****the official CRICKET thread*****

DMan7 · Postby **DMan7** » June 11th, 2021, 2:38 pm

This match could finish today if SA declares by tea but I doubt they'd do that. WI will probably make less than the first innings total of 97.

shake d livin wake d dead · Postby **shake d livin wake d dead** » June 11th, 2021, 4:51 pm

Them s/african bowlers swinging that ball like they playing in England yes

bluefete · Postby **bluefete** » June 11th, 2021, 7:51 pm

Goat mouth? LOL. We will see.

DMan7 wrote:
bluefete wrote:
DMan7 wrote:Game over in 3 days. Has been quite awhile WI has won the toss and decided to bat first, bowling first was the natural option given the pitch conditions for fast bowling.

Well WI do not have the quality of bowlers, batsmen, all rounders, fielders, administrators, pitch curators, groundsmen that SA has. So Captain thought it might be safer to bat first. LOL.

There we go fixed it for ya.

DMan7 · Postby **DMan7** » June 11th, 2021, 8:06 pm

bluefete wrote:Goat mouth? LOL. We will see.

DMan7 wrote:
bluefete wrote:
DMan7 wrote:Game over in 3 days. Has been quite awhile WI has won the toss and decided to bat first, bowling first was the natural option given the pitch conditions for fast bowling.

Well WI do not have the quality of bowlers, batsmen, all rounders, fielders, administrators, pitch curators, groundsmen that SA has. So Captain thought it might be safer to bat first. LOL.

There we go fixed it for ya.

I was honestly surprised they lasted out for today. :shock:

But yea game finishes tomorrow before lunch.

Dizzy28 · Postby **Dizzy28** » June 12th, 2021, 12:52 pm

Game done!!!

Innings defeat IDMC!

trinigamer · Postby **trinigamer** » June 12th, 2021, 1:21 pm

Embarrassment there, looks like England will get licks too, but at least they fight a bit.

bluefete · Postby **bluefete** » June 12th, 2021, 1:22 pm

DMan7 wrote:
bluefete wrote:Goat mouth? LOL. We will see.

DMan7 wrote:
bluefete wrote:
DMan7 wrote:Game over in 3 days. Has been quite awhile WI has won the toss and decided to bat first, bowling first was the natural option given the pitch conditions for fast bowling.

Well WI do not have the quality of bowlers, batsmen, all rounders, fielders, administrators, pitch curators, groundsmen that SA has. So Captain thought it might be safer to bat first. LOL.

There we go fixed it for ya.

I was honestly surprised they lasted out for today.

But yea game finishes tomorrow before lunch.

You came real close, real close.

bluefete · Postby **bluefete** » June 12th, 2021, 1:23 pm

trinigamer wrote:Embarrassment there, looks like England will get licks too, but at least they fight a bit.

WI not anywhere close to the quality of SA.

Alzarri still playing county cricket in England?

Country_Bookie · Postby **Country_Bookie** » June 12th, 2021, 3:57 pm

bluefete wrote:
trinigamer wrote:Embarrassment there, looks like England will get licks too, but at least they fight a bit.

WI not anywhere close to the quality of SA.

Alzarri still playing county cricket in England?

He's in the squad. I doubt he'll get a game tho..... most likely they stick with the same bowling line up next test.

Not sure what changes will be made to the batting. I'd drop black wood for Bravo despite the fact he's the vice captain. He's been underperforming for a few series in a row.

Dizzy28 · Postby **Dizzy28** » June 17th, 2021, 10:47 am

India has named their 11 for the World Test Championship final
Would have been my XI as well (If was a very very green pitch I would have gone with a 4th seamer in place of either Ashwin or Jadeja)

shake d livin wake d dead · Postby **shake d livin wake d dead** » June 17th, 2021, 7:34 pm

Backing India for this but NZ could have the edge mainly because they just had good practice and they are playing in known conditions. Ind have to come good

DMan7 · Postby **DMan7** » June 17th, 2021, 7:40 pm

Tomorrow is the 2nd test match between WI and SA. Allya watching or allya write off another WI loss? There will supposedly be people in the stands for the match as well.

pato · Postby **pato** » June 17th, 2021, 11:31 pm

Any predictions for the WTC Final ? NZ pacers reminds alot of the early 2000's era aussie pacers

Dmodisahbullah · Postby **Dmodisahbullah** » June 17th, 2021, 11:56 pm

DMan7 wrote:Tomorrow is the 2nd test match between WI and SA. Allya watching or allya write off another WI loss? There will supposedly be people in the stands for the match as well.

