Second Test Jan 3rd-7th@SCG

[Swamp Donkey]

Im not anti-Hussey at all! He is definitely one of my favourite to watch in the Aussie line up at the moment.

I just find it funny how people have jumped off North so quickly! Hussey went through such a long patch of being out of form, and yes he had some points in the bank because how well he had done previously and how many times he saved our country, but still North has a damn good record for someone starting out in the test arena!

Fair call mate

[JK]

Watson is in some great touch. He is just timing the ball as good as anyone at the moment. Its great watching him.
its also great watching a young 21year old, trying to find his feet at this level again, not being able to play his usual game but still hanging in there and putting the bad ball away when it comes!

Contrasting innings yes! Both enjoyable to watch IMO

Cheers mate, was probably wrong of me to ask which has been better, when both sound as though they are meritorious.

[CoverKing]

What are peoples thoughts on how many runs we need to be ahead by to be a big chance of winnings this test?

I think 200 will give us something to bowl at, but we will need a lot of luck to win from there. 250 will give us bit more breathing space, and i reckon we would be able to defend that.

Will we get that far ahead though?

[valleys07]

What are peoples thoughts on how many runs we need to be ahead by to be a big chance of winnings this test?

I think 200 will give us something to bowl at, but we will need a lot of luck to win from there. 250 will give us bit more breathing space, and i reckon we would be able to defend that.

Will we get that far ahead though?

big ask ck to get 450 odd in the 2nd dig, top 5 are the key, if 2 of these men can craft out big hundreds we are in the box seat. A lot rests with watson imo, the man in form in the top order, needs to make a big score, middle of day 3 aswell so plenty of time

[interested observer]

What are peoples thoughts on how many runs we need to be ahead by to be a big chance of winnings this test?

I think 200 will give us something to bowl at, but we will need a lot of luck to win from there. 250 will give us bit more breathing space, and i reckon we would be able to defend that.

Will we get that far ahead though?

big ask ck to get 450 odd in the 2nd dig, top 5 are the key, if 2 of these men can craft out big hundreds we are in the box seat. A lot rests with watson imo, the man in form in the top order, needs to make a big score, middle of day 3 aswell so plenty of time

Not going to be a traditional 5th day wicket at SCG so I would think 300 lead would be a minimum..
Realistically with the early weather and pitch moisture, day 5 will be more like a day 3 and 1/2 to day 4 surface...IMO

[Lightning McQueen]

If we can get to 206 without loss before tea it's back to an even ball game, I'm thinking 300 in front with a day plus 5 or 6 overs would be a fair declarationif we can achieve this. History says anything over 150 on day 5 in Sydney is pretty hard chasing down, I'm not listening to history on this one though, Hauritz has been going alright recently but is he a potential match-winner?

[Lightning McQueen]

What are peoples thoughts on how many runs we need to be ahead by to be a big chance of winnings this test?

I think 200 will give us something to bowl at, but we will need a lot of luck to win from there. 250 will give us bit more breathing space, and i reckon we would be able to defend that.

Will we get that far ahead though?

big ask ck to get 450 odd in the 2nd dig, top 5 are the key, if 2 of these men can craft out big hundreds we are in the box seat. A lot rests with watson imo, the man in form in the top order, needs to make a big score, middle of day 3 aswell so plenty of time

Not going to be a traditional 5th day wicket at SCG so I would think 300 lead would be a minimum..
Realistically with the early weather and pitch moisture, day 5 will be more like a day 3 and 1/2 to day 4 surface...IMO

Ha, I took too long to type.

[Rik E Boy]

Go Hughesy. Hang in there.

regards,

REB

[mal]

WATSON 59*
Hooks a six
AU still 100+ behind
Undisciplined batting by Watto

[Lightning McQueen]

WATSON 59*
Hooks a six
AU still 100+ behind
Undisciplined batting by Watto

It's only undisciplined if he gets out doing it Go mal's lovechild

[am Bays]

WATSON 59*
Hooks a six
AU still 100+ behind
Undisciplined batting by Watto

It's only undisciplined if he gets out doing it Go mal's lovechild

I think NFC is fighting him for custody...

[RoosterMarty]

Hughes out caught and bowled by Kaneria for 37, damn.

[Lightning McQueen]

Hughes out for 37, 100 opening partnership though, something to build on. Punter, shelf the pull and hook shots til you're past 30 at least.

[locky801]

Aust 1/127

Watto into the 80's

[Lightning McQueen]

Aust 1/127

Watto into the 80's

Double hundred coming up now the monkey's off the back.

[mal]

85* [142]
Can Ponting, Clarke, Huss, North, Hads, MJ, Haurrie, Sizzle and Doug tie up an end and let Watto skitch em

1/137

[locky801]

Watto into the 90's

[mal]

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez 91*
He on drives a 4

[Mr Beefy]

Watto to put the brakes on now he is in the 90s?

[RoosterMarty]

Kaneria must be bowling well, he's been brought on from both ends.

40.1 Danish Kaneria to Ponting, no run, pitched wide and full of off stump, no shot offered
39.6 Danish Kaneria to Watson, no run, full delivery outside off stump, no shot offered