ICC World Cup 2023: Australia (388) win a high-scoring encounter against New Zealand (383/9) by 5 runs

[BaaliSoda]

They can sometimes actually, if Bavuma again gets injured and Reeza opens;

…but this is insane - I’m sure even this Aussie pair won’t match it in 10 other tries - today is Kiwis bad day.

Reeza Hendricks is more of an accumulator, though (not much different from Bavuma). Only QDK is explosive at the top for them.

 

[Ab Fan]

Warner is an all-time great as well. He deserves to be mentioned alongwith the Fab 4 of batting in last 15 years.

 

[ArabKnight]

Head's strike rate refused to come below 200.

Who’s gonna anchor, who’s gonna attack. It surely can’t be both?

 

[Sunzi]

Kiwis have lost their mind - absolutely no way they are going to contain with short staff, even at 170km. Bowl pitched-up and close to body, Aussies are not comfortable in hitting on front foot. They’ll still hit boundaries & sixes, but in the V and chances are there they’ll mid time few. Bowling short & trying to force them on back-foot - NO CHANCE

Yeah Boult had moderate success with that, fullish bowling.

Back-foot short stuff is getting massacred.

 

[Suleiman]

Venues change but Australians don't stop bullying Kiwis as far as cricket is concerned.

positions as well. NZ being top 2 and Aus struggling for a spot up until recently.

 

[ArabKnight]

Score predictor of 564.

 

[MMHS]

Z always bad Vs OZ, same relationship as Pak and Ind.

But they do beat Aussies sometimes even in World Cups - 1987, 1992, 1999, 2015 …..

 

[jnaveen1980]

It is 1.47 am here and I am wide awake watching this match. After the IND v PAK this is the first match I am watching live and I do not regret it.

At 1 am when the match began I thought of watching the first 3 overs and go to bed - but damn these Aussies.

Being it is friday night it is okay. I can sleep during day.

 

[Ab Fan]

Travis Head is the heir of AB de Villiers

 

[BaaliSoda]

It is 1.47 am here and I am wide awake watching this match. After the IND v PAK this is the first match I am watching live and I do not regret it.

At 1 am when the match began I thought of watching the first 3 overs and go to bed - but damn these Aussies.

It’s 10.49 PM here (better than other games where I have to wake in the middle of the night to catch some game of Cricket)

 

[jnaveen1980]

Unless you have intent and skill you can' t do what these guys are doing. You think bavuma can do this lol No way

 

[Nikhil_cric]

But they do beat Aussies sometimes even in World Cups - 1987, 1992, 1999, 2015 …..

They didn't beat OZ in 1987?

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

What attacking cricket by Australia.. They are back to their prime at the right time.
As i indian, im afraid to face them in knockouts.

 

[Mockingbird]

It is 1.47 am here and I am wide awake watching this match. After the IND v PAK this is the first match I am watching live and I do not regret it.

At 1 am when the match began I thought of watching the first 3 overs and go to bed - but damn these Aussies.

Same here. Too much Adrenalin to sleep now.

 

[Ab Fan]

The Aussies are smashing as if this is a 20 over game.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Unless you have intent and skill you can' t do what these guys are doing. You think bavuma can do this lol No way

Even Quinton can't. Neither RVD

 

[Ahmed216]

Marsh bison is still sitting in the dugout. Imagine if he gets going there's no stopping Aussies before 400

 

[Suleiman]

But they do beat Aussies sometimes even in World Cups - 1987, 1992, 1999, 2015 …..

True.

But they did assault NZ in 2015 final.

 

[ArabKnight]

NZ should just start bowling underarm. Might help them better.

 

[leonidas_alexandar]

Being it is friday night it is okay. I can sleep during day.

Yep, Friday night makes this even more enjoyable.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Who’s gonna anchor, who’s gonna attack. It surely can’t be both?

Their anchors are in the middle order. Top 3 hitters and #6 and #7 are hitters

 

[MMHS]

They didn't beat OZ in 1987?

Could be, can’t recall ..

