Group A - Pakistan, Australia, Bangladesh - Page 3

Top_Cat · 29-04-2010, 07:37 PM

Okay, fair to say this'll be the XI come Monday;

WwdIs 88/10 (20.0 ov, DP Nannes 1/21) - Match over | Live Scorecard | Cricinfo.com

So they've stacked the batting and will be relying on Smith for spin with Dussey/Clarke to roll the arm over if needed. Far better side than with Lee in it. Still a bit worried about their ability to accelerate after the first 10, whether having three (essentially) part-time spinners = 1 good one and a pace attack of Johnson/Nannes/Tait is potentially pretty damn wild but it's not bad.

Top_Cat · 30-04-2010, 06:42 AM

We pushed Lee too hard, too soon - World Twenty20 - Fox Sports

Ya think Andrew?

pasag · 30-04-2010, 10:00 PM

Anyone going to watch a single match? Time zones pretty much make it impossible...again.

social · 30-04-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pasag

Anyone going to watch a single match? Time zones pretty much make it impossible...again.

Pretty good for me - most games start at 7.30 pm here, new baby at home (so no other social engaements for a while), beer fridge full, delivery menus stacked up

Probably watch a couple of games before Oz self-destruct and I break out the bootleg dvd collection

Xuhaib · 30-04-2010, 11:17 PM

expecting pakistan to be dicked today.

masterblaster · 30-04-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Xuhaib

expecting pakistan to be dicked today.

Bangladesh are pretty woeful, but it wouldn't surprise me. Hoping for a good contest regardless.

Jayzamann · 01-05-2010, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by cricinfo

Vital stats

# Shaun Tait and Nathan Hauritz are the only players in Australia's squad with a batting strike-rate below Michael Clarke's 108.83

Holey moley.

Spark · 01-05-2010, 02:50 AM

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Holey moley.

Now that's kinda funny.

But seriously... why on earth can't he score quicker?! I mean he showed early in his career that he can hit it over the top.

Xuhaib · 01-05-2010, 11:11 AM

Asif dropped for Sami sure Asif is no 20-20 bowler but then Sami is not even a bowler.

Jayzamann · 01-05-2010, 11:31 AM

Five spinners for the Bangers. And all left-handers as well.

A piece of me wants them to go through and eventually go against Australia who would probably field as many quicks as they can. That would be an interesting game.

ed: that being said, today i am just glad to see the Pakistani players taking the field

Uppercut · 01-05-2010, 12:14 PM

Hmm, this is a bit of a let-down.

Arjun · 01-05-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Top_Cat

Okay, fair to say this'll be the XI come Monday;

WwdIs 88/10 (20.0 ov, DP Nannes 1/21) - Match over | Live Scorecard | Cricinfo.com

So they've stacked the batting and will be relying on Smith for spin with Dussey/Clarke to roll the arm over if needed. Far better side than with Lee in it. Still a bit worried about their ability to accelerate after the first 10, whether having three (essentially) part-time spinners = 1 good one and a pace attack of Johnson/Nannes/Tait is potentially pretty damn wild but it's not bad.

That's a very strong team. Would you have Smith or Hauritz in there? Smith seems more T20-ready, but Hauritz can hold his own in this format, and is more experienced. Maybe even Daniel Christian, who's a better batsman, but is yet another seam bowler. This looks a team that will go the distance in this tournament.

social · 01-05-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Arjun

That's a very strong team. Would you have Smith or Hauritz in there? Smith seems more T20-ready, but Hauritz can hold his own in this format, and is more experienced. Maybe even Daniel Christian, who's a better batsman, but is yet another seam bowler. This looks a team that will go the distance in this tournament.

Smith - quality batsman, one of the best fieldsmen in the world and coming on as a bowler (i.e. immensely talented but very inexperienced and potentially expensive)

No idea why Christian is even in the squad

BoyBrumby · 01-05-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Uppercut

Hmm, this is a bit of a let-down.

Aye. Tamim will probably get a blob to complete the misery too. Pakistan should be nudging 200 from here.

Highlight so far has been Waqar's magic Pakistani/Ocker fusion accent.

Prince EWS · 01-05-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Arjun

That's a very strong team. Would you have Smith or Hauritz in there? Smith seems more T20-ready, but Hauritz can hold his own in this format, and is more experienced. Maybe even Daniel Christian, who's a better batsman, but is yet another seam bowler. This looks a team that will go the distance in this tournament.

Smith's a better bat than Dan Christian.

29-04-2010, 07:37 PM	#31 (permalink)
Top_Cat Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 21,163	Okay, fair to say this'll be the XI come Monday; WwdIs 88/10 (20.0 ov, DP Nannes 1/21) - Match over \| Live Scorecard \| Cricinfo.com So they've stacked the batting and will be relying on Smith for spin with Dussey/Clarke to roll the arm over if needed. Far better side than with Lee in it. Still a bit worried about their ability to accelerate after the first 10, whether having three (essentially) part-time spinners = 1 good one and a pace attack of Johnson/Nannes/Tait is potentially pretty damn wild but it's not bad. __________________ Check out my bands! The Colourphonics http://www.youtube.com/user/TheColourphonics http://twitter.com/colourphonics Candice and The Arcade Villains http://triplejunearthed.com.au/Candi...ArcadeVillains Last edited by Top_Cat; 29-04-2010 at 07:42 PM.

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Jayzamann International Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: location, location Posts: 3,540	Five spinners for the Bangers. And all left-handers as well. A piece of me wants them to go through and eventually go against Australia who would probably field as many quicks as they can. That would be an interesting game. ed: that being said, today i am just glad to see the Pakistani players taking the field Last edited by Jayzamann; 01-05-2010 at 11:35 AM.

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30-04-2010, 06:42 AM	#32 (permalink)
Top_Cat Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 21,163	We pushed Lee too hard, too soon - World Twenty20 - Fox Sports Ya think Andrew?

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Xuhaib Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Karachi Posts: 9,394	expecting pakistan to be dicked today.

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