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Yes, summed it up well He looks a likely type and certainly what we're looking for Default move is to lower the eyes by the looks of it. Again, what we're in need of Good pace too

I'd say the coach (McDonald) would have had a lot of input ... seems like analytics could be his go. He was a very clued up and switched on cricketer back in his playing days And someone was saying that Head might have known the types of deliveries that he'd be facing. If so, that is heady stuff (pardon the pun!)

The bold move to bowl first paid off in the end and once we knew the reasoning, a smart & decisive move The dew did kick in, in the evening and the pitch was much easier to bat on as the match progressed The team can all take a bow especially the captain, Travis & Marnus It's nice following a dominant team that wins a lot. And beating India in India is some sort of achievement!!

Australia - 6 World Cups!!!!

Now 3-165 off 29 overs ... a terrific recovery Need 76 off 21 overs

We're in trouble ... 3/47 after 8 overs Consolidation needed just as how India went about it Turns out Smith was hit outside the line and should have reviewed. It did look out on first viewing but Smith normally reviews

Warner goes ... probably should have been out first ball 1-16 off 1.2 overs! It's all happening Marsh is in and nearly plays on first ball

The slow wicket concerns more so because the Indian bowlers are brought up on these sort of tracks But apparently the dew arrives in the evenings and they are having a decent break between innings Interesting that in the last World cup in 2019 both teams posted scores of 241 and in the 1987 final in India, Australia made 5/253 vs England 8/246 Much will depend on our top 3 getting amongst the runs and we would probably want Smith or Marnus to bat to the end of our innings ... do that and we probably win

8-217 ... Zampa strikes! The Aussies have been great but we've still got to get the target. A slow wicket that might quicken if the dew arrives But we can pace ourselves and having Smith & Marnus in the middle order is a real plus as we may well need them to occupy the crease

Another wicket and they are 6 for 203 Beautiful piece of bowling by Starc ... moved away at pace and caught the edge We've now got a slip in place!

We've done our homework pinging the ball in on the bounce at every opportunity All legal of course but I remember a time when the umpires would warn players if they deliverately threw the ball in on the bounce ... times have changed

Another one! 5 - 178 off 36 overs The ball is starting to hoop with reverse swing ... and Hazlewood is the man for the occasion. Starc & Cummins can exploit as well but Hazlewood is in the spotlight just coming on now ... 4 overs left

That's the one we wanted and the one we needed ... Virat gone, played on! Aussies on top but another quick one would give us a big advantage

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The issue for India right now is they need to get some 2's at least ... but we have fielded brilliantly and are keeping them to 1's only Remembering that Jadeja is their no.7 and he's more of a hitter not an occupier ... their next batsman in (Yadav) is the last of their recognised batsmen

Yeah, but it's Kohli ... he will have set himself to make a big 100 Anything less than 270 is a bonus right now ... they could get 5 or 6 an over from here in 1's & 2's

Yep, we created a holding pattern but they will launch again soon enough As you said, another wicket needed to set them back again Right now, I'd take 270 - 290 as India will want more than that

It's still on (red light glowing out of one of my electronic devices)

Mozz factor is working (for now) It's like the spectators version of a powerplay

It was just a freak effort. Especially in such a big match He may have lost sight of the ball as well which makes it all the more remarkable

Bowling first and now they're 3-81 Hmmmmmm And as we all know, wickets can slow the run rate ... unless it doesn't! haha

You got it deevs What a catch by Travis!! Wow!!

Each match has different conditions to factor in And it's a team decision so McDonald (the coach) would be on board with the decision. Along with the other senior players But I do like attacking decision making in any kind of sport 1-54 off 7 overs is advantage India, all the same

Well we got Shubman but we really need to get Rohit or Virat shortly These 2 bat for an hour together and they could pile them on ... mozz factor activated!!

Batting first satisfies those who like runs on the board but a good team can chase down a total as long as it's not too large a total Batting first is not the cure all and never will be I would have batted first but I'm like anyone else, an onlooker without a deep knowledge of what goes on at this level