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

[morgieb]

Reminds me a lot of the Rahul and Pant batting in England when they put on a monster partnership they got more and more reckless, and quickly they collapsed.

Fortunately for India the target isn't quite as daunting and Pujara's not Rahul.

 

[Niall]

100 and India start looking really good, especially if it's before Tea. Depends on how many wickets fall on the other side though.

I think India are gonna win this, it feels like their day. Don't @ me.

Have you seen the Indian lower order?

 

[Bahnz]

Even though it would probably be the death knell for NZ's WTC chances, I really want India to win this. This is just sensational from Pant, would be a Stokes-tier effort if he could do it.

 

[morgieb]

Have you seen the Indian lower order?

Won't matter if these two + Vihari get there instead. I just can't see us getting the two out any time soon.

 

[Athlai]

Even though it would probably be the death knell for NZ's WTC chances, I really want India to win this. This is just sensational from Pant, would be a Stokes-tier effort if he could do it.

TBF there are series after this that could change things

 

[GotSpin]

It's raining boundaries right now jfc

 

[OverratedSanity]

Probably jinxing it but why was Saha picked ahead of Pant?

In what world does Saha do this?

Even if Pant bats like Bradman he wouldnt be better than Saha as a wicketkeeper bat.

Or something.

 

[Spark]

real test of paine's captaincy here. aus still obviously massive favourites but only if he keeps control of the game. pick a plan and stick to it.

 

[stephen]

This is a great partnership but has the feeling of a false hope last stand. It's going to break and when it does it'll be a cascade.

 

[Spark]

Won't matter if these two + Vihari get there instead. I just can't see us getting the two out any time soon.

mate pant is swinging at every second ball. he could easily hole out to any number of catchers scattered around the place.

 

[Window]

guys...do we believe

Given the tendency for the tail to collapse, I'm only gonna believe when we have <60 remaining with 5 wickets in hand

 

[OverratedSanity]

mate pant is swinging at every second ball. he could easily hole out to any number of catchers scattered around the place.

To Lyon, its been good controlled aggression imo. Very hackish against Green though yeah.

 

[silentstriker]

Won't matter if these two + Vihari get there instead. I just can't see us getting the two out any time soon.

That....that doesn't even make any sense. Most of Pant's shots are not safe.

 

[Niall]

Given the tendency for the tail to collapse, I'm only gonna believe when we have <60 remaining with 5 wickets in hand

Even then,,,,Ashwin looks hopeless with the bat these days and not sure how restricted Jadeja is.

Not as if Vihari is in much form either.

 

[GoodAreasShane]

I'm completely with Morgie on this one, Pant will not ever slow down if at the crease

 

[stephen]

Both Indian batsmen are happy to play Green really far from their bodies at the moment. I daresay there's nothing really in this pitch.

 

[Window]

Lol very nice

 

[NotMcKenzie]

Finally!

 

[Spark]

see?

 

[stephen]

mate pant is swinging at every second ball. he could easily hole out to any number of catchers scattered around the place.

Beautiful post.