The Bupa Shield Discussion Thread

[Nige]

Huss gone for 129.  :(

[Kellogscrunchynut]

Can anyone explain the logic of South Australia declaring at 368/4 whilst having 75 less runs on the board than Queensland?

[Jay]

Can anyone explain the logic of South Australia declaring at 368/4 whilst having 75 less runs on the board than Queensland?

Must be pretty confident they can chase down the Queensland 2nd innings total..

[henry]

Can anyone explain the logic of South Australia declaring at 368/4 whilst having 75 less runs on the board than Queensland?

Don't mind it at all to be honest. Match looks destined for a draw, giving themselves what they thought was the best chance of a result. Their plan was obviously to take a few early wickets, try knock the bulls over for not many then chase them down. As a strategy I think declaring behind definitely has its merits, especially now since there is no points for highest 1st innings score, was worth a shot to try get a result. The pitch must be pretty flat though and the match is destined for a draw.

Hopefully the Vics can get some early wickets, that match looks likely to be a draw too though.

[Nige]

Some good games to the start the season, hopefully they're all like this (but with Vic wins ofc).

[JBs-Hawks]

Can anyone explain the logic of South Australia declaring at 368/4 whilst having 75 less runs on the board than Queensland?

Don't mind it at all to be honest. Match looks destined for a draw, giving themselves what they thought was the best chance of a result. Their plan was obviously to take a few early wickets, try knock the bulls over for not many then chase them down. As a strategy I think declaring behind definitely has its merits, especially now since there is no points for highest 1st innings score, was worth a shot to try get a result. The pitch must be pretty flat though and the match is destined for a draw.

Hopefully the Vics can get some early wickets, that match looks likely to be a draw too though.

Suppose thats why :P

[Jukes]

#WAGOAT

Batting inconsistent as always but it all worked out, classy ton Bancroft and NCN's innings was super. Was a bit nervous at 3/11 but easily got home :3 Rimmo, Dorff and NCN killed it as always with the ball, Agar 3/88 was actually not horrible for once :P remember when there was a huge bandwagon on him? Still could be alright.

Only giving up 5 extras for 20 wickets is good to see.

[JBs-Hawks]

#johanbothaGOAT

[Ringo]

From 2/128 to all out 152 not good enough Qld.  Well done to Zampa and Sayers, Dropped catches adding to your woes when only defending a small total.

[Jay]

From 2/128 to all out 152 not good enough Qld.  Well done to Zampa and Sayers, Dropped catches adding to your woes when only defending a small total.

Sayers has bowled beautifully this match. Figures of 9-82 from 47 overs is incredible :o

Could push for a spot in the Aus team soon.

[tbagrocks]

From 2/128 to all out 152 not good enough Qld.  Well done to Zampa and Sayers, Dropped catches adding to your woes when only defending a small total.

Couldn't really believe that Tea line score :o  Thought we were mad declaring with 4 down, looks like it will work!

P.S even though Twisted20 is irrelevant, keep Zampa 100 yards from any T20 match at all times!

[Nige]

Need 114 from just under 30 overs with 9 wickets in hand to beat NSW.

Gonna be tight.

[elephants]

From 2/128 to all out 152 not good enough Qld.  Well done to Zampa and Sayers, Dropped catches adding to your woes when only defending a small total.

Sayers has bowled beautifully this match. Figures of 9-82 from 47 overs is incredible :o

Could push for a spot in the Aus team soon.

Nah, Maxwell >>> Sayers.

;)

[Jay]

From 2/128 to all out 152 not good enough Qld.  Well done to Zampa and Sayers, Dropped catches adding to your woes when only defending a small total.

Sayers has bowled beautifully this match. Figures of 9-82 from 47 overs is incredible :o

Could push for a spot in the Aus team soon.

Nah, Maxwell >>> Sayers.

;)

Sayers could probably play as a batsman these days :P

[Nige]

From 2/128 to all out 152 not good enough Qld.  Well done to Zampa and Sayers, Dropped catches adding to your woes when only defending a small total.

Sayers has bowled beautifully this match. Figures of 9-82 from 47 overs is incredible :o

Could push for a spot in the Aus team soon.

Nah, Maxwell >>> Sayers.

;)

The truth, and you didn't hear it from me!  ;D