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[marc.jp_44 20,837]

india taking a big risk playing 5 bowlers...

Yes but at the same time no. Indian batting has been relatively solid and it's not too hard to rely on Pujara - he's very consistent. Vijay and Rahane are hit and miss but Indians gonna pray for a good day. India's bowling has been pretty poor bar Ashwin and (arguably) Jadeja.

[mynameisdaniel_2015 144]

what a ball from yadav... renshaw had no idea

[mynameisdaniel_2015 144]

its one of the strangest sights in cricket-virat kohli running out the drinks for the indian team :lol:

[tankerkuldeep 739]

So, final test match started.

First test match in beautiful HPCA stadium (Dharamsala)

 

 

Both teams shown great commitment in first 3 matches, hope to have another good game of cricket .

[tankerkuldeep 739]

I don't understand why India playing with 3 spinners on a pitch which favors fast bowlers.

But Kuldeep Yadav is good chinaman bowler who could be effective on any pitch.

[marc.jp_44 20,837]

So, final test match started.

Both teams shown great commitment in first 3 matches, hope to have another good game of cricket .

This is the sportsmanship we like to see!

 

I don't understand why India playing with 3 spinners on a pitch which favors fast bowlers.

But Kuldeep Yadav is good chinaman bowler who could be effective on any pitch.

Yeah, strange choice. Pitch looks racy

 

 

India vs Australia NEWS

You forgot the most important one!

• Smith has been blessed by the Dalai Lama (it seems to be working!).

Edited March 25, 2017 by Marc

[mynameisdaniel_2015 144]

I don't understand why India playing with 3 spinners on a pitch which favors fast bowlers.

But Kuldeep Yadav is good chinaman bowler who could be effective on any pitch.

Yeah, it does seem like a strange choice. Australia definitely look to be in dominant form today, whereas india don't really look awake. kohli is a massive out, his captaincy this series has had a big influence.

Edited March 25, 2017 by mynameisdaniel_2015

[marc.jp_44 20,837]

Yeah, it does seem like a strange choice. Australia definitely look to be in dominant form today, whereas india don't really look awake. kohli is a massive out, his captaincy this series has had a big influence.

Starc on this pitch would've guaranteed Australia the win under these circumstances. This match might be even. Both teams missing their key player. Hope rests on Cummins atm.

[mynameisdaniel_2015 144]

Starc on this pitch would've guaranteed Australia the win under these circumstances. This match might be even. Both teams missing their key player. Hope rests on Cummins atm.

yeah. don't forget hazlewood though, on a decent wicket he could really trouble the indian batsmen. hazlewood was probably better than starc in the recent home series so on a wicket like this he could really have a massive impact

[mynameisdaniel_2015 144]

first session goes to the aussies, smith looks hard to get out

[marc.jp_44 20,837]

Warner currently on 58, 38 of which were due to finding the boundary.

Smith currently on 72, 40 of which was due to hitting fours.

Is it a classic Indian ground with really small boundaries? I can't find the boundary lengths anywhere on google.

[mynameisdaniel_2015 144]

great fightback from india...

[KILL_BILL_CHAUHAN 2,505]

nice come back from India

[mynameisdaniel_2015 144]

is it just me or do all good left-arm chinaman have a big bag of tricks? kuldeep yadav's selection gamble paid off, great bowling

[mynameisdaniel_2015 144]

aussies bowling well, india stubbornly hanging on. great cricket all round

[marc.jp_44 20,837]

India finally bowled out for 332. They played stubbornly and batted well. It's debatable that India is trying to not let Australia at any expense because India doesn't usually bat that slow. Maybe they feel disadvantaged without Kohli? Tbh, Kohli has done nothing extravagant apart from his captaincy this series so India should be looking to kill Australia, considering we don't have Starc (who was doing decently this series) on a green pitch. Good cricket though. The irony that Kuldeep and Lyon (both spinners) flourished on a green pitch. :lol:

[marc.jp_44 20,837]

Aaaaaand Warner out. Aussies 1/10.  <_<

Update: Great! Smith out too!  :angry:  Aussies 2/31. We need a partnership sometime soon or we're gone.  :unsure:

Edited March 27, 2017 by Marc

[Anonono 1,233]

Make that 3/32. Not looking good at all for the Aussies.

[marc.jp_44 20,837]

Great. ._______________,

Maxwell and Handscomb need to establish a partnership or, to be blunt, we're absolutely stuffed.

[Mr.Meowth 72]

Nickname: You can see it in the post itself .-.

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[mynameisdaniel_2015 144]

I like this intent from the aussies, we need as many runs as we can now. 

[marc.jp_44 20,837]

Good intent but if we just end up getting out we're dead. Damnit. Australia getting desperate now. 5 for jack all at tea.

[mynameisdaniel_2015 144]

I'm just not going to say anything anymore. every time I've commented while the aussies are batting, a wicket falls :wacko:

Edited March 27, 2017 by mynameisdaniel_2015

[Zenyth 6,494]

handscomb gone

and Dharamshala is a great place, I went there once

[marc.jp_44 20,837]

Fair to say Maxwell is currently carrying us and is our last hope (together with Wade). At least bat out the rest of the day and maybe even half of tomorrow and just aim for a decent lead then go hard.