ICC World Twenty20 2012 Thread

[Doodlesweaver]

I'd rather they play a specialist bowler instead, especially if he's going to bat that low. Bowling attack should always have Cummins, Starc and Hogg - with McKay, Hilfy and Doherty to occupy Christian's spot.

He batted 7 in this match. If David Hussey plays, it might be anyone of the mid order who ends up there.

 

[Torz]

Yeah, but he's typically been batting below Wade at 8.

 

[dajesmac]

A Semi Final is my very optimistic pre-tournament hope.

 

[ioppolo]

SL vs Zimbabwe for the opener...surprised they gave the minnows of the group the opening game of the tournament.

 

[Torz]

SL vs Zimbabwe for the opener...surprised they gave the minnows of the group the opening game of the tournament.

I think it's more that Sri Lanka are the hosts.

Edit: Brian Vitori has a dodgy action.

 

[Pera]

Welcome back Ajantha Mendis. First game back in a while and takes 6 for 8 Why does this guy not get more of a go? Phenomenal ODI and T20 number and he still averages 30 in tests despite bowling on roads half the time.

 

[krisholio14]

OK we weren't playing much, but that was a pretty emphatic performance.

And what can you say about 6 for 8???

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Welcome back Ajantha Mendis. First game back in a while and takes 6 for 8 Why does this guy not get more of a go? Phenomenal ODI and T20 number and he still averages 30 in tests despite bowling on roads half the time.

He's a mystery first up (and this softens his stats considerably), but teams tend to adapt to him pretty well after playing him a bit and reviewing extensive tapes.

 

[krisholio14]

He's a mystery first up (and this softens his stats considerably), but teams tend to adapt to him pretty well after playing him a bit and reviewing extensive tapes.

He turned a few last night though, something that doesn't normally happen

 

[Kyptastic]

Not a bad start. Interesting to see Watson opening the bowling.

 

[jethro11]

Half a chance if we keep this up.

 

[Kyptastic]

Gee, Starc may have only played 3 matches, but that'd be an outstanding economy rate in ODI's, let alone T20.

 

[krisholio14]

Gee, Starc may have only played 3 matches, but that'd be an outstanding economy rate in ODI's, let alone T20.

That is one horrible uniform the Australians are wearing.

 

[Torz]

Love how Greigy was talking about Bailey "hand-capping" Australia by having to keep him in the team, on the basis of being captain.

 

[ioppolo]

Channel 9 are a disgrace showing this at midnight.

 

[Cousin Jed]

Love how Greigy was talking about Bailey "hand-capping" Australia by having to keep him in the team, on the basis of being captain.

Chappelli.

White may be a danger man to Ian, but his record isn't all that different. Ed Joyce settling in for a long innings

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Cummins been ordinary so far.

 

[Torz]

Chappelli.

White may be a danger man to Ian, but his record isn't all that different. Ed Joyce settling in for a long innings

Oops. You're right.

 

[Torz]

Maxi!

In my fantasy team as well.

 

[woofles]

Please explain how Christian gets in over D Hussey?

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Please explain how Christian gets in over D Hussey?

I'd have thought it was obvious haha. Medium pacer bro. We clearly want both he and Watson as back up seamers with only Cummins and Starc playing as out and out quicks.

 

[Cousin Jed]

Cummins bowling poo

 

[Ducky Tie]

Our reliance on Watson has already begun.

 

[woofles]

I'd have thought it was obvious haha. Medium pacer bro. We clearly want both he and Watson as back up seamers with only Cummins and Starc playing as out and out quicks.

Just looks like a lot of bowling to me, if we're carrying guys like White and Bailey, with Maxwell still a baby and Wade/Christian relatively hit and miss with the bat I'd rather have the extra experienced bat.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Just looks like a lot of bowling to me, if we're carrying guys like White and Bailey, with Maxwell still a baby and Wade/Christian relatively hit and miss with the bat I'd rather have the extra experienced bat.

I think we need the extra pacer tbh. Christian is a good T20 player; ideally Mitch Marsh would be in as he's a similar but better option.