*Official* Quarter Final 2 - India v Australia

[GotSpin]

Is it to early to start a tribute thread for Tendulkar's ODI career or do I need to wait until Friday morning?

 

[Quaggas]

Still not a fan of the idea that after this game, one of India and Australia will be out. Silly format it is.

Eh? Best thing IMO.

Next WC, same format, but w/ added rule: "Should, as a result of group stage play, India and Australia meet in the QFs, a coin toss shall decide which of their higher placed group stage opponents is demoted until aforesaid QF is no longer realized."

Edit: Or what Slugger said....

 

[jeevan]

Is it to early to start a tribute thread for Tendulkar's ODI career or do I need to wait until Friday morning?

How do you know already that the finals of the 2015 WC are on a Friday. And on that Friday, do you think he'll be tempted to go in for a 3-peat?

 

[GotSpin]

How do you know already that the finals of the 2015 WC are on a Friday. And on that Friday, do you think he'll be tempted to go in for a 3-peat?

You've got it all mixed up. This Thursday is his last ODI match

 

[GotSpin]

Am predicting the Mods to be very busy.

Yeah I tell you what, I'm gonna troll the **** out of this thread, and in the unfortunate instance that we lose, I'll quietly slip away

 

[Tom 1972]

If Australia are to win, we need to try something different.

• Unless we are 1/160 after 25, I would send Mitchell Johnson in at #3 to pinch-hit. If Mitch fails, send Cam White in @ 4 and tell him to hit out or get out. White will never regain form trying to bat like Clarke or Bevan. Can't see us chasing or defending 280 against the Indians.
• Fine each bowler $1,000 for every wide they bowl. $2,500 for a no ball. Donate the money to a worthy charity.
• Drop Smith and play Dussey. Sorry, but the Windies didn't win anything because of Roger Harper.

 

[Spark]

Can't see us chasing 280 given our chasing form and the Indians' record in defending big totals recently? ITSTL.

 

[vcs]

Can't see us chasing 280 given our chasing form and the Indians' record in defending big totals recently? ITSTL.

Irrespective of that, in a game like this, I'd rather be defending 280 than chasing something like that.. the crowd really lifts the Indian team if they take a wicket, even when the batting side is cruising it.

 

[stephen]

I'm a bit pissed that Australia lost against Pakistan. I have tickets to Wicked on Thursday night.

 

[Fusion]

I'm a bit pissed that Australia lost against Pakistan. I have tickets to Wicked on Thursday night.

That's a good show too, sorry you'll miss it.

 

[stephen]

That's a good show too, sorry you'll miss it.

Nah I'll record the first half of the cricket. I'll watch the second half and then if that was good I'll go back and watch the lot.

 

[Contra]

Irrespective of that, in a game like this, I'd rather be defending 280 than chasing something like that.. the crowd really lifts the Indian team if they take a wicket, even when the batting side is cruising it.

Too true. Tendulkar and Kohli aside I don't back any of our batsmen chasing a 200+ total. So hopefully we bat first. If we end up chasing It's probably gonna be "Tendulkar out India out".. I can see it coming.

 

[tooextracool]

Can't see us chasing 280 given our chasing form and the Indians' record in defending big totals recently? ITSTL.

Depends on the pitch. Ahmedabad is a slow turning pitch on which 280 is not only an excellent score but the Indian bowlers are quite good in those conditions. Your lot couldnt even manage 280 against zimbabwe on the same pitch so good luck with 280.

 

[BeeGee]

Man i am so feared for the first time in my life..............If we get through this their's no one who can stop us from winning the cup!!!!

Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka say hello.

 

[social]

Depends on the pitch. Ahmedabad is a slow turning pitch on which 280 is not only an excellent score but the Indian bowlers are quite good in those conditions. Your lot couldnt even manage 280 against zimbabwe on the same pitch so good luck with 280.

Slow turner favours India

Anything else is advantage Australia

 

[TT Boy]

A billion hearts to be broken.

 

[tooextracool]

Honestly, dont think Australia have a hope in hell on any pitch that isnt an out and out seamer's paradise. Easily the worst Australia team I've seen in any world cup and yes, even worse than the one from 1992.

 

[Bun]

A wounded Australia vs an overfed India. If Sachin doesnt crack it, expecting a one sided contest in favor of the men in yellow.

 

[BeeGee]

maybe australia and india can just go straight to the final , drop round robin, qtrs and semi. all together.

AWTA. The arrogance displayed by the Aus and India fans in this forum is quite frankly disgusting. This WC is NOT Aus v India!! There are other teams in this contest with just as good, if not better, chances to win this.

 

[TT Boy]

Honestly, dont think Australia have a hope in hell on any pitch that isnt an out and out seamer's paradise. Easily the worst Australia team I've seen in any world cup and yes, even worse than the one from 1992.

Ravi Rampaul just took 5 against India! They are there for the taking, so are Australia for that matter but they have big game players who have been there and done that. India will start as favourites but Australia are not as awful as they are being made out. Aus win this then they are in the final for mine.