Will India make above 300 in this series?

[Saqs]

We got ridiculed for not being able to post a 300+ score in tests.

But we're not going around boasting about having the worlds best battin lineup either.

What an absolute anticlimax this has been.

Didn't Lanka and/or Bangladesh make a 300+ score in their England tour? (just asking)

[freelance_cricketer]

Don't doubt the #1 team in the world

[ash 68]

Originally Posted by freelance_cricketer Don't doubt the #1 team in the world

tough day in the office for you

credit for keeping your sense of humour

[Cricfan4eva]

We're boasting cuz we have the best batting lineup. Doesn't mean they'll score 600 every day. Didn't WI of old or Australia have bad series during their dominance?

Can Australia's dominance be sidelined just because they lost 2005 ashes?

We're just having a bad tour, that doesn't take away the fact that we have one of the best batting lineup or we are deservedly no.1 till we are there. So you can whine all you want.

but we're still no.1

[Blitz]

Originally Posted by Cricfan4eva We're boasting cuz we have the best batting lineup. Doesn't mean they'll score 600 every day. Didn't WI of old or Australia have bad series during their dominance? Can Australia's dominance be sidelined just because they lost 2005 ashes? We're just having a bad tour, that doesn't take away the fact that we have one of the best batting lineup or we are deservedly no.1 till we are there. So you can whine all you want. but we're still no.1

Australia had a bad tour? It was 2-1 out of 5. They didn't win 2 matches, which they could have won easily. Those last over ones.


You are getting mauled. Destroyed. 4-0 on the cards.


What really pissed me of about your post is, you just put this Indian side in the same bracket as the great WI and Aus sides

[Blitz]

...and Wi never really had bad tour. Maybe against Pakistan?

[ash 68]

Originally Posted by Cricfan4eva We're boasting cuz we have the best batting lineup. Doesn't mean they'll score 600 every day. Didn't WI of old or Australia have bad series during their dominance? Can Australia's dominance be sidelined just because they lost 2005 ashes? We're just having a bad tour, that doesn't take away the fact that we have one of the best batting lineup or we are deservedly no.1 till we are there. So you can whine all you want. but we're still no.1

u comparing yourselves to WI and AUS?

Is this a sick joke?

[ash 68]

Originally Posted by Blitz ...and Wi never really had bad tour. Maybe against Pakistan?

yeah PK and Ishant are Ambrose and Walsh of India, just having a bad tour

will be back to their fearsome best next series

[kkmix]

haha no

[Rookie123]

this tour has confirmed the suspicions... India is not no. 1 in tests, one of SA / Eng should hold that and on current form Eng can take it...

India might lose 3/4 tests in this series as

• They are against a superior side
• Alien conditions
• History tells us India performs very badly in matches that are played after IPL
• Injuries galore to Zak / Viru / Gauti / tendu and whoever else i mite have missed....

Having said that, India is looking worse on this tour than it actually is.....

[freelance_cricketer]

Originally Posted by ash 68 tough day in the office for you credit for keeping your sense of humour

Getting used to it

[Monsee]

Sense of humor will be all they (India/Indian Fans) have left at the end of this tour...rest will all be gone.

England will strip them off everything except their Kachaas

[mithun_minhas]

Originally Posted by Monsee Sense of humor will be all they (India/Indian Fans) have left at the end of this tour...rest will all be gone. England will strip them off everything except their Kachaas

Only for Test matches.

ODI's and T20's will be all India

[kkmix]

Originally Posted by mithun_minhas Only for Test matches. ODI's and T20's will be all India

I think we all came to an agreement that Pakistan team that toured England last year was better than this Indian team. So Pakistan lost 3-2 in the ODIs ... India being the weaker team, I would say they will only manage to win one game, if any.

[Ruri]

Originally Posted by kkmix I think we all came to an agreement that Pakistan team that toured England last year was better than this Indian team. So Pakistan lost 3-2 in the ODIs ... India being the weaker team, I would say they will only manage to win one game, if any.

