Kiwi_Zep_Fan87 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 ^^Should be an easy task, with just 20 runs to go. True that they have lost Faulkner now, but the Aussies are never short of batsmen! They just seem to keep on coming! Edited to add, on a side note: Good to see some Indian-like folks in the stands of the SCG, sporting the lovely gold colour jerseys, supporting the Aussies! Gotta love the love shown for this Australian side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 The first time 300+ has been scored in the first innings at a WC semi final. Now the bowlers need to step up and get them all out. Easier said than done. C'mon Aussie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Watching at an Indian restaurant so you can imagine how lonely I am cheering for Australia. I would love to see Australia reach 300. Onya, Strider! Hotter than a vindaloo in there I'd wager!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 ^^^ Indeed. Especially since the Aussies went above and beyond the triple-century mark. I have no idea how good Australia's bowlers are but I gotta figure they should be able to keep India below 300. Aussie Aussie! Oi! Oi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Watching at an Indian restaurant so you can imagine how lonely I am cheering for Australia. I would love to see Australia reach 300. Bloody hell, Strider. .. isn't there an Aussie pub over there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_Zep_Fan87 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Watching at an Indian restaurant so you can imagine how lonely I am cheering for Australia. I reckon that the Indians watching the match at that restaurant, will be a pretty quiet and sad lot after the match! Just you wait and see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Steady Kiwi - it's not over yet. Tough ask though for the Indians. 200 to get from 22 overs . As Brett Lee is saying, they have to take risks, can't get that score from singles. On a further note I do hope the Aussies get through, it would be a superb final. I, of course, will be supporting the Black Caps. Sorry to my Aussie friends but this is Cricket and that needs no explaining ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Steady Kiwi - it's not over yet. Tough ask though for the Indians. 200 to get from 22 overs . As Brett Lee is saying, they have to take risks, can't get that score from singles. On a further note I do hope the Aussies get through, it would be a superb final. I, of course, will be supporting the Black Caps. Sorry to my Aussie friends but this is Cricket and that needs no explaining ! I understand CP but if we do end up winning tonight and on Sunday it'll be a much sweeter victory knowing the Poms are supporting NZ! Still, a lot of Cricket left before that happens. We almost beat them at Eden Park and it'll be a different ballgame at the MCG, providing of course we get there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Indeed Reggie. You need to bowl well - nothing too short and wide. This could be a classic unless the Indians lose a couple of wickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_Zep_Fan87 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Steady Kiwi - it's not over yet. Tough ask though for the Indians. 200 to get from 22 overs . As Brett Lee is saying, they have to take risks, can't get that score from singles. On a further note I do hope the Aussies get through, it would be a superb final. I, of course, will be supporting the Black Caps. Sorry to my Aussie friends but this is Cricket and that needs no explaining ! I guess you're right, CP! Indian fans will be hoping for a miracle with Dhoni at the crease, BUT once he's out, it's curtains!! Current Run rate 4.67. Required : 10.08. Ouch!! Also, I am with you, as far as who I am rooting for in the final. It's a no-brainer, for me really. As much as I love this Australian side, my loyalties lie with NZ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Looking highly unlikely that India will chase down the total. Carlton/United need to start making a lot of VB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_Zep_Fan87 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Yep! It's all over now! Dhoni's out! Bye bye, India! And now, I'm drunk! Already forgot my password once, just a few mins ago! Beer's flowing kinda freely here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aClockworkZoSo Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 All hail the mighty Aussies!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_Zep_Fan87 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 And now,......on to the World Cup final of a lifetime...Australia vs. New Zealand!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 A good result against a majority Indian crowd. Outstanding effort all round by the boys. It''ll be a different scenario on Sunday with a real home ground advantage. Bring on the Kiwis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Weird. India sort of gave up. Dhoni could have made his ground if he tried. Well done to the Australians.Final could be a classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Bloody hell, Strider. .. isn't there an Aussie pub over there? None that I know of that are in the vicinity. British and Irish pubs, yes...and Indian places by the dozens, too. But no Australian or New Zealand centric establishments. No, I don't count Outback as Australian. These cricket matches are playing havoc with my sleeping patterns. I don't think last night's ended until 4am. I congratulate Australia on their victory. It is always nice to see the host country make the Final. As for Australia vs. New Zealand, it's hard for me to choose between the two. I just want to see a good match and may the best team win. I just wish they would start these matches earlier in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 None that I know of that are in the vicinity. British and Irish pubs, yes...and Indian places by the dozens, too. But no Australian or New Zealand centric establishments. No, I don't count Outback as Australian. These cricket matches are playing havoc with my sleeping patterns. I don't think last night's ended until 4am. I congratulate Australia on their victory. It is always nice to see the host country make the Final. As for Australia vs. New Zealand, it's hard for me to choose between the two. I just want to see a good match and may the best team win. I just wish they would start these matches earlier in the day. Wow, I can't believe you stayed till the end! well done! I was worried when Warner went so quickly, but it was a great result in the end. I work on Sunday, and I will miss about the first half hour or so..... bugger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Wow, I can't believe you stayed till the end! well done! I was worried when Warner went so quickly, but it was a great result in the end. I work on Sunday, and I will miss about the first half hour or so..... bugger! I will miss most of it as I will be in bed, so I will watch the highlights, whilst avoiding any news on the outcome. The clocks go forward on Sunday @ 1.am so I haven't a clue what time it will be on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 I will miss most of it as I will be in bed, so I will watch the highlights, whilst avoiding any news on the outcome. The clocks go forward on Sunday @ 1.am so I haven't a clue what time it will be on? The telecast starts at 4.00am London time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 The telecast starts at 4.00am London time. Thanks Reggie. Is that BST or GMT? Answers on a postcard to: What time is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Thanks Reggie. Is that BST or GMT? Answers on a postcard to: What time is it? 4.00am BST 3.00am GMT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 4.00am BST 3.00am GMT Highly unlikely I will be up for the toss, but I will attempt to be awake for some of the mid first innings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 It starts 8:30pm Pacific Standard Time here in California. Any thoughts as to which team will benefit batting first? Or is it preferable to bat second, when it is nighttime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 It starts 8:30pm Pacific Standard Time here in California. Any thoughts as to which team will benefit batting first? Or is it preferable to bat second, when it is nighttime? Whoever wins the toss will probably bat first. The MCG is a massive arena with long boundaries and usually a hard and fast pitch and outfield. Cricket isn't played much in Australia at this time of year so it's hard to say who would have any advantage given there is little or no statistcal data on playing conditions or form in March/April. The forecast is for a sunny day with little chance of rain and will suit both teams. I expect a high scoring match so once again it'll be up to the bowlers. Most of the players in this NZ team have never played at the MCG is another factor and whether they can handle the pressure and not succumb to the occasion remains to be seen. Unlike the match agaist India the crowd will be dominated by Australians and "The Cauldron" is not a place for the faint-hearted. Conversely, Australian players have played many games both domestic and intenational there over the Summer and there'll be some Victorians playing on their home ground. Still it's a funny game Cricket and anything can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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