T20 World Cup Day 10. Australia v Sri Lanka 2130hrs @ Perth Stadium

[maelcoluim]

If they have to persist with Finch at least put him down the order, you can't afford out of form batters at the top of the order in T20. But he should retire, I don't see him improving from here.

 

[The Falcon Strike]

We did smash them... only problem is we have the Finch anchor hanging on.

Finch misunderstood

Coach asked him to play sheet anchor role, finch thought he said Shit Anchor - he played that role to perfection

 

[The Falcon Strike]

Oh and surely Wade can captain

 

[The Falcon Strike]

Australia make the final and Finch has to open again one of Boult, Curran or Arshdeep - all bowling left arm swing

He’s not going to make 5

Australia’s best hope is he gets out in the first over to avoid soaking balls up

 

[Tugga27]

Australia make the final and Finch has to open again one of Boult, Curran or Arshdeep - all bowling left arm swing

He’s not going to make 5

Australia’s best hope is he gets out in the first over to avoid soaking balls up

I don't think you will have to worry about us making the final.

 

[Moonwatcher]

Can you drop a bloke for carrying his bat?
31* off 42
Stoinis 59* off 18
Maxwell 23 off 12
Marsh 18 off 17
Warner 11 off 10

Could’ve had our NRR fixed if he didn’t play.

Dizzy made 200 and never played again.

 

[Burtonsgottago]

Finch obviously doesn’t care about the teams NRR

 

[CURVE]

Stats - Contrasting records for Stoinis and Finch

73.8 Aaron Finch's strike rate during his unbeaten 31 off 42 balls. It is the slowest innings by any batter in the men's T20 World Cup for a minimum of 30 runs. The previous slowest was by Paul Stirling, whose 30* against Netherlands in 2021 had a strike-rate of 76.92.

I didn't watch the game, early start this morning, but I feel I missed possibly the best Aussie innings and worst Aussie innings in T20 history.

 

[Manbearpig77]

Extraordinary innings from Stoinis. Good to see him hit form again.
Maxxy's innings was overshadowed by Stoin's, but he played a vital role in changing the gears of the chase.
Agar was excellent, would love to see him in the 11.

Finch... Not much to say. It's getting tragic now. However, he'll be playing till the end of the tournament, like it or not.
Cummins, just not his format. Would like Agar to stay in and have Zamps replace Patty.

England game now becomes massive.

 

[GoodesStuff]

Warner
Green
Marsh
Maxwell
Finch
Stoinis
David
Wade
Starc
Zampa
Hazlewood

In: Green, Zampa
Out: Cummins, Agar

 

[Jamurp]

Man that was rough from Finch, genuinely hard watching him bat now, him finishing not out kinda papers over the cracks, he just shouldn’t be in this side.

Serious questions need to be asked about the coach and selectors if we fail to make the semis with Finch still struggling, he’s always seem like a ripper bloke, think he genuinely hoped he could get through and retire on a high at home.

 

[The Falcon Strike]

agar would be a better option at the top of the order

 

[Kram]

If McDonald has any credibility and wants to try and salvage any chance of winning he needs to bone Finch.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

If McDonald has any credibility and wants to try and salvage any chance of winning he needs to bone Finch.

Hahahahaha Mr Mates Man making a tough call don't make me laugh

 

[LukeParkerno1]

agar would be a better option at the top of the order

He was tried there and was terrible. Mind you he couldn't have done worse than Finch lol

 

[Nuggetz]

bloody vic cartel keeping finch in the team

 

[Westend]

So will rain be a factor come friday night at the G ??

 

[Westend]

Warner
Green
Marsh
Maxwell
Finch
Stoinis
David
Wade
Starc
Zampa
Hazlewood

In: Green, Zampa
Out: Cummins, Agar

How is maxi??might see the concussion protocol come into play with the fast turnaround between games

 

[Westend]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/aussie-legend-calls-for-pat-cummins-to-be-axed/news-story/9829ac4d237fa477d183010568df11ef

yup

 

[LukeParkerno1]

How is maxi??might see the concussion protocol come into play with the fast turnaround between games

Batted on he'll be sweet, more an issue if he was subbed out

 

[Tugga27]

How is maxi??might see the concussion protocol come into play with the fast turnaround between games

Pretty sure Maxxy was hit in the neck.
He'll be ok.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/aussie-legend-calls-for-pat-cummins-to-be-axed/news-story/9829ac4d237fa477d183010568df11ef

yup

Maybe the selectors will finally listen

 

[11kgm]

So catching up the game

Finch is cooked, Cummins not suited to the format

I would potentially look at

Green for Finch
Richardson for Cummins

 

[Westend]

Pretty sure Maxxy was hit in the neck.
He'll be ok.

Wood will be licking his lips

 

[Westend]

So catching up the game

Finch is cooked, Cummins not suited to the format

I would potentially look at

Green for Finch
Richardson for Cummins

It won't happen