Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:31 pmStumps 6/73
dedja wrote:Stumps 6/73
Marnus got the call right.
He was due
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:31 pmRe: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:32 pmMarnus got the call right.
He was due
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:34 pmmighty_tiger_79 wrote:dedja wrote:Stumps 6/73
Marnus got the call right.
He was due
Yep, thought the same thing when he said it was in line.
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:16 pmTrader wrote:locky801 wrote:Trader wrote:Trader wrote:I think Smith will want to prove himself at opener, he'll bat a full day himself.
I can't see us bowling first if we win the toss.
0/2
and your Day 2 predictions
1) The runs will flow today.
First session won't be an explosion, but after lunch is when the pace will really pick up.
The day 2 runs tally will be at least 25% higher than day 1.
2) The Aussies won't declare.
In their efforts to get to the golf course by the weekend, they'll drop wickets regularly enough that their first innings this test will come to a natural close (either late today or before lunch tomorrow), rather than a declaration.
The other talking point for mine, Travis.
Averaging 19.67 over his last 9 innings, with no 50s.
Has he overcome his ODI world cup hangover yet? Or is he still partying?
A flattening, day 2 Adelaide Oval pitch against a lacklustre West Indian attack, is this the easy time to get back in form, or will the lack of challenge fail to inspire our man Heady, who seems to save his best performances for the matches that actually matter?
Day 2 runs were 20% higher than day 1, with the bulk coming in the post lunch session.
Plenty of wickets with the Aussies bowled out shortly after the new ball.
And yes, Heady was the main point of interest.
Not perfect, with the runs falling slightly short (15) of my prediction, but compared to day 1, I'll take it as a win.
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:16 pmNo mention from AO or SACA that I can see about the gates being thrown open tomorrow.
For shits and giggles I tried to purchase a ticket and they would have gladly taken money.
Surely not!
For shits and giggles I tried to purchase a ticket and they would have gladly taken money.
Surely not!
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:38 pmThey charge $10 for shield matches, no chance of them letting anyone in for free.
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:59 pmlocky801 wrote:dedja wrote:It has to be said, this Aussie side is nowhere as good as it thinks it is.
Batting lineup as brittle as caramel shards.
Great to see the Windies have a go, something that they have been lacking for a while now.
Have to agree, our batsman (except for Usman) very rarely face 100 balls in an innings
Aust now 5/138 Bison fails
Up to the SA lads now
I wasn't so sure about your statement about our batsmen very rarely facing 100 balls when I read it earlier today so I had a look.
Since the start of the 21/22 Ashes-
Khawaja- 47 innings, 25 innings where he faced 100 deliveries or more.
Smith- 50 innings, 22 innings where he faced 100 deliveries or more.
Labuschagne- 52 innings, 22 innings where he faced 100 deliveries or more.
Head- 43 innings, 12 innings where he faced 100 deliveries or more.
Green- 29 innings, 10 innings where he faced 100 deliveries or more.
I wouldn't say Smith and Labuschagne 'very rarely' face 100 balls, even Head and Green have faced 100 balls in less than one out of four innings, it depends on what you consider 'very rarely'.
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 10:00 pm8mm of grass left on the pitch
More than a day night test
More than a shield game
Way too much
More than a day night test
More than a shield game
Way too much
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:07 pmArry Gablett wrote:8mm of grass left on the pitch
More than a day night test
More than a shield game
Way too much
Not as much as a shower drain though.
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:09 pmVamos wrote:Got the work corporate box on Saturday, what are the chances of it going into day 4? Definitely would need to bat first today.
The Guzzle is Gone
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 6:42 amCaterers nightmare .
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 7:43 amArry Gablett wrote:8mm of grass left on the pitch
More than a day night test
More than a shield game
Way too much
I don't mind a bit of grass on the pitch but not that much
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:41 amI heard Ian Smith and Vaughn comment yesterday on starting the test on a Wednesday as Cricket Australia has a busy schedule. They said that CA had prioritised the tests ahead of the ODI's and any T20 fixtures. If so, how does it start on a Wednesday in that case? As they said, they talk about making it a priority but they don't give it prime time scheduling.
This test is farcical.
This test is farcical.
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:50 amdedja wrote:No mention from AO or SACA that I can see about the gates being thrown open tomorrow.
For shits and giggles I tried to purchase a ticket and they would have gladly taken money.
Surely not!
I believe SACA budget on tests being 3.5 days long so I doubt they are giving away any freebies this year. But then either them or the SMA kick an own goal as i believe once play finishes today that they are leaving the out the back area open for only an extra 2 hrs. Surely if it finishes early this morning like most expect, you are already paying wages, why not leave the back area open until mid-afternoon.
I am going today so hoping for it to last as long as possible but not sure will be in with much luck
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:52 amgadj1976 wrote:I heard Ian Smith and Vaughn comment yesterday on starting the test on a Wednesday as Cricket Australia has a busy schedule. They said that CA had prioritised the tests ahead of the ODI's and any T20 fixtures. If so, how does it start on a Wednesday in that case? As they said, they talk about making it a priority but they don't give it prime time scheduling.
This test is farcical.
Tests should ideally start on a Friday. Thursday at the earliest.
Only time that changes is if it were to be scheduled around a long weekend.
CA prioritised BBL
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:15 ammighty_tiger_79 wrote:gadj1976 wrote:I heard Ian Smith and Vaughn comment yesterday on starting the test on a Wednesday as Cricket Australia has a busy schedule. They said that CA had prioritised the tests ahead of the ODI's and any T20 fixtures. If so, how does it start on a Wednesday in that case? As they said, they talk about making it a priority but they don't give it prime time scheduling.
This test is farcical.
Tests should ideally start on a Friday. Thursday at the earliest.
Only time that changes is if it were to be scheduled around a long weekend.
CA prioritised BBL
Hopefully CA learn this time around. They bring in a sub standard test nation, start the test on a Wednesday & will be "surprised" that they miss out on weekend gate takings......pretty ******* dumb.
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:21 amWho loses out on a 3 day test? CA or SACA/SMA?
If it’s the latter then it shows CA really don’t care about SA cricket or the public.
If it’s the latter then it shows CA really don’t care about SA cricket or the public.
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:25 amamber_fluid wrote:Who loses out on a 3 day test? CA or SACA/SMA?
If it’s the latter then it shows CA really don’t care about SA cricket or the public.
Potentially every stakeholder, but I think more heavily weighted towards saca/sma
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:31 ammighty_tiger_79 wrote:amber_fluid wrote:Who loses out on a 3 day test? CA or SACA/SMA?
If it’s the latter then it shows CA really don’t care about SA cricket or the public.
Potentially every stakeholder, but I think more heavily weighted towards saca/sma
CA knew it would be a short test hence giving it to SA coz we will just suck it up and accept it.
Although Peter Maliauskas has been vocal about it still means jacksh*t to CA
Re: Australian International Summer 2023/24
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:30 ammighty_tiger_79 wrote:amber_fluid wrote:Who loses out on a 3 day test? CA or SACA/SMA?
If it’s the latter then it shows CA really don’t care about SA cricket or the public.
Potentially every stakeholder, but I think more heavily weighted towards saca/sma