***Official*** Commonwealth Bank Tri-Series

[FaaipDeOiad]

Required rate above 7 now. Hodge starting to look a little better, hopefully he'll get going soon.

 

[Fiery]

Gee, and your view on the players isn't ever so slightly coloured by your opinion of rugby?

Considering some of the genuinely arrogant teams we've had in the past (think the early 1990s era of Grizz Wylie coaching, and a bunch of aloof blokes led by Gary Whetton), these guys are a breath of fresh air. I've had dealings with them through my work and they're always willing to give their time.

Have to agree. Henry, his team and the players all come across as good fellas. Do you hate the game because of the players or the players because of the game Bahnz?

 

[BlackCap_Fan]

From the looks of it, Styris and Vettori are bowling really well - 3.5 an over each when the aussies need 7.

We just need to get Punter.

 

[_Ed_]

My opinion of Asad Rauf isn't getting any better.

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

Asad Rauf wins goof of the series for warning Ponting for running on the pitch!! Hmmm, they are batting last Mr Rauf!

 

[pup11]

In different part of the world south africa are really giving pakistan a serious pasting, after 18 overs south africa are 140/0 they can be in with a chance to pass 438 can they do it again?

 

[Prince EWS]

In different part of the world south africa are really giving pakistan a serious pasting, after 18 overs south africa are 140/0 they can be in with a chance to pass 438 can they do it again?

There's a seperate tour thread for that, pup.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

My opinion of Asad Rauf isn't getting any better.

I swear he just warned Ponting because Hodge ran down the middle of the pitch.

 

[Craig]

My opinion of Asad Rauf isn't getting any better.

Are you saying that because it makes it easier for the bowlers or you think it was wrong of Rauf to speak to Ponting?

 

[pup11]

Now its time aussies start taking a few chances because the RRR is creeping up all the time.

 

[Natman20]

I think if they keep it under nine it will be fine for the Aussies when it comes to the crucnch as long as they dont lose wickets.

 

[Fiery]

after 18 overs south africa are 140/0 they can be in with a chance to pass 438 can they do it again?

Surely not. I can't see that score being passed for a very long time (outside of a World Cup). Smith gone now anyway.

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

I think if they keep it under nine it will be fine for the Aussies when it comes to the crucnch as long as they dont lose wickets.

Yeah, a wicket really needed here. Preferably Ponting

 

[Jono]

Eng fans would have the right to feel pretty pissed off if Aus lose this lol.

Australia's odds for winning the whole thing would be interesting if they lose this match, all things considered. It was 1.11 before this match.

 

[pup11]

I know that princey but not to interested in south africa v/s pakistan, i was just surfing through the channels and i saw the match and just posted about the south african teams brutal hitting.

 

[Prince EWS]

I know that princey but not to interested in south africa v/s pakistan, i was just surfing through the channels and i saw the match and just posted about the south african teams brutal hitting.

Wrong thread though. Whether you're interested or not, it belonged in the other thread.

Anyway, useless me posting about it several times as it really defeats the purpose.

 

[Natman20]

required run-rate now over 8

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

Styris is doing a great job here. Alot of pressure building up

 

[pup11]

Fiery mate the 438 barrier has already been broken by sri lanka who scored 440 odd runs against netherlands(and sadly it was an international match). Australia are currently going no where, lets get a move on guys.

 

[BlackCap_Fan]

Styris is doing a great job of using up overs for little runs, considering he's a part - timer.

Ponting is the key though.

8+ an over needed now. 142 needed of 108 at the end of the 32nd over.