Feelings before and during the last day of Perth test.

[Sachinism]

yeah' date=' follows sterling 1st game performances of shane warne and brett lee....now look at them[/quote'] yeh but i doubt they claimed to be certain of knocking a few stars over im sure he is capable of doing it, but i guess he just spoke too early this time

[Desi Cartman]

its a long shot even for the aussies......... Jeet jao nahi to main itni galian doonga ke assman fut jayega ! - Just like BishmPitamah

[Sachinism]

someone inform the VVS stands for Very Very Special could be anything, its the media, they need stories to sell, so cant blame them for picking up on it

[Sachinism]

if we take our chances, im sure we can pull this off

[jukkha]

Perth Weather Saturday 40 degrees c! Will this be a factor? Will this help the batsmen? India just need to bowl well and not panic. The game is ours for the taking.

[Sachinism]

during australia's 1st innings it was really really hot, so hopefully it shouldnt affect our bowlers too much if we dont get wickets, then u probably feel the heat more

[Ram]

I am almost certain we will pull this off. Just a casual glance at the numbers will give us a fair indication as to why chasing such a huge target is so difficult. 130 years of test cricket, that included 1000s of matches has seen only 3-4 instances of teams chasing down such a big target, there is no reason to think it will happen again tomorrow. Even if Aus had gone to stumps without any loss of wickets, Ind would have been favorites but now that they have lost both their openers will make their task very hard. In any sizeable chase, you would want one of your top 3 to score a 100, and both of Aus openers are already gone for low scores. As far as tomorrow is concerned, its important we stick to our basics, take our catches, effect the odd run-out, coz chances will come, it is that kind of a pitch. There is always something happening in it. Aus will play hard and aggressive, as they always do, but the Ind must stay focussed and tell themselves they are always just one wicket from getting back into the match. Ponting will be the key wicket, if we can snare him out early, it will knock the stuffing out of the Aussie chase. Of course, guys like Symmonds and Gilchrist will try to attack their way out of the hole, but if we do the small things right, we should home and dry before tea.

[yoda]

Fair umpiring and we should win this one. After we lost the 5th wicket I thought we were getting ready for another second innings collapse. Given that we recovered, looks like there is enough cushion to see us through.

[Desi Cartman]

Who thinks we can win from here?

I do :hatsoff: As per stats provided by BB , if Aussies lose openers early in their 2nd innings their avg score is around 230 But let me say it again Aussies will be All out for 160 .

[Ram]

270-310

[Guest HariSampath]

Aus has to put together 3 huge stands to win, and that is never going to be possible. India on the other hand just need 2 good balls in the first session to settle the issue. If chasing 400+ was so easy for this Aus team how come 400+ has just been achieved by them only ONCE and that too by Don Bradman's best ever Aussie side , 60 years back ? And dont forget Australia has got the opportunity to chase 400+ about a dozen times last 5 years and have never done it. Odds are realistically 95% on India winning. I am willing to bet $ 40,000 ICF on an Indian win, any takers ?

[Desi Cartman]

Will this be a factor? - NO .. as Aussies will be all out before the end of 2nd session Will this help the batsmen?- Yes , its a valid excuse to get out early India just need to bowl well and not panic. - Exjactly The game is ours for the taking.- For sure :yay:

[Guest dada_rocks]

they will be bundled out below 100 :hysterical:

[King Tendulkar]

190 all out

[Ram]

If this had been any team other than Australia, I would have begun my celebrations now, but at the back of my mind I know the Aussies wont die wondering. I expect them to put up a stiff resistance, even look threatening at times, but I suppose the magnitude of the task is too huge for even them to surmount. The Indians will be desperate for this man's wicket. After all the brickbats, all the vilification, expect Ponting to come out all guns blazing. This guy is already a legend, in a few hours time he will have another chance to build his legacy even further.

[arkay]

The 2 guys who are capable of playing long innings are Ponting & Hussey. Not only can they anchor, but can build partnership. So India needs to make sure - they are removed quickly. If these are removed, Symonds & Gilly would play a cameo. But they come in early, we can control them.

[Ram]

They got around 240 on 3rd day. Game is on. Chances of India winning stands at 60% and Aussie winning at 35%. 5% any other result

How on earth did you come up with those numbers ? And what does the "other result" stand for ? :D

[Mandrake]

Aus has to put together 3 huge stands to win, and that is never going to be possible. India on the other hand just need 2 good balls in the first session to settle the issue. If chasing 400+ was so easy for this Aus team how come 400+ has just been achieved by them only ONCE and that too by Don Bradman's best ever Aussie side , 60 years back ? And dont forget Australia has got the opportunity to chase 400+ about a dozen times last 5 years and have never done it. Odds are realistically 95% on India winning. I am willing to bet $ 40,000 ICF on an Indian win, any takers ?

Hell yeah...we are winning this.no ifs and buts

[Guest dada_rocks]

First five over 2 wicket falls ponting and pup gone then later in session kumble will come into his own.. Symnods is over-due faillure and no life this time..... we will have to counter hussey and gilly they might score odd 50.......

[Online]

415/5