********, we're crap at ODIs. India should win it easy.

[Monsee]

Originally Posted by mithun_minhas Only for Test matches. ODI's and T20's will be all India

You never know, the way Indian batsmen have been playing and since Dravid will be back too...Dravid might take all the games away from India with his Tuk Tuk

T20 can be a tukka game and England are not that bad with so many all rounders in the squad!

What if they don't even leave the Kachaas

[kabirg]

Originally Posted by Cricfan4eva We're boasting cuz we have the best batting lineup. Doesn't mean they'll score 600 every day. Didn't WI of old or Australia have bad series during their dominance? Can Australia's dominance be sidelined just because they lost 2005 ashes? We're just having a bad tour, that doesn't take away the fact that we have one of the best batting lineup or we are deservedly no.1 till we are there. So you can whine all you want. but we're still no.1

What a joke of a post lmao

[Namak_Halaal]

Originally Posted by freelance_cricketer Don't doubt the #1 team in the world

Oh yeah, India are slow starters!

Come on, even an avid fan as yourself must feel let down by India's weak at best, pathetic at worst, performance.

[freelance_cricketer]

Originally Posted by Namak_Halaal Oh yeah, India are slow starters! Come on, even an avid fan as yourself must feel let down by India's weak at best, pathetic at worst, performance.

I said that in a sarcastic way actually

[Namak_Halaal]

Originally Posted by freelance_cricketer I said that in a sarcastic way actually

I've noticed since Mr.Liew's article plenty of Indians are resorting to sarcasm. As if they want to prove something.

[W63L35]

Originally Posted by freelance_cricketer Don't doubt the #1 team in the world

Who is doubting England?

[James]

They might make 300 in the 2nd dig here, if not then they've got to at the Oval or they really will lose 4-0. Pommie Mbangwa could get runs at the Oval.

[ethan hunt]

Originally Posted by Whippy They might make 300 in the 2nd dig here, if not then they've got to at the Oval or they really will lose 4-0. Pommie Mbangwa could get runs at the Oval.

pommie mbangwa > suresh raina in english conditions

[W63L35]

Originally Posted by Namak_Halaal I've noticed since Mr.Liew's article plenty of Indians are resorting to sarcasm. As if they want to prove something.

They toooooooooooooo long to go before they actually get there!
First they have to understand sarcasm then ... learn how to use it!

[Wised up]

Originally Posted by Cricfan4eva We're boasting cuz we have the best batting lineup. Doesn't mean they'll score 600 every day. Didn't WI of old or Australia have bad series during their dominance? Can Australia's dominance be sidelined just because they lost 2005 ashes? We're just having a bad tour, that doesn't take away the fact that we have one of the best batting lineup or we are deservedly no.1 till we are there. So you can whine all you want. but we're still no.1

W.I of old didn't lose a series for 15 years. from 1980-1995. And talking of 2005 Ashes, did you even watch the series? That was a very closed fought series. England played out of their skin to win that series... Not sure what are on about..

[Clip]

I have no doubt that England will get spanked in the ODIs and T20. England's a test team now, and switching a few people around doesn't change anything -they just don't get T20 especially.

[sully3]

Not if short ball is the favourite choice of weapon for the english bowlers

[Noman]

Originally Posted by Clip I have no doubt that England will get spanked in the ODIs and T20. England's a test team now, and switching a few people around doesn't change anything -they just don't get T20 especially.

There record as t20 is good vs Pakistan.. and England will make greeenish track so would have a good chance... like there did vs Sri Lanka in the last odi matches....flat trackk India will beat England

[Fireworks11]

Not in this Test, they have a chance at The Oval. It's a true wicket.

[ninjafirstslip]

yes too many quality bats...will they win a test no

[Khabri420]

Poll added. India have 3 more innings to achieve this.

