Redbacks: Title Town

[Crow-eater]

Pitch is doing nothing and the bowlers are stuffed. Not looking good.

 

[Cromulant]

Pitch is doing nothing and the bowlers are stuffed. Not looking good.

Why are people so ****ing pessimistic in here ??

We are well ahead of the game.

 

[relapse]

Why are people so ****ing pessimistic in here ??

We are well ahead of the game.

Because it's SA and we've seen them collapse time and time again.

If QLD bat on for a while tomorrow and set us anything north of 200 on a 4th day wicket it will be a 50/50 game.

 

[Geoffa32]

Agree

Still in front with a dead wicket to bat on.

Knock em over tomorrow or by lunch Saturday and should win by the time the Crows run out....

 

[Geoffa32]

Because it's SA and we've seen them collapse time and time again.

If QLD bat on for a while tomorrow and set us anything north of 200 on a 4th day wicket it will be a 50/50 game.

Five day game.

 

[Cromulant]

Because it's SA and we've seen them collapse time and time again.

If QLD bat on for a while tomorrow and set us anything north of 200 on a 4th day wicket it will be a 50/50 game.

We finished top of the ladder for a reason, we won the ODD Comp

Its a different side

 

[treeman]

We finished top of the ladder for a reason, we won the ODD Comp

Its a different side

It doesn't mean things can't go wrong. There were a few games that were close throughout the season and we had a bit of luck to win.
If this game turns out the opposite and they have a bit of luck we can lose.

Hopefully that doesn't happen but I really hope we have a very good early session tomorrow morning!

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

Why are people so ****ing pessimistic in here ??

We are well ahead of the game.

PTSD with SA in the past.

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

Advantage still SA although 5 down would've been more comfortable, especially with Pierson and Neser still to bat.

 

[relapse]

Five day game.

I meant that the wicket degrades so on the 4th day it might open up for the bowlers.

If we're chasing 200+ on a 4th and then a 5th day wicket it might be a really tough chase.

We have to get them out early tomorrow and then hopefully be chasing a target of around 150.

 

[Crow-eater]

Need the quicks to come out breathing fire tomorrow. If we can get 2-3 wickets before the new ball, we'll be alright.

Anything over 150 will be a challenge, but not insurmountable.

Key is the first session tomorrow. Win that and we're well on our way.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

I don't think the wicket will deteriorate much

Will still be very good batting on Day 4 and even Day 5

Even if Qld have a great day tomorrow and set us 300 I think we reel it in

We get two bites at it tomorrow. Start of play, hopefully there's a bit of movement early. Then the 2nd new ball either side of lunch.

 

[Slippery Pete]

Why are people so ****ing pessimistic in here ??

We are well ahead of the game.

Because they blew a golden opportunity to put the game away.

When you bowl a team out for 95 the game shouldn’t be back on their terms, and now it is.

All hope isn’t lost. Just annoying.

 

[Crow-eater]

I don't think the wicket will deteriorate much

Will still be very good batting on Day 4 and even Day 5

Even if Qld have a great day tomorrow and set us 300 I think we reel it in

We get two bites at it tomorrow. Start of play, hopefully there's a bit of movement early. Then the 2nd new ball either side of lunch.

Is it the same pitch they used last game? If it is, it may break down. If it's a brand new one, then yeah, it'll probably hold together as the last one did.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Is it the same pitch they used last game? If it is, it may break down. If it's a brand new one, then yeah, it'll probably hold together as the last one did.

It's a new one

32 degrees tomorrow, 28 degrees Saturday. Warm but hopefully not wicket crumbling heat

 

[Cromulant]

Bit humid and cloudy out there this morning, hopefully it hangs around and we get some decent bowling conditions.

Cant let it get too out of hand, anything over a 200 chase will be tricky.

 

[DJ75]

If SA win, then they're champs. If QLD win, then they're champs.

In the event of a draw, the result is decided on the basis of 1st Innings Bonus Points:

• 0.1 BPs per wicket taken in the first 100 overs
• 0.01 BPs for every run over 200 in the first 100 overs

SA scored 1.71 BPs to QLDs 1.0 BPs - so if the game is drawn, then SA will be champs.

However, it appears highly likely that the game will end in a result, given that QLD started their 2nd innings straight after lunch on Day 2 (of 5).

Yes definitely a result coming in now. QLD will set a reasonable total, probably in the 200's I'd guess.
We will have to earn the victory and bat well.
I can see it getting very nervy

 

[DJ75]

Bit humid and cloudy out there this morning, hopefully it hangs around and we get some decent bowling conditions.

Cant let it get too out of hand, anything over a 200 chase will be tricky.

Definitely need to get through all the batters this morning. Must take some early wickets.
Might be regretting not playing Pope now.

 

[Cromulant]

Definitely need to get through all the batters this morning. Must take some early wickets.
Might be regretting not playing Pope now.

Possibly yeah, Buckingham hasnt bowled that well this match TBH.

But if we are chasing 200+ then the extra bat might come in handy

 

[Slippery Pete]

What’s everyone’s predictions? Result today?

 

[Cromulant]

What’s everyone’s predictions? Result today?

If theres a result today, its highly likely that its in our favour.

Im happy to go with that !!!

Personally I reckon they'll get to nearly tea with a lead of 200ish, we'll be halfway there by stumps with 8 wickets in hand.

 

[Drakescoffeecake]

If we're chasing anything 150+ I won't be confident. Need wickets now.

 

[Cromulant]

The Spider Slayer Pierson walks to the crease

 

[1990crow]

If we're chasing anything 150+ I won't be confident. Need wickets now.

Yeh. I'm getting nervous now

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Doggett carving up this game