BlackCap_Fan
State Vice-Captain
We needed that.
But we're nowhere near out of the woods yet.
But we're nowhere near out of the woods yet.
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FaaipDeOiad
Hall of Fame Member
Great shot from Ponting.
Big scores in large chases has always been the one area where he's been lacking in ODI cricket. I think his average in chases over 250 is 30 or so. Would be great if he made a big score today.
Big scores in large chases has always been the one area where he's been lacking in ODI cricket. I think his average in chases over 250 is 30 or so. Would be great if he made a big score today.
Fiery
Banned
Which is the point I was trying to make. Your view is very much in contrast to Faaip's take on it I see
Fiery
Banned
(I just made it up)
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Not really. We both hold the view that calling for him to be dropped now would be ridiculous given his form and that is the reason that people aren't doing it. He was lucky to be recalled in the first place, he was lucky to hold on to his spot, and he was lucky to score that hundred. But he seems to be making some use of this luck and putting some form and some runs together. Hopefully, for Australia's sake, he can continue the form into the World Cup on slower, lower pitches which probably won't suit him given the way he hits those drives.
As I type though, he plays a ridiculous shot straight to the fielder in the deep.. one of the many reasons he has struggled in one day cricket in the past few years - lack of genuine placement.
pup11
International Coach
At the moment i really can't figure out what clark is doing in the side. He is not keeping his economy under check neither is he good at death bowling. But someone like tait can do the job at any time of the innings. Hayden can't believe he's caught, he thought they would again drop him giving him some more chances.
Fiery
Banned
Again...this is the point I was trying to make
, but he has done well in this series. His wickets have come at about 21 each before this game.
FaaipDeOiad
Hall of Fame Member
Terrible shot from Hayden. He's always had a real problem getting out playing his basic run scoring shots in ODIs. Driving to short cover and holing out to midwicket.
Would have preferred Hodge at 4 to Clarke, but I guess it doesn't make a huge difference. Crucial partnership this one,
Would have preferred Hodge at 4 to Clarke, but I guess it doesn't make a huge difference. Crucial partnership this one,
JBH001
International Regular
Game on, those two quick wickets have brought game a bit closer.
Good score from NZ by the looks of things. C'mon Australia.
I feel a traitor. It's the first time I've supported Australia since the 2003 rugby world cup against the All Blacks....
Errr no need to remind us of that.
One of the more depressing nights of my life - made more so by the fact that I was living in Australia at the time. I could not get out of the pub fast enough...
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
And Sean said something very similar. So how is my view in contrast to his?
He mentioned that people continued to call for his head immediately after his ton - which they did. But little has been said after that due to the fact that he has continued that form and looked more assured.
Fiery
Banned
THE most depressing night of my life
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Vital spell from Oram here. His bowling has been very sub-standard this series.