The Cricket thread

David McKeown · March 18, 2011, 06:20:41 PM

Do Ireland now hold the record for the highest and third highest successful run chases in WC history?

magpie seanie · March 19, 2011, 10:32:16 AM

Quote from: David McKeown on March 18, 2011, 06:20:41 PM
Do Ireland now hold the record for the highest and third highest successful run chases in WC history?

Yes, I think so. Some record.

AZOffaly · March 24, 2011, 09:06:50 AM

West Indies had some collapse yesterday. All out for 108 or something. Pakistan won by 10 wickets and go to the semi finals. Anyone know of any audio links to listen to it? I find cricket commentary is like baseball in the states. It sends you into an almost Zen like trance.

BBC Radio 5 Live (online) doesn't seem to be working down here.

Denn Forever · March 24, 2011, 09:27:00 AM

India vs Australia today. Should be a good game. Australia win toss and bat first. I think Australia will do it.

Highlights on BBC2 at 23.25.

AZOffaly · March 24, 2011, 09:33:04 AM

Quote from: AZOffaly on March 24, 2011, 09:06:50 AM
West Indies had some collapse yesterday. All out for 108 or something. Pakistan won by 10 wickets and go to the semi finals. Anyone know of any audio links to listen to it? I find cricket commentary is like baseball in the states. It sends you into an almost Zen like trance. BBC Radio 5 Live (online) doesn't seem to be working down here.

Found one! http://www.cricketfreeq.com/radio.php

Denn Forever · March 24, 2011, 09:37:25 AM

Can you get BBC4 longwave on the Net. I think TMS is doing the coverage (they were yesterday).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/longwave_listen.shtml

deiseach · March 24, 2011, 10:00:05 AM

Quote from: Denn Forever on March 24, 2011, 09:27:00 AM
India vs Australia today. Should be a good game. Australia win toss and bat first. I think Australia will do it.

A good call thus far. After a slow start Australia are slashing India all over the park $:-\$

stephenite · March 24, 2011, 10:37:02 AM

Haddin caught. Australia are 110-2. Captain needs a big knock to save his job, Clarke will need to stand up too

deiseach · March 24, 2011, 10:53:49 AM

Quote from: stephenite on March 24, 2011, 10:37:02 AM
Haddin caught. Australia are 110-2. Captain needs a big knock to save his job, Clarke will need to stand up too

Australia are ahead at the moment if you ask me. They're on target for 300 runs and you can be sure Brett Lee will have at least one purple patch to tear the heart out of India. Still, a few wickets and it all changes. That's what you gotta love about cricket

stephenite · March 24, 2011, 11:06:57 AM

Pup gone for a miserly 8

deiseach · March 24, 2011, 11:14:05 AM

That's more like it. Australia looking at 270 at the moment which would be much less scary. If they could just get Ponting . . .

stephenite · March 24, 2011, 11:17:37 AM

I'm hoping Ricky hits 100+ not out

stephenite · March 24, 2011, 11:21:14 AM

Hussey the Elder gone for 3, ouch

deiseach · March 24, 2011, 11:21:41 AM

But Mr Cricket will do for now! Come on India!

stephenite · March 24, 2011, 11:28:52 AM

Aussies need a solid partnership here