards a 300-run lead, Warne should still lead his side to victory (and a 10-wicket haul).
It seems the first session of the match will be the costly one for Pakistan, letting Australia score at above 5 runs an over just for the loss of one wicket.
What's happening?
According to the Cricinfo site, they've been at Tea for about an hour and a half now!
Bomber Spirit
5 Oct 2002, 21:21
Originally posted by scmods
What's happening?
According to the Cricinfo site, they've been at Tea for about an hour and a half now! Bad light stopped play. Doesn't look like they'll be coming back on tonight.
those paki openers were sh*tting bricks. they walked all the way out to the middle, took the light immediately then went back off. no way they were gonna face up to a fired up aussie side that had just been rolled :p :p :mad:
Adelaide Hawk
5 Oct 2002, 22:19
I was at a test match once when the light went bad, so we had to drink full strength instead :D
Warne 7/94
That'll be fun in the pub tonight when these silly Pommes try and tell me Warne is past it.
SeinDude
6 Oct 2002, 14:13
Pakistan require 316 to win this match.
Pakistan are 0 for 5 after 2 overs.
Mark Waugh dropped a catch last over at 2nd slip. :(
Cheers!!
SeinDude
dougthelegend
6 Oct 2002, 15:25
Pakistan are now 0/56 after 17.2 overs - warney is on - bowling well, Gilly just missed a stumping, the paki openers are on 25 and 27 respectively. Still require 260 runs to win
roostersgal4eva
6 Oct 2002, 16:01
Originally posted by dougthelegend
Pakistan are now 0/56 after 17.2 overs - warney is on - bowling well, Gilly just missed a stumping, the paki openers are on 25 and 27 respectively. Still require 260 runs to win
Warnie's got a wicket - AT LAST!!!!!!!!
Pakistan 1 for 91 (225 more runs req)
form cricinfo
23.2 Warne to Imran Nazir, OUT: he lost concentration, skies a drive, bat twisted in the air to McGrath at long off
COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!
SeinDude
6 Oct 2002, 16:25
Pakistan require 316 to win this match.
Pakistan are 1 for 100
Shane Warne is bowling beautifully and holds the key to our chances.
Cheers!!
SeinDude
GoEagles
6 Oct 2002, 17:21
McGrath back into the attack.
Pakistan 1/108 with 208 runs needed to win.
Not looking good :(
Captain Sensible
6 Oct 2002, 17:32
Warney is the key. If he can get a bit of luck we will win. I get the feeling we are getting on top.
SeinDude
6 Oct 2002, 19:26
Pakistan at tea are 3 for 179, needing a further 137 to win the test match. Shane Warne has bowled really well taking 2 wickets and Brett Lee has the other wicket. The next 10 or 15 overs are vital in my opinion... we get a couple of wickets quickly and the pressure will be right on the Pakistani batsman.
Cheers!!
SeinDude
catattack
6 Oct 2002, 19:43
Two quick wickets could almost have it won... I HOPE! Thanks for the updates!
SeinDude
6 Oct 2002, 19:59
Rain has stopped play at tea time with Pakistan 3 for 179, needing a further 137 to win the match. If there's no more play tonight, the game is set up for a thrilling finish on the last day.
Cheers!!
SeinDude
I don't know why they even bother to schedule a session after tea in Sri Lanka - has there ever been a day where it didn't rain?
wagstaff
6 Oct 2002, 21:33
Originally posted by scmods
I don't know why they even bother to schedule a session after tea in Sri Lanka - has there ever been a day where it didn't rain?
On the first two days the rain and bad light came about the time that play was supposed to finish. The only problem being that the over rates of both sides have been so tardy that there were about a dozen overs to bowl when there shouldn't have been any.
And of course, this match was only scheduled for Sri Lanka at short notice.
Originally posted by wagstaff
And of course, this match was only scheduled for Sri Lanka at short notice.
What, so they didn't have time to organise the weather? :D
I just remember the last time we were in Sri Lanka two of the Tests were washed out.
NICK THE PIE MAN
6 Oct 2002, 23:04
Australia better hope Day 5 is washed out.
Amazing how thet lost control of this test.
fucccccccccccccccck wat happened here :(:(:(
as mr burns would say "yees, you in deep d'oh now"
SeinDude
7 Oct 2002, 15:48
WARNEY!!!!!!!!!
