Cricket - Australia Vs South Africa

[CrashedCarDriver]

3 and a half day test match starting tomorrow

expect to see:

history

29 tests played between the two teams

south africa 5 wins

the rest are draws and victories to australia, DO THE MATH!

thank you, come again

 

[Axver]

I don't think you used enough pictures.

 

[GibsonGirl]

I don't think you used enough pictures.

They wouldn't have bothered me half as much if they were of the right team.

Kom Proteas, gaan fok die Aussies op!

 

[yertle-the-turtle]

Judging by that first picture I should expect to see Ricky Ponting's ugly mug?

Yeah, I was expecting that.

 

[GibsonGirl]

Judging by that first picture I should expect to see Ricky Ponting's ugly mug?

Yeah, I was expecting that.

 

[timothius]

I like how he used pictures to communicate his message, obviously the English language is a touch too difficult.

Crashed Car Driver, we were a touch dissapointed you didn't join us for the post Chappell Hadlee series meal, the main course.... your words (or should it be pictures). Please make sure you don't forget to join us after this one.

 

[yertle-the-turtle]

Banter aside, I think this should be a good series. Two very strong teams in pretty good nick; I'm not picking a winner just yet.

 

[Axver]

I like how he used pictures to communicate his message, obviously the English language is a touch too difficult.

I think his ideas he wishes to convey are a tad too simplistic for words to express.

 

[yertle-the-turtle]

Ntini has a five-fer, Aussies look in trouble.

But write them off at your peril.

 

[CrashedCarDriver]

Ntini has a five-fer, Aussies look in trouble.

But write them off at your peril.

damn straight

2 early wickets tomorrow and australia will be right into them

south africa's tail is nowhere as good as australia's, a tail with nel, langeveldt and ntini is unlikely to patch together scores like the austrailan tail of warne, lee and bracken did adding another 50 for the last 3 wickets

 

[the rockin edge]

regardless, 258 isn't a great score

 

[timothius]

south africa's tail is nowhere as good as australia's, a tail with nel, langeveldt and ntini is unlikely to patch together scores like the austrailan tail of warne, lee and bracken did adding another 50 for the last 3 wickets

Agreed, Australia has a better tail. Unfortunetly for you they have a much stronger top order - which traditionally most of the batting is done.

For pleasure of CCD here is a pictorial of yesterdays play...

Ponting in a rare moment of thought.

In the dressing room Ponting seemed exicted by the proposition of a few early blows.

Justin Langer congratulates his captain lavishly on reaching double figures.

Champions 2005/6?

 

[cleazer]

Well, for a while it looked like South Africa might not even reach 258, but now Boucher and Pollock have a decent partnership going.

Current score: South Africa 220/6

 

[yertle-the-turtle]

Someone post a picture of the Hayden catch to remove Boucher.

 

[timothius]

Day 2 of the 3 1/2 day test match is over.

 

[cleazer]

Nope, the Australians are batting, currently 19/0, and still trailing by 19 runs.

 

[Axver]

Timo, you gave the pictures captions. I think that's too much for CCD to comprehend. For future reference, please stick with pictures only.

 

[cleazer]

Scores are tied at stumps. This is a tight one!

 

[Down Under]

Interesting game now....

Great pictures guys.

 

[CrashedCarDriver]

Nice Try!

The MAIN Story of the Series

 

[yertle-the-turtle]

Anyone got a pic of that Hayden catch? That was really awesome.

 

[GibsonGirl]

The MAIN Story of the Series

I concur.

 

[timothius]

I concur.

 

[GibsonGirl]

Very close after two days. Well-played by De Villiers. I think South Africa can win this...

 

[CrashedCarDriver]

Very close after two days. Well-played by De Villiers. I think South Africa can win this...

four and a half day test match

 

[timothius]

four and a half day test match

Somone has changed their tune.

 

[yertle-the-turtle]

Somone has changed their tune.

I seem to recall you making a proclamation that New Zealand were the greatest ODI team in the world before the South Africa series.

Oh well.

 

[GibsonGirl]

Somone has changed their tune.

I miss the pictures. Wait, hang on a sec, no I don't.

 

[timothius]

I seem to recall you making a proclamation that New Zealand were the greatest ODI team in the world before the South Africa series.

Oh well.

I'm not exactly going to retract that claim though. While New Zealand lost the series 5-0 all games were extremely close (and a series loss doesn't mean you recind your best in the world status - ask Australia) I'm yet to see proof of another team that can chase down a 330+ score.

IMO NZ, Pakistain, South Africa and Australia are fairly closely matched in the ODI arena.

 

[Axver]

I would say that New Zealand would be the greatest ODI team in the world if they were actually consistent. All of us saw what the Black Caps can do when everyone got their act together on the same day and they beat Australia while setting a world record.