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The Top Order Cricket Podcast

The Top Order Podcast

A Pom, an Aussie and two Kiwis walk into a bar ... it’s not a joke, it’s The Top Order, a cricketing podcast where good friends mix their own banter and opinion with extended interviews with some of cricket"s most interesting characters from the past and present day.

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36:05

IPL 2022: Surprise packets, underachievers and...

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/04/28

This week on the show we take stock of IPL 2022 as the games tick past the halfway mark of the competition. We talk about the biggest surprises so far, try to figure out what's gone wrong for Mumbai and CSK, plus discuss the no-ball drama featuring Rishabh Pant and what that means for his long-term leadership outlook.There's also Dale Steyn's hair; Lippy singing a song; praise for Jos Buttler, KL Rahul and T Natarajan; and plenty of humble pie as we reflect on our preview as well as looking forward

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33:16

The Test Cricket Hall of Fame - 50 to 46: 'Let's put...

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/04/22

In this episode of the Men's Test Cricket Hall of Fame, we continue our countdown by discussing players 50 to 46 (scroll to the bottom of the description if you can't wait to find out who they are).As we move into the top 50 on our list, this group includes one of the all-time leading wicket-takers, a controversial figure (especially in New Zealand), two greats of West Indian batting and then one of England's most famous cricketing names.Are any of this group ranked too low? Or are they lucky to be

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35:59

The Test Cricket Hall of Fame - 55 to 51: 'If he's in...

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/04/19

In this episode of the Men's Test Cricket Hall of Fame, we continue our countdown by discussing players 55 to 51 (scroll to the bottom of the description if you can't wait to find out who they are).As we near the halfway point of our top 100, every player's list of achievements gets more and more impressive. There's wickets and runs galore in this group, as we visit South Africa, Pakistan, England and Australia to welcome five new members to the Hall.And for those of you who've listened to the

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36:34

This Week in Cricket #93 - Retired out at the IPL,...

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2022/04/12

The international cricket calendar is thinning out, but there's still plenty to talk about this week.The IPL leaderboard is starting to take shape - with powerhouse franchises CSK and Mumbai Indians languishing at the bottom of the ladder. Ravi Ashwin is in the news again for deciding he'd had enough of batting for the night, but his Rajasthan Royals are looking like an impressive outfit - despite not always picking their full complement of overseas players.Later in the show we turn our attention

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48:36

This Week In Cricket #92 - Australia's World Cup...

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/04/04

We start the show this week raving about Australia's World Cup win - one of the most dominant all-tournament displays that we've ever seen. Both Alyssa Healy and Rachel Haynes broke the record for most runs in a World Cup, and the professionalism of the entire Australian squad shone through in a tournament that has been a great advertisement for the game.As we start travelling the world, we speak briefly about an Australian ODI series loss to Pakistan, with Babar Azam in a starring role and

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39:32

Test Match Special - Pakistan v Australia and West...

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/04/02

After a pair of back-to-back draws, both the Pakistan v Australia and West Indies v England series burst into life in the deciders. We look back at the two series as a whole to discuss the key performers and talking points.Is Nathan Lyon the GOAT again?Have Pakistan found their opening partnership for the next 10 years?How did Pat Cummins find success when every other bowler struggled?Is Kyle Mayers the new Scott Boland?Should Joe Root still be the captain of England?What's next in the ECB red-ball

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40:46

This Week In Cricket #91 - Michael Rippon makes a...

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/03/30

The IPL is about to dominate the world cricket calendar in April and May, but before it does we take a look at the many series and tournaments going on across the globe.We start in New Zealand with the Black Caps taking on the Netherlands, and discuss impressive performances from Will Young and Michael Rippon in the first ODI.At the IPL, it looks like it might be a tough season for Kane Williamson's Sunrisers Hyderabad, but why don't the betting agencies rate the Rajasthan Royals? And are we in for

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47:04

This Week in Cricket #90 - Does Test cricket have a...

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/03/24

Three episodes in three days! This time recording remotely, so if you listen carefully you'll hear the added bonus of a cricket in Stu's garage.So much cricket going on right now and in this episode we cover the brilliant fightback from Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Pakistan in the second Test against Australia, plus a few talking points from the series as a whole while the third match plays out. For what it's worth, Baldy's tactics to talk up Pakistan worked a treat, as they lost 7-20 after we

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35:44

IPL 2022 Preview - Part 2 (Mumbai, Punjab, Rajasthan,...