What a beautiful piece of bowling by Shane Warne... the flipper and Younis Khan is plum LBW trying to pull, the ball was on him too quick and it would have knocked out all 3 stumps!! :D:D
Pakistan: 5 for 230
Cheers!!
SeinDude
McGrath gets the new ball.
Game, set, match. I hope :D.
Gillespie, 1st ball with the new ball, caught behind.
Into the tail, only recognised batsmen left a 20 y/o inexperienced player
c'mon aussie!!!!!
PIGEON, YOU ****ING BEAUTY!!!!!!!!!
Dizzy Gillespie on fire.
taken 2 in 2 overs
2 wickets in hand and the Paki's still need 50+
hopefully will be a formality from here
SeinDude
7 Oct 2002, 16:38
Pakistan: 9 for 259 at lunch on the final day.
They still require another 57 runs to win this match... I think Carlton have a better chance winning the Premiership next season than the Pakis do winning this match from here!! :D
Cheers!!
SeinDude
do they have a decent batsmen left to try and guide them home or is it two bunnies?
Tail being cleaned up, pakistan still need57 runs with only 1 wicket left. Lunch tho now.
So who will be man of the match? Ponting for setting up Australia's score? Warney for 10 for or Shoiab for leading a superb fight-back? (and assuming Faisal doesn't score another 50 runs!)
As long as the aussies get up the MOM will be Warney
7 for in the 1st dig and 4 for in the 2nd, single handedly kept the aussies in it in the 2nd innings cos the fast bowlers couldnt do sh1t until they got the new ball.
Warney is a shoe in
catattack
7 Oct 2002, 17:06
9\259 Pakistan.
All wrapped up.
Aussies win by 41 runs.
Good comeback by the Aussies
Shane warne to be named man of the match you would hope.
On a bad note Jason Gillespie went off the ground in the 2nd last over with what appeared to be a calf strain. Didn't look good and Warnie had to complete his over.
catattack
7 Oct 2002, 18:52
:D :D :D :D
Great win by the aussies.
Good to see warnie get man of the match, he bowled great.
GoEagles
7 Oct 2002, 20:45
Phew! Wouldn't like to be in that situation again in the future. If the game was played in Pakistan, the home crowd may have gotten the Paki's over the line.
Whens the next test? Can't wait!
Next test starts on Friday.
Be interesting to see if Dizzy is fit, otherwise Watson might have to be the replacement????? Did they take any other fast bowlers over????
wagstaff
7 Oct 2002, 23:52
Originally posted by GoEagles
Phew! Wouldn't like to be in that situation again in the future. If the game was played in Pakistan, the home crowd may have gotten the Paki's over the line.
Not so sure as the Test crowds the last time Australia toured Pakistan were very poor. A few from the region have stated over the years that cricket in Pakistan doesn't have the widespread appeal amongst the population that it does in India and Sri Lanka.
bluechampion
8 Oct 2002, 13:47
Originally posted by Arch#11
Next test starts on Friday.
Be interesting to see if Dizzy is fit, otherwise Watson might have to be the replacement????? Did they take any other fast bowlers over????
They took Andy Bichel... so they don't have another paceman.
I expect Hauritz will play.
SeinDude
8 Oct 2002, 20:50
Originally posted by bluechampion
They took Andy Bichel... so they don't have another paceman.
I expect Hauritz will play.
I would expect Andy Bichel to play and Brad Williams to be the 12th man.
Cheers!!
SeinDude
I think Hauritz will get a run in the second test. depends how the pitch is though i guess.
They should give the forgotten man of Australian cricket another cap. Bichel has always performed well when given a shot. He has done exceptionally well in the last 2 boxing day tests.
Steve Waugh is talking about the possibility of batting Gilchrist at 6 to accommodate an extra bowler, so we might see Hauritz and Bichel both play. I assume Mark Waugh would be the omission.
We've got to start looking at the next generation. To my mind bringing the likes of Bichel and Lehmann into the side is only a short term (and short sighted) option. We still haven't had a genuine young test prospect since Brett Lee (still a distant third best fast bowler to McGrath and Gillespie, with an average that just keeps stretching out). Are they out there? If so, why are they not being groomed now?
Watson may be an answer, but I'd like to see him in the test team soon if that's the case. I don't know what happened to Hussey and Katich, but they're off the radar now. Williams is already in his late twenties, and his average is around 30 - is that the best we can look to?
The next generation are really only a series of possibilities; not one of them are screaming for a test spot in the way Ponting or Gilchrist did.