2nd Semi Final - Australia v India (26th March)

[Burgey]

lets wait for the toss first guys lol. India might not have a choice as to what they do. Apparently teams chasing have generally won at the SCG so we'll see I guess.

Can't recall if this is right tbh. Traditionally if you batted first at the scg and got anything decent you were in clover, but that might have changed a bit in recent years.

 

[smash84]

six semi-finals, 0 australian defeats | cricket | espn cricinfo

if past stats are anything to go by then aus are massive massive favorites

can't recall if this is right tbh. Traditionally if you batted first at the scg and got anything decent you were in clover, but that might have changed a bit in recent years.

fyi

 

[OverratedSanity]

We're 1-13 at the SCG, guys. #BringBackSachin

 

[Contra]

Can't recall if this is right tbh. Traditionally if you batted first at the scg and got anything decent you were in clover, but that might have changed a bit in recent years.

"1-9 Teams' win-loss record batting first at the SCG in day-night games, excluding the two games when Australia scored 376 against Sri Lanka and South Africa scored 408 against West Indies in the league stage of the World Cup. Besides these two matches, teams batting first in day-night games at this venue have won only once since 2011: Australia defended a target of 253 against India in 2012."

Having quoted that the recent games definitely back the side batting first. It's also lame how India is the only team that lost while chasing haha.. I swear everything is stacked against us.

 

[viriya]

This match is not gonna be anywhere close to the greatness of the other semi.

 

[smash84]

This match is not gonna be anywhere close to the greatness of the other semi.

yeah, I am getting a feeling that its gonna be a one sided affair.

 

[morgieb]

The number of Indian fans heading to the game from what I've seen vastly outnumber Australian ones seemingly.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

both ganguly and smith reckon bat first is the way to go

 

[OverratedSanity]

The number of Indian fans heading to the game from what I've seen vastly outnumber Australian ones seemingly.

Oi. Maybe they're Aussies of Indian descent. THEY"RE AUSTRALIANS TOO YOU KNOW.

z

 

[gettingbetter]

Oi. Maybe they're Aussies of Indian descent. THEY"RE AUSTRALIANS TOO YOU KNOW.

z

Could be, but we are cheap.

 

[smash84]

so, is dhoni going to have his customary luck at the toss?

 

[anil1405]

Just watched 10 minutes of the build up to the game on Star and its so boring. Two hours of buildup is a waste and then there was no build up to the first semi final. ****ing star.

 

[Son Of Coco]

Australia - the only cricketing country in the world that would dish up a wicket more suited to the opposition than itself for a match like this. Well done.

 

[OverratedSanity]

so, is dhoni going to have his customary luck at the toss?

What are you talking about? He often goes on insane droughts where he loses 587 tosses in a row.

 

[Contra]

Rahane's gonna be key today somehow I feel.

 

[TNT]

This match is not gonna be anywhere close to the greatness of the other semi.

why would you say that, its a very negative approach and there is no way you can enjoy the match now because you have already convinced yourself that it is not going to be as good as the other semi. I can see a lot of negative posts from you regarding this match.

 

[smash84]

What are you talking about? He often goes on insane droughts where he loses 587 tosses in a row.

not when it matters usually (and am talking LO formats)

 

[viriya]

why would you say that, its a very negative approach and there is no way you can enjoy the match now because you have already convinced yourself that it is not going to be as good as the other semi. I can see a lot of negative posts from you regarding this match.

Fair enough.. it's probably because I can't make up my mind which of these two teams I hope lose more..

 

[Contra]

LOL Fleming "time to find out who wins the toss and bats"

India are in for it today eh.. chasing against Australia

 

[Swingpanzee]

minor victory