The Cricket Thread (...and other sport)
Mar 8th 2012, 5:48 am
#1501
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Re: The Cricket Thread
Lankans firing up again. Australia 8 for 227 at 47.5 overs.
Kiwis have edged past the Saffas, with one wicket in hand.
Kiwis have edged past the Saffas, with one wicket in hand.
Mar 8th 2012, 6:33 am
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Re: The Cricket Thread
(edit) SL 4 fer 68 ... they'll need to hold their nerve ...
Last edited by DeadVim; Mar 8th 2012 at 7:44 am.
Mar 8th 2012, 9:58 am
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Re: The Cricket Thread
Close game. Come on Sri Lanka!!!! 
Oh dear! probably too late.
Oh dear! probably too late.
Mar 8th 2012, 10:11 am
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Re: The Cricket Thread
Another nailbiter!
Mar 8th 2012, 10:14 am
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Mar 8th 2012, 10:15 am
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Re: The Cricket Thread
Never write off the Lankans. They fight all the way.
A couple of 4s could turn this game on its head.
A couple of 4s could turn this game on its head.
Mar 8th 2012, 10:20 am
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Re: The Cricket Thread
Aussies win, good bowling in the end. 
Mar 8th 2012, 10:24 am
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Re: The Cricket Thread
Stagger me, that was heart-in-the-mouth action.
Mar 8th 2012, 10:28 am
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Mar 8th 2012, 10:37 am
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Re: The Cricket Thread
I didn't think Malinga could hit a few fours or sixes.
Mar 8th 2012, 10:39 am
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Mar 9th 2012, 6:13 am
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Re: The Cricket Thread
You see sheepshaggers, THAT'S how you bat to try and win a test.
A total batting masterclass from SA today - well done boys.
A total batting masterclass from SA today - well done boys.
Mar 9th 2012, 7:00 am
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Re: The Cricket Thread
I think the Lankan's top four batsmen got a bit over confident yesterday. It only needed one sensible innings from one of those four and it was in the bag. There batting is pretty ordinary after those 4 but yet they still got close. They should be kicking themselves today as they had done the hard work in restricting the aussies to a below par score.
Mar 9th 2012, 8:38 am
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Re: The Cricket Thread
"Kallis completed his 42nd Test hundred late in the day, moving clear of Ricky Ponting to become the second most prolific century-maker of all time."
At least I'll be able to watch some tomorrow. Hope they leave enough time to bowl NZ out and win!
Mar 10th 2012, 12:10 am
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Re: The Cricket Thread
400 lead for S.A. coming up.
...and the declaration.
N.Z. need 401 to win.
...and the declaration.
N.Z. need 401 to win.
Last edited by Alfresco; Mar 10th 2012 at 12:17 am.