Shield Round 6: South Australia vs Victoria, Adelaide Oval, 28th Nov-1st Dec

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Wasn't Fraser-McGurk dropped for a match not long ago? Seems like a ridiculous decision looking at the form of some others in the team, including the so-called 'leader', who probably should have already played his last game at state level.

Think he missed one with a strain of some sorts? Good that he stood up today but he still has a hell of a lot of work to do.
 
Wasn't Fraser-McGurk dropped for a match not long ago? Seems like a ridiculous decision looking at the form of some others in the team, including the so-called 'leader', who probably should have already played his last game at state level.
Nah, he injured his hammy.

Looks like he got the kick up the ass he needed. Well done to him.
 
While Lehmann was laying on the massage table, trying to recuperate from yet another marathon 8 ball innings, a mini recovery to get us to 4/60 was underway. Should be looking to just occupy the crease at least until Tea, and what happens? A friggin' run out!!!!!! WHY???!!!! Aggression is all very well, but stupidity is not.

I think opposition teams have Lehmann worked out. Give him one early that he can smash for 4, give him a false sense of security and then get into him. He has now made 37 runs in the past 8 innings at a blistering average of 6.38. I am just so over him it's not funny.
It would be one thing if Lehmann was struggling but at least trying to guts it out. Like 15 off 60 balls or something would be painful, but at least showing that we was attempting to dig in for the team and work through it.

But virtually all his innings have been these BS 10(8).....absolutely disgraceful for a so-called 'leader'.....
 

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Pucovski really needs a score here, both to boost Victoria's chances and his own form leading into summer.
 
Yep - a winning percentage of 14.04% since the beginning of 2017/18!!
2017/18 - played 10 won 2
2018/19 - played 10 won 0
2019/20 - played 6 won 1
2020/21 - played 8 won 0
2021/22 - played 8 won 1
2022/23 - played 10 won 2
2023/24 - played 5 so far won 2

A wonderful strike rate for Tim Nielsen!!
 

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Was about to say that this composed, mature innings by Pucovski is further proof he should be next in line for a test berth. But that's probably a given among most cricket followers. But let's see now if Harper can follow up from the first dig
 
Was about to say that this composed, mature innings by Pucovski is further proof he should be next in line for a test berth. But that's probably a given among most cricket followers. But let's see now if Harper can follow up from the first dig
Think Pucovski has to string some matches together first before he can be even considered for a test spot.
 
Think Pucovski has to string some matches together first before he can be even considered for a test spot.
If Warner or Ussie were to miss, you'd pick him purely based on his rare talent rather than form. Why the hell he's not opening is another question. But I don't want to see Bancroft or Harris in that side again.
 
If Warner or Ussie were to miss, you'd pick him purely based on his rare talent rather than form. Why the hell he's not opening is another question. But I don't want to see Bancroft or Harris in that side again.
Bancroft deserves to be in the side. No, he didn't set the world on fire but he's been the best bat in the shield for 3+ years and is now in his prime.
 

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