[violet_may]

Yes! Yes, they will.

[AZ]

Dead rubber coming up at the Oval, flattest wicket in England.

Perfect chance for Sachin and his fellow fair weather fairies Gambhir and Raina to fill their boots.

[Khabri420]

Originally Posted by AZ Dead rubber coming up at the Oval, flattest wicket in England. Perfect chance for Sachin and his fellow fair weather fairies Gambhir and Raina to fill their boots.

Do flat tracks of India = flat tracks of England?

[AZ]

Just add the word 'flat' in your pitch report, score khud ba khud karlenge

[Bullet Drive]

Oval should be made bowler friendly. Don't give em spare!

[Saqs]

Originally Posted by Cricfan4eva We're boasting cuz we have the best batting lineup. Doesn't mean they'll score 600 every day. Didn't WI of old or Australia have bad series during their dominance? Can Australia's dominance be sidelined just because they lost 2005 ashes? We're just having a bad tour, that doesn't take away the fact that we have one of the best batting lineup or we are deservedly no.1 till we are there. So you can whine all you want. but we're still no.1

I think you have an issue with a little thing called 'logic'.

So a team who cannot post above 300 in any innings on the same pitches that the opposing team dished out scores of 544 and 474 is still the best?

Infact, the team that toured England just prior to this (against the same side, in the same conditions) - a team who does not boast to be a powerhouse in Test Cricket nor ever will say they have the greatest batting lineup going around - scored 300+ in atleast one of their innings in each of their 3 tests.

400 1st Test, 1st Innings.

479 2nd Test, 1st Innings.

334 3rd Test, 2nd Innings.

Series Results - 1 England Win, 2 Draws.

That was Sri Lanka, this Indian lineup can't even bat for a draw.

Hell, even Bangladesh got 382 last time they toured, and that too in the Second Innings.

And what's that there? Pakistan scoring 308 in an innings as well?

You guys may look good on paper and be world-beaters at home, but in the words of Random Aussie - your batsmen are cannon fodder for England's bowlers.

[Justcrazy]

India will score 300 ......... but do not think that would be enough.

[Sanchez]

I predict 300 in the last innings of the series

[Fireworks11]

Originally Posted by Sanchez I predict 300 in the last innings of the series

How much you splashing?

[cricketindiafan]

We will. A 500+ score is on the cards in the 2nd innings.

Ummeed par duniya kayam hai dost

[ash 68]

Originally Posted by cricketindiafan We will. A 500+ score is on the cards in the 2nd innings. Ummeed par duniya kayam hai dost

maybe a Sehwag special on the last day chasing 500?

[cricketindiafan]

Originally Posted by ash 68 maybe a Sehwag special on the 3rd day when we set 500 for England to chase?

fixed

[Robert]

Originally Posted by Cricfan4eva but we're still no.1

Let's review this statement on Monday evening.

[Cricfan4eva]

Originally Posted by Saqib Salman I think you have an issue with a little thing called 'logic'. So a team who cannot post above 300 in any innings on the same pitches that the opposing team dished out scores of 544 and 474 is still the best? Infact, the team that toured England just prior to this (against the same side, in the same conditions) - a team who does not boast to be a powerhouse in Test Cricket nor ever will say they have the greatest batting lineup going around - scored 300+ in atleast one of their innings in each of their 3 tests. 400 1st Test, 1st Innings. 479 2nd Test, 1st Innings. 334 3rd Test, 2nd Innings. Series Results - 1 England Win, 2 Draws. That was Sri Lanka, this Indian lineup can't even bat for a draw. Hell, even Bangladesh got 382 last time they toured, and that too in the Second Innings. And what's that there? Pakistan scoring 308 in an innings as well? You guys may look good on paper and be world-beaters at home, but in the words of Random Aussie - your batsmen are cannon fodder for England's bowlers.

