Opinion Cricket thread

[Hearts to hearts]

Somehow knew Smith would be left stranded by the tail - marvellous captain's innings, again.

I'm not watching so I am hoping the tail's difficulty reflects a pitch getting trickier.

 

[shniko11]

What a way for Smith to answer everything that went on in the second test, there is no bigger statement than 170 odd not out, guy is a freak

And i do believe in karma and looks like Kholi got his this test like someone said.

Maxwell also fantastic to get a century in India, could be the making of his test career.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Ripper ball by Cummins.

 

[Hojuman]

3 days left and lndian batsmen will strive for their usual individual glory. Take 'em another day to make 300 + ( if they don't lose wickets ) and the draw is a fait-accompli.

 

[gokangas]

451. That'll do.

Shouldn't lose now but don't think we can win.

 

[big_e]

3 days left and lndian batsmen will strive for their usual individual glory. Take 'em another day to make 300 + ( if they don't lose wickets ) and the draw is a fait-accompli.

Or they bat for two days, get 300 in front and knock us over on the last day for 150-odd.

 

[KiwiRoo]

Shouldn't lose now but don't think we can win.

you would think it would be a draw, but England lost 2 tests in India recently (both by an innings !) after scoring 400 first up.

 

[Hojuman]

Or they bat for two days, get 300 in front and knock us over on the last day for 150-odd.

751 ? Big ask. Never know though. What l love about them is they never think team first in these situations. Mindset is always " how can l improve my average for the record books ? "

Couple of early wickets and ? Kholi at death's door with his shoulder strain will see them crumble.

 

[naturally north]

I think this pitch will deteriorate on day four and five.

If we can knock them off for around 300-350 a score of 250 plus on day five would be a hard ask. I would never call a Test that hasn't as yet seen the half way point. We are balls deep into this one.

 

[KiwiRoo]

751 ? Big ask. Never know though. What l love about them is they never think team first in these situations. Mindset is always " how can l improve my average for the record books ? "

Couple of early wickets and ? Kholi at death's door with his shoulder strain will see them crumble.

India have got a hell of a home record for a reason Hojuman. They play some excellent cricket. You guys were all over them the last test and they came back and bit you so don't think they'll be easy beats

 

[Hojuman]

India have got a hell of a home record for a reason Hojuman. They play some excellent cricket. You guys were all over them the last test and they came back and bit you so don't think they'll be easy beats

True. Kholi their lightning rod though. Wonder if he can bat for any length of time. Can see Lyon, O'Keeffe, Maxwell even Smith sending down a few overs. Hazelwood metronome like. Take 2 wickets l think and doubt creeps in.

 

[DaveyBoy123]

Patto & Tremain running riot at the Gabba.

Looks like 2nd, 3rd & 4th on the Shield table could all lose this weekend in the battle of who falls into the Shield final.

 

[tazaa]

Patto & Tremain running riot at the Gabba.

Looks like 2nd, 3rd & 4th on the Shield table could all lose this weekend in the battle of who falls into the Shield final.

It's absolute carnage

 

[Nate7]

Qld 5/18

 

[DaveyBoy123]

Patto's current figures: 5-7 off 6 overs!

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Patto's current figures: 5-7 off 6 overs!

Ridiculous.

 

[Nate7]

Qld 9/51 & trail

 

[tazaa]

All over red rover
Vics by 11 runs and an innings
QLD in dissaray

 

[Nate7]

All over red rover
Vics by 11 runs and an innings
QLD in dissaray

That last line is typical.
Back to Alice Springs for the final.

 

[naturally north]

Qld 5/18

Yes! My season average of 4.75 put me right up there

 

[Nate7]

Yes! My season average of 4.75 put me right up there

As a batsman or bowler?

 

[naturally north]

As a batsman or bowler?

Batsman...................... LOL

 

[Nate7]

Batsman...................... LOL

You might have Glenn McGrath's early batting average...

 

[LuvtheKangas]

I'm giving Maxi a little bit of the credit for the Kohli wicket. He took the piss out of him when he fielded the bowl before by holding his shoulder after he got up. Angry Virat just threw the bat. Haha you little sook.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Good catch by smith! Suck eggs Kohli, would love a collapse here!