Australia vs South Africa | T20 | MCG | 11/01/2009

[Sparhawk]

Australia batting first are 38/1 (3.2)

Shaun Marsh just got out to a brilliant catch from Albie Morkel, but the guy making all the runs is still at the crease.

 

[Sparhawk]

And his name is warner, currently 28(11)

 

[JustAnotherFan]

Warner is playing well. 35* from 14 balls

 

[itduzz]

welcome the new beast of this era

 

[Sparhawk]

I was just about to say, Warner's a little beast. Just hit kallis for 2 more 4's.

 

[JustAnotherFan]

51/1 only 4.4 overs

 

[Sparhawk]

Here comes Steyn (the beast slayer?)

 

[JustAnotherFan]

Lovely 6 off Steyn by Warner. And another one. 50 off 19 balls.

 

[Sparhawk]

Incredible shot!!! Warner just used Steyns pace to hit him over fine leg for 6666666

And another 66666666666!!!! over midwicket

Warner 52*(19)

 

[JustAnotherFan]

Sigh, I have missed this action cricket ... lol

 

[Sparhawk]

Just seeing the replay.. that second 6 was a ripper!

 

[jusarrived]

see this guy warner bat couple of times recently , whet a timer of cricket ball !!

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

Any links guys?

 

[itduzz]

Any links guys?

http://aus-sa-oox.blogspot.com/

 

[JustAnotherFan]

Well Ponting doesn't have to do much. IT will be interesting to see what he does with Botha (spinner). Botha is ok (keeps runs down)

 

[Sparhawk]

Well Ponting doesn't have to do much. IT will be interesting to see what he does with Botha (spinner). Botha is ok (keeps runs down)

He's the captain today isn't he?

 

[jusarrived]

Well Ponting doesn't have to do much. IT will be interesting to see what he does with Botha (spinner). Botha is ok (keeps runs down)

seen him(warner) struggle against spinners

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

http://aus-sa-oox.blogspot.com/

Thanks itduzz, appreciate it buddy! But my internet explore doesnt work And this doesn't work on firefox, oh well just will follow cricinfo commentary...

 

[Sparhawk]

Warner doesn't look comfortable against spin.

 

[Sparhawk]

Ponting looks like hes swinging with his eyes closed, three dreadful shots against Steyn.

 

[itduzz]

Thanks itduzz, appreciate it buddy! But my internet explore doesnt work And this doesn't work on firefox, oh well just will follow cricinfo commentary...

this shud work for aag lomaree ( firefox)

http://aus-sa.blogspot.com/

 

[Sparhawk]

Good bowling from botha just 12 runs off his 2 overs

Aus 1/93 (9.0)

 

[itduzz]

Warner seemed to be a leg side bully 99% shots played on legside.....wud be exposed in tests.. wud eat him alive

 

[Sparhawk]

Ponting gone for 21... next man in is David Hussey.

 

[Sparhawk]

Warner seemed to be a leg side bully 99% shots played on legside.....wud be exposed in tests.. wud eat him alive

The way hes playing botha would be good enough for him

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

this shud work for aag lomaree ( firefox)

http://aus-sa.blogspot.com/

You are awesome Thanks buddy! aag lomree, always make me laugh )

 

[Sparhawk]

Aus 2/114 (11.0)

Warner's toying with the fast bowlers. SA need to bring on some part time spinners.

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

To anyone else this guy reminds of Gilly?

 

[IronMan2009]

He got good technique for T20 /ODI games.

 

[IronMan2009]

To anyone else this guy reminds of Gilly?

Gilly looks more beautiful especially those midwicket shots. But he is equally devastating on the off side.

 

[itduzz]

To anyone else this guy reminds of Gilly?

no

 

[IronMan2009]

Hussey keeps giving room to play shots. Wonder why. Is he not good on the onside?

 

[Sparhawk]

Warner's on track for the fastest 100 in an international T20. He needs 14 in 9 to break Gayle's record.

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

Hussey keeps giving room to play shots. Wonder why. Is he not good on the onside?

I think it's working for him in this game and he has nothing to lose if it's working...

Well, besides his wicket, which he just lost

 

[Sparhawk]

Warner OUT! 87(43) .. explosive innings but Australia should lose momentum now.

And Ntini's on a hat-trick

 

[Sparhawk]

Aus 140/4 (14.0)

Good score but SA can chase it.

