[BhoysFC1995]

well day 2 over and now what looked like could be a close match turn into the aussie domination. first innings are over and the aussies have a 220 run lead.

australia's bowling highlights in day 2 were-
Kasprowicz 5-30
Shane Warne had figures of 3-38.

[Andy TAUS]

Originally Posted by BhoysFC1995

well day 2 over and now what looked like could be a close match turn into the aussie domination. first innings are over and the aussies have a 220 run lead.

australia's bowling highlights in day 2 were-
Kasprowicz 5-30
Shane Warne had figures of 3-38.

Bhoys,

You really don't want to know how this ended.

"Glenn McGrath took career best figures of 8-24 as Australia raced to a 491-run win over Pakistan in the first Test.

Pakistan began the fourth day chasing 564 for victory but were dismissed for just 72 as they succumbed to the paceman on Perth's lively Waca pitch."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cric...al/4108677.stm

Hope they (Pakistan) improve for the Boxing Day test in Sydney.

[Andy TAUS]

Originally Posted by Andy TAUS

Bhoys,

You really don't want to know how this ended.

"Glenn McGrath took career best figures of 8-24 as Australia raced to a 491-run win over Pakistan in the first Test.

Pakistan began the fourth day chasing 564 for victory but were dismissed for just 72 as they succumbed to the paceman on Perth's lively Waca pitch."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cric...al/4108677.stm

Hope they (Pakistan) improve for the Boxing Day test in Sydney.

I must be getting too excited or (more likely) stupid in my old age.

The Boxing Day test is in MELBOURNE at the MCG (or Telstra Dome / Docklands if the G isn't ready in time).

The 3rd test in Sydney starts in the new year (Sunday, 2 Jan 2005).

[babytiger2001]

Originally Posted by Andy TAUS

Bhoys,

You really don't want to know how this ended.

"Glenn McGrath took career best figures of 8-24 as Australia raced to a 491-run win over Pakistan in the first Test.

Pakistan began the fourth day chasing 564 for victory but were dismissed for just 72 as they succumbed to the paceman on Perth's lively Waca pitch."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cric...al/4108677.stm

Pakistan's attempts to get runs, that was some great unintentional comedy.

Pakistan finished at 10/72.

Yeah, as in ten-for-72. I know some pub teams around here that can bat better than that, and that's well into the second keg of beer, too!

In defence of the Aussies, though, some fantastic bowling, after it had been perceived that the batters' first innings had been a shambles.

Visitors humbled as McGrath grabs eight -- cricket.com.au

[babytiger2001]

Some photos...


Pakistan resume on 18-1 chasing a massive 563 to win and are immediately put under pressure by Glenn McGrath


McGrath is congratulated by batsman Justin Langer, who made 191 and 97 in the match, as Australia win by 491 runs


Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq trudges off the pitch as McGrath begins to whistle through the tourists' line-up

[babytiger2001]

The WACA scoreboard proudly shows McGrath's career-best figures of 8-24, the second best ever by an Australian

Bring on the Boxing Day test at the MCG next weekend.

And no need to tamper with tradition, it will indeed be at the 'G...

MCG turf in place -- sportal.com.au

[OldFanatic]

This is getting too boring, and lopsided. Something needs to be done to make international matchups more interesting. (Same thing about the Bangladesh - India series, about which I'll post a separate thread a little while later.)

[ScouseCat]

Originally Posted by Chandu

This is getting too boring, and lopsided. Something needs to be done to make international matchups more interesting.

I think we need to step back and admire just how good this current Australian team actually is. We've got some of the greatest players to have ever played the game in the side at the moment, the likes of Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, Adam Gilchrist, Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden. It's up to all the other countries to raise their level to compete with ours. I actually hope they do this, as I'd rather see our team tested. The matches against the rest of the world next year should be good.

[ScouseCat]

Boxing Day Test - News

Justin Langer is in doubt for Australia with a back injury for the 2nd test against Pakistan which starts on Sunday at the MCG. Simon Katich has been brought into the team if Langer doesn't pass a late fitness test.

[babytiger2001]

I'm back, after going to the MCG for Day One of the Boxing Day test yesterday (didn't get to see much, I was there working, and pouring beers and serving drinks to my share of the 60,000-odd patrons there)...

Currently, on the second day, Australia is in its early phases of its first innings, and they have a reasonable target to reach.

Pakistan all out for 341 -- Cricket Australia's site

Seemed that it took forever for the fourth Pakistani wicket to fall, as they were hitting Shane Warne pretty hard. But once it did, the other wickets were falling a pretty quick succession.