South Africa in Australia
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The430king
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Re: South Africa in Australia
What were South Africa thinking opening with Morkel? Not a batmans bumhole let alone an opener. Australia in a strong position and look out for Siddle and McDonald to cause problems bowling into the cracks just outside off stump.
What were South Africa thinking opening with Morkel? Not a batmans bumhole let alone an opener. Australia in a strong position and look out for Siddle and McDonald to cause problems bowling into the cracks just outside off stump.
a for effort
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The only thing I can think of is that he was going in as a pinch-hitter. Even if South Africa weren't going for the win, if Morkel could come in and hit a quick 40 or 50 Australia would be forced to push the field back, making it easier for the others.
However, given the state of the pitch, most of the wickets tomorrow are going to be bowled or LBW, so I don't think the field placings will end up being massively important
The430king;305026 said:
The only thing I can think of is that he was going in as a pinch-hitter. Even if South Africa weren't going for the win, if Morkel could come in and hit a quick 40 or 50 Australia would be forced to push the field back, making it easier for the others.
However, given the state of the pitch, most of the wickets tomorrow are going to be bowled or LBW, so I don't think the field placings will end up being massively important
Mousey
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I think they were hoping he'd survive the pace attack (which he can play decently well) until stumps and they wouldn't lose any vital wickets, like a nightwatchmen. It's not a bad idea in theory, it keeps the order the way it would normally be, but unfortunately for South Africa Morkel couldn't capitalize on the chance.
The430king;305026 said:
I think they were hoping he'd survive the pace attack (which he can play decently well) until stumps and they wouldn't lose any vital wickets, like a nightwatchmen. It's not a bad idea in theory, it keeps the order the way it would normally be, but unfortunately for South Africa Morkel couldn't capitalize on the chance.
Re: South Africa in Australia
The South African batting order is pretty well set so tinkering with it is not in their best interests. Morkel opened because South Africa didn't want to switch around their top six which probably wasn't the right thing to do considering they have nunerous opening options.
Morkel was a sacrificial wicket more then anything and was unlikely to score anything significant should he have batted in his usual spot on day five.
The430king;305026 said:
The South African batting order is pretty well set so tinkering with it is not in their best interests. Morkel opened because South Africa didn't want to switch around their top six which probably wasn't the right thing to do considering they have nunerous opening options.
Morkel was a sacrificial wicket more then anything and was unlikely to score anything significant should he have batted in his usual spot on day five.
mas cambios
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Will stick my neck out here and go for an Aussie win but I have a few doubts. A draw is very possible and there is an outside chance of South Africa sneaking it but a lot will depend on the morning session. Get through that without loss or maybe only losing a wicket then it could be game on.
Will stick my neck out here and go for an Aussie win but I have a few doubts. A draw is very possible and there is an outside chance of South Africa sneaking it but a lot will depend on the morning session. Get through that without loss or maybe only losing a wicket then it could be game on.
Badger
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i was thinking that yesterday, breeno. when mcdonald let one go at 132km/h or something, tony grieg commented "ah just another gentle medium pacer from mcdonald"
anything around 125km/h to 130km/h is pretty quick in our league haha
breeno;305373 said:
i was thinking that yesterday, breeno. when mcdonald let one go at 132km/h or something, tony grieg commented "ah just another gentle medium pacer from mcdonald"
anything around 125km/h to 130km/h is pretty quick in our league haha
breeno
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Yeah, 125km/h is smoke in our league. But I suppose the more you face it the more accustommed you become to it. My mate who is a gun batsman (only 16), started facing our 120km/h bowler at training, now opens the batting for the seniors ones.
But I can guarantee you 125km/h isn't medium pace to me.
Badger;305378 said:
Yeah, 125km/h is smoke in our league. But I suppose the more you face it the more accustommed you become to it. My mate who is a gun batsman (only 16), started facing our 120km/h bowler at training, now opens the batting for the seniors ones.
But I can guarantee you 125km/h isn't medium pace to me.