Aussies v. Windies - Third Test

Post by **Donny** » Fri May 02, 2003 6:26 am

The Ponting/Lehmann stand has reached 100 in 203 balls. 2/251.

Ponting is in superlative form with 117 & 42 n.o. in the first Test, 206 and 45 in the second and closing in on another century in this one. He already has 500 runs for the series.

The score is now 2/257 as Lehmann registers his 50.

Ponting is now on strike on 99. Dot. Single. That's it !! His 17th. Test hundred. 177 balls. 7 fours and a six. 2/261. He's averaging 170 for the series and his overall Test average is now over 50.

Post by **Donny** » Fri May 02, 2003 1:24 pm

Lol, Assasin. I had the same sort of reaction about Tino.

I suppose they had to blood this bloke at some time but I can think of a better time than against the most attacking openers since Greenidge/Haynes !!

After 1 over, he had gone for 10 and after 10 it was 0/60 but he did stick to his task. I imagine Michael Holding, Ian Bishop etc. etc. will be tutoring this young quick fairly soon.

Omari Banks also impressed after a 10 run first over. For a 20 year old, he shows excellent potential but the best bowler on the opening day was Chris Gayle who bowled 20 overs for only 47 runs.

Post by **Donny** » Fri May 02, 2003 1:28 pm

Ricky Ponting now has the 4th. best ever conversion rate of 50s to 100s.

His 17/17 is behind only Bradman, Hayden and Azhuruddin.

HAL · Post by **HAL** » Fri May 02, 2003 1:32 pm

Where did he get it?

Post by **Donny** » Fri May 02, 2003 4:04 pm

Post by **Donny** » Fri May 02, 2003 6:53 pm

Being unashamedly happy for Darren Lehmann and his recent successes, I present the following figures.

Before this series, he had a Test batting average of 27 from 8 Tests. He scored 6 in the first Test after which he put himself on notice, publicly stating the second Test was his last chance.

He scored 160 and 66. In so doing, he bumped his average up to 39. Overnight, in this Test, he's 89 n.o. To achieve the lofty heights of a 50 batting average - the benchmark of top performers in today's Test cricket - he would need to score 143 n.o. or be dismissed for 193.

Go Dazza !!

HAL · Post by **HAL** » Fri May 02, 2003 6:55 pm

What happened after this series he had a Test batting average of 27 from 8 Tests ?

JLC · Post by **JLC** » Fri May 02, 2003 7:26 pm

Can someone please analyse the bowling credentials of this West Indian team. Is it true that this bowling attack has 9 test mataches experience between them?? I think a few of the Pura Cup teams bowling attacks would give the Aussies a bigger challenge. Hopefully Hayden can cash in with some big scores as well

I shudder to think what Lara would do to that attack if batting against them.....lol

jlc

Post by **Donny** » Fri May 02, 2003 9:06 pm

One of our cricket forum regulars recently asked me what had happened to JLC after Australia fluked their World Cup win.

I was a bit puzzled as well as he had been a daily contributer over the summer and during the lead up to the WC.

What would we have done without his finely crafted critiques of the Aussie selectors for daring to select such hacks as Martyn, Bevan, Hogg, Bichel and particularly Symonds and Lehmann to defend the WC ??

So I set about trying to attract him back. Last night, as Boof was scratching around during his 89 n.o. - and anyway, how the hell did they allow him to bat using both pads and batting gloves and helmet against this attack !?!? - I thought of a way.

Dare to suggest he may soon have an average higher than Steve Waugh !! Yeah, that should do it.

Welcome back, m8. We've all missed you.

Northern Pie · Post by **Northern Pie** » Sat May 03, 2003 12:23 am

Um can someone please remind Brian Lara that on a Birthday you are supposed to receive presents..not give them....

Happy Birthday champ.....

Cheers

Post by **Donny** » Sat May 03, 2003 12:28 am

Well, m8, Shep just gave him one. Lol.

Post by **Donny** » Sat May 03, 2003 5:56 am

Waugh and Gilchrist added 111 before Gilly was caught on the boundary for 65.

Waugh and Bichel added 122. Bic's knock was a beauty. 71 from 71 balls.

Waugh brought up his 30th. century (115) for Australia.

Dizzy hit 2 mighty sixes and looked dismayed when his skipper declared leaving him stranded on 19. Lol.

Australia made 9/605 in 154.3 overs.

Lawson took 3/132, Banks, 3/204 and Drakes, 2/85.

JLC · Post by **JLC** » Sat May 03, 2003 6:02 am

Sorry i must have been watching a different game to everyone else. I have already seen a West Indies player turn his back on a skied ball as he was too scared of the ball hitting him.....lol One ball has gone through the players legs for four. As one commentator put it "this is the highest level of cricket in the world and you dont expect to see these things happen". Embarrassment to the West Indies was another thing that was mentioned.

Lara captaining this West Indies team must feel like Buckley when he first became captain of Collingwood. However i dont think we were as embarrassing as this West Indian team.

The word "attack" should hardly be used to describe this West Indian bowling line up.......lol lol

jlc

Northern Pie · Post by **Northern Pie** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:19 am

It still takes a very very good side to give a lesser quality side an absolute thumping....and that is what Australia are...an excellent side.

Cheers

Post by **Donny** » Sat May 03, 2003 2:09 pm

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Aussies v. Windies - Third Test