Story An Aussie Season Year [RPIC] - Current Series ICC Elite 8

[Brett_Lee]

great man.. keep it up .. really enjoying this

Cheers mate

Great win for the Aussies

I just wish thats how it was in real life

Same here oh well we'll win tonight

Nice Win For the Aussies, the Saffies just didn't get there!

Thanks, Go Aussies!

 

[Brett_Lee]

Guys i have added a poll on the Thread so remember to vote!

 

[Brett_Lee]

ENGLAND WIN TOSS

England have won the toss and elected to bat in sunny conditions at the Gabba. A hard pitch is being used today.

Glenn Mcgrath and Brett Lee open the bowling along with Bichel, Hogg Symonds and Clarke bowling.

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[Brett_Lee]

Hogg and Clarke Strike Again!

Brad Hogg and Michael Clarke spin pairing is a great section of the Australian attack. THey have got teh first three wickets between them. Hogg took Strauss and Vaughn and Clarke got Collingwood. They have a very slow runrate to england​

 

[Brett_Lee]

Aussie Spinners Work Well

Clarke, Hogg and Symonds have led Australia to an easy target. Lee also took a wicket at the end. Clarke 4-19 (4) Hogg 3-39 (4) Symonds 2-0 (1) Lee 1-7 (3.2) Have done well. It was a spinners wicket but Brett Lee got alot of bounce and pace. But the target of 93 will be easy for Australia. We will have to wait and see what happens​

 

[Brett_Lee]

Australia Win

Australia have won another ICC Elite 8 Game keeping them on the top of the ladder. Great Allround performances by bowlers and batsman carried them to this victory.

Man of the Match: Michael Clarke for Great performance​

Well we had a great game today winning the game. We remain top of the ladder of the ICC Elite 8 which is very exciting. Next week is the halfway of the ICC Elite 8 and its the only team we havent versed New Zealand and we are looking forward to it.

TG: Well Adam another great win
AG: Yes it was a great game we fought hard and keep our lead in the ICC ELITE 8
TG: Next week versing New Zealand are there going to be any changes of play etc?
AG: No we think that if we play the way we've played the whole Competition we should be right.
TG: Great bowling by the spinners do you think that John Buchannan's going to make sure Clarke and Hogg both have 4 Overs each for the rest of the series?
AG: Well there's no doubt he's in great bowling form also getting runs with the bat but im sure that they will because they are landing the ball in right spots etc.
TG: Thanks for your time Adam
AG: no problem

 

[Brett_Lee]

Doesn't get better

Ricky Ponting says that it doesnt get better having a Trans Tasman ICC Elite 8 Match at the SCG. He says that a trans tasman clash is a great way go to the halfway mark of the competition. Ponting says there will not be a change in the squad as it is carrying them to great victories. Ponting says its going to be a tight clash but we will try get the highest 20/20 score of 300

Gabba Ground Staff and Cricket Australia Pleased

The Gabba Ground Staff Are pleased with the way Brisbane Cricket Fans have acted during this competition. Australia have played 3 matches there so far and Crowds have been excellent so the Finals game is staying at the Gabba. Other crowds have been great to at the SCG, MCG and Adelade oval for australian Matches. There has only been a couple of streakers at the MCG and that is it . The Aussies are still to play at Belrieve Oval and the WACA. Cricket Australia will give a rating of crowd behaviours at the end of the competition.

Channel 9 Commentry Team Thoughts Round 7 Thoughts

Tony Grieg: My tips for Round 7: England defeat West Indies, India defeat South Africa, Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka and Australia Defeat New Zealand
Richie Benaud: Tips Round 7: West Indies, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Australia
Bill Lawry: West Indies, India, Pakistan and Australia
Mark Nichollas: England, South Africa, Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
Ian Healy: West Indies, South Africa, Pakistan and Australia​

 

[Brett_Lee]

VS

The Game is expected to start now. Remember stay tuned for the toss and results.

 

[Brett_Lee]

Australia have won the toss and elected to bat first. The pitch is pretty much a batting wicket. Its a hard and flat SCG Wicket.

 

[Brett_Lee]

Aussie Fans Shocked!

Well Australia started off their innings on fire 3/105 after 5 Overs. Their batting then collapsed and have set a total of 180 for NZ off 20 overs. Requiring 9 rpo. Brad hogg top scoring on 41 no. With Ricky Ponting on 40 (20). We are in for a cracker. Lee and McGrath will Open the bowling.​

 

[Brett_Lee]

McGrath Stikes first ball of innings. It was an excellent ball and caught by Gilchrist.​

 

[Brett_Lee]

Michael Clarke another supburb spll taking 2 wickets. NZ are 3/81 off 12.3 Overs. They require 99 Runs off 16.3 Overs approx 12-13 Runs Per Over!​

 

[Brett_Lee]

AUSSIES WIN!!!!

Australia have won their 7th Straght Win in the ICC Elite 8. A great start to their Year. A great season so far.

We are very happy on how we are going this competition. That is now the Halfway Mark of the Series and we are ontop of the ladder and winning every game. We have a great next 7 weeks to look forward to with rematches of all the other countires.

 

[gary0808]

Great series New Zealand nearly embarrased you there

 

[Cricket_60]

Well done Aussies!