SA v WA Ryobi Cup Match @ Adelaide Oval - Sun 23 Oct

[Pat Malone]

Glad I reserved comment until now. Richardson was terrible, I know the kid is young but that is no excuse, will be lucky to play in the next game. Bigger brainfade than Barry Hall could have mustered.

I dont know much about Luderman but he has had a pretty average start to the year. Perhaps Heater can give me a bit more of a rundown on his keeping and batting. I dont know who else we would have as a replacement? Not that he deserves to get dropped on the back of a runout, regardless of it being his fault.

Ferg, great knock, turning those 30's into bigger scores will see you back in green and gold in no time.

[stampy]

never in doubt! , crosthwaite is waiting in the wings pat btw

[Jimmy]

Watched the whole SA innings, great stuff!!

[GWW]

Ferg was awesome, he should be playing more 50 over games for Australia

[Dogwatcher]

If you're still excited about the Redbacks' thrilling victory over WA in tonight's limited overs match - check this yarn out.

There were some interesting stats come out of last week's Redbacks victories over NSW. Bryce Norton, or Brod, provides some of them here:

http://wickettowicket.com.au/2011/10/23 ... -sa-v-nsw/

[mal]

The new coach is undefeated this season

[NFC]

HOW GOOD WAS THAT?! What a game of cricket!!!

Fergo you star!!! Best innings I've seen him play I think.

Harris two golden ducks in a row.

Christian bowled excellent but his dismissal was pathetic. Kane Richardson's dismissal was even worse, what in the world was he thinking????

Ludeman two digs this year for 0 & 0.

Tom Cooper backing up his superb undefeated ton in Game 1 with.... a truly woeful shot tonight.

In the end we won, thanks to Ferg's brilliance and a cameo at the end by Lyon. Speaking of which, he bowled dreadfully, and Beer may ovetake him if he's not careful.

I love state cricket, staggered more people don't attend.

[NFC]

Watching the telecast it appeared that there were no more than 2 people on the scoreboard hill

I remember going a few season ago and you would still get a little bit of a crowd (50 or so either way) under the scoreboard.

The hill was decently attended in the 1st innings, strangely most left at the innings break.

The crowds just a few seasons ago were very decent, I'd even argue probably the best amongst the states, but the 1st game was a pitiful turnout. Today's was a definite improvement, maybe 15%, but still not where it used to be just 3-4 years ago.

It's sad because domestic cricket is awesome.

[bloods08]

Fantastic game of cricket.

The Redbacks of old would have lost that.

Hopefully things are finally turning the corner.

Best I've seen Beer bowl. Didn't think he had it in him.

Great knock by Ferg.

Some terrible shots tonight. Think Richo may have a spell back at grade cricket after his last 2 overs (went for 42) and his dismissal tonight (what was he thinking?)

Not the biggest fan of Bailey, but he bowled really well once he changed ends. His first 3 overs were littered wiht full tosses and half-trackers and should have gone for more than the 15 he conceded. He came back well after that though.

Worst I've seen Lyon bowl, but he made up for it with his batting at the end.

[NFC]

Fantastic game of cricket.

The Redbacks of old would have lost that.

Hopefully things are finally turning the corner.

Best I've seen Beer bowl. Didn't think he had it in him.

Great knock by Ferg.

Some terrible shots tonight. Think Richo may have a spell back at grade cricket after his last 2 overs (went for 42) and his dismissal tonight (what was he thinking?)

Not the biggest fan of Bailey, but he bowled really well once he changed ends. His first 3 overs were littered wiht full tosses and half-trackers and should have gone for more than the 15 he conceded. He came back well after that though.

Worst I've seen Lyon bowl, but he made up for it with his batting at the end.

Excellent point, well said, couldn't agree more.

I was having a bit of a go at him and his bowling for those first 3 overs, barely had a ball land before the batsmen belted it. Once he swapped ends, it was like a different bowler. Once he took his first wicket, his confidence lifted dramatically, he just stopped bowling full tosses/half trackers. And Coulter-Nile had absolutely no clue how to face him.

[jackpot jim]

Called in to watch the last hour or so of play. Agree with most comments on here.
Richardsons shot selection to be dismissed was mind boggling under the circumstances. NO EXCUSES.
Fergusson was brilliant and how he isn't back in the Australian 1 day side is a total mystery ?
Honestly, why is Ponting still playing and holding up the future?
Lyons knock was brilliant and actually outscored Ferg in their matchwinning partnership. The key to his innings was that he kept it simple and played proper cricket shots appropriate to where the balls were bowled. Hooks, cuts, drives, he played the lot.
As for those questioning Ludemans' batting ability, i can only say that i saw his debut shield innings live (season b4 last ?) against Victoria ?? at Adelaide oval and he made 70 odd and it was one of the guttsiest innings i've seen. Was peppered with plenty of fast short stuff but stood his ground and then unleashed some cracking drives when the ball was pitched up. I'm sure his contibutions will improve markedlyif given a sustained opportunity.
Agree with a few others about the sparse crowd, the quality of cricket certainly deserves a bigger crowd.

[NFC]

Called in to watch the last hour or so of play. Agree with most comments on here.
Richardsons shot selection to be dismissed was mind boggling under the circumstances. NO EXCUSES.
Fergusson was brilliant and how he isn't back in the Australian 1 day side is a total mystery ?
Honestly, why is Ponting still playing and holding up the future?
Lyons knock was brilliant and actually outscored Ferg in their matchwinning partnership. The key to his innings was that he kept it simple and played proper cricket shots appropriate to where the balls were bowled. Hooks, cuts, drives, he played the lot.
As for those questioning Ludemans' batting ability, i can only say that i saw his debut shield innings live (season b4 last ?) against Victoria ?? at Adelaide oval and he made 70 odd and it was one of the guttsiest innings i've seen. Was peppered with plenty of fast short stuff but stood his ground and then unleashed some cracking drives when the ball was pitched up. I'm sure his contibutions will improve markedlyif given a sustained opportunity.
Agree with a few others about the sparse crowd, the quality of cricket certainly deserves a bigger crowd.

Still an exceptional ODI batsman, I don't know why people don't realise this.

[jackpot jim]

Not disagreeing that he's still a very good batsman but if he's not going to be part of the next world cup team, i dont see much point in him being played. No problem with him still playing Test Cricket.

[whufc]

Watching the telecast it appeared that there were no more than 2 people on the scoreboard hill

I remember going a few season ago and you would still get a little bit of a crowd (50 or so either way) under the scoreboard.

The hill was decently attended in the 1st innings, strangely most left at the innings break.

The crowds just a few seasons ago were very decent, I'd even argue probably the best amongst the states, but the 1st game was a pitiful turnout. Today's was a definite improvement, maybe 15%, but still not where it used to be just 3-4 years ago.

It's sad because domestic cricket is awesome.

agree a night at the best cricket ground in the world watching the cricket is always good value.

maybe a SAFooty get together at a match.

[mal]

KANE RICHARDSON
Richardsons reverse sweep blunder looked awful
The positive from this was the confidence to try
Lets not forget he is still a teenager, I think he will make the grade as a regular player for SA

[smac]

Stats report from Sunday now online:

http://wickettowicket.com.au/2011/10/25 ... one-dayer/