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*Official* Tour Matches
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Yeah but 'any time in the middle is good time' has limits. Scoring that few against the second-string of one of the worst attacks in the country...... Even Edmonson managed to go for < 4 per over!
That Collingwood scored with such ease sorta suggests it was a placid deck to bat on (unlike the others interstate). If I was in the English line-up, would definitely feel like I missed out on a big opportunity to cash in.
If they'd smashed WA, it'd be less cause for worry but that's two pretty ordinary displays in a row against bowling which could best be described as journeyman. Worrying signs for England's batting line-up. Luckily for them, the Aussie batting is looking ordinary as well.
morgieb
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Why are Hobart and Brisbane soooooooooo much more flatter at test level than FC level? It's time we need some greentops at test level imo.
Son Of Coco
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Well, they've been 4/5 for not that many twice now. Adelaide's usually not a minefield. If 'time in the middle' for some of the batsmen in each match translates into 2 for 200-odd in Brisbane then it's obviously no issue.
You don't really want to make a habit of being 100/5 though, Australia can testify to that.
It's entirely possible they'll step it up come Brisbane. Not sure why people are supposed to be impressed so far though.
Howe_zat
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I don't think we can read too much into losing a few wickets in these 3-day games.
They are all after a result, playing positively and aggressively. Look at Collingwood's score, 94 from 116, he normally gets to 94 from about 200 balls.
It's good to know that they are after the win rather than not losing.
I don't think it was a really encouraging display, but it was decent. I wouldn't underestimate the State sides, either. They are much stronger than county teams.
In 2009, Australia were 5/114 against Sussex in their first game, they recovered, scored some steady runs and drew a 4-day match. The Lions game was an equally tedious draw.
They are all after a result, playing positively and aggressively. Look at Collingwood's score, 94 from 116, he normally gets to 94 from about 200 balls.
It's good to know that they are after the win rather than not losing.
I don't think it was a really encouraging display, but it was decent. I wouldn't underestimate the State sides, either. They are much stronger than county teams.
In 2009, Australia were 5/114 against Sussex in their first game, they recovered, scored some steady runs and drew a 4-day match. The Lions game was an equally tedious draw.
four_or_six
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Meh, it's fine. It's not like we need huge scores in the tests, the Aussies are bound to collapse anyway.
Prince EWS
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I think this just shows the importance of having these tour games more than anything else. Imagine if these two games had been the first two Tests? England would be ****ed. As it is they've given themselves some time to acclimatise and they still have another game and a half left to get it right before Brisbane.
TumTum
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IMO it's just the recent weather we've been having. Should see a seamer's paradise at Gabba at least.
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Good,we usually win on those sort of decks as Anderson and Broad blitz sides.
TumTum
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Nah not that type of pitch. It will help bowlers who hit the deck hard and bowl good lines and lengths. Definitely won't help the English bowlers as much as it will help ours.
GIMH
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Do you really want to lose 5-0?
Woodster
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I understand all Aussies questiong the England batting line-up, but as I said during the first tour match, let's maintain a degree ot realism here. Yes they are important in terms of preparation, time in the middle, bowlers getting overs into the legs etc, and yes they will be doing our utmost to win the game, but games against WA and SA are in no comparison to an Ashes Test in terms of intensity and concentration required. The England camp are saying all the right things, but you know it's a warm-up game and doesn't mean a whole heap, the intensity of an Ashes battle cannot be replicated in such games.
Prince EWS
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Doubt it because CA didn't stream this game. Don't think there were cameras there.
Son Of Coco
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Yes, and that Ashes campaign turned out well. Am hoping this goes the same way for England.
Howe_zat
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Exactly, my point is that treating each game like a Test and grinding out big runs is not a better way to prepare for a tour. England are playing more aggressively and going for the win. It hasn't worked out perfectly but it's good to see.Yes, and that Ashes campaign turned out well. Am hoping this goes the same way for England.
tooextracool
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Seems quite interesting that the lad who didn't play a single pull/hook shot against the pacers all summer has been playing a whole bunch of these lately. Cant be a bad thing certainly.
Prince EWS
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Well it can if he keeps getting out to it.