*Official* Australia in Zimbabwe Thread

[Waughney]

Slam! a similar shot as ball1 and
again Clarke saves himself

slammed right back and Clarke
escaped, ball rushes over the long off rope

He was in danger of being hit by one of Gilchrists drives.

 

[Gaijin-san]

Go Clarke you good thing, you.

105* off 102 balls. Damn fine innings. Maybe not against the greatest opposition, but I think its a breakthrough innings.

 

[kwigibo]

Gillespie just made the easiest 1.5 million dollars in history.

 

[marc71178]

I assume that is $Zim?

 

[~Michael~]

This is how Clarke made his 100
85 to 100 from 4 balls
spend only 1 min in the nerves 90's

28.2 Chigumbura to Clarke, SIX, Maxed! a perfect pull over midwicket and
a big one too
28.3 Chigumbura to Clarke, FOUR, driven to long on
28.4 Chigumbura to Clarke, FOUR, nicely flicked to long leg, and 1 short
of his first ODI 100 for Australia
28.5 Chigumbura to Clarke, one run, steered backward of point and his
first ODI ton

What a Player he is ?
105* From 102 Balls
A superb knock by the youngster
A star in the making
A supertstar

Congrats

Hayley

 

[Mister Wright]

Go Clarke you good thing, you.

105* off 102 balls. Damn fine innings. Maybe not against the greatest opposition, but I think its a breakthrough innings.

At least Clarke can perform against weaker opposition. It has finally taken a grade-level side to show that Brad Hogg shouldn't be anywhere near the Australian squad.

 

[luckyeddie]

At least Clarke can perform against weaker opposition. It has finally taken a grade-level side to show that Brad Hogg shouldn't be anywhere near the Australian squad.

You're being a bit harsh. This Aussie team is a bit better than a grade-level side.

 

[age_master]

haha end of a series that was really abit of a waste of time, though it is good to see both Clarke and Gillespie find some form

 

[Gaijin-san]

Well now I feel justified to rant a bit, given ole Clarkey's performance last night.

Maybe his hundred was made against Zimbabwe, but I know many of you would be saying he's even worse if he didn't make a hundred.

I thought it was a fairly good innings myself, showing his increasing maturity. He paced his first 50 brilliantly (68 balls), and then smashed his way to 100 when there were precious little runs left to get.
And, most telling of all, he didn't offer a chance. Not a single one.

 

[Mister Wright]

Well now I feel justified to rant a bit, given ole Clarkey's performance last night.

Maybe his hundred was made against Zimbabwe, but I know many of you would be saying he's even worse if he didn't make a hundred.

I thought it was a fairly good innings myself, showing his increasing maturity. He paced his first 50 brilliantly (68 balls), and then smashed his way to 100 when there were precious little runs left to get.
And, most telling of all, he didn't offer a chance. Not a single one.

Any innings of his would look good after his previous innings.

 

[Linda]

Geez guys, give the poor laddy a break. I dont hear anyone knocking Gillespie's 5-fer..

 

[Prince EWS]

Honestly, Im shocked at the high level of conversation about Australia in here.

We all knew how they were going to perform!!! Who cares??

I thought there would be much more discussion on the individuals in the Zim team who played above themselves.....

 

[Craig]

I must say, in that innings was probably the best I have seen Kasprowicz bowl and not pick up a scalp.

Elton Chigumba (sp) looks like he might have some ability.

 

[Prince EWS]

Elton Chigumba (sp)

Its Elton Chigumbura.

Glad to be of service.

 

[Adamc]

I must say, in that innings was probably the best I have seen Kasprowicz bowl and not pick up a scalp.

Elton Chigumba (sp) looks like he might have some ability.

Kasper got Taibu. Deserved more though.

 

[kwigibo]

I assume that is $Zim?

uhuh, about 400 ausd

 

[marc71178]

Not quite so impressive then.

Was that even enough for a round for the team?!

 

[kwigibo]

Not quite so impressive then.

Was that even enough for a round for the team?!

Yeah, with all the tip-toeing by commentators, players and officials, that kinda forced in a little perspective on the whole thing.

 

[Craig]

Is this thread going to be un-sticked soon since this tour is over?

 

[Waughney]

As Neil said previously, when a thread will be sticked or unsticked depends on how lazy he is