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

Aussies are @ 10 runs/over at this point...

 

[IronMan2009]

Warner gone.

 

[IronMan2009]

I think it's working for him in this game and he has nothing to lose if it's working...

Well, besides his wicket, which he just lost

I thought he was over doing like some of the tailenders.

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

I thought he was over doing like some of the tailenders.

I agree, he was doing it almost every ball...

 

[Sparhawk]

Duminy drops Michael Hussey

 

[Sparhawk]

White hits a six and gets out next ball. Australia now 154/5

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

White gone

 

[JustAnotherFan]

I have been reading up on Warner. Gonna be playing for Delhi Daredevils in IPL and has a deal to play with a 2 sided bat. Interesting!!!

 

[JustAnotherFan]

Go Gibbs with that runout on Hussey.

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

Michael Hussey gone...SA really pulling this one back...

 

[JustAnotherFan]

I think Aus will still get between 185 - 190. Things have slowed a bit.

 

[Sparhawk]

Australia self destructing. If SA can restrict them to 180 they have a good chance of chasing it down.

Aus 161/6 (17)

 

[JustAnotherFan]

Good catch by Ntini. Front dive about 10m in from boundary.

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

Ronchi gone, good catch by Nitni...

 

[JustAnotherFan]

7/170 with 2 to go.

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

Their only hope is Hopes now

 

[IronMan2009]

Warner then there is 10.

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

Hopes gone

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

Bracken gone too...

 

[Sparhawk]

BOWLED!!! beauty of a yorker by steyn 150 k

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

SA should be able to chase this down...will be interesting to see Tait back.

 

[Sparhawk]

SA should be able to chase this down...will be interesting to see Tait back.

He should go for plenty

 

[itduzz]

anybody knows wat is a mong?? i was trolling in aussie forum after warner got out....when somebody called me a mong??

 

[JustAnotherFan]

anybody knows wat is a mong?? i was trolling in aussie forum after warner got out....when somebody called me a mong??

mongrel

 

[itduzz]

mongrel

now wat is mongrel??

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

anybody knows wat is a mong?? i was trolling in aussie forum after warner got out....when somebody called me a mong??

According to wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mong

 

[Sparhawk]

Kallis opening

 

[Sparhawk]

now wat is mongrel??

mixed breed dog. But they might have meant Mongoloid.

 

[Sparhawk]

One of the worst dismissals i've seen. Tait bowls @ 155 ks, hits AB on the hips who falls down and hits the wicket on his way down.

Tait is bowling really fast!

 

[Sparhawk]

Short ball, pulled for 444444 by Kallis!

156 kph

 

[JustAnotherFan]

now wat is mongrel??

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongrel

Among dogs, this is also called a mutt or a mixed-breed dog. Owners of mixed-breeds in the USA refer to their dogs as "All American" when involved in competitive sports.

"Mongrel" is a derogatory epithet in Australia. It is generally used to refer to an ill-bred man; a man of poor manners or morals.

 

[JustAnotherFan]

Anyway, game is interesting ... Tait always has pace

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

Hilfenhaus replaces Bracken. I wonder what Ponting is thinking?

 

[JustAnotherFan]

3/12 .... eish

 

[Sparhawk]

BOWLED!!

HilfenHaus bowls Kallis.. thats an anti climax i wanted to see more of him against Tait..

 

[JustAnotherFan]

van Jaarsveld must be nervous. Debut.

 

[Sparhawk]

Tait beginning to lose the plot now. 2 4s followed by 2 wides.

 

[JustAnotherFan]

Tait needs a GPS ...

 

[JustAnotherFan]

Make that 14 off the over.

 

[checkers.llvllaster]

Duminy really hammering Tait now, 2 fours, 2 wides, then another four!

 

[Sparhawk]

Magnificent straight drive by Duminy. He's bringing SA back single handedly.

 

[Sparhawk]

Another straight 4! straight past the keeper :younis

 

[Amjid Javed]

Real enjoyable game to watch. The inns by warner was brutal and a brilliant debut. Duminys inns for S.A was a classy knock and has enhanced his reputation.

Have to say Tatit bowled with good pace and fire today and hilferaus also impressed!

 

[Savak]

I think the Aussies should have a bit more faith in Shaun Tait. He always adds the impetus the bowling attack needs. He bowls at his best when he is asked to bowl flat out.