Australia A vs Pakistan

[k31th]

funny how past a certain point the ball has stopped misbehaving... if only we'd known it would do that...

 

[wolmeister]

Where is Eddiesmith? Is he hiding?

 

[BACCS]

If the number 11 can bat out 24 overs then that’s a massive indictment on the batsmen. Pity a recognised batsman couldn’t stick it out with Bancroft, plenty of runs on this pitch are available.

 

[ROOTA#6]

If the number 11 can bat out 24 overs then that’s a massive indictment on the batsmen. Pity a recognised batsman couldn’t stick it out with Bancroft, plenty of runs on this pitch are available.

The differences in how the pink ball behaves as it ages are a factor but it’s still a poor reflection on the blokes who are supposed to be able to bat

 

[The Falcon Strike]

In: Bancroft

 

[The Falcon Strike]

What’s Mike Hussey up to these days?

 

[k31th]

What’s Mike Hussey up to these days?

Australian test batting coach... or something such role like that.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Australian test batting coach... or something such role like that.

Can he play in 2 weeks? Stuff the coaching!

 

[hawkman]

This blocking will probably prevent Aus A batting again which is probably what Bancroft is after

 

[BACCS]

This blocking will probably prevent Aus A batting again which is probably what Bancroft is after

Yeah how dare he take pride in his wicket

 

[wolmeister]

This blocking will probably prevent Aus A batting again which is probably what Bancroft is after

Bancroft having some time out in the middle. Why not? He hasn't done much and this is an opportunity to get time against a good attack on a decent pitch.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

This blocking will probably prevent Aus A batting again which is probably what Bancroft is after

Meh the rest of the batsmen don’t deserve another hit

 

[BACCS]

Bancroft having some time out in the middle. Why not? He hasn't done much and this is an opportunity to get time against a good attack on a decent pitch.

The criticism for a bloke that’s on 49 and has batted for over 25 overs with the number 11 is quite remarkable.

 

[hawkman]

Yeah how dare he take pride in his wicket

With the added bonus of trying to prevent the other batsman having another hit to push any claims they had

 

[BACCS]

This partnership batted longer than the first 9

 

[wolmeister]

The criticism for a bloke that’s on 49 and has batted for over 25 overs with the number 11 is quite remarkable.

I agree, only a 73 partnership so far. If only the top 4 put more value on their wicket.

 

[Cainozz]

The criticism for a bloke that’s on 49 and has batted for over 25 overs with the number 11 is quite remarkable.

This is BigFooty after all!

 

[k31th]

Bancroft out for 49... that's a shame that he didn't get to his 50... it was off 155 balls so he definitely stayed in a long time and can thank Meredith for doing the same at the other end.

 

[BACCS]

Such a shame no one could stick around with Bancroft prior to the number 11, very good application today against a bowling attack on top.

Absolutely deserved 50, sucks he goes out like that

 

[BACCS]

Oh wow, didn’t think there would be anymore play today, interested to see if we can get a couple tonight

 

[wolmeister]

Good knock, showed up the others well and truly. Shame he missed his 50.

 

[corbies]

Did they change pitches between games?

Yeah. That's usually how a pitch square works, they would very rarely play more than one multi-day game on each pitch per season. Not to mention if they were using the same pitch from a match 11 days ago it would have totally different characteristics between the two matches anyway.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Meredith stranded

 

[gordo2016]

This blocking will probably prevent Aus A batting again which is probably what Bancroft is after

Are you for real? You sound ridiculous.

 

[BACCS]

Yeah. That's usually how a pitch square works, they would very rarely play more than one multi-day game on each pitch per season. Not to mention if they were using the same pitch from a match 11 days ago it would have totally different characteristics between the two matches anyway.

Fair enough, didn’t realise that.