QF WP First Test Cricket Report - Australia v New Zealand @ The Gabba

[QF WP]

Khawaja just hit a magnificent 6 and a single to get his half century, nice catch in the crowd from the 6 about 140m from me.

 

[BillytheFIsh]

I'm trying to remember the last time we were 1/235 on Day 1 of a Test. Happy days, I think I'll have another beer

I certainly can't recall it happening at the Gabba since Langer/Hayden/Ponting days.

Warner and Rogers did put on 200 for the first wicket on day 1 against in Sydney earlier this year, then both got out within a couple of overs.

 

[QF WP]

The third all run 4 (OIRC) today. Warner on 139 and looking very comfortable for his 150

 

[QF WP]

Oops, forgot to post the shots of retired Australuan Cricketer Ryan Harris doing a lap of the Gabba and some random other shots:

That would be Mark Taylor

 

[QF WP]

Ryan Harris on his walk around

 

[QF WP]

Okay, something wrong with my external batteries - both are dead and I have 11% battery life - better bring the charger tomorrow

 

[JohnK]

Living the life!

Which reminds me about the cricket pitch. Not that long ago we were whinging about flat decks. It must be different when you are playing at home?

 

[BillytheFIsh]

There's plenty of grass on the pitch and certainly something in it for the seamers if they bowl well (as is usually the case at the Gabba). NZ have bowled poorly.

 

[QF WP]

Warner finally cracks 150 and on his way to his highest Test score. 1/293

 

[QF WP]

Khawaja run out call but the third umpire says:



1/299

 

[QF WP]

The next ball, Warmer gets out for 163, just 3 short of his highest test score. 2/324

Steve Smith in and promptly dispatches to the boundary

 

[RooFlyer]

Smith comes in at score over 300. He'll be completely disoriented.

 

[Deleted member]

we've got you on the ropes now

 

[JohnK]

we've got you on the ropes now

Looking good for 3-0.

 

[QF WP]

Well there has been a 3 hour thunderstorm as whilst the lightening and thunder have abated, the rain is still pattering down...

 

[Deleted member]

Australia saved by the rain ?

 

[JohnK]

Well there has been a 3 hour thunderstorm as whilst the lightening and thunder have abated, the rain is still pattering down...

It was like that 2 days ago and the next day you wouldn't have known it. Weather is so unpredictable here. I panic everytime I hire a car.

 

[QF WP]

Well the dawn of Day 2 and whilst it's overcast, on the northside the rain stopped around midnight. Quite an intense storm that moved south to north, so I presume the ground staff had organised the covers to withstand the deluge. Will see when I make it there this morning.

 

[Deleted member]

Now we will pounce

 

[Deleted member]

Gosh. Just passing the Gabba. Plenty of fans already arriving