 

[Sunzi]

If they lose a wicket. Do not send in SPD.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Even Quinton can't. Neither RVD

yes. Head bats like this even in Tests.

 

[Ahmed216]

This is violence. At this rate HRC will need to intervene

 

[jnaveen1980]

500 on guys.. what do you say

 

[jnaveen1980]

Almost pulled off a magical return catch.

 

[ArabKnight]

Interesting fact:

Highest T20I team total is 314/3

Nepal vs Mongolia T20I match in China.

27 September, 2023

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

Travis Head is the heir of AB de Villiers

They almost look similar

 

[Suleiman]

500 on guys.. what do you say

I actually hope Warner gets a proper 200 before retiring. He deserves it.

 

[kron]

Not sure what you've been watching - Rohit has been extremely destructive in this format of the game.

Has he though? Against full strength attacks. I doubt It. In bilaterals sure. Substandard attacks but no in a ko game of a world cup.

 

[Sunzi]

Wonder how much that catch will end up costing NZ.

 

[BouncerGuy]

13 overs and score of Australia is 144. Astonishing

 

[BaaliSoda]

Where are you at?

California

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

Kedar Jadhav of Newzealand on atrack.. Im sensing a wicket

 

[Justcrazy]

Kiwis need wickets here

 

[jnaveen1980]

They have to go at 9.888 to get to 500.

 

[kron]

Rohit scored 209 against Australia at Bengaluru hitting 16 sixes. That was even before that 4 fielder rule i think

Again bilateral and against a weak Aussie attack. Wasn't full strength.

 

[kron]

They can't... but they can bat against spinners.

Kohli is bad vs spin. Seen enough of him struggle.

 

[leonidas_alexandar]

Never been happier about a Kiwi dropped catch.

 

[MMHS]

Despite their dominance in power batting, surprisingly Aussies have suffered some of the biggest successful chases in ODI - that 437; I have seen SAF chasing twice 370+, India chasing 362/1 in 40 overs; PAK 350+/2in 45…. In 1979 WSC, at MCG, Viv chased 275+ in 40+! overs in those days; and PAK chased 275 at WACA in 1987 under lights - till then second highest successful chase there was <140…

 

[globetrotter]

Pak bowling allowed Aussie openers to regain their form

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

Score predictor of 564.

Even 400 will be hard to score.. Barring Maxwell everyone in the middle order are slow starters.

 

[leonidas_alexandar]

While the focus is on Warner - Head has a better strike rate.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Again bilateral and against a weak Aussie attack. Wasn't full strength.

Even Australia until Pakistan match had one of the worst in terms of strike rate.

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

Never been happier about a Kiwi dropped catch.

Are you still hoping for Pakistan's chances??

 

[jnaveen1980]

Already off spinner that too part time one is being effective. This is basic match up they should have tried a lot earlier

 

[globetrotter]

This brutal hitting reminds of Jaysurya- Kaluwitharnas who scored 175-0 in 15 overs in a match played in Singapore

 

[ArabKnight]

Even 400 will be hard to score.. Barring Maxwell everyone in the middle order are slow starters.

It’s possible. They aren’t slow as Babar.

 

[jnaveen1980]

At this point they are little bored i guess

 

[ArabKnight]

At this point they are little bored i guess

This is how boring it is to watch Pakistani batting.

 

[Justcrazy]

Philipes have done well ,just 2 off one over.

 

[jnaveen1980]

This is not a tiny NZ ground . Straight boundaries are almost as long as MCG boundary 76 meter.

 

[Srinath_cricket]

Kohl is bad vs spin. Seen enough of him struggle.

Yup bad, but still able to weather the storm and pull through the team to the other side. Not many sides can boast of such a player...!!

 

[Mockingbird]

The batsmen are taking a breather I guess.

 

[leonidas_alexandar]

150 in less than 15 overs. Some teams take 30 overs to get this score.

 

[MMHS]

Finally they are pushing the ball fuller … but horse is bolted already - even run a ball from here on takes it to 360+

 

[jnaveen1980]

This is how boring it is to watch Pakistani batting.

