3rd Quarter Final - Australia v Pakistan (20th March)

[howardj]

The weather is set fair, gentlemen

The air is pregnant with anticipation, for what will surely be a thrilling denouement to the tournament

 

[veganbob]

Hate how people during this World Cup have been falling back into the old lazy description of Pakistan being enigmatic or wildly unpredictible

They're pretty crap out here in Australia in these conditions, and have been for years

The only thing unpredictible about them is whether they'll get towelled up by 50 runs or 100 runs

Enigmatic? Unpredictible? Very lazy, outdated commentary

They rolled southafrica for under 200. South Africa has a better batting lineup than Australia.
If they get 250 they are capapble of rolling Australia.

 

[Spark]

They rolled southafrica for under 200. South Africa has a better batting lineup than Australia.
If they get 250 they are capapble of rolling Australia.

No they don't. Main point stands, though.

http://www.cricket.com.au/news/aust...i-pakistan-world-cup-quarter-final/2015-03-19

Don't like this IMO from a winning - as opposed to good cricket - POV. Much safer to prepare a complete road and pile on millions.

 

[morgieb]

They rolled southafrica for under 200. South Africa has a better batting lineup than Australia.
If they get 250 they are capapble of rolling Australia.

South Africa's batting depth is sorely lacking. Add that they can't chase, and therefore I don't think they have a better batting lineup.

And that game contained Irfan.

 

[Riggins]

So many ****wit pakistan supporters rolling around. I get that you're going for pakistan bro, you don't need to wear lime green slacks, a lime green button up shirt and a lime green melbourne cup hat.

 

[Riggins]

It was sensational when a hostess told a guy before to enjoy the cricket, only to be informed that he wasn't pakistani and wasn't going.

 

[Spark]

South Africa's batting depth is sorely lacking. Add that they can't chase, and therefore I don't think they have a better batting lineup.

And that game contained Irfan.

Of the four likely SFers SA has the worst batting IMO.

 

[GotSpin]

You on the prematch Sauce?

 

[howardj]

Today's game won't give this so far underwhelming World Cup the shot in the arm it oh so badly needs

Same tomorrow

 

[JBMAC]

Hope the Aussies win........BUT do believe a quarter final upset could be on the cards

 

[_Ed_]

Mainly just hoping for a close game here. Please.

 

[hendrix]

Of the four likely SFers SA has the worst batting IMO.

Maybe, but I wouldn't call it weak. Amla, AB are ATGs, and Faf and Duminy aren't hacks.

 

[Riggins]

You on the prematch Sauce?

Nah I was actually on the way out of rads.

 

[halba]

just hope finch and warner can hold their aggression back a fraction. they can always hit out later with wickets in hand.

the key to winning in this world cup, has been wickets in hand after 25 overs. triple your score from the 25 overs mark, esp with the powerplays and field restrictions.

 

[smash84]

Hope the Aussies win........BUT do believe a quarter final upset could be on the cards

I hope and pray that your experience and gut feel of watching cricket since Bradman is right on the money. Amen

 

[morgieb]

**** this game makes me feel nervous lol.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Maybe, but I wouldn't call it weak. Amla, AB are ATGs, and Faf and Duminy aren't hacks.

Duminy in pressure games is just amazingly bad. Finds ridiculous ways to get out.

 

[smash84]

Pakistan should play Yasir Shah today (although I get the feeling that he won't be playing). I can't see the Aussie line up being troubled by the likes of Ehsan Adil and Wahab Riaz.

 

[Loose Cannon]

Hazlewood is in for Cummins.

Good call, Cummo been spraying everywhere. Unsightly.

 

[smash84]

lol, this makes for terrible reading, and a sign of the carnage to come

Pakistan - 4, Australia - 4 | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo