2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Game 46 First Semi Final India v New Zealand 15/11 1900hrs @ Wankhede Stadium

[The Falcon Strike]

I don’t understand why the BCCI would want to create any doubt about the legitimacy of a win by having shennanigans with the pitch curation

They are the best team with quicks, with spin or with all out batting

Whatever pitch gets served up - they’ll be in the best position to take advantage of it

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Now we know what it feels like for everyone else who had to watch the Aussies in 2003 & 2007.

Just rampaging and unstoppable.

Keep waiting for them to have an off day but in reality just too damn good.

You basically have to bat first and hope like you know what Virat doesn't belt you chasing like he does 9 times in 10. That's your only hope and you have to score north of 280 (utter bare minimum and with our useless attack we'd need more).

There's really no weaknesses with this Indian side, they played their worst game in the field last night and really were never REALLY in danger of losing the game

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I don’t understand why the BCCI would want to create any doubt about the legitimacy of a win by having shennanigans with the pitch curation

They are the best team with quicks, with spin or with all out batting

Whatever pitch gets served up - they’ll be in the best position to take advantage of it

The pitch was fine it was a road, both teams got 320 plus on it. Wasn't as if it was a 5th day bunsen turner.

 

[Moonwatcher]

Not sure how a match involving India in India can have empty seats. I cant make sense of it

Saving money for the guaranteed final

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Saving money for the guaranteed final

Mid week too. For the sales they'd want Australia in the final.

 

[Coolangatta]

You basically have to bat first and hope like you know what Virat doesn't belt you chasing like he does 9 times in 10. That's your only hope and you have to score north of 280 (utter bare minimum and with our useless attack we'd need more).

There's really no weaknesses with this Indian side, they played their worst game in the field last night and really were never REALLY in danger of losing the game

Yeah, useless attack that should’ve had India at 4/20. That swing early is a danger to any team, even India.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Yeah, useless attack that should’ve had India at 4/20. That swing early is a danger to any team, even India.

It is ordinary compared to India especially if we play Starc on form.

Could have should have whatever, didn't. They still didn't have to get many runs to win regardless.

 

[BStaff17]

You basically have to bat first and hope like you know what Virat doesn't belt you chasing like he does 9 times in 10. That's your only hope and you have to score north of 280 (utter bare minimum and with our useless attack we'd need more).

There's really no weaknesses with this Indian side, they played their worst game in the field last night and really were never REALLY in danger of losing the game

We would need 350+ i reckon.

Hope the scoreboard pressure rattles India.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

We would need 350+ i reckon.

Hope the scoreboard pressure rattles India.

Yep it's the only chance and even then watch Kholi belt 140 plus and win it

 

[yabsy]

If Australia lose to South Africa tomorrow night I reckon we deserve to be top 3 ahead of you.

5-5 compared to 7-3 is quite a margin.

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[Coolangatta]

We would need 350+ i reckon.

Hope the scoreboard pressure rattles India.

330+ which is very doable with our batting depth and power.

Early wickets against India chasing over 300 would put enormous pressure on them, they are a very good team but they are far from invincible.

 

[PhatBoy]

330+ which is very doable with our batting depth and power.

Early wickets against India chasing over 300 would put enormous pressure on them, they are a very good team but they are far from invincible.

Very doable against most other sides, with Australia’s batting depth and power.

Very unlikely against India.

That’s not a slight on Australia. It’s a reflection of India’s bowling form.

 

[Ephemeral Hope]

Doubt it works but you have to go after Shami

He finishes with a 7fa that seems like the most dangerous option right now

 

[Danw0w]

Such a respectable effort by New Zealand. Well played lads.

 

[AlwaysHawks15]

A few things from the kiwis last night.

What does Tom Latham offer to there side. He has rarely delivered against the big countries and boosted his numbers against the likes of Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.

Surely his leadership isn't that great it justifys wasting a spot.

Plus Devon Conway could keep so they have options.

Daryl Mitchell is a top 3 batsman in the world late bloomer like Mike Hussey.

Wtf was Jimmy Neesham last night was he injured???

Labuschagne is a better comparison with Mitchell in particular in the test arena. Mr Cricket was churning out big runs for years before getting the baggy green. Mitchell averaged low to mid 30s 3 years ago in all formats. Run of the mill batsman at one point who has improved drastically to where he is now. A bonafide star of the game.

 

[PhatBoy]

A few things from the kiwis last night.

What does Tom Latham offer to there side. He has rarely delivered against the big countries and boosted his numbers against the likes of Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.

Surely his leadership isn't that great it justifys wasting a spot.

Plus Devon Conway could keep so they have options.

Daryl Mitchell is a top 3 batsman in the world late bloomer like Mike Hussey.

Wtf was Jimmy Neesham last night was he injured???

Before last night Latham averaged 50 at a strike rate in the mid 90s against India.

Yes it’s puzzling they picked HIM of all people to keep wickets for them.

 

[Andronicus]

Was the pitch as criminally doctored as some are suggesting today?

 

[Footy_Fan2007]

Hayden is scaring me a little bit here.

 

[The Passenger]

If Australia lose to South Africa tomorrow night I reckon we deserve to be top 3 ahead of you.

Because we would have lost to the World Cup final champions while you would have lost to the World Cup semi final chokers.

 

[frankrizzo]

Was the pitch as criminally doctored as some are suggesting today?

Pitch was fine, honestly it doesnt matter what deck india serve up right now they have every base covered with bat and ball.

 

[Grasshopper17]

Glenn Mitchell and Daryl Phillips are going for it now.

Harsha calling Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Mitchell, maybe he was thinking of Glenn Maxwell.

Thinking of Glenn Mitchell, his former colleague on ABC Radio.

 

[Grasshopper17]

You basically have to bat first and hope like you know what Virat doesn't belt you chasing like he does 9 times in 10. That's your only hope and you have to score north of 280 (utter bare minimum and with our useless attack we'd need more).

There's really no weaknesses with this Indian side, they played their worst game in the field last night and really were never REALLY in danger of losing the game

Maybe not in Ahmedabad

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Maybe not in Ahmedabad

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I don’t trust our dud middle order chasing