ICC World Cup 2023: India v Australia | Match 5 | Chennai | 08 October | Australia innings

[jnaveen1980]

That was a ripper. Just zipped off the surface.

 

[Swashbuckler]

Stupid batting by Australia, they just needed to tap around and aim for 230 odd. Why so aggressive when you know how this pitch behaves. All these Aussie players play in IPL, don't they know how Dhoni's CSK plays at this very same venue?

 

[topspin]

Poor stuff from Maxwell who's got so much experience playing in IPL. Should've waited until the last 10 overs before trying to play such slogs.

 

[Devadwal]

Big threat neutralize

 

[Srinath_cricket]

Yea such a change. I am so pleased with this.

Pacers can be deadly too. Just need to bowl accurately. Rauf can be handy in 2 faced pitches.

That's right. But, Rauf and Shaheen will have to be careful not to exert too much. The humidity is high and cramps/injuries may set in. Although it's October, the temp is not so low and the high humidity will create problems.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Easy win

 

[jnaveen1980]

Aus only have 2 spinners so 30 overs of seam

They miss Agar for sure for the world cup.

 

[Devadwal]

Go India

 

[Mercurial]

With this current playing XI, I have doubts about Australia's chances of making it to the semifinals. They missed an opportunity by not selecting Khawaja as an opener, and I believe Head should be given preference over Labuschagne

 

[jnaveen1980]

Maxwell has good record against Kuldeep. But this new kuldeep with new variations is a different kind of weapon.

 

[Swashbuckler]

Looks like India will play their matches against SENA on spin tracks whilst playing the Asian sides on belters

Lucknow against England, spin friendly.

Dharamsala against New Zealand, guaranteed loss there. But anyway I think even on spin tracks this New Zealand team is better, we can't play Santner and Sodhi.

Eden Gardens against South Africa which is our bounciest venue since Ganguly became CAB president.

 

[Rajdeep]

Green Goneee...

 

[Hitman]

Green dismissed by Ashwin.

 

[Devadwal]

Gone

 

[jnaveen1980]

With this current playing XI, I have doubts about Australia's chances of making it to the semifinals. They missed an opportunity by not selecting Khawaja as an opener, and I believe Head should be given preference over Labuschagne

Head? Very reason Labu is in the squad because of head's absence. He is injured. Out of the world cup.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Ashwin to Green, OUT
Cameron Green c Pandya b Ashwin 8 (20b 0x4 0x6) SR: 40

 

[MP2011]

Green gone too

 

[topspin]

Looks like India will play their matches against SENA on spin tracks whilst playing the Asian sides on belters

They have planned the fixtures meticulously to their advantage. Another example being they've played their opening game in the WC (today) last out of all the sides participating in the competition. But guess that's part of having host advantage.

 

[Iamcoolwhiz]

Green gone..

 

[MP2011]

Should not allow them to make anywhere near 200 now

 

[Devadwal]

Head? Very reason Labu is in the squad because of head's absence. He is injured. Out of the world cup.

No head is still in 15 members squad .Agar was out and Labuschange came.

 

[Technics 1210]

Stupid batting by Australia, they just needed to tap around and aim for 230 odd. Why so aggressive when you know how this pitch behaves. All these Aussie players play in IPL, don't they know how Dhoni's CSK plays at this very same venue?

Exactly. Never before has strike rotation been so important during the age of cricket.

Highlighting why aggressive batting is not the be all end all, in fact, in today's case, it has been a liability.

 

[topspin]

Yes the pitch has been conducive for spin bowlers but there's no one better than Ashwin, Jadeja and K.Yadav when it comes to getting the most out of these conditions.

I can't imagine Shadab and Nawaz wreaking this kind of havoc if they were bowling in Chennai today.

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

India should restrict them an minimal as possible and score those quickly.. Net run rate is game changer in such multinational tournaments.

 

[Rana]

Australia need to drop one of the 3 seamers and pick a second spinner

They needed 3 spinners today

 

[MP2011]

They have planned the fixtures meticulously to their advantage. Another example being they've played their opening game in the WC (today) last out of all the sides participating in the competition. But guess that's part of having host advantage.

