ICC ODI World Cup final - MCG.

[Pies4shaw]

But Finch has gone out and exposed Smith to the moving new ball. I really think it's desirable at this level to play openers who can keep good bowling out. 2 an over for the first 10 would have been fine, here, if they kept their wickets intact.

[swoop42]

Game on gentlemen.

[Pies4shaw]

1/18 after 4 overs.

[Pies4shaw]

However Warner is playing, you wouldn't call it "circumspectly". They have about 20 off his last five balls. 1/30 after 4.3 overs.

[Donny]

[Donny]

[Donny]

After 9 overs, 1/49.

Warner 33*, Smith 12*.

[Pies4shaw]

1/63 from 12.1. Warner 45 from 45. Smith batting like a future captain.

[Pies4shaw]

And Warner gives himself up. 2/63.

[Pies4shaw]

Clarke to the crease.

[Pies4shaw]

And because Warner was ball-watching when he hit it into the deep, Henry gets to ball at Clarke straight away. Not too professional, that.

[Donny]

Yes. Puzzles me that pros still do this.

Sky a ball and look at your batting partner. Not at the ball.

If it's dropped, it's a run. If not, your new batsman doesn't have to face.

[Dave The Man]

Aussies would have to do something Stupid now to Lose

[Pies4shaw]

Required run rate down to 1.92, now. They do have to sustain it for 23 overs, though.

Clarke 50 not out from 58. Smith 37 from 55. 2/140.

[Pies4shaw]

Chickens have all been counted. Will soon hatch....