umpire Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 yest this test match is goner. NZL will score 500 odd and we will barely save follow on and on last day crumble against Patel and Vettoril Congrats for great comeback.
veer Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 this is a very small ground...edged and four more.. veeru and gang will go crazy on this...
Guest gaurav_indian Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 Congrats umpire is another plastic cricket fan.:)
Ram Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 We certainly cant win this from here but we probably can lose it, unless NZ suffer a debacle similar to what India faced in the 2nd day of the MCG test in 2003, when we started the day on 330/4 and got bowled out on for less than 370. We're just done with day 1 and the 'win' option is already ruled out. Enough reasons to worry.... :nervous:
Show_stopper Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 Guys its time we show some guts as fans..its a shame that we need an anti-jinx thread against kiwis.
graphic23 Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 We certainly cant win this from here but we probably can lose it, unless NZ suffer a debacle similar to what India faced in the 2nd day of the MCG test in 2003, when we started the day on 330/4 and got bowled out on for less than 370. We're just done with day 1 and the 'win' option is already ruled out. Enough reasons to worry.... :nervous: Hey! http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/64060.html For some motivation: http://content.cricinfo.com/england/engine/match/361050.html Even better: http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63920.html Stop worrying. India shouldn't be thinking of drawing this test yet. They should think about how to get the next 6 wickets, and how to win the test match.
satishg Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 We certainly cant win this from here but we probably can lose it, unless NZ suffer a debacle similar to what India faced in the 2nd day of the MCG test in 2003, when we started the day on 330/4 and got bowled out on for less than 370. We're just done with day 1 and the 'win' option is already ruled out. Enough reasons to worry.... :nervous: i wud rule out the winning option depending on NZs first innings score..if they manage to get 600+ then yes winning wud be next to impossible..but under 550 i wud still harbour thoughts of us winning..lets see..shd be a good match either ways
Sachinism Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 Hey! http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/64060.html For some motivation: http://content.cricinfo.com/england/engine/match/361050.html Even better: http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63920.html Stop worrying. India shouldn't be thinking of drawing this test yet. They should think about how to get the next 6 wickets, and how to win the test match. We don't have Ajit anymore :((
satishg Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 Hey! http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/64060.html For some motivation: http://content.cricinfo.com/england/engine/match/361050.html Even better: http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63920.html Stop worrying. India shouldn't be thinking of drawing this test yet. They should think about how to get the next 6 wickets, and how to win the test match. x2..the first 2 matches were the ones that i was thinking of..Kolkatta 2001 is a freak so u cant expect that all the time..but comeon guys we want to be number 1 in tests then we have to win against all odds..so buckle up, we mite have an exciting ride in the next 4 days :winky:
Ram Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 Hey! http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/64060.html For some motivation: http://content.cricinfo.com/england/engine/match/361050.html Even better: http://content.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63920.html Stop worrying. India shouldn't be thinking of drawing this test yet. They should think about how to get the next 6 wickets, and how to win the test match. You know that such wins are more the exception, than the norm. It’ll be great if we could pull one off like that, but I doubt if it will happen. We need to bat long and bat big, in the first innings, irrespective of what NZ manage in theirs.
graphic23 Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 x2..the first 2 matches were the ones that i was thinking of..Kolkatta 2001 is a freak so u cant expect that all the time..but comeon guys we want to be number 1 in tests then we have to win against all odds..so buckle up' date=' we mite have an exciting ride in the next 4 days :winky:[/quote'] 3rd test team ever to win after following-on with ss das and sadagopan ramesh as openers, with Venkatesh Prasad and Ganguly being seamers. We can surely do that again?
graphic23 Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 You know that such wins are more the exception, than the norm. It’ll be great if we could pull one off like that, but I doubt if it will happen. We need to bat long and bat big, in the first innings, irrespective of what NZ manage in theirs. That we've fought back a lot in the recent times after being 3-0 in a series and having won a significant portion of our 'must-win' games, and showing a lot of grit in the 2nd innings to deny Australia a win, and fighting with a rearguard action with two fighting 50s by Dhoni and Harbhajan to not allow Australia walk away with a win in Nagpur, I think I'll back my team to win from any position. I'm not fineleg. I support them through the troughs and the peaks.
satishg Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 3rd test team ever to win after following-on with ss das and sadagopan ramesh as openers' date=' with Venkatesh Prasad and Ganguly being seamers. We can surely do that again?[/quote'] once in a life time performance from VVS and a completely different Bhajji equates all the negatives u are talking about..even he cant produce that kinda innings again & Bhajji cant bowl the way he bowled in that series :winky: btw we got an awesome start frm our openers while following on.. anyway the present team doesnt rely on individuals that much..collectively this is a strong team..so maybe they can pull it off again :D
satishg Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 You know that such wins are more the exception, than the norm. It’ll be great if we could pull one off like that, but I doubt if it will happen. We need to bat long and bat big, in the first innings, irrespective of what NZ manage in theirs. the current Indian team evokes supreme confidence from my side..i believe that they can win from any situation after the historic 387 run chase in chennai..well yes those victories mite be exceptions but that was with those teams, but it mite be a norm with the team under MSD :winky:
Ram Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 That we've fought back a lot in the recent times after being 3-0 in a series and having won a significant portion of our 'must-win' games' date= and showing a lot of grit in the 2nd innings to deny Australia a win, and fighting with a rearguard action with two fighting 50s by Dhoni and Harbhajan to not allow Australia walk away with a win in Nagpur, I think I'll back my team to win from any position. I'm not fineleg. I support them through the troughs and the peaks. Yep, that’s the good part. This team is different, it wont buckle under pressure that easily. But, we’re on the cusp of such a great series win that even a slightest indication of potential trouble has gotten me all nervous and pensive…. :((
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