Fyah bun WICB.

Dmodisahbullah · Postby **Dmodisahbullah** » June 18th, 2021, 12:03 am

shake d livin wake d dead wrote:Backing India for this but NZ could have the edge mainly because they just had good practice and they are playing in known conditions. Ind have to come good

I think both teams have an even chance of winning but given NZ's record of losing in finals, I'll fancy India.

shake d livin wake d dead · Postby **shake d livin wake d dead** » June 18th, 2021, 5:12 am

pato wrote:Any predictions for the WTC Final ? NZ pacers reminds alot of the early 2000's era aussie pacers

India for me

shake d livin wake d dead · Postby **shake d livin wake d dead** » June 18th, 2021, 5:16 am

Woke to watch the test....blasted rain wash out first session

bluefete · Postby **bluefete** » June 18th, 2021, 6:30 am

^^LOL.

But I think WI made a mistake to play Gabriel today. I am not too sure that he has recovered from that hamstring injury.

What did Alzarri Joseph do for them not to pick him? At least he can bat and bowl.

Gabriel cannot bat to save his life.

Dizzy28 · Postby **Dizzy28** » June 18th, 2021, 10:15 am

WI SA 2nd test to start in a few minutes. Delayed start due to rain. WI won toss and bowling first.
Morbidly Obese got a drop and Gabriel comes in
Powell for Bonner full time.

pato · Postby **pato** » June 18th, 2021, 10:54 am

Dizzy28 wrote:Powell for Bonner full time.

Agreed, Powell has good technique, his confidence needs a boost and he should be ok

bluefete · Postby **bluefete** » June 18th, 2021, 11:58 am

bluefete wrote:^^LOL.

But I think WI made a mistake to play Gabriel today. I am not too sure that he has recovered from that hamstring injury.

What did Alzarri Joseph do for them not to pick him? At least he can bat and bowl.

Gabriel cannot bat to save his life.

Just as I said. 4-2-9-0 overs and he is off the field already. Pure BS on WI part.

I am glad that WI did not bat first because they way the Wi bowlers are going, SA would have bowled us out by now.

SA 37/3 before lunch. Ball swinging like Tarzan on a vine.

bluefete · Postby **bluefete** » June 18th, 2021, 12:09 pm

Okay, I see Gabriel is back on.

bluefete · Postby **bluefete** » June 18th, 2021, 2:24 pm

Almost 30 extras and SA has not even reached 100 as yet. MADNESS!

DMan7 · Postby **DMan7** » June 18th, 2021, 2:25 pm

400+ lead coming up soon.

trinigamer · Postby **trinigamer** » June 19th, 2021, 4:49 pm

WI 115 for 5, 183 behind, looks like a 4 day match.

fokhan_96 · Postby **fokhan_96** » June 19th, 2021, 6:29 pm

Today matches both WI vs SA and Ind vs NZ was boring. WI as usual just trying to survive the 5 days though they might just make it another 3 day test. India just trying to bat as long as possible. Pujara batting is just wasted time just like rain falling.

DMan7 · Postby **DMan7** » June 19th, 2021, 6:35 pm

Game should be over tomorrow by tea.

bluefete · Postby **bluefete** » June 19th, 2021, 6:50 pm

DMan7 wrote:Game should be over tomorrow by tea.

I am not so sure. SA has to bat again. So if they make a quick 150/175 and put WI in again, then maybe after tea!!!

WI lost 4 wickets for 6 runs. SMDH - That whole batting is problems.

Best they rounds up some fellas from club cricket and give them a chance oui.

DMan7 · Postby **DMan7** » June 19th, 2021, 6:55 pm

bluefete wrote:
DMan7 wrote:Game should be over tomorrow by tea.

I am not so sure. SA has to bat again. So if they make a quick 150/175 and put WI in again, then maybe after tea!!!

WI lost 4 wickets for 6 runs. SMDH - That whole batting is problems.

Best they rounds up some fellas from club cricket and give them a chance oui.

My bad is WI team we talking bout here, match should be done by lunch :lol: