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XR8-260 · 29-03-2007, 01:53 PM

The Srilanka vs RSA match was pretty good. Maligna took four wickets in four balls

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pb02 · 29-03-2007, 02:49 PM

Pretty amazing effort. He has the most bizarre action but he bowls some of the best yorkers I've ever seen.

BZINGA · 29-03-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by red_hotxr6

Thats average, i presume that would be taken like 15 runs off 18 balls, i wonder what his average and score would be like with 70 runs off of 75 balls. The point i am trying to make especially with the commentators and you who make out that ponting is some sort of batting whiz is that he is nowhere near that like gilchrist he has his " moments" ..

Im not sure, i could be wrong but it seems you maybe getting strike rate ( runs per 100 balls ) mixed up with average ( runs divided by bats ) Ponting is nearly always scoring at a run a ball or better and as for his average of 65 so far, doesnt suprise me, he was unlucky to get out this time with a direct hit run out. Batting whiz, i think he is, there wouldnt be to many batters out there better than him atm. Gilchrist does have his moments, being an aggresive opener as he is, he's more likely to fail than succeed, but when he's on song, theres no ground big enough to stop him.

Rodp · 29-03-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pb02

Pretty amazing effort. He has the most bizarre action but he bowls some of the best yorkers I've ever seen.

I've been waiting awhile to see his bowling fall apart. His action is a natural one and apparently not that uncommon in beach cricket in Sri Lanka. He was spotted and the coaches didn't try and tamper with his action incase they broke his ability to bowl the way he does.

He must have incredible timing, because it's so roundarm he has to let the ball go precisely otherwise he'll end up spraying it wide. It's remarkable that he has such control. He's a great find for Sri Lanka.

BZINGA · 01-04-2007, 04:36 AM

Australia v Bangladesh, rain delays play, game reduced to 22 overs each.
Ponting wins the toss and decides to bowl.

BZINGA · 01-04-2007, 07:18 AM

Bangladesh - 6/104 after 22 overs
Australia - 0/106 after 13.5 overs

Gilly - 59* (44)
Haydos - 47* (39)

AU-MUSTD · 01-04-2007, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TRIK67

Bangladesh - 6/104 after 22 overs
Australia - 0/106 after 13.5 overs

Gilly - 59* (44)
Haydos - 47* (39)

HAHA Great effort again. Smashed em, hope they keep the good form all through. Whats hayden average now for the cup?? It's like he's on a demolish'n mission.

prydey · 01-04-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TRIK67

Im not sure, i could be wrong but it seems you maybe getting strike rate ( runs per 100 balls ) mixed up with average ( runs divided by bats ) Ponting is nearly always scoring at a run a ball or better and as for his average of 65 so far, doesnt suprise me, he was unlucky to get out this time with a direct hit run out. Batting whiz, i think he is, there wouldnt be to many batters out there better than him atm. Gilchrist does have his moments, being an aggresive opener as he is, he's more likely to fail than succeed, but when he's on song, theres no ground big enough to stop him.

just to pick you up on a minor point, batting average is calculated by runs divided by wickets. thats why a few 'not outs' will do your average wonders. a certain mr bevan used to get criticised for protecting his average as quite often he would end up not out. hussey is similar but starting to be more human these days

Bill_R · 01-04-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TRIK67

Bangladesh - 6/104 after 22 overs
Australia - 0/106 after 13.5 overs

Gilly - 59* (44)
Haydos - 47* (39)

I would have liked to see Hussey open. He needs the practise and to chase 104 off 22 overs would have been like batting lower down - except for the new ball.

good job by the aussies again - especially considering Bangladesh have upset many teams.

BZINGA · 02-04-2007, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by prydey

just to pick you up on a minor point, batting average is calculated by runs divided by wickets. thats why a few 'not outs' will do your average wonders. a certain mr bevan used to get criticised for protecting his average as quite often he would end up not out. hussey is similar but starting to be more human these days

LOL, yes you are correct, but ( runs divided by bats ) was alot easier in saying than - a batsmans average is made by the total amount of runs divided by the total amount of times the batter has been dissmissed, i didnt think it needed to go into detail for the point i was making

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XR8-260 · 08-04-2007, 05:52 AM

RSA vs bangladesh... upset victory perhaps?

5LMonty · 08-04-2007, 01:46 PM

Certainly was!!! Bangladesh smashed em!

BA GT-HO · 08-04-2007, 02:03 PM

World number one status is back with Australia, cheers Bangladesh!

exrtnz · 08-04-2007, 05:08 PM

Sth Africa will have too win some tuff games to make the semis now! Im picking a Aus/NZ final

prydey · 08-04-2007, 09:18 PM

bangladesh have now beaten nz, india and now rsa this world cup. at least we're not the only ones to be beaten by them now. they are really helping us out though as rsa and nz are our only threats i reckon and now we have a win up on rsa.

good stuff.

partzkid · 09-04-2007, 12:41 AM

so whos staying the full distance with me tonight??
mcgrath is getting smacked bigtown.

partzkid

BZINGA · 09-04-2007, 12:50 AM

Bowlings looking a little dodgy atm, at this stage looks like we're going to chase a decent total.

BZINGA · 09-04-2007, 03:18 AM

Great fight back by the aussie bowlers, England looking at a score of 300+ at the halfway mark to be bowled out in the last over for 247.

K.Pietersen - 104 (122)

BZINGA · 09-04-2007, 07:38 AM

England - 247 all out
Australia - 3/248 ( 47.2 overs )

Clarke - 56*
Symonds- 28*

Ponting - 86
Hayden - 41
Gilchrist - 27

**MR_LON** · 09-04-2007, 07:48 AM

was a good win although i didn't think they would have a chance the way the poms were going mid innings

Bill_R · 09-04-2007, 01:15 PM

A good win. The stand-in bowlers went well at times and McGrath made a good comeback after being hit all over the place. The only downside I can see is that the lower order batsmen didn't get any practise in. I think Hussey and Hodge (if he stays in the team) need a good hit out. Maybe they could be moved up in the order for one of the "lower" games.

bob 351 · 09-04-2007, 02:22 PM

that would be an arsekicking i think go aussies

BA GT-HO · 09-04-2007, 04:27 PM

I watched most of it, seems to me that they were just cruising when they were chasing the runs. Not much of a match in the end.

Martyvan · 09-04-2007, 09:23 PM

Symonds looks in invincible form... I still cant believe he had surgery only 8 weeks ago.......

Bring on the Semi... which could be against the bangers... !

BZINGA · 09-04-2007, 11:36 PM

Australia Vs Ireland this friday at 11.30pm.

BOOSTDEF · 10-04-2007, 10:07 PM

who plays tonight?

bob 351 · 13-04-2007, 07:41 PM

just heard NZ lost to Sri Lanka last night
:evil_laug :evil_laug :evil_laug :evil_laug :evil_laug :evil_laug

lost to Sri lanka

BZINGA · 14-04-2007, 03:07 AM

Easy win for the aussies, Ireland - 91 bowled out after 30 overs
Australia - 1/92 after 12.2 overs

Hussey - 30*
Symonds - 15*
Gilchrist - 34

Strange decision for Ponting to choose to bowl first instead of giving the guys who havent batted much, some batting practise.

BZINGA · 14-04-2007, 03:16 AM

Australia V Sri Lanka - Monday 11.30pm

Martyvan · 14-04-2007, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TRIK67

Strange decision for Ponting to choose to bowl first instead of giving the guys who havent batted much, some batting practise.

Maybe he had an afternoon tee time booked at the local golf course?