ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

[Parma Dewol]

First time trying to actually watch cricket. No clue what’s happening a lot of the time, or who’s most likely to win, but damn, that atmosphere is truly spectacular!

Must be incredible to be in that stadium right now.

 

[Sylar]

Feels like a million things have happened and Travis Head is still only on ten

He scored 8 of those in the first over itself...

Crazy final

 

[Skills]

First time trying to actually watch cricket. No clue what’s happening a lot of the time, or who’s most likely to win, but damn, that atmosphere is truly spectacular!

Must be incredible to be in that stadium right now.

That's not really normal. That's India in a home WC final. Normally it's more like a snooker hall

 

[zing]

First time trying to actually watch cricket. No clue what’s happening a lot of the time, or who’s most likely to win, but damn, that atmosphere is truly spectacular!

Must be incredible to be in that stadium right now.

Welcome - this thread is even better with some excellent even handed analysis

 

[Skills]

India were 76-2. Let's see if that KL Rahul was actually any good

 

[Skills]

So many fecking extras

 

[Dannn411]

The Aussies handled that about as poorly as you can. Anyone here could have told you that India were going go come out like a house on fire. No need to try to chase boundaries so aggressively. Especially against that attack.

 

[Parma Dewol]

Welcome - this thread is even better with some excellent even handed analysis

Totally, I’m using this thread to gauge who has the momentum. Trouble is you lot can’t make your minds up. One minute the Aussies have it in the bag, the next minute it’s India’s to lose. All adds to the suspense I suppose.

 

[amolbhatia50k]

I’m watching a bit of cricket after years. Australia can’t bat - how the mighty have fallen.

 

[Samid]

The Aussies handled that about as poorly as you can. Anyone here could have told you that India were going go come out like a house on fire. No need to try to chase boundaries so aggressively. Especially against that attack.

Problem is the first 10 overs are the best time to bat. Unless you're 100 % certain heavy due will arrive later in the innings.

 

[AshRK]

India were 76-2. Let's see if that KL Rahul was actually any good

Doesn't matter. His lack of ability to even rotate strike was poor irrespective of how the pitch now plays.

 

[mav_9me]

The Aussies handled that about as poorly as you can. Anyone here could have told you that India were going go come out like a house on fire. No need to try to chase boundaries so aggressively. Especially against that attack.

Disagree. They know with time the ball will soften and not come on to the bat like it happened with indian innings. Their chance was 70-80 for 1 in 10 overs and then single their way to win...totally get their strategy

 

[mav_9me]

Doesn't matter. His lack of ability to even rotate strike was poor irrespective of how the pitch now plays.

That was so bad. If india lose that will be why. 10 to 20 runs short.

 

[AshRK]

That was so bad. If india lose that will be why. 10 to 20 runs short.

Look at the aussie batters now, rotating strike. Unless rahul is saying head and maxwell were bowling better than Kuldeep and Jaddu

 

[kiristao]

Totally, I’m using this thread to gauge who has the momentum. Trouble is you lot can’t make your minds up. One minute the Aussies have it in the bag, the next minute it’s India’s to lose. All adds to the suspense I suppose.

It's not us that can't make up our mind. It's how the game is actually going. In footballing terms "it's an end to end contest"

 

[The Corinthian]

This is all they need to do 4-5 an over from singles and that’ll be enough. It’s where I think India should have done better.

 

[crappycraperson]

Ball isn't gripping or skidding for our spinners. Pitch almost looks too slow for that.

 

[crappycraperson]

This is all they need to do 4-5 an over from singles and that’ll be enough. It’s where I think India should have done better.

Yeah, we got under too much pressure after that Iyer wicket. KL just fumbled it with his approach.

 

[prateik]

Maxwell is not exactly reliable.
Inglis has an average of 19..
Then the tail..

Aus can't lose any more wickets for the next 20ish overs.

 

[Fergies Gum]

Its a real scandal this is not on free to air tv in the UK.

 

[Samid]

It's not us that can't make up our mind. It's how the game is actually going. In footballing terms "it's an end to end contest"

Are you sure that's an actual football term?

 

[zing]

Travis Head is one of the most impactful players in the world today.

 

[Desert Eagle]

This partnership needs to end

 

[AshRK]

Luck on head's side

 

[20le_Solskjaer]

Its a real scandal this is not on free to air tv in the UK.

Channel 5

 

[Skills]

Travis Head - what a great decision to bring him in by Aus

 

[Red Devil 26]

Its a real scandal this is not on free to air tv in the UK.

It's live on channel 5.

 

[kiristao]

Are you sure that's an actual football term?

Not part of the coaching manual but have heard it in commentary when both teams are continuously creating chances from one end to the other.

 

[mav_9me]

This is very even at this time. Australia have recovered a bit but one wicket and they are rocking again.

 

[Darkhorsez]

India needs 2 more quick wickets before they reach 100 - come on you can do it!

 

[Samid]

Marnus looks nervous. He needs to channel his inner wasteman and realise he has to be there until the 40th over.

 

[Sassy Colin]

First ten overs will be absolutely crucial, if India get three back in the shed then they win easily but if Warner and Head survive the first ten overs then the game will be taken away from India. They have the bowling attack to do it and Australia's middle order is shaky.

This

Hmmm

 

[Dannn411]

Marnus and Head approaching it the way I expected Australia to approach it from ball 1. Smith was doing the right thing too. Defend at the beginning to take the energy out of the crowd, then start chasing. Unfortunately it took them losing 3 wickets to calm down. Now if they lose another wicket, they will be in trouble again.

 

[Utd heap]

Travis Head is one of the most impactful players in the world today.

He scored plenty in the Ashes but I was never convinced. However you can't doubt his temperament.

In ODI Cricket through - world class. One of the best right now.

 

[Shakesy]

Are you sure that's an actual football term?

Don't know why you still Google.

Yes, you can say "it's an end-to-end contest." This phrase is commonly used in sports commentary to describe a game where both teams are continuously attacking and defending with equal intensity, often moving rapidly from one end of the play area to the other. It implies a highly competitive and dynamic match where the advantage frequently shifts between the participants.

 

[amolbhatia50k]

This Labusoemthing fellow bats like a tailender

 

[Utd heap]

This Labusoemthing fellow bats like a tailender

Looks completely out of nick.

 

[Utd heap]

Really not convinced on bouncing Head when he is set in ODI Cricket.

 

[the_cliff]

This Labusoemthing fellow bats like a tailender

I'm a big critic of his slow run rate but this is kinda what Australia needs at this moment tbf to him.

With Head playing well he just needs to hang in there with him for as long as possible and they'll see it through.

 

[Kazi]

Can tell Rohit doesn’t really trust Siraj