No countdown No jinxing just facts

[Night_wolf]

With the current form we are in, If we bat badly we'll score 250-260 against Ind.

If we do some basics right that will get us to 280

Just 30 to 40 runs is the difference which we can easily achieve if we bat well.

We can do it. We need to believe we can do it

[aklemalp]

315 more to go

[aklemalp]

I was just about to open a countdown thread....Well I guess this is the de facto countdown thread

[al Furqaan]

It will certainly not be easy. No one has chased 300 successfully in this tournament against a decent attack. India's attack is one of the best, if not the best.

Boys should have self belief due to scoring 330+ twice and chasing 320 in 40 odd overs against WI (toothless attack, to be fair).

315 is not a crazy total...but we need to pace the innings appropriately. Good thing for us, India have just 10 overs of spin they can bowl.

[Night_wolf]

Originally Posted by al Furqaan
It will certainly not be easy. No one has chased 300 successfully in this tournament against a decent attack. India's attack is one of the best, if not the best.

Boys should have self belief due to scoring 330+ twice and chasing 320 in 40 odd overs against WI (toothless attack, to be fair).

315 is not a crazy total...but we need to pace the innings appropriately. Good thing for us, India have just 10 overs of spin they can bowl.

If we could score 330 vs starc and Cummings we have the capability to score 315 vs Ind

[Navo]

Originally Posted by Night_wolf
If we could score 330 vs starc and Cummings we have the capability to score 315 vs Ind

The concern is that Riyad scored 69 (50) in that match and Shabbir a golden duck...

[al Furqaan]

Originally Posted by Night_wolf
If we could score 330 vs starc and Cummings we have the capability to score 315 vs Ind

Absolutely.

And I'm of course hopeful we will win. But this is one of the favorites to win the tournament on a worn pitch batting 2nd.

Lots of should haves. Should have taken that Rohit catch. Of course by dropping Rohit, you had Kohli play a very un-Kohli shot to fall for 26. You get Rohit for 9, Kohli will slam you for a 150.

We probably did an OK job to keep India to 314-9. The start they had, 375 was on the cards.

[aklemalp]

Originally Posted by al Furqaan
WI (toothless attack, to be fair).

You're being too nice Al Furqaan. We have a brainless attack.

[Night_wolf]

Originally Posted by aklemalp
You're being too nice Al Furqaan. We have a brainless attack.

I agree..not toothless but brainless

[aklemalp]

Originally Posted by Night_wolf
I agree..not toothless but brainless

We have any neurosurgeons in BC?

[goru]

Originally Posted by Night_wolf
If we could score 330 vs starc and Cummings we have the capability to score 315 vs Ind

It's all about the pitch. Also, keep in mind that Australia had a much higher score to defend, and probably were more relaxed towards the end.

[Night_wolf]

Originally Posted by aklemalp
We have any neurosurgeons in BC?

What would a neurosurgeon do if there is no brain to do surgery on..I am afraid u guys will give Afg their 1st points in this cup

[aklemalp]

Originally Posted by Night_wolf
What would a neurosurgeon do if there is no brain to do surgery on..I am afraid u guys will give Afg their 1st points in this cup

Magically create one a la Frankenstein.

[Night_wolf]

Originally Posted by goru
It's all about the pitch. Also, keep in mind that Australia had a much higher score to defend, and probably were more relaxed towards the end.

Agree..Pitch has changed my opening post stats of our minimum score if we bat first

[Night_wolf]

Now dont think chasing 315 is possible in this pitch..