2026 T20 World Cup

[RB]

That's 2-0 for Zimbabwe against Australia in the T20 World Cup now.

Wow, that’s disturbing, I would have thought that we’re on the better side of the ratio against every other nation

Then this will make for some grim reading.

At T20 World Cups (only 50 matches total for us, so small sample sizes for most opponents) we're on the wrong side of the ledger against India, NZ, and Zimbabwe, and all square with Afghanistan, England and the Windies.

In all T20Is, we're on the wrong side of the ledger against India (comfortably, W12 L22) and Pakistan, and all square with Afghanistan, England, and Zimbabwe.

At ODI World Cups, we're square with the Windies (W5 L5) and have a winning record against everyone else.

In all ODI matches, the South Africans have a winning record against us but it's close (W51 L55 and some ties as well). We're on the better side of the ratio against all other opponents.

We have a winning test record against all opponents.

Next I should do this for the Redbacks...

[Brodlach]

Bring in the Pontiff

[Lightning McQueen]

How do we pick Inglis over someone who is absolutely glowing with form and has a good short game record.
How does Dwarshuis get a game?

Assume you're talking about Carey? Inglis has a better T20 record and a substantially better T20I record than Carey.

Dwarshius gets a game because he's left arm (probably the best left arm pace option currently) and been a consistently high wicket taker in the BBL for the last three seasons.

As much as I value your input and knowledge of all things cricket, I cannot bring myself to accept that Inglis was a better option than Carey.

Maybe I’m too harsh on Dwarshuis but I’ve never really rated him, he can produce a good spell but has a tendency to bowl too many balls right in the slot, he seems very hittable too often, mind you, the conditions don’t really suit him.

I respectfully acknowledge your thoughts.

[Lightning McQueen]

That's 2-0 for Zimbabwe against Australia in the T20 World Cup now.

Wow, that’s disturbing, I would have thought that we’re on the better side of the ratio against every other nation

Then this will make for some grim reading.

At T20 World Cups (only 50 matches total for us, so small sample sizes for most opponents) we're on the wrong side of the ledger against India, NZ, and Zimbabwe, and all square with Afghanistan, England and the Windies.

In all T20Is, we're on the wrong side of the ledger against India (comfortably, W12 L22) and Pakistan, and all square with Afghanistan, England, and Zimbabwe.

At ODI World Cups, we're square with the Windies (W5 L5) and have a winning record against everyone else.

In all ODI matches, the South Africans have a winning record against us but it's close (W51 L55 and some ties as well). We're on the better side of the ratio against all other opponents.

We have a winning test record against all opponents.

Next I should do this for the Redbacks...

Yet we seem to do enough to win the games that matter.

Please don’t post the Redbacks records until Monday, I’d rather deal with all things disappointing on the same day.

[The Dark Knight]

How do we pick Inglis over someone who is absolutely glowing with form and has a good short game record.
How does Dwarshuis get a game?

Assume you're talking about Carey? Inglis has a better T20 record and a substantially better T20I record than Carey.

Dwarshius gets a game because he's left arm (probably the best left arm pace option currently) and been a consistently high wicket taker in the BBL for the last three seasons.

As much as I value your input and knowledge of all things cricket, I cannot bring myself to accept that Inglis was a better option than Carey.

Maybe I’m too harsh on Dwarshuis but I’ve never really rated him, he can produce a good spell but has a tendency to bowl too many balls right in the slot, he seems very hittable too often, mind you, the conditions don’t really suit him.

I respectfully acknowledge your thoughts.

Carey definitely the better wicket keeper and longer form/all round batter no doubt.

[Armchair expert]

Not the worst option Armie but would he suit the conditions there? And I don't think the bowling is the problem, losing four wickets in the powerplay isn't going to help win ay team many games. As noted alot on here Green has struggled for runs this summer, Maxwell and Connolly had poor BBL's, David's (and now possibly Stoinis) injury timing isn't ideal amd Marsh being out hurts heaps aswell.

The conditions are not ideal but he is a wicket taker which is something I think the side lacks, apart from Zampa who are the real wicket takers, I consider Ellis (yes I know the first game) Stoinis Maxwell Green as "containers"... Dwarhuis being selected I can't understand so he is a left-armer so what..... without Starc around there isn't anyone that can blast through a top order...especially with his pace against the Associates. I base this all on feel and not any stats.

You are right though this batting lineup is a broken femur compared to the bowling broken toenail

[gadj1976]

I don't watch the BBL cos it's a nonsense.

This proves it.

If we were serious about the T20 world cup, we'd produce pitches that gave something to the bowlers, not flat decks that are just designed for the batsman.

Once you go from BBL to the World Cup, you're going to get found out because of the different batting condtiions.

We have brought this on ourselves. No one else to blame than the money hungry organisations in Australia.

