The BaggyGreens Thread

[Richie]

While Smith showed the class of a man who has more than 10,000 runs in the bank to pick apart the Windies attack on a tricky pitch still offering sporadic low bounce, it was the composure of Green during his 123-ball knock that will please the Australian hierarchy the most and equally for those of us that have backed the big West Aussie.

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[doc8176]

While Smith showed the class of a man who has more than 10,000 runs in the bank to pick apart the Windies attack on a tricky pitch still offering sporadic low bounce, it was the composure of Green during his 123-ball knock that will please the Australian hierarchy the most and equally for those of us that have backed the big West Aussie.

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Yeah Smith just looked completely class. Green was very gritty, left well and put away the cover drive for a bit after it almost got him in trouble. He got the return for it by making a 50 and also faced the 2nd most balls of any innings this series (123) behind Khawaja in the first innings of the series (128).

 

[Zman]

Very gritty innings from Green, good to see him face a ton of balls after a pretty soft start to his tenure at 3.

He looked like a number 3 bat last night.

I was even more impressed how he has matured so much and now really values his wicket, he was really pissed off how he got out.

 

[Richie]

Baggy Greens!!!. Perfect start to the WTC boys. How sweet it is.

 

[Richie]

Woke early to catch some live play but looks tuff going for the boys in a battle with the Dukes pinkie. We shud have bowled first in these conditions, but Aussie cricket has a policy of win toss, bat always.

 

[Richie]

Media has gone silent on Shemar Joseph rape allegations. Meanwhile he is free to play and take Aussie wickets.

 

[Richie]

Given how this Dukes pinkie is in favor of the quicks, have been more sensible to play the extra bat, Josh Inglis.

 

[Richie]

Almost another 50 by a blossoming Cameron Green at #3.

Jeez Travis Head no wafting at wide ones.

 

[Richie]

Beau Webster second failure on the trot after a healthy start to his Test career..

This Dukes still seams and moves well after most other ball types are as flat as a tack.

 

[Richie]

Wondering why Sharkman has not joined us for this series.

 

[doc8176]

Beau Webster second failure on the trot after a healthy start to his Test career..

This Dukes still seams and moves well after most other ball types are as flat as a tack.

Only just starting watching the last 30 minutes, 60 overs in and it’s still hopping around corners.

Makes Smith and Green’s innings very impressive.

 

[doc8176]

Currently in Meekatharra on my way up to Karijini for a Uni field trip so have data for a bit.

 

[Richie]

Head just threw it away.

 

[Richie]

Currently in Meekatharra on my way up to Karijini for a Uni field trip so have data for a bit.

Sounds interesting doc. Do fill me in on details

 

[Zman]

I didn't like the cavalier approach by the Aussie batsman in the end, 300 was attainable instead of 225.

 

[Richie]

All out 225. Best Smith (48) Green (46).
We have 19 overs at em under lites, destroy em Baggies.

 

[Richie]

300 was attainable

Doubt that under lites. They took 5/60 after dusk, so we had to hit out.

 

[Richie]

C'mon Starc a 5for in your 100th.

 

[Zman]

Doubt that under lites. They took 5/60 after dusk, so we had to hit out, no choice.

I don't agree but that's their choice, let's just hope that decision doesn't backfire on them.

 

[doc8176]

Starc beat the inside edge on I think every ball that over, just needs to hit the stumps