The Path to Victory

[Hawkeye]

As the joke goes, in the 1st ODI the Aussies got away with it. The 2nd ODI resulted in an emphatic victory continuing a frightening performance demonstrated in the first match. In the 3rd ODI there was marginal improvement but still a clear defeat. So, we reason that Australia batted first and took full advantage with runs on the board and all the rest of it. When our chance comes to bat, despite a real struggle to get off with a kicking start, we eventually attain what most people think is a winning score. Aussies come in and blast their way into their innings with Hayden charging down the crease and making a mockery of the Indian bowling . An excellent start with a little tumble after Ponting's wicket falls but then they're right back in it and heading for victory. Symmonds' demise leads the path to yet another twist and we get through to the finishing line by a margin of 8 runs with a spell of brilliance from RP. So, brains of ICF, what must we do against a team which is so strong with the bat, ball and in the field, to ensure a fairly comfortable victory? What chinks in the Australian armoury can you detect which India can look to exploit? As you will know, Dhoni reads cricinfo and it wouldn't surprise me if he or others in the team have come across this site...

[Bumper]

Its impossible for us to defeat them in a one sided game. Aussie top 6 are match winners with the bat, backed by a great fielding & a discplined bowling unit. Indian top 6 is ageing and inconsistent, with one or two explosive players, clicking together once in a while. In addition, our batting, bowling & fielding will all have to gell together in unison for us to win. This rarely happens, hence the poor odds, everytime we are up against them. Against such opponents, there is only one formula for success. Bat first, score big & let the runs pile on the pressure. Our last 3 wins against the Aussies, Gwalior'03, Brisbane'04 & Chandigarph'07, have come this way. Sydney'04 where we lost by a whisker, is yet another example. Thats what we should look to do. If we lose the toss, our odds of winning the game, goes down dramatically.

[varun]

Like I posted earlier in another thread, Our last 9 out of 10 wins against Aussies have come batting first. So that's a *must*. Must bat first, put up a 300+ score, and get the spinners on to strangle them. i.e., do the same as we did in the 4th ODI, but just do it better.

[Rahul Khan]

So that's a *must*. Must bat first, put up a 300+ score, and get the spinners on to strangle them. i.e., do the same as we did in the 4th ODI, but just do it better.

yes, this could be the most possible winning Mantra...:eyedance:

[Deleted_User_1]

As the joke goes, in the 1st ODI the Aussies got away with it. The 2nd ODI resulted in an emphatic victory continuing a frightening performance demonstrated in the first match. In the 3rd ODI there was marginal improvement but still a clear defeat. So, we reason that Australia batted first and took full advantage with runs on the board and all the rest of it. When our chance comes to bat, despite a real struggle to get off with a kicking start, we eventually attain what most people think is a winning score. Aussies come in and blast their way into their innings with Hayden charging down the crease and making a mockery of the Indian bowling . An excellent start with a little tumble after Ponting's wicket falls but then they're right back in it and heading for victory. Symmonds' demise leads the path to yet another twist and we get through to the finishing line by a margin of 8 runs with a spell of brilliance from RP. So, brains of ICF, what must we do against a team which is so strong with the bat, ball and in the field, to ensure a fairly comfortable victory? What chinks in the Australian armoury can you detect which India can look to exploit? As you will know, Dhoni reads cricinfo and it wouldn't surprise me if he or others in the team have come across this site...

Nuthin' , we're toast!!

[Yuvraj4Captaincy]

First odi, India was let off. There was no way India would hve won it...fair and simple.