The Bevan/Clarke partnership realised 65 runs from 55 balls and took Australia to 5/235.
Bevan's 40 took 70 balls and Clarke's 44, just 28.
This looks a lowish score but it's difficult to tell. Not having a frontline spinner could cause a problem for the Aussies but Harvey may just be a trump card.
TVS Cup final - Australia v. India
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It's very "getable" ..shit, I hate that (non)word. I reckon the first ten overs will win or lose it for us.
Interesting to note that according to the commentators (Lawson) the average "chasing score" ie. team batting second..(why couldn't he say so?) on this ground is 188! Yeah, I know, stats mean sfa , but at the moment, we've got 235 more than them. Oops, there's my coaching coming out again.
Pete
Interesting to note that according to the commentators (Lawson) the average "chasing score" ie. team batting second..(why couldn't he say so?) on this ground is 188! Yeah, I know, stats mean sfa , but at the moment, we've got 235 more than them. Oops, there's my coaching coming out again.
Pete
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Yes !! 4/21 to Harvey. 
The enthusiasm and team spirit of the Australian team is quite remarkable. You'd think a team that wins so often would just say, "Oh yeah, good win" shake hands all round and head off to put their feet up and have a beer.
When the last Indian wicket fell, there was absolute jubilation. It was like they'd finally won something.
Gilly was running around like a little kid, beckoning to the other team members and coach to come out and join them.
When the injured Bevo, Jimmy Maher, Kasper, Bucko and all the support crew got out to the middle, they formed a circle with Gilly in the middle, still running around like a kid, leading their chant.
As it built to a cresendo, a nervous audio attendant waited to mute out the 'naughty' word, as in, "Australia, Australia. You f****** beautyyyyyyy"
He missed.
I think it was the 'You' that got bleeped.
It was great to see Michael Clarke win the Man of the Match award. How must he feel ? So young and yet able to win such an award playing with his heroes, the best cricket team in the world.
Once again, the unflappable Michael Bevan played a pivotal innings and, once again, he and a hitter added better than run-a-ball in the last 10 overs. As usual, he summed up the situation perfectly and played accordingly.
Losing our frontline pace attack turned out to be highly beneficial as Nathan Bracken was just pipped by Sachin Tendulkar for Player of the Series and Williams twice won Man of the Match awards.
Clarke and Simon Katich will soon replace Darren Lehmann and Jimmy Maher in the ODI squad and Bracken and Williams are ready to step up when needed and already put the big hearted Andy Bichel under the microscope for that 4th. bowling spot after McGrath, Gillespie and Lee.
Congratulations and well done to Ricky and the boys. Always a pleasure to watch.
The enthusiasm and team spirit of the Australian team is quite remarkable. You'd think a team that wins so often would just say, "Oh yeah, good win" shake hands all round and head off to put their feet up and have a beer.
When the last Indian wicket fell, there was absolute jubilation. It was like they'd finally won something.
Gilly was running around like a little kid, beckoning to the other team members and coach to come out and join them.
When the injured Bevo, Jimmy Maher, Kasper, Bucko and all the support crew got out to the middle, they formed a circle with Gilly in the middle, still running around like a kid, leading their chant.
As it built to a cresendo, a nervous audio attendant waited to mute out the 'naughty' word, as in, "Australia, Australia. You f****** beautyyyyyyy"
He missed.
I think it was the 'You' that got bleeped.It was great to see Michael Clarke win the Man of the Match award. How must he feel ? So young and yet able to win such an award playing with his heroes, the best cricket team in the world.
Once again, the unflappable Michael Bevan played a pivotal innings and, once again, he and a hitter added better than run-a-ball in the last 10 overs. As usual, he summed up the situation perfectly and played accordingly.
Losing our frontline pace attack turned out to be highly beneficial as Nathan Bracken was just pipped by Sachin Tendulkar for Player of the Series and Williams twice won Man of the Match awards.
Clarke and Simon Katich will soon replace Darren Lehmann and Jimmy Maher in the ODI squad and Bracken and Williams are ready to step up when needed and already put the big hearted Andy Bichel under the microscope for that 4th. bowling spot after McGrath, Gillespie and Lee.
Congratulations and well done to Ricky and the boys. Always a pleasure to watch.
Donny.
It's a game. Enjoy it.
It's a game. Enjoy it.
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Just checked the score card on baggygreen
http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2003- ... V2003.html
Cannot believe Laxman dropped 4 catches. Although he eventually took a couple as well... hot potatoe, hot potatoe, hot potatoe.......
dyso
http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2003- ... V2003.html
Cannot believe Laxman dropped 4 catches. Although he eventually took a couple as well... hot potatoe, hot potatoe, hot potatoe.......
dyso
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Dyso,
With regards to yr point re Ch 9 and ABC, they ARE indeed grade 1 turd inducers at times however they aren't at fault on this one.
TV rights out of India and much of the subcontinent is under the control of one Mark Mascarenas, who has massive pay TV interests and the term robber baron has been frequently and succintly to describe his business dealings.
Why should the Aus free to air guys cut their goolies off in negotiation over a product that will by and large not prove economically viable for them to show. Ergo, it's not worth their while paying way beyond what it's worth.
With regards to yr point re Ch 9 and ABC, they ARE indeed grade 1 turd inducers at times however they aren't at fault on this one.
TV rights out of India and much of the subcontinent is under the control of one Mark Mascarenas, who has massive pay TV interests and the term robber baron has been frequently and succintly to describe his business dealings.
Why should the Aus free to air guys cut their goolies off in negotiation over a product that will by and large not prove economically viable for them to show. Ergo, it's not worth their while paying way beyond what it's worth.
he's an animal, what can u expect!!!