2nd ODI at Sydney, 29 November 2020

[morgieb]

Ehhhh I’ve seen worse two’s successfully run. A slightly weaker throw and he was fine.

 

[mr_mister]

Sometimes the smart single is better than trying to do the "hurr intent" two

Oath

I just think in terms of conserving stamina it's dumb to try and turn every 1 into 2 in this heat

 

[mr_mister]

So in tests Lab is permanent 3 and Smith 4

But its reversed for ODIs seemingly

Does that seem kinda weird to anyone? Have any other successful long term 3/4 batsmen done similar

 

[aussie tragic]

Well Mark Waugh was the Test 4 and Gilly Test 7 but they formed one of the best ODI opening partnerships. Tests and ODI batting line-ups are not related.

 

[trundler]

Seems logical to me

 

[Burgey]

He does seem more intent to play shots in the LO formats these days, which is a double edged sword but at least it opens up some more chances to get him out than usual.

hes looked less troubled in his first30 odd today than he did Friday tbh

 

[Arachnodouche]

What a cover drive (and the slog sweep). Smith's not looked shaky at all tonight. Think we let the horses bolt for the summer last game itself.

 

[Burgey]

FMD look at this **** from Smith. Even live, for some reason he has a style where you can almost see his wrists manoeuvre the ball into gaps. Heaps of other blokes do it too, don’t get me wrong, but for some reason his technique or set up makes it easier to spot/ see as he plays a shot. Weird but compelling.

 

[Arachnodouche]

Insane. On-drive from outside off, then a classical leg glance off middle.

 

[Spark]

angular velocity in... metres per second?

 

[honestbharani]

hes looked less troubled in his first30 odd today than he did Friday tbh

Yeah that Dhawan drop really seems to have been the turning point. TBF, his team won the toss and batted first and he is coming after very solid opening stands both games but he just looks in such good touch with every ball he is facing. It is going exactly where he wants it to. Very ominous signs if the test pitches remain flat.

 

[aussie tragic]

Saini 0-55 off 6 overs, a part timer will have to finish off his 10...oh wait

 

[Arachnodouche]

Has anyone gone for 80+ in successive games before? Saini seeing his career disintegrate on the field of play.

Agarwal forced to bowl. Team body language shot.

 

[Burgey]

Good to see Pandya back bowling. Just hope he doesn’t hurt himself again. Good cricketer

 

[mr_mister]

They're gonna absolutely canter to 350

 

[morgieb]

Why are Agarwal and an unfit Pandya having to bowl?

 

[Arachnodouche]

Why are Agarwal and an unfit Pandya having to bowl?

Because Saini and Chahal have been crap.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Marnus loves the Cuz so much. You can just see it in his eyes. He's looking at him like a puppy looks at their owner.

 

[Arachnodouche]

Smith coming after Kohli's ODI crown too

 

[mr_mister]

This is pretty awesome