1ST TEST: Australia v West Indies Brisbane Nov 26 - Nov 30 2009

[Mr Angry]

Clarke averages 94 at the Gabba.

 

[aussies1st]

This pitch is what a Test match pitch should be like. Bit of assistance early and then flattening out as the day goes on.

 

[IanG]

Spin at both ends. Something tells me Chris Gayle wants some quick overs.

 

[Hallatia]

they've slowed down the run rate, but what Windies really need are wickets

 

[yappy]

There's one. I like Benn. Seems to have nice shape in the air

 

[African Monkey]

Yeah Benn isn't a bad bowler. His career stats aren't great but he has shown quite a bit of promise from what I've seen of him.

 

[IanG]

they've slowed down the run rate, but what Windies really need are wickets

Well they got one. Hussey out for 66 caught and bowled by Big Benn

 

[Hallatia]

Windies should not feel comfortable til Clarke is gone

 

[TheParraboy]

kerry okeefe on abc radio just bagged out Benn before that wicket, said he wouldnt pick him in the side lol

 

[Twizzle]

everyone getting a fifty except our makeshift opener

a tick in the box for Huss, looks like he'll be with us all summer after that innings

 

[TheParraboy]

everyone getting a fifty except our makeshift opener

a tick in the box for Huss, looks like he'll be with us all summer after that innings

dont forget his century in his previous test, and his immaculate one day form too

 

[TheParraboy]

Clarke gone 41

gee another wicket or two you could almost say its WIs day

5/287

 

[Hallatia]

Clarke gone 41

gee another wicket or two you could almost say its WIs day

5/287

Clarke is a huge wicket, with him and Hussey gone Australia will struggle to reach 350. There is still a fair bit of batting in some of the guys left on the batting card, but I doubt Australia will get a partnership of over 30 from here

 

[Hallatia]

Damn you 9 news

 

[Bazal]

Damn you 9 news

Could be worse...DU informs that 9 in FNQ have cut to Antiques Roadshow :| WTF is wrong with 9?

 

[IanG]

AH f**k 9 HAVE PISSED OFF TO THE NEWS!! f**k IT!!

 

[IanG]

Stumps Day 1
Australia 5 for 322 (90 Overs)
Simon Katich 92
Mike Hussey 66
Ricky Ponting 55
Michael Clarke 41
Marcus North 42 no
Brad Haddin 9 no

Dwayne Dravo 2 for 66 (21 Overs)

 

[yappy]

Points win on the day to the Aussies, but well done the Windies on a good batting deck. They have a chance to keep us well under 400 with a good spell in the morning, but we still have some class at the crease and some hitting in the shed. This is what cricket is about. Love test cricket!

 

[aussies1st]

Going on seems to be a real problem for our batsmen lately.

 

[TheParraboy]

hopefully johnson can get going, could be entertaining viewing