Aust. v India - 2nd Test, Adelaide

Post by **Donny** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 6:36 pm

At stumps, India were 7/477, 79 behind.

Rahul Dravid had a great day. Wonderful concentration to be still there, on 199 n.o. and facing the first ball tomorrow morning.

JLC · Post by **JLC** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 8:08 pm

The draw is looking like the likely result dont you think ?? Australias bowling attack is depleted with only Gillespie being quality. They will struggle to bowl India out until they get McGrath and Warne back. India hasnt even had to have a contribution from Tendulkar yet.

India may snatch the series if the Aussies dont get their main bowlers back.

jlc

JLC · Post by **JLC** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 9:10 pm

Newelly wrote:JLC, India have a strong batting line-up but you miss the following points:

1. Australia have a a better batting line-up
2. India get travel sickness
3. India have probably the 6th ranked bowling line-up in the world behind (in no particular order Australia, NZ, RSA, Pakistan, Sri Lanka).
4. Australia tend to bounce back after being stung like they were in the first innings (well they did in the 2nd innings of that test).

Having said all that an Indian win is not completely unfathomable, but certainly not likely.

Yeah but Aussies bowling attack is crap without McGrath and Warne, thats the point you have missed.

jlc

Northern Pie · Post by **Northern Pie** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 2:52 am

Dizzy??? Quality....yeah sure his figures are good but if you pound it predictably past the off stump and every ball get's let by quality then I am stumped as to what bichel has been doing....atleast he has been micing things up a little....a draw seems likely..

Cheers

Post by **Newelly** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 3:34 am

They're missing Lee as well. Bichel and Williams are decent replacements when on song.

JLC · Post by **JLC** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 7:58 am

Gillespie is a world class bowler. What do you think McGrath has made a living from the last decade ?? He bowls line and length outside off stump and makes the batsman play.

If you think Bichel, Williams and Gillespie are in the same league you are very much mistaken. Gillespie is miles better than those two bowlers.

Australias best bowling attack is McGrath, Gillespie Brett Lee and Warne. Brett Lee has a lot to prove but his aggressive bowling will intimidate the Indians.

The Williams injury will prove to be a blessing.

jlc

Northern Pie · Post by **Northern Pie** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 1:13 pm

Exactly JLC, McGrath makes the batsman play at the ball with subtle variation, and that is the point that I was trying to make. In that Innings Dizzy's bowling was very predicatble and easily read. There is no doubt that Dizzy is a world class bowler but he sure could still learn a little bit about variation, that is what makes him a dagerous proposition for the future as well, the fact the he still has things to learn. Bichel is certainly right up there, and yes I agree that the bowling combination that you put up is certainly Australia's best, but you have to give credit, where credit is due and all the credit should go to Bichel for a fantastic bowling display in the 1st Innings in Adelaide.

Cheers

JLC · Post by **JLC** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 1:30 pm

Looks like the aussies are getting a bit of curry......lol classic u gotta love it.

If India wins this it will be a famous famous victory. However its finely balanced so the Aussies could also win but one bowler im thinking Gillespie needs to lift.

jlc

JLC · Post by **JLC** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 2:58 pm

Wow the supposedly 6th best team in the world minus their best pace bowler and spin bowler and with only one run from their best batsman and on foreign soil have the aussies on the ropes!!!!!!!

jlc

JLC · Post by **JLC** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 3:13 pm

Could be a great time for Steve Waugh to prove why he is such a champion and play a captains innings

*fingers crossed*

jlc

JLC · Post by **JLC** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 4:22 pm

Very interesting test for the Aussies now - 145 runs isnt that many atm and only 5 wickets left.

Well at least the Indians cant lose by an innings

If the aussies can get 250 it will be tough for the Indians

jlc

JLC · Post by **JLC** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 5:17 pm

Gilchrist is showing his class by scoring runs when they matter most and in a quick fashion as well.

This could turn out to be the best series in Australia for many a year.

jlc

Sultan of spin · Post by **Sultan of spin** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 6:17 pm

The Aussies have been knocked over for just 196 and India now require 230 to win test. Agarkar the hero with 6 wickets. I think the game is very evenly poised cos chasing on a 5th day pitch is always difficult. Gillespie and McGill are the keys if the aussies are to win those two will have to improve on their 1st Innings efforts. Both are reguarded as world class bowlers and If that is the case the should be able to bowl to aussies to victory as we would expect Warne and McGrath to do. Personally I don't think they are up it and I think the Indians will win. Time will tell!

piedys · Post by **piedys** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 6:32 pm

This test reeks of MCG Boxing Day test 1998/99 vs. England. We lost.
This test reeks of SCG 5th test 1993/94 vs. South Africa. We lost.

It's a relief to know that blokes aren't batting for their spot in the team or anything silly like that...

dyso

tazza2000 · Post by **tazza2000** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 6:56 pm

I'm afraid Australia lacks the class and ability to bowl out India for such a low total. They will require a few lucky decisions and complacement shots by the indians to win this one.

C'mon Lee and McGrath!! Hurry Up!!

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Aust. v India - 2nd Test, Adelaide