*Official* Australia in India ODIs 2019/20

[honestbharani]

I am not sure I agree with the comms that the conditions will be the same under lights. There maybe dew which could well hamper India but I think the more likely event is that the pitch will freshen up just a touch and might make the new ball a little tough to negotiate, especially if the bowlers hit the right lengths (good length balls) and get an early wicket. Last game I felt Shardul was extremely unlucky not to get Warner out first ball (it was umpire's call but looked so out live). If a bit of that kind of luck up front goes India's way, Australia will be pushed very hard.

 

[googlyeyes]

Lol this is a flat pitch.

Even 350 is not really safe.

 

[honestbharani]

350 has not been safe in ODIs for ages. My point was that the conditions might end up affecting Australia's batting innings more than India's, esp. if the dew does not happen.

 

[GotSpin]

I cant stand this commentary. JFC

 

[GotSpin]

Kohli just trundling down the middle of the pitch

 

[honestbharani]

I think Rahul might enjoy batting at 5. He can stay put and anchor the innings if there is a collapse, but otherwise, he has as many shots as the next guy. And he only makes it difficult for himself by over-complicating when he has time but batting at this stage might be the best for him. When he can just let his instincts take over.

 

[honestbharani]

Good work by Agar there. But what is amazing is how common place such catches have now become, because of all the T20s really.

 

[GotSpin]

Maybe because there's more blokes on the boundary rather than skill

 

[honestbharani]

You mean you did not see 5 men out on the boundary in ODIs till the 2010s?

 

[GotSpin]

Well Its not really that spectacular is it

 

[GoodAreasShane]

This pitch is a freeway, Australia have been patchy at times but have fought well so far. 320-340 seems fairly chaseable, game well in the balance

 

[harsh.ag]

Cricinfo: "Update for you all, India have been penalised 5 runs for running on the pitch. Australia will start the chase at 5-0"

 

[ankitj]

India has their near full strength bowling attack today. Good to see Kohli taking bowling seriously.

 

[ankitj]

Also Cricinfo: Apologies. there is ambiguity as to whether those 5 penalty runs are confirmed. We're not sure yet, but will get back to you as oon as we are

 

[googlyeyes]

Bumrah to Smith.

Name an uglier combo in cricket.

 

[stephen]

Bumrah to Smith.

Name a more beautiful combo in cricket.

None exist.

 

[Spark]

Fake fielding?

 

[googlyeyes]

Tamil commentators don't give a ****.

One guy was saying nothing but cliches so Sadagopan Ramesh told him to say that to Smith as a player so that he would go back to Australia because of the cringe.

 

[googlyeyes]

Tamil comms also made fun of the press box and called it a rip off from Lords.

 

[cnerd123]

I reckon Lokesh might be a better keeper than Pant. Has looked solid and that stumping was slick

If he can find that T20 mode more often he could be a really good number 5 too

I like the cut of Saini's jib.