Re: India v Australia, 4th Test, Delhi, 22-26 March, 2013

by Brass Monkey Sat 23 Mar 2013, 11:49

beamer wrote:
Just arrange a couple against Bangladesh to get him to 200, perhaps a chance for a farewell century, and then they can move on.

They need to, I reckon. They got rid of Viru, even though he's done the better of the two.

by Big Dog Sat 23 Mar 2013, 11:51

Doherty had a better economy rate than lyon in the previous test so who is to tell what would happen if he had been given a chance on this wicket.

by Brass Monkey Sat 23 Mar 2013, 11:54

Big Dog wrote:Doherty had a better economy rate than lyon in the previous test so who is to tell what would happen if he had been given a chance on this wicket.

I know what you're saying. A Test average of 78 and a FC average of 45 probably suggests not a lot though.

by beamer Sat 23 Mar 2013, 12:04

Brass Monkey wrote:
beamer wrote:
Just arrange a couple against Bangladesh to get him to 200, perhaps a chance for a farewell century, and then they can move on.

They need to, I reckon. They got rid of Viru, even though he's done the better of the two.

I guess the problem is that with the dropping of Sehwag he's now the only experienced batsman in the top order. They will be reluctant to go with a very inexperienced top 5.

by Brass Monkey Sat 23 Mar 2013, 12:08

Experience has counted for little these past couple of years but I know what you mean

by Blackadder Sat 23 Mar 2013, 12:10

skully wrote:Vile Vomit, actually.

Mybad

by Blackadder Sat 23 Mar 2013, 12:12

PeterCS wrote:Aus striking back with a vengeance.

Especially against their critics (supporters).

Who SHRIEKED their collective hearts out and gossiped that this was 'the absolute worst team Aus has ever put out', 'worst ever, yeah?', 'terrible pathetic terrible rhubarb rhubarb rhubarb'.

They're all gnashing their teeth on the other side of their faces now ... and SHRIEKING in delight.

Because, with India batting last, Oz have seized the whip hand.

Chances are India will only be chasing 100-150 for a Brown wash shrug

by The One Sat 23 Mar 2013, 12:14

dont fancy india chasing more than 125 on this pitch. aus on top here

by lardbucket Sat 23 Mar 2013, 12:23

Brass Monkey wrote:
Big Dog wrote:Doherty had a better economy rate than lyon in the previous test so who is to tell what would happen if he had been given a chance on this wicket.

I know what you're saying. A ... FC average of 45 probably suggests not a lot though.

I too am happier with Lyon than Doherty, but FC averages of off-spinners in Australia, IIRC:

Lyon 41
Hauritz 41
Doherty 45

(while O'Keefe is of course down under 30)

by Batman Sat 23 Mar 2013, 12:25

India blew this. A 350 odd score would have done the trick. Why was the batting line up tossed upside down only Dhobi can explain. I don't see India chasing 100+ batting last here. If they can manage 70 run odd lead from here it will be maybe a miracle and a chance. Else only shot is if they can bowl Aus under 100 now.

by Brass Monkey Sat 23 Mar 2013, 12:26

lardbucket wrote:
I too am happier with Lyon than Doherty, but FC averages of off-spinners in Australia, IIRC:

Lyon 41
Hauritz 41
Doherty 45

(while O'Keefe is of course down under 30)

Yowzer!!!

by Red Sat 23 Mar 2013, 12:31

Yes the pitch is certainly playing tricks and now that scores will be close to parity Australia in with a shout. Great toss to win!

by PeterCS Sat 23 Mar 2013, 12:34

Clarke's FC bowling average is no worse than those - and his form improves in Tests (acc to the stats, at least).

by PeterCS Sat 23 Mar 2013, 12:35

Beer same as Lyon and Hauritz as well.

by Brass Monkey Sat 23 Mar 2013, 12:47

Nae wonder they're a sack o' pantsmonkeys.

by Red Sat 23 Mar 2013, 12:49

PeterCS wrote:Clarke's FC bowling average is no worse than those - and his form improves in Tests (acc to the stats, at least).

Clarke would have liked this pitch but mainly does well with the ball when there is a lot of assistance for him.

by lardbucket Sat 23 Mar 2013, 13:02

Agar would seem to have a good future. Keep him out of ODDs on our wickets, or it'll be Dan Cullen, Nathan Hauritz all over again.

by OP Tipping Sat 23 Mar 2013, 13:12

Stumps on Day 2 and Australia are still in with a chance! Miracles.

by lardbucket Sat 23 Mar 2013, 13:18

At least we should not lose by an innings.

Warner and Watson in particular must be under pressure to score, or miss the Ashes tour.

by G.Wood Sat 23 Mar 2013, 13:47

Rick Darling must be spewing he wasn't born 35 years later. He would have had a 70 test career

by PeterCS Sat 23 Mar 2013, 13:52

Could even have afforded a few more comedy-spectacular runouts.

by Batman Sat 23 Mar 2013, 14:56

Even a lead of 50 at this stage won't be too helpful. Aus just needs a couple of batsmen to slog it out to beat us. India bat last on a track at it's worst. Now if we could get Aus all out under 100 it may be a winning story though. can we pray and hope that Aus get bowled for 50-60 odd runs? Realistically thats the only chance for India. Chasing a low score.

by Anthony_Gonzales Sat 23 Mar 2013, 15:31

India should win this comfortably....

by Batman Sat 23 Mar 2013, 16:15

If these guys can cross 300, then maybe it may upset Aus a bit given the pitch. They would have to attack while batting next as playing defensively will result in wickets. Jadeja and Ashwin now have the key.

by Anthony_Gonzales Sat 23 Mar 2013, 18:28

A pitch like this is good for cricket. So so much better than the roads which have become the norm everywhere now

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