*Official* Match 42 - India v West Indies

[ankitj]

Why the **** WI look so keen on winning this one, when they threw away the one against England

 

[Woodster]

Still have serious reservations as to the depth of the WI batting and their ability in chasing down this total. Got themselves into a fantastic position here to beat one of the top sides, Sarwan and Smith ticking along nicely, just fear for them if they lose a couple of quick wickets.

 

[Dissector]

It's looking like a comfortable win for the Windies at this stage which will mean India hasn't beaten a non-minnow at the world cup since 2003. I seriously doubt we will be able to beat SL either and winning three games in a row is looking like the stuff of fantasy.

 

[NasserFan207]

Still have serious reservations as to the depth of the WI batting and their ability in chasing down this total. Got themselves into a fantastic position here to beat one of the top sides, Sarwan and Smith ticking along nicely, just fear for them if they lose a couple of quick wickets.

Yeah, I mean Pollard at five? Followed by Sammy, Thomas and Russell? They are really missing Chanderpaul in there.

 

[smash84]

If WI bat sensibly, they should walk this

Then again, Akmal caught something yesterday so it's a bit much to hope for lightning to strike 2 days in a row

good one..........

the Indian bowling attack in this Wc has looked terribly toothless...........to top it all their batting has been collapsing after doing all the hardwork in the first 40 overs....

WI doing well here so far

 

[Contra]

last 2 overs were pretty good. Smith looks a bit tired.. the heat must be getting to him.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

India's bowling is awful. Just don't look like taking wickets and haven't in nearly every game.

 

[Contra]

Zak!!

 

[BoyBrumby]

Huge wicket. Nicely bowled, but a tired looking shot from Smith.

Pressure on the Windies now.

 

[Contra]

Almost identical to how Virat Kohli got out earlier today.. just that this was lefty vs lefty.

 

[Woodster]

Yeah, I mean Pollard at five? Followed by Sammy, Thomas and Russell? They are really missing Chanderpaul in there.

Yes the absence of Shiv Chanderpaul leaves a large gaping hole in that middle order. Wouldn't be too bothered about Pollard coming in at 5, if a player such as Chanderpaul was following him. The last two games that Shiv has sat out, the games have been set for a player of his style to utilise. No pressure on scoring at a strike rate in excess of 100, but just the ability to push the ball around in these middle stages. His form may not be great, but I personally would have much more confidence in WI chasing down these targets if he was in that middle order.

 

[Jono]

That dismissal was so predictable. The two previous balls Zaheer was getting it to come in but couldn't get it right. You just knew he'd take out Smith's stumps if he fixed his line.

Sometimes even in our couches you can just read what these players are trying to do. Fascinating.

 

[Contra]

Gone!

 

[Jono]

Pollard's dismissal just as predictable!

This was always on. India haven't bowled well, but after seeing WI the other night, they were always in this game.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Hmm. That tail looks long from here now.

 

[Woodster]

Give it away there Pollard. Didn't look like he was trying to clear the boundary, and presumably it went much straighter than he intended. A risky shot for your third delivery, and not a great shot selection in my mind.

 

[Adamc]

God this batting lineup is ordinary. Ridiculous if they don't get Chanderpaul back in for the QF.

 

[Bun]

hehe bowden's pepsi ad is hilarious. the guy has a future as a comic

 

[social]

Lightning wont strike twice

Pollard is obviously from the Afridi school

 

[BoyBrumby]

Zaheer looks too good for Thomas. Very keen to get off strike there.