1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

It’s especially tough when you consider there’s a safety concern if a batsman’s helmet isn’t secured properly. One would think the timed out wouldn’t happen. I don’t know if the box is as much a safety issue. 

[censored] !!! This confirms my view of your insanity WCW !!!!!

I mean we could be talking serious cognitive impairment here !!!!!!!

Edited November 7, 20232 yr by Bitter but optimistic

1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

It’s especially tough when you consider there’s a safety concern if a batsman’s helmet isn’t secured properly. One would think the timed out wouldn’t happen. I don’t know if the box is as much a safety issue. 

I didn't know it was an issue of one's religious affiliation.

This game is now a real danger one. Afghanistan have some quality spinners. We look very flat. 

4 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

This game is now a real danger one. Afghanistan have some quality spinners. We look very flat. 

I'm not too worried deever. There is nothing in that pitch.

47 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

[censored] !!! This confirms my view of your insanity WCW !!!!!

I mean we could be talking serious cognitive impairment here !!!!!!!

I was talking about a box, not a helmet. Although some blokes don’t think with their heads, so you might be right. 😁

44 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

This game is now a real danger one. Afghanistan have some quality spinners. We look very flat. 

It won’t be a big run-chase. We should be right. 

Top delivery from Starc.

Starc ended up bowling a fair amount of old slop.

Edited November 7, 20232 yr by leave it to deever

Glen [censored] Maxwell. How absolutely un- [censored] - believable!!!
It might be nearly 4am but I wouldn’t have missed this innings for the world.

2 hours ago, Neil Crompton said:

Glen [censored] Maxwell. How absolutely un- [censored] - believable!!!
It might be nearly 4am but I wouldn’t have missed this innings for the world.

Unbelievable

 

20 hours ago, Cranky Franky said:

I actually have nothing to say.

And you said it very well.

4 hours ago, Neil Crompton said:

Glen [censored] Maxwell. How absolutely un- [censored] - believable!!!
It might be nearly 4am but I wouldn’t have missed this innings for the world.

They are calling it one of the best innings ever in cricket and I missed it.

There must be a replay on Fox to watch.

2 hours ago, Redleg said:

They are calling it one of the best innings ever in cricket and I missed it.

There must be a replay on Fox to watch.

You can watch a good highlights package on YouTube. I tuned out when we were 7 down. Came here to post and read Neil Compton's post and then the highlights. 

Has to be the best innings ever. 

20 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

You can watch a good highlights package on YouTube. I tuned out when we were 7 down. Came here to post and read Neil Compton's post and then the highlights. 

Has to be the best innings ever. 

I also gave up on the match. 😭Spewing I did because seeing it live would’ve been quite something else. Highlights and replays just aren’t the same.

First unbeaten double-century scored in the second innings of an ODI, not just a World Cup match, but in all ODIs. And first time ever by a batsman who wasn’t an opener. And it’s not like he came in at first drop… he was #6! 

The poor bugger was cramping so badly he could  barely walk. At one point, while cramping in both legs he had a sudden spasm in his back which dropped him. He was gonna have to retire hurt but he pushed through the pain and refused to quit. Inspirational stuff right there.

Not to mention his unbeaten 201 was off 128 balls! 10 sixes and 21 fours. What a phenomenal innings.

Maxi is absolutely incredible. So happy and proud he’s ours. 

3 hours ago, Redleg said:

They are calling it one of the best innings ever in cricket and I missed it.

There must be a replay on Fox to watch.

Arguably THE best innings in an ODI ever. I stopped watching when Marnus got out because at 5 for 69 who’d-a-thunk?!?! 

His best shot was a reverse sweep, around the stumps rising into the air,  over first slip, over third man and went deep into the crowd for six.  It was at a critical time when he couldn't move, they hadn't scored much for a few overs and time appeared to be running out.

If he hadn't hit so many great shots it could be thought a fluke.  It was no fluke!!

