What are the West Indies chances of a series win this summer

crownie · Oct 28, 2005

i think the Windies will challenge at times and the Aussies will need to be near there best to defeat them.

i think our batting should be able to combat there bowling but bowling against their batting could be where the series is won.

should be a competetive series.

starz · Oct 28, 2005

They're doing ok against QLD for a team that hasn't played the longer version of the game (fielding their best side) i don't even know if their A side has played a test all year.

Renegade · Oct 28, 2005

HighRoller said:
No chance in Fricken Hell!!

If you are so sure at the TAB they are offering 15/1 on the Windies winning the series. (Considering its a 2 horse race those odds are crazy!)

So basically in a word NO!!!!!!

Absolutely no chance!

Everyone said that 6 months ago about Australias last opponents.

Tazza_20 · Oct 28, 2005

eddiesmith said:
I'm talking now, in 2005

i normally like your comments eddie but lately your just being biased

langer craps all over gayle

Sidey_87 · Oct 28, 2005

eddiesmith Samuels > Clarke [/QUOTE said:
You have to be kidding me, even an out of form Clarke is better than Marlon Samuels.

Tazza_20 · Oct 28, 2005

Sidey_87 said:
You have to be kidding me, even an out of form Clarke is better than Marlon Samuels.

agreed

Stafford678 · Oct 28, 2005

starz said:
They're doing ok against QLD for a team that hasn't played the longer version of the game (fielding their best side) i don't even know if their A side has played a test all year.

didnt even put in their best bowling lineup lawson collymore and edwards all didnt play

Sidey_87 · Oct 28, 2005

Stafford678 said:
didnt even put in their best bowling lineup lawson collymore and edwards all didnt play

They pose no real threat to the Aus batsmen.
They don't have any stand out bowlers...yet.
But i believe theres not 2 much experience in the bowling of WI they may be good in years to come, but lets face it, aus will declare in every innings this series.
Unless ofcourse 4th innings when they hit the required runs, if WI can go that far.

eddiesmith · Oct 28, 2005

Sidey_87 said:
They pose no real threat to the Aus batsmen.
They don't have any stand out bowlers...yet.
But i believe theres not 2 much experience in the bowling of WI they may be good in years to come, but lets face it, aus will declare in every innings this series.
Unless ofcourse 4th innings when they hit the required runs, if WI can go that far.

So Australia will declare at 2/350 or so will they? Because once that 2nd wicket falls, they will lose 9/50 or so like the last test innings the Aussies played

Australia only have the 4 batsman atm

Tazza_20 · Oct 29, 2005

eddiesmith said:
So Australia will declare at 2/350 or so will they? Because once that 2nd wicket falls, they will lose 9/50 or so like the last test innings the Aussies played

Australia only have the 4 batsman atm

BIASED

clarke, katich, watson, gilchrist are all quality players and can really turn it on when the time is right. Dont base all your opinions on one series, before this years ashes we had the strongest batting lineup by a mile. suddenly everyones opinions have changed

usalion · Oct 29, 2005

eddiesmith said:
So Australia will declare at 2/350 or so will they? Because once that 2nd wicket falls, they will lose 9/50 or so like the last test innings the Aussies played

Australia only have the 4 batsman atm

Well, which is it, eddie...on the first page, it was 2 out, all out...now there are four batsmen....so which of Clarke, Katich or watson are you now rating? Or is it Langer, hayden, Punter and Gilly?

Simple answer to the question really...SLIM AND NONE

Devil Fish · Oct 29, 2005

About as much chance as Shane Warne being named Father of the Year.

SorryIHammerChicken · Oct 29, 2005

Can't believe some people are giving Windies a chance. Even though Australia lost the Ashes, I still think it's boring when they win (see the Super Series). Windies are no chance, although I'd be happy to see them win the series. Remember in that washed out one dayer in 04/05 when the Aussies were 5/43 against the Windies? They can hurt Australia in the one dayers, but not the Tests.

gerta · Oct 29, 2005

I dunno if they will beat Australia this series... But watch the future... Those 4 pace bowlers they've got... mmmm back to the 70s???

SorryIHammerChicken · Oct 29, 2005

gerta said:
I dunno if they will beat Australia this series... But watch the future... Those 4 pace bowlers they've got... mmmm back to the 70s???

Yeah the stats of the Windies bowlers are pretty poor (a couple average in the 40s), but they look pretty fearsome. They look very strong and fit, and wouldn't be surprised if they caused some damage in this series.

gerta · Oct 29, 2005

SorryIHammerChicken said:
Yeah the stats of the Windies bowlers are pretty poor (a couple average in the 40s), but they look pretty fearsome. They look very strong and fit, and wouldn't be surprised if they caused some damage in this series.

Yeah there stats aren't too wonderful... But who knows what they could become...

I've got a feeling that this series could be closer than a lot of people expect... Especially if Lara fires...

starz · Oct 29, 2005

"Re: What are the West Indies chances of a series win this summer"

Getting better by the day.
The most important thing about today (apart from Samuels) is the Windies tail got some runs and showed they can bat. They will need some bowlers to hang around and scratch an extra 50 + runs against Aus.

LIONS then DAYLIGHT · Oct 29, 2005

Edward, you'd be happy with Victoria's performance today, Hodgey looked quite good in his 40 odd not out.

Embers · Oct 29, 2005

15/1 is tempting.....

gerta · Oct 29, 2005

Embers said:
15/1 is tempting.....

In a two horse race...

I wouldn't put my house on it... Well i dont' have a house

Bullies_06 · Oct 29, 2005

hope its competitive
my prediction 2-1 aussies way

SorryIHammerChicken · Oct 30, 2005

Embers said:
15/1 is tempting.....

Yep, i'd chuck $10 on it.

People laughed when the poms were $4 before the start of the ashes, saying "haha, they shouldnt be that short, they should be around $8". well who had the last laugh.

eddiesmith · Oct 30, 2005

Sidey_87 said:
You have to be kidding me, even an out of form Clarke is better than Marlon Samuels.

COme back to me when Clarkey makes a double century against QLD, or hell, against any team outside of Sydney grade cricket

paul scholes · Oct 30, 2005

eddiesmith said:
well considering Kasper is better than Lee, JOhnson better than Bracken and Watson is there, I would say if they can smash QLD, they will destroy Australia, and the Aussie tail wont wag as much

one of these days you're going to say something intelligent.

paul scholes · Oct 30, 2005

eddiesmith said:
So Australia will declare at 2/350 or so will they? Because once that 2nd wicket falls, they will lose 9/50 or so like the last test innings the Aussies played

Australia only have the 4 batsman atm

gee can't wait to see your lot in india will you employ that tactic of giles bowling 2 feet outside leg stump again?

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