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

[QF WP]

Was nice to watch Handscomb get his maiden ton, but from an expectation of 450+ at the start of play, as they dropped around him I was worried about 400 for a while.

Then came the last wicket 50+ partnership between Lyon and Bird. Some terrible bowling allowed them to take full advantage and it was raining 4's and a couple of sixes.

Unfortunately some tool thought it would be fun to invade the pitch but he couldn't run very fast and was captured by the chasing security guard before he got into the pitch area. The other security guards around the ground were a little slow to react and one of them did his hamstring on the way out. Two police also journeyed out and took him into custody including a nice wrist twist that had the offender grimacing in pain. I was too busy cheering them to get the tosser off the field that I missed a photo. I hope he'll enjoy the fine (probably paid by his mates) and likely ban.

 

[QF WP]

So the chase is on - the Aussies had a pow wow before play



The Aussies in the field and already there has been a chance (down the leg side, if only Wade was taller).

 

[QF WP]

This is what our pitch invader will be considering now

 

[QF WP]

Woohoo - Ali out for 5 thanks to Starc and a great slips catch, 1/6. Aussies celebrating

 

[QF WP]

The group of Richie Benaud impersonators



The crowd has started chanting for Starc and Hazeleood, particularly at the end of an over when they are fielding.

Lots of appeals at the moment, must be nervous times for the batsmen

 

[QF WP]

As sunset starts and the lights kick in, post tea photo from a little higher up

 

[QF WP]

Just up in the Bradman Room when the second wicket fell...

The long walk of disappointment

 

[QF WP]

Damn I was in getting dinner (lamb koftas) when the third wicket of Yousef fell - Whoopee

Going back outside to the atmosphere

 

[QF WP]

For the true cricket lover - quiz time

 

[QF WP]

For those that want to know the answer

 

[QF WP]

The crowd is getting restless for a wicket - first the Mexican wave and next the beach balls are out.

But much more interesting is the field placement for Bird. Only mid on and mid off, but as I type something more interesting happens - a wicket. 4/48

 

[QF WP]

It just keeps getting better and better. Another wicket. 5/54. Slips catching practice

 

[QF WP]

Life is good

 

[QF WP]

Pakistan are capitulating under great bowling from the Aussies. Another wicket and 6/56.

I took this photo with my iPad to see what it was like (quality) and sending using hotspot



No sooner had I done it but next ball another wicket



Think I'd better head to get some takeaway wine for when I get home

 

[CaptJCool]

So the chase is on - the Aussies had a pow wow before play

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I believe I'm actually in that picture ....3 rows off the fence in front of the guy in the board brim hat and yellow jacket

If only I could upload on my iPad the pic I took .....


muses

At 7.47 it's 6/63

 

[QF WP]

Another wicket - caught and bowled



And another, wow what a collapse 8/68

 

[drron]

Now you have me wishing the Australia Network here in Thailand had the cricket on!

 

[Dr Ralph]

Now you have me wishing the Australia Network here in Thailand had the cricket on!

Any coverage of the cricket in Thailand? I was hoping to be able to see some of the Boxing Day test when in Bangkok.

 

[drron]

Star sports can show the cricket-it was available at the SGS and they did have some of the England v India test.
But have moved to Marriott and not here.
Some bars will have it on.Here's one-
Sports Bar in Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand | The Sportsman Bar

 

[CaptJCool]

A lil success

QF WP @ QCC