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@nzzp said in Other Cricket:
@nta said in Other Cricket:
Forget I spoke. Just saw the score. Sheesh....
it's great that Aus are there - and this is a stellar performance. Bat once, bat big, win the test.
But they’re not…..I’m no cricket captain but why are Oz batting again ?
Geez Australians like selecting guys called Mitchell. Who is Swepson ? I know enough about Johnson, Starc and of course @NTA favourite Marsh but nothing about this guy……
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@mn5 said in Other Cricket:
@nzzp said in Other Cricket:
@nta said in Other Cricket:
Forget I spoke. Just saw the score. Sheesh....
it's great that Aus are there - and this is a stellar performance. Bat once, bat big, win the test.
But they’re not…..I’m no cricket captain but why are Oz batting again ?
to avoid batting last! Put the game out of reach, there's plenty of time to have a real crack at them
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@nta said in Other Cricket:
@mn5 no idea about swepson.
As for batting again: rest the bowlers, have a slog, win the match. Nobody enforces follow on any more.
I thought you knew cricket stuff?
Just cos I talk a lot about something doesn’t mean I know it.
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not enforcing the follow on is very interesting
Perhaps the slog of the first test took more of a toll than we know? Combine that, with having 2 spinners and maybe they really want to make sure they bowl last?
I tell you what, if they run out of the time the new brains trust is in for some hard questions given the "pace" of day 2.
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@donsteppa said in Other Cricket:
Pakistan need to score about a bazillion runs in the fourth innings, but Australia have left them a lot of time too...
An earlier declaration than I was expecting, but the cracks in the pitch will probably have the last say.
314 to win on the last day, with8 wickets in hand.
Strong advantage Aus, but batting the draw out is really credible
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@nta said in Other Cricket:
If Pakistan put away the first innings runouts and stupid shots, they can win without doubt.
That was probably part of the thinking to turn down the follow-on: these blokes won't shoot themselves in the foot a second time.
jaysus, really? 315 on a day 5 pitch against that bowling attack is some ask. I can't see Pakistan getting within 100 of it, and struggling to bat out the day.
Mind you, I thought India had no chance at the Gabba, so what do I know. Just looked up - they chased 328 on the last day.
India pull off stunning win over Australia to seal series – as it happened
Over-by-over report: India chased down a target of 329 to win a remarkable fourth Test by three wickets
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with the benefit of a bit of hindsight, absolutely the right call to bat again. Best chance of winning it without risking losing it.
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Only one 'genuine' Pakistani wicket was taken on the fourth day - Azhar Ali was way too slow to review an LBW that he'd gloved. Could be an interesting night tonight. Might depend on how tired Shafique and Azam are, plus the use of the second new ball...
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@kiwipie said in Other Cricket:
315 in 90 overs is a fair bit faster than they have scored to date and will require them to go searching for runs - best plan is to bat as long as possible without losing wickets and see how they look with 3 hours to go.
That’s what John Bracewell suggested for the Black Caps against South Africa in radio commentary.
From memory it didn’t work but it’s a great idea.