Don't think we'll need to wait till our last game to know whether we'll be playing the semis or not. We should get there with our eyes closed. Main problem is knockout games.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Australia are 140/7 and are in deep trouble.

 

[Mercurial]

Head? Very reason Labu is in the squad because of head's absence. He is injured. Out of the world cup.

My apologies for the lack of awareness regarding his injury. Khawaja should have been included, and a more capable batsman should have been chosen for the middle order. Labuschagne's stats do not meet the required standard

 

[MP2011]

Getting to semis is no big achievement for Indian team, winning knockout games is

 

[shah_1]

Garbage batting from Australia

Too easy for India. They are terrible against spin, it was evident when they lost the series against Sri Lanka. They would hope that there are no more spin friendly pitches.

Australia's batting is extremely inferior to India, NZ, South Africa and England. They need Warner and Smith to fire otherwise it is a bust.

 

[Devadwal]

Australia need to drop one of the 3 seamers and pick a second spinner

They needed 3 spinners today

Don't have any spinners in the 15 members squad

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Australia line up is short on batting and spin

 

[apnapind]

PAk thankfully has saud and rizwan to deal indian spinners babar will be dud vs their spin.

 

[Rana]

Don't have any spinners in the 15 members squad

Very poor planning

That Sangha guy needs to be drafted in

 

[Swashbuckler]

Australia has lost 5 out of last 6 ODIs, so definitely a rough patch for them also.

I think they are a an outdated side and not enough fresh blood as well. Warner, Smith have been around for so long with diminishing returns, their most dangerous and in-form batsman Head is out of action, no Agar in a SC WC and the trio of Starc, Hazlewood, Cummins look tired, old, jaded.

Both England and Australia are weaker compared to their 2019 selves.

 

[Technics 1210]

No wonder Smith, Labu, and Warne were spinning in the warm ups. Wouldn't be surprised if they bowl a few overs today!

 

[Rana]

PAk thankfully has saud and rizwan to deal indian spinners babar will be dud vs their spin.

Rizwan will be exposed too

 

[apnapind]

Australia line up is short on batting and spin

Does this asutralian team even have talent to counter spin swing they just can bat if pitch is phatta.

 

[Rana]

One of the three seamers might as well try their hand bowling spin here

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Looks like India will play their matches against SENA on spin tracks whilst playing the Asian sides on belters

True. We believe in #AsianBloc and want to be hospitable to our Asian brothers . On this track, Bobby's average will be wrecked.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Any team would have had their tasks cut out here. One of the best Test spin bowling combo in history is bowling in tandem. Also one of the most impactful wristies of our time bowling as well alongwith Bumrah/Siraj

 

[apnapind]

Rizwan will be exposed too

Seriously rizwan is better than whole australisn team if you compare their batting vs spin to rizwan.

 

[Devadwal]

I have seen we let the Tail to score so go for kill now. They can stil score 220

 

[King_Babar]

India to win by 8 wickets within 30 overs.

 

[Iamcoolwhiz]

I have seen we let the Tail to score so go for kill now. They can stil score 220

You are a perfect ray of sunshine, so positive.

 

[CerebralPatriot]

Pak's gonna be playing Australia in Bengaluru. How's the pitch there?

 

[kron]

Ashton agar
Should have been picked.

 

[Rana]

True. We believe in #AsianBloc and want to be hospitable to our Asian brothers . On this track, Bobby's average will be wrecked.

They can let all Asian sides bat first and score 300-350 (feeling great about themselves)

And then chase it down in 40 overs

 

[apnapind]

Na

Australia has lost 5 out of last 6 ODIs, so definitely a rough patch for them also.

I think they are a an outdated side and not enough fresh blood as well. Warner, Smith have been around for so long with diminishing returns, their most dangerous and in-form batsman Head is out of action, no Agar in a SC WC and the trio of Starc, Hazlewood, Cummins look tired, old, jaded.

Both England and Australia are weaker compared to their 2019 selves.

Nah england is still a monster side.

 

[King_Babar]

No wonder Smith, Labu, and Warne were spinning in the warm ups. Wouldn't be surprised if they bowl a few overs today!

Kids on Pp thought they are trying to insult Babar and co. but deep down they knew we will be requiring these options in main matches.