[The Dark Knight]

Not the worst option Armie but would he suit the conditions there? And I don't think the bowling is the problem, losing four wickets in the powerplay isn't going to help win ay team many games. As noted alot on here Green has struggled for runs this summer, Maxwell and Connolly had poor BBL's, David's (and now possibly Stoinis) injury timing isn't ideal amd Marsh being out hurts heaps aswell.

The conditions are not ideal but he is a wicket taker which is something I think the side lacks, apart from Zampa who are the real wicket takers, I consider Ellis (yes I know the first game) Stoinis Maxwell Green as "containers"... Dwarhuis being selected I can't understand so he is a left-armer so what..... without Starc around there isn't anyone that can blast through a top order...especially with his pace against the Associates. I base this all on feel and not any stats.

You are right though this batting lineup is a broken femur compared to the bowling broken toenail

Was meaning to reply yesterday- completely agree with your bowling summary, I think Bartlett like Zampa is a wicket taker/strike bowler rather than a container/defensive bowler and would like to see him in the team as much as possible given his swings the new ball upfront and done it with success in both international and domestic cricket.

[locky801]

India Vs Pakistan at midnight

After all the fuss thats been made hopefully a great game.

Mightcrash on the sofa to watch this one

[locky801]

India Vs Pakistan at midnight

After all the fuss thats been made hopefully a great game.

Might crash on the sofa to watch this one

[Armchair expert]

India Vs Pakistan at midnight

After all the fuss thats been made hopefully a great game.

Might crash on the sofa to watch this one

Probably piss down

[Armchair expert]

India obliterated Pakistan overnight (on the cricket field)

Afridi 2 overs for 31

[locky801]

India obliterated Pakistan overnight (on the cricket field)

Afridi 2 overs for 31

Ishan took him apart think it was 17 off the 1st over

Pakistan looked disinterested, apart from Ishans innings wasn't anything else worth chatting about

[RB]

That's 2-0 for Zimbabwe against Australia in the T20 World Cup now.

Wow, that’s disturbing, I would have thought that we’re on the better side of the ratio against every other nation

Then this will make for some grim reading.

At T20 World Cups (only 50 matches total for us, so small sample sizes for most opponents) we're on the wrong side of the ledger against India, NZ, and Zimbabwe, and all square with Afghanistan, England and the Windies.

In all T20Is, we're on the wrong side of the ledger against India (comfortably, W12 L22) and Pakistan, and all square with Afghanistan, England, and Zimbabwe.

At ODI World Cups, we're square with the Windies (W5 L5) and have a winning record against everyone else.

In all ODI matches, the South Africans have a winning record against us but it's close (W51 L55 and some ties as well). We're on the better side of the ratio against all other opponents.

We have a winning test record against all opponents.

Next I should do this for the Redbacks...

Yet we seem to do enough to win the games that matter.

Please don’t post the Redbacks records until Monday, I’d rather deal with all things disappointing on the same day.

South Australia in all T20s:
Winning record against: Queensland, Tasmania, Guyana, Lions (RSA), Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians
All square with: WA, Somerset, Royal Challengers Bangalore
Losing record against: NSW, Victoria, Warriors (RSA)

South Australia in all One Day matches:
Winning record against: ACT, Central Districts, New Zealanders, Sri Lankans, Zimbabweans, CA XI
All square with: -
Losing record against: NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, WA, New Zealand, England A

South Australia in all First Class matches:
Winning record against: Tasmania, West Indies, New Zealanders, Lord Hawke's XI, Australian XI (lol), World XI (also lol)
All square with: Indians, Sri Lankans, England XI, England A, AC MacLaren's XI, AE Stoddart's XI, Australian Services
Losing record against: NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA, MCC, Lord Sheffield's XI, GF Vernon's XI, South Africans, Pakistanis

[locky801]

Stoinis fit for tonights must win game against the Lankans, talk also that the Bison has trained strongly and in connention as well

[Armchair expert]

Smith officially added to the squad

[locky801]

Smith officially added to the squad

Saying he wont play if Marsh and Stoinis are fit

[The Dark Knight]

Smith officially added to the squad

Saying he wont play if Marsh and Stoinis are fit

"ICC regulations stipulate any squad change must be submitted and activated on the day prior to a match," on-duty selector Tony Dodemaide said.

"With Steve here, along with some uncertainty around Mitch and Marcus Stoinis, it made sense he (Smith) is activated and available for selection in time for the match, if required."

https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4451269

[locky801]

Lankans have won the toss and sent the Aussies in to bat.

Renshaw dropped for Marsh

AUS
Travis Head, Mitch Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
SL
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathiran

[Jim05]

0/105 to all out 181
Lankans are cruising in reply at 2/152 with 4 overs to go.
This will be the third straight WC where we haven’t made it out of the group stage