 

I don't know how to post videos but follow this link:

https://www.icc-cricket.com/video/3772779

 

Edited November 8, 20232 yr by Lucifers Hero

2 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Arguably THE best innings in an ODI ever. I stopped watching when Marnus got out because at 5 for 69 who’d-a-thunk?!?! 

About the same here. I think I lasted until Starc was out.

Came on here to vent and saw Ncs post about Maxwell. Wth.

 

Probably the Best knock in any format .

Great support from Captain Cummings.

But Maxwell on one leg just standing there and swatting  them over the fence was sublime.

The guy had bowled ten overs in 40 degree heat and then comes out and makes a double century. All after a week of concussion.

SA and India fans must be sweating now.

Edited November 8, 20232 yr by leave it to deever

The less talked about part of the innings was that Cummins scored only 12 runs in a 202 partnership.  Now scoring only 12 takes some doing!! 

The way Maxwell was able to keep the strike was quite special.  Somehow the Afghanis set fields that left him time to stroll through for singles even tho towards the end he couldn't even walk. 

He was in The Zone and the AFghans seemed mesmerised.

Edited November 8, 20232 yr by Lucifers Hero

2 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Inspirational stuff right there.

I think the Indian crowd was mostly pro Afghanistan. But you could hear and see their allegiance change as Maxy went about his business. He was cheered on in the end. And why wouldn't they.

7 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

The less talked about part of the innings was that Cummins scored only 12 runs in a 202 partnership.  Now scoring only 12 that takes some doing!! 

The way Maxwell was able to keep the strike was quite special.  Somehow the Afghanis set fields that left him time to stroll through for singles even tho towards the end he couldn't even walk. 

Sounds like you really enjoyed it as well LH.

Before anyone says it was only Afghanistan, it should be said they have some very good players. The fact that every other Aussie batsman failed is proof of their bowling prowess. It's true that Afghanistan's bowlers were loose at times but that was simply down to the pressure of Maxy smacking them all over the ground. Seeing him stand there on one leg was as #WcW mentioned , inspiring.

Forget Bazball.

#ilovemaxball.

Edited November 8, 20232 yr by leave it to deever

5 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

I think the Indian crowd was mostly pro Afghanistan. But you could hear and see their allegiance change as Maxy went about his business. He was cheered on in the end. And why wouldn't they.

Not sure their allegiance changed to the Aussies.  More that they knew they were witnessing a once in a lifetime cricket event and loved it.  It was the stuff they will grand kids about in years to come.

Just now, leave it to deever said:

Sounds like you really enjoyed it as well LH.

Before anyone says it was only Afghanistan, it should be said they have some very good players. The fact that every other Aussie batsman failed is proof of their bowling prowess. It's true that Afghanistan's bowlers were lose at times but that was simply down to the pressure of Maxy smacking them all over the ground. Seeing him stand there on one leg was as #WcW mentioned , inspiring.

Forget Bazball.

#ilovemaxball.

I saw just the last 45 minutes but it was great to see.

Agree, saying 'it was only Afghanistan' does not do justice to either side.  Maxwell took his chances, Afghanistan did not.  As Demon fans we know how quickly a game can slip away when that happens.

2 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Arguably THE best innings in an ODI ever. I stopped watching when Marnus got out because at 5 for 69 who’d-a-thunk?!?! 

I bet you were on the way home during the comeback against Fremantle, too.

Wait... no, It's WCW I'm talking to. You were probably so close to the action Woneaemirri's sweat splashed on you when he did his celebration jump.

36 minutes ago, Little Goffy said:

I bet you were on the way home during the comeback against Fremantle, too.

Wait... no, It's WCW I'm talking to. You were probably so close to the action Woneaemirri's sweat splashed on you when he did his celebration jump.

Nah, that was back when I attended matches on my own and was nowhere near the action. I admit that I did used to leave matches early when a loss was highly likely. Can’t do that anymore. Now I’m there long after a match, usually right up until security kicks us out. Especially after a close or unexpected win. 

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