Battle of the Test Matches II

[uvelocity]

I'm in real danger of being sued for intellectual property theft itbt

 

[morgieb]

UPDATE: Adelaide 6, Lords 4, Old Trafford 3.

At this stage a run-off looks possible. Still two and a half hours to go, so get your votes in!

 

[Days of Grace]

Manchester, 1902

I am lucky enough to own a copy of Lionel Brown's Victor Trumper and the 1902 Australians and this match is what made Trumper's legend. A century before lunch on a shoddy pitch. Also great batting by Stanley Jackson and finally outstanding bowling by Trumble and Saunders to defend 123 in the 4th innings. The names on the team sheets make me wish I had a time machine.

 

[morgieb]

Ouch. I'm in a nasty conundrum. Although Adelaide recieved the most votes, it did not quite receive enough to get an outright majority. And with DOG's vote Lords and Old Trafford are tied for second. FMD. The true result of that battle will be decided later. I would appreciate it if ideas were given.

In the meantime, here's three great Australian tests for you to decide.

4th Test: Australia v England at Melbourne, Dec 26-30, 1982 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

2nd Test: South Africa v Australia at Johannesburg, Nov 17-21, 2011 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ausvind/engine/match/291352.html

 

[Daemon]

Definitely Johannesburg, Cummins's epic debut, Steyn's 4-fer, Philander's 5-fer, Clarke failure and of course that recovery from 165-5 chasing 310. Gun game.

 

[ankitj]

Jo'berg 2011

 

[Michaelf7777777]

Sydney Cricket Ground

 

[grecian]

Melbourne

 

[Satyanash89]

All three were epic matches...

Melbourne for me

 

[GIMH]

Surely in the last battle, the one with most votes wins? Not what I voted for but...

 

[fredfertang]

Mcg

 

[BoyBrumby]

Sydney was, in terms of impact on the sport, arguably one of the most important tests of the last two decades. Not in a good way tho, it's fair to say.

As a sporting contest, I'm going with Norman Cowans, AB & Thommo, Miller's rebound & all that: the MCG.

 

[morgieb]

Surely in the last battle, the one with most votes wins? Not what I voted for but...

If it were a two-way battle then of course, but I just feel that to make it to the next round, things should have a majority rather than a plurality. But if that is what most people want to do, then sure....

 

[Jono]

Just keep it simple Morgie, and give it to the one with most votes. I understand why its not ideal when it doesn't have the majority of votes, but in a battle like this which unfortunately isn't getting a massive amount of votes (so far), just do most votes so we can get through the rounds.

 

[morgieb]

Fair enough. Adelaide goes through, now things only require a simple lead.

 

[morgieb]

Apologies for being late, was busy and it got late by the time I wanted to finish it. Disappointing turnout, but Melbourne wins.

This battle looks fairly bland from the outside, but I may be wrong....

2nd Test: Sri Lanka v India at Galle, Jul 31-Aug 3, 2008 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

1st Test: England v Australia at Cardiff, Jul 8-12, 2009 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

4th Test: South Africa v England at Johannesburg, Jan 13-17, 2005 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[GIMH]

Biased vote, but Cardiff. Pretty turd Test for 4 days but I don't think I've ever been quite as tense as I was on day five. Couldn't even bring myself to go the toilet between overs in case I missed a ball.

 

[L Trumper]

Jo'Berg. What a day that was, Hoggard was brilliant.

 

[morgieb]

UPDATE: Joburg 1, Cardiff 1.

Seriously? Two votes?

 

[fredfertang]

Biased vote, but Cardiff. Pretty turd Test for 4 days but I don't think I've ever been quite as tense as I was on day five. Couldn't even bring myself to go the toilet between overs in case I missed a ball.

Agreed, though when you get to my age I'm afraid the toilet breaks do need to be taken