Give the little thing in your head a break. Having one bad series doesn't mean our batting lineup sucks. We're having a poor tour, end of the matter. Yes we lost, does that mean we sucked previously and we wont do better next? Now this is the small thing called 'logic' you lack.

[ash 68]

Originally Posted by Cricfan4eva Give the little thing in your head a break. Having one bad series doesn't mean our batting lineup sucks. We're having a poor tour, end of the matter. Yes we lost, does that mean we sucked previously and we wont do better next? Now this is the small thing called 'logic' you lack.

I think its the bowling that is exposed which has been covered up by the batting for last 3 years.

Dissapointing that the youngsters are not coming through and this must be the biggest concern for Indian fans

[Namak_Halaal]

Originally Posted by Cricfan4eva Give the little thing in your head a break. Having one bad series doesn't mean our batting lineup sucks. We're having a poor tour, end of the matter. Yes we lost, does that mean we sucked previously and we wont do better next? Now this is the small thing called 'logic' you lack.

I expect a handful of batsmen not performing, out of touch, off key, etc, but seeing as India’s proclaimed star studded batting line-up have failed to register 300+ in 5 innings suggests batsmen are fast approaching their sell-by-date. Time to consider the future, no wait, the fact you cling to the past suggests you have no hope for India’s future either.

Losing a series is not a biggie, it’s how you lose it that matters.

Logic.

[Cricfan4eva]

Originally Posted by ash 68 I think its the bowling that is exposed which has been covered up by the batting for last 3 years. Dissapointing that the youngsters are not coming through and this must be the biggest concern for Indian fans

Its always been the case, batsmen have set us up and bowlers support them by doing well. But when our batsmen fail, bowlers get exposed.

Its one of India's worst performance since a long time but that doesn't mean they're not one of the best batting lineup.

They've proven enough to be called that, one poor series doesn't change that fact.

[Cricfan4eva]

Originally Posted by Robert Let's review this statement on Monday evening.

Nah need not wait till monday, It is England's now. Although lets see how long England hold onto that spot. Their home season is coming to an end and now they will be playing on slow and low tracks.

[ElRaja]

i think considering how much time is left in this test, how settled he is, and the penetration of the indians bowling attack, a more relevent question is can cook make a 300 in this test.

i know its a long way to go but i dont see it as impossible, 118 more runs?

i would certainly expect him to better his 235*, anything less would be disappointing.

[Namak_Halaal]

Originally Posted by ElRaja i think considering how much time is left in this test, how settled he is, and the penetration of the indians bowling attack, a more relevent question is can cook make a 300 in this test. i know its a long way to go but i dont see it as impossible, 118 more runs? i would certainly expect him to better his 235*, anything less would be disappointing.

Indeed!

England should bat till the end of tomorrow then declare.

[Saad Hasan]

Yes, Oval will be a road...perfect for the Teendas, Shewags, and Ghambees of this world to rack up their averages in inconsequential/dead rubbers/away conditions...

[BoiWonder]

after being 3-0 down in the series, day 5 of the 4th test trailing by 500 runs, sachin will walk in and score a meaningless century. so yes, they will make 300, albeit an inconsequential one.

[malakian]

Originally Posted by Clip I have no doubt that England will get spanked in the ODIs and T20. England's a test team now, and switching a few people around doesn't change anything -they just don't get T20 especially.

Don't get T20? We're the world champions!

T20 world champs & Number 1 test side. Am i dreaming?

[AZ]

Doesn't look like its going to happen in Birmingham...

Innings defeat very possible!

[chaiwala]

Can I retract my 'yes' vote?

[Saqs]

Originally Posted by Cricfan4eva Give the little thing in your head a break. Having one bad series doesn't mean our batting lineup sucks. We're having a poor tour, end of the matter. Yes we lost, does that mean we sucked previously and we wont do better next? Now this is the small thing called 'logic' you lack.

I'm not saying it sucks. Tell me where I have said that.

