14th Match - India v Australia

[h_hurricane]

So Aus need to more in the last 100 than they scored in the first 200.Not looking good.

 

[91Jmay]

Maxwell should have got promoted if Khawaja is going to play like this.

 

[Teja.]

Power consolidation by Oz here.

 

[Contra]

Probably worth bringing Bhuvi back on after drinks? Or hold off until the death?

Bumrah for 2 overs would be good.

 

[vcs]

Have to say, McGrath's spell is not my abiding memory of that WC final in 03

Didn't Sehwag take him apart a bit?

 

[h_hurricane]

Power consolidation by Oz here.

Would rather call it power wastage.

 

[Teja.]

No point declaring in your first innings in 2019.

 

[Contra]

People often underestimate the fact that last 10 overs have 5 fielders outside the ring. On this pitch it will take some serious hitting to get Australia through.

 

[trundler]

Still possible. Just go nuts.

 

[h_hurricane]

Still possible. Just go nuts.

Batsmen capable of going nuts are sitting helplessly in the dressing room.

 

[Second Spitter]

Maxwell should have got promoted if Khawaja is going to play like this.

Ussie is striking more than Smith. Warner lost this game. Such a shame.

 

[vcs]

Not watching but this looks like a pretty dire knock from Khawaja in the circumstances.

EDIT : He just smacked a six

 

[TNT]

People are underestimating how much the NRR can damage a team, Australia need to bat out the overs and get as close to 352 as they can.

 

[Second Spitter]

not watching but this looks like a pretty dire knock from khawaja in the circumstances.

s/r 114.

 

[harsh.ag]

Waddaya know, it can smash spin

 

[cnerd123]

India got 116 in their final 10 overs. Maybe Aus back themselves to do the same.

 

[91Jmay]

s/r 114.

That’s poor for a batsmen coming in in this situation. Smith bats through he should be looking to do a Hardik. He needs to carry on now and get it up to 130+. I agree Warner cost them game though.

 

[Second Spitter]

Ussie is such a joy to watch when he switches on

 

[Contra]

Bring Bumrah for 2 overs, he has 6 left.

 

[Jay London]

India got 116 in their final 10 overs. Maybe Aus back themselves to do the same.

With the NRR likely to play a part that seems a pretty sensible route to go. Not sure how keen I am on using net run rates - it seems to reward sides for not being adventurous and reduces the number of exciting games.