 

[MP2011]

Pak's gonna be playing Australia in Bengaluru. How's the pitch there?

A flat pitch

 

[jnaveen1980]

Australia choked themselves i must say. There are plenty of gaps to exploit.

 

[kron]

Why don't india bring back bumrah and siraj and run through tail.

 

[Rana]

Ashton agar
Should have been picked.

He is injured

The guy Sangha is in the reserves

Might as well back him

 

[Iamcoolwhiz]

Ishan has been so good in fielding today. Bowl just keeps finding him

 

[Devadwal]

Pak's gonna be playing Australia in Bengaluru. How's the pitch there?

A batting pitch with small boundry

 

[Devadwal]

He is injured

The guy Sangha is in the reserves

Might as well back him

Not without any injury .they can include only if head is out .

 

[jnaveen1980]

Zampa alone is a massive threat. He does have fond memories here last time againstt India. Triggering a collapse when India was safely coasting towards 250 total.

 

[apnapind]

A batting pitch with small boundry

Bro why cant we get spinning pitch vs aus lol

 

[SamNJ]

Rohit has captained quite aggressively.

 

[Swashbuckler]

Why didn't Australia call Swepson or Lyon? How can you go to a world cup in India with just one specialist spinner in Zampa? Poor squad selection, doesn't make sense.

 

[MP2011]

Australia choked themselves i must say. There are plenty of gaps to exploit.

Smith is lot to be blamed for that

 

[jnaveen1980]

A batting pitch with small boundry

High altitude batting bonanza on offer. Maxie land. If he clicks ball will disappear long and far.

 

[Rajdeep]

Sixxx from Captain Cummins

 

[GLORY OF '92]

A batting pitch with small boundry

Perfect for Australia they will easily out bat us there. We'll make 320 at best they chase in 45 or less.

 

[Devadwal]

Cummins hit a huge six .this is what I fear they can still score 220

 

[jnaveen1980]

Why didn't Australia call Swepson or Lyon? How can you go to a world cup in India with just one specialist spinner in Zampa? Poor squad selection, doesn't make sense.

This is the one pitch that will help them. Outside these pitches they will be bullied.

 

[MP2011]

Rohit drops his Australian counterpart

 

[Technics 1210]

Mubarek ho! First 6 of the match.

 

[Devadwal]

Bro why cant we get spinning pitch vs aus lol

Your team got the perfect condition and ground with less traveling.

 

[Devadwal]

Four more

 

[Technics 1210]

Where's the guy who said Carey is the second coming of Gilly/Dhoni?

 

[Srinath_cricket]

India are giving away some very poor bonus runs to tailenders. Cummins and Starc are definitely tailenders on this deck.

 

[Iamcoolwhiz]

Australia, just give up already. India would have bundled 20 balls ago.

 

[shortbread]

The likes of Shadab, Chacha & Nawaz must be licking their lips looking at this spin friendly track! 30 overs of struggle for any opposition. Issue is apart from skip and Rizwan rest of the batting line up looks vulnerable to spin, they're far more comfortable attacking pace. But anything above 230-240, Pakistan will comfortably defend on such a pitch.

 

[Devadwal]

Perfect for Australia they will easily out bat us there. We'll make 320 at best they chase in 45 or less.

Definitely 330+ is what both teams looking to score when batting first

 

[Swashbuckler]

Tail has wagged a lot recently against us, Australia still not out of the contest.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Timid Australia.

I change my predictions not making semis.

India
NZ
Pakistan
SA

 

[MMHS]

I believe I wrote it just yesterday - if somehow ICC reverts back to 1990s playing conditions…. even with current playing rules, which is stacked up to batting (read slogging), for first 2-3 years, most of the current teams will struggle to play out 40 overs batting first. And if they are to face 20 overs of Warne, Saq, Mushi, Murali or Kumble on this track, 35 will be challenging.

We can see ball is turning here, but is this unplayable? Remember, spinners are bowling with two balls, two machine stitched kookaburras with very little upright seem.

Not a pancake, but I believe against same Indian attack, IND, SRL or PAK of 1990s, batting first would have crossed 250 here.

 

[Rajdeep]

Aussies won't give up so easily...that's why they are a champion team