Very very limited players. When teams field their full strength sides it shows the gulf actually. None of the batsman will find a place in Australian side.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Finally they are pushing the ball fuller … but horse is bolted already - even run a ball from here on takes it to 360+

Why would they go at run a ball. Bison can do the same damage as these guys. On a good day Maxwell can do as well

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Despite their dominance in power batting, surprisingly Aussies have suffered some of the biggest successful chases in ODI - that 437; I have seen SAF chasing twice 370+, India chasing 362/1 in 40 overs; PAK 350+/2in 45…. In 1979 WSC, at MCG, Viv chased 275+ in 40+! overs in those days; and PAK chased 275 at WACA in 1987 under lights - till then second highest successful chase there was <140…

They have always been a bat first side from memory. Were never a great chasing side.

 

[leonidas_alexandar]

This is not a tiny NZ ground . Straight boundaries are almost as long as MCG boundary 76 meter.

Maybe it looks like a small boundary on my TV. Especially the straight ones. Not that it would have mattered the way the Aussies are smoking those sixes.

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

Warner is an all-time great as well. He deserves to be mentioned alongwith the Fab 4 of batting in last 15 years.

Warner and Rohit are in their own league
They are better ODI and t20 players than all fab 4 batsman barring great Kohli

 

[Sunzi]

Has he though? Against full strength attacks. I doubt It. In bilaterals sure. Substandard attacks but no in a ko game of a world cup.

In this WC he has shown how dangerous he can be without converting or dominating.

In the last WC he scores 5 centuries batting similarly.

His status in this format is unquestioned in my eyes.

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

It’s possible. They aren’t slow as Babar.

Lets see, Kiwis have slowly came back in the game with 3 consecutive tight overs.
Run Rate below 10 now

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I hope Ahmedabad curator makes an absolute flatter for ENG v OZ

This wicket is not that flat and NZ actually have good bowlers.

Cant wait to watch this lineup against Willey and Woakes

 

[Ab Fan]

NZ have matches vs Pakistan and South Africa left. Both the oppositions have history of blockbuster games. Who else they have?

 

[Justcrazy]

Rachin in attack now.

 

[Suleiman]

This is probably how Imam and Babar bat in their dreams.

 

[Sunzi]

Philipes have done well ,just 2 off one over.

I said bring him in the 3rd over!

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

2nd dropped by Kiwis luck favors the brave

 

[MMHS]

They have always been a bat first side from memory. Were never a great chasing side.

No bro, Aussies have chased some memorable games as well - 280+ a Joburg in 93-4; a WC eliminator in 1999, a WC QF in 1996, a 315 chase at Lahore …. few more I can’t recall.

They are extremely competitive & die hard fighter, makes it chasing against them difficult, but they chase well also. But yes, definitely a bat first team.

 

[Justcrazy]

Glen drops a catch !!!

 

[jusarrived]

155 in 16 is great for a T20

 

[Justcrazy]

Aussies somehow get there acts together in Tournaments , very dangerous team.

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

Only 14 runs from last 4 overs. Run rate dropped to 9

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Pitch already slowing down . Not sure Kiwis are chasing anything over 280 here.

 

[leonidas_alexandar]

Clever batting. It is not all mindless hitting at the same pace.

 

[Devadwal]

Wow 158/0 ( 17 )
Epic Phainti

 

[BouncerGuy]

Guys, Please stay on the topic of the thread. No need to discuss any other team here. Stick to the Australia vs New Zealand game.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

No bro, Aussies have chased some memorable games as well - 280+ a Joburg in 93-4; a WC eliminator in 1999, a WC QF in 1996, a 315 chase at Lahore …. few more I can’t recall.

They are extremely competitive & die hard fighter, makes it chasing against them difficult, but they chase well also. But yes, definitely a bat first team.

Yeah Lahore chase was World record at that time .

But teams should never ask them to bat first . They only have a chance if OZ are asked to chase 300 +.