3rd Test at the SCG, Sydney, 7 Jan - 11 Jan 2021

[Teja.]

What a great draw. Pujara batted close to 400 balls overall in the game without which we wouldn't have pulled this off. WAG.

 

[TimAngas]

The good news for Australia is their bowlers are still (superficially) fit. Back in 2012/13 the du Plessis innings literally rubbed out the entire pace attack (Siddle, Hilfenhaus, Pattinson) from the next test. So in that sense there's a clear distinction to that series, where South Africa absolutely crushed Australia in the decider. Hope I haven't jinxed it.

 

[Gnske]

Defeated by a cripple and the human equivalent of french fy grease.

How embarrassing.

 

[morgieb]

I recall someone criticised me for bagging out Smith for blocking endlessly. I don't understand what the difference between before lunch and after lunch when he came out attacking was.

My theory was Australia wanted to survive until lunch and then go for it. But yes, given how comfortable Smith attacking looked after lunch he could've afforded to be more proactive.

Even so 130 overs is plenty of time to bowl someone out.

 

[Athlai]

So we get sawn off again on a dodgy tiebreaker, despite flogging ‘em

We simply should have won more series obviously. What's that? We didn't play many? Well ****

 

[Niall]

Vihari surely buys himself a nice run after this innings. Playing this long despite being injured....

Hope he is fit for the test, if Ravi is out no fifth bowler of any use unless Rohit counts.

 

[ajdude]

The good news for Australia is their bowlers are still (superficially) fit. Back in 2012/13 the du Plessis innings literally rubbed out the entire pace attack (Siddle, Hilfenhaus, Pattinson) from the next test. So in that sense there's a clear distinction to that series, where South Africa absolutely crushed Australia in the decider. Hope I haven't jinxed it.

lucky our next in is neser and not john hastings

 

[morgieb]

India hadn't had a 20 over partnership outside Asia in 10 years and then had 3 this very game, including that 43 over one.

Wait, what? This seems unlikely. I'm sure they've had a few here.

 

[Spark]

so i tried turning on SEN radio and the first thing i hear is brad haddin calling vihari "rahane"

 

[Son Of Coco]

That early Pant drop was massive in the end. Awesome effort by India to get through 4 sessions and come away with the draw.

 

[Athlai]

India hadn't had a 20 over partnership outside Asia in 10 years and then had 3 this very game, including that 43 over one.

This surely can't be true

 

[Prince EWS]

tragic, nathan lyon is gonna be dropped before his 100th test

Would be harsh to drop Lyon after such a spinners' graveyard pitch tbh. #SCGnoSpinny

 

[silentstriker]

Happy to hear about them in 36 words or less.

Ok. This is an artist’s sketch of an Indian fan during an overseas tour for most of the past 80 years.

 

[Shri]

Is that the most perfect way to celebrate Rahul Dravid's birthday or what?

ash should wish him on twitter/insta lmao

 

[Gnske]

India hadn't had a 20 over partnership outside Asia in 10 years and then had 3 this very game, including that 43 over one.

well that's wrong first of all

 

[honestbharani]

Have never been prouder of an Indian cricket side. Not the WC winning one, not the WT20 one... THIS.

 

[trundler]

Wait, what? This seems unlikely. I'm sure they've had a few here.

I could've botched it but I think the last one was in 2010.

 

[Burgey]

My theory was Australia wanted to survive until lunch and then go for it. But yes, given how comfortable Smith attacking looked after lunch he could've afforded to be more proactive.

Even so 130 overs is plenty of time to bowl someone out.

Yeah they created plenty enough chances to win tbh.

 

[Gnske]

I could've botched it but I think the last one was in 2010.

I would be immensely surprised if Kohli/Rahane at the MCG in 2014 was under 20 overs.

 

[trundler]

So, hey, how do feel about Tim Paine's parents and his keeping to spin?