I am saying that it is clearly not the best batting lineup in the World - which is clearly what you are contending.

I have just shown you exactly why it can't be the best batting lineup in the World.

England's second innings total in the current Test so far further proves my point.

Possibly second or third best, but they cannot touch England's current form.

But even Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan made a better game of it with the bat when they came down.

Refute the facts - or admit your star-studded lineup isn't as good as it used to be.

[James]

If England wanted to be really mean, they could try and wrap it up on the third day.

[Saqs]

Originally Posted by Namak_Halaal Losing a series is not a biggie, it’s how you lose it that matters. Logic.

This is where it's at.

[Fireworks11]

^ No, England will look to prolong the agony for as long as possible.

[Saqs]

This lineup won't score 300+ vs the English attack on any pitch.

They could play the fourth Test on synthetic matting and it is unlikely to happen.

[Sanchez]

Originally Posted by Sanchez I predict 300 in the last innings of the series

My prediction still remains valid

[DOOSRA95]

Cricfan4eva u are crazy my man 4 nil on cards falt track batsman don't show up in England and bowling line of CLUB SIDE.

Comparing u r team Against Westindies and Aussies u must see a psychiatrists.

Do u guy's know what really a FAST BOWLER is.

[Feroz Rawther]

Originally Posted by AZ Dead rubber coming up at the Oval, flattest wicket in England. Perfect chance for Sachin and his fellow fair weather fairies Gambhir and Raina to fill their boots.

Hope you are not serious in calling Sachin a fair weather fairie

[AZulfi]

I am saying YES ONLY BECAUSE The Oval is the most batting-friendly wicket in England. Looking at the physial and mental shape of the present utterly outclassed and overhyped indian team, if it had been any other venue in England I would have said no. If India even fail to top 300 at The Oval, then they really deserve a whitewash

[Khabri420]

2 innings to go now. Can they achieve this milestone?

At this point pitch conditions don't exactly matter.

[Sledger]

Oval wickets are generally featherbeds.. EVEN Pakistan's minnowesque batting on that tour piled on a massive 308 there.

[Fireworks11]

The Oval's a good wicket, it's not too difficult to rack up 300+ there. I think they'll do it.

[sully3]

Expect Tendu, Dhobi and co to score centuries and all will be well for indians because Tendu gets his record and thats what matters to them.

[AZ]

Originally Posted by Feroz Rawther Hope you are not serious in calling Sachin a fair weather fairie

I would've called him a midget, gnome or pixie, but that wouldn't be very nice.

[CORNERED-TIGER]

i knew a day would come when these flat track batsman would be exposed big time. this series is more then i hoped for.

watch the above video made during wc just for fun just 2 upset few of my close indians friends

[W63L35]

264/7 with two specialist batsmen at the crease. 36 more tuns to go.

[James]

36 runs to get with 2 wickets in hand

[W63L35]

Originally Posted by Whippy 36 runs to get with 2 wickets in hand

3 wickets.. Gambhir is going to score a 50 today. I have him on fantasy team... I knew he was due for a score.

[W63L35]

Originally Posted by W63L35 3 wickets.. Gambhir is going to score a 50 today. I have him on fantasy team... I knew he was due for a score.

what......??? Gumby is already out!!! There goes my Pak shirt!

[James]

Originally Posted by W63L35 3 wickets.. Gambhir is going to score a 50 today. I have him on fantasy team... I knew he was due for a score.

Gambhir got bounced out ten minutes ago...

Clearly de Internets is slow in your domain

[W63L35]

Originally Posted by Whippy Clearly de Internets is slow in your domain

No.... just went to the restroom (well, that is toilet for you ) for 5 minutes and he kills my Pakistan shirt from PP.

[James]

We've done pretty well considering it took them seven tries.

[Sledger]

There it is.

300/8 currently.

[DeadlyVenom]

Still havent made above 300 lets hope its 300 all out.