3rd Test at the SCG, Sydney, 7 Jan - 11 Jan 2021

[cnerd123]

It’s an a la carte menu. Seasonal fare.

is the tea itself freshly brewed or some teabag nonsense

 

[Burgey]

I've seen these vids, I think @Burgey might agree it's about as sad as my attempts at golf

You have more to work with imho. Also the advantage it’s a stationary ball. I feared for the little fella’s safety watching this vids tbh. Latest one looked much better though, tbf

 

[Starfighter]

I've seen these vids, I think @Burgey might agree it's about as sad as my attempts at golf

Where are they?

 

[Burgey]

is the tea itself freshly brewed or some teabag nonsense

Its High Tea. The high comes from visiting the local pubs up in Paddo and acquiring the requisite substance pre-game

 

[Burgey]

Where are they?

There’s an app for them. You have to sign up or be a Platinum Lounge member to access, sorry

 

[TheJediBrah]

Going on and off for rain can be really draining for the players' mindset. Good thing we've got renowned mentally-strong batsman Will Pucovski out there.

 

[Burgey]

Good stuff form Bumrah this spell - I thought he looked a bit flat this morning. Siraj been a bit disappointing so far for mine, despite the wicket. Be interesting to see if he’s able to sustain something like his Melbourne form as the game goes one

 

[Arachnodouche]

Leaving aside all the concussions, what's Pucovski like on the hook? Think he's being selective here, but looks like he's getting a little too far inside the line.

 

[Daemon]

This decks got nothing in it. Might wear out though, overall bad toss to lose.

 

[Prince EWS]

Leaving aside all the concussions, what's Pucovski like on the hook?

Best in the country IMO.

 

[cnerd123]

This decks got nothing in it. Might wear out though, overall bad toss to lose.

yea roady mcroady road + kookaburra ball + wet-ish outfield

Need to bowl tight, bowl dry, and rely on Ashwin and Jaddu to get through this first innings. If we can keep them to around 350 it will be decent. Probs gonna rain a ton so a weather affected draw won't be the worst result, especially since it seems like the 4th test won't be happening at the Gabba

 

[cnerd123]

@OverratedSanity what do you make of that single

 

[harsh.ag]

Pucovski looks absolutely ready for test cricket. Good find.

 

[Senile Sentry]

Wash out, India wins the 4th which gets moved from the Gabba to win 2-1 so NZ stays no 1, then Australia loses a test to Rabada and Nortje, before Jamieson decimates India in the WTC final as Kane scores another daddy hundred. Sorted.

But isn't the final outside NZ ?

 

[GoodAreasShane]

That didn't even come remotely close to carrying

 

[Daemon]

Ashwin has 5 wickets @ 81 at the SCG.

Kuldeep did take five, but it's worth mentioning who the five were - Khawaja (who can't play the ball turning away from him), Head, Paine, Lyon, Hazlewood (who scored 25 first).


Here are the averages in the last 10 years for visiting spinners:
WACA - 51.64
MCG - 52.76
Bellerive - 57.12
SCG - 59.10
Gabba - 63.73
Adelaide - 73.96
New Perth - 91.00

Australian spinners:
New Perth - 16.80
Adelaide - 30.94
Gabba - 32.94
MCG - 36.08
Bellerive - 38.75
SCG - 38.93
WACA - 48.00

"SCG so spinny" is probably the biggest trap in cricket.

@Prince EWS how did you get these stats btw?

 

[Arachnodouche]

****ing beautiful shape from Bumrah. Unplayable with that action. Looks like he's finally got the away swing going. Makes him twice the threat.

 

[Midwinter]

now they are showing which player has the most social media followers.

Just show and talk about the game !

 

[stephen]

Pucovski looks the goods so far. I can't believe they let Warner play though.

 

[Prince EWS]

@Prince EWS how did you get these stats btw?

Secret.