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/03/23

*Note this is Part 2 of our IPL 2022 Preview - we recommend you listen to Part 1 first, but up to you if you're only keen to hear info about your team!It's that time of the year once again - this time with 10 teams and 2 months of IPL action set to dominate our screens. After a tournament explainer from Baldy, we put the timer on the clock for each side - starting with the defending champion Chennai Super Kings all the way through to the Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad.Will Devon Conway win

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36:23

IPL 2022 Preview - Part 1 (Intro, CSK, Delhi,...

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/03/22

It's that time of the year once again - this time with 10 teams and 2 months of IPL action set to dominate our screens. After a tournament explainer from Baldy, we put the timer on the clock for each side - starting with the defending champion Chennai Super Kings all the way through to the Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad.Will Devon Conway win the orange cap?Can the Mumbai Indians overcome the loss of so many key players? Did anyone have a better auction than the Rajasthan Royals?Can Lockie

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38:00

This Week in Cricket #89 - Black Caps squad, World...

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/03/17

Have the Black Caps and the IPL disrespected Ross Taylor and the Netherlands?Did England disrespect the West Indies?And did Baldy disrespect Nathan Lyon?We cover all this and much more as we look back at another busy week on the cricket calendar. There's reward for Michael Bracewell and Dane Cleaver in the Black Caps squad, but no George Worker despite his stellar season for the Aces. We've got a logjam at the Women's World Cup, with a crucial few days ahead for the White Ferns - but are Australia

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36:41

This Week in Cricket #88 - Entertainment galore at...

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/03/10

It's been a very sad week in the cricket world, with the passing of both Rod Marsh and Shane Warne, but on the field it's been very busy.We start the show by discussing the last-over drama and excitement of the Women's World Cup so far. Deandra Dottin said 'give me the ball', Nat Sciver almost carried England to a record chase and the White Ferns overcame the weather and Bangladesh to pick up their first win of the tournament.As we move around the world, news of a drinks break in Pakistan wakes us

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49:12

The Test Cricket Hall of Fame - Shane Warne

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/03/09

The cricket world was rocked this week by the news that Shane Warne had passed away at the age of 52. Since then, there's been an outpouring of tributes from family, friends, teammates, opponents and many others from all around the world. And, to be honest, it's hit us harder than we thought, considering three out of four of us spent most of his career cheering against him. So we thought the best way we could pay tribute was to make him an early entrant into our Test Cricket Hall of Fame and discuss

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49:38

This Week in Cricket #87 - Dean Elgar's brave...

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/03/05

This week on the show we discuss a bounce back performance by South Africa to draw the Test series with the Black Caps, then try to make sense of the upcoming England Test tour to the West Indies and recap a winning week for Auckland and Otago on the NZ domestic circuit.There are plenty of apologies during the New Zealand v South Africa segment as we examine what changed so drastically from the first Test to the second.Where did it go wrong for the Black Caps?How did Dean Elgar and his side get

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36:38

Pakistan v Australia Test series preview

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/03/02

For the first time since 1998, Australia are in Pakistan for a Test series and it's one that holds a lot of importance in the cricket world, both on and off the field.We talk through the key questions facing both sides, plus our expectations for the series.Will Shaheen Shah Afridi outshine the Australian pace attack?How will Marnus Labuschagne go in foreign conditions?Is Nathan Lyon under pressure?Will the pitches favour spin or seam?Are we about to watch a World Test Championship final preview?Who

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36:15

ICC Women's World Cup Preview, with Kristy Havill

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/02/27

We love a World Cup at the Top Order Podcast and after a year’s delay, the 2021 Women’s ODI World Cup is about to begin. So to help us look ahead to the next month of action, we’re joined by contributing writer at Locker Room, Canterbury Magician and World Cup Operations Coordinator (among many other things!) Kristy Havill.How much should we read into the White Ferns' 4-1 ODI series win against India?Is it serious that teams could contest a game with only 9 fit players?Have the White Ferns settled

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42:24

This Week in Cricket #86 - A great week for New...

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/02/23

This week on the show we review a great week for both the Black Caps and the White Ferns, as well as a host of other topics as we look back at the week that was.We start by discussing the amazing performance from Matt Henry, which saw him record the third-best bowling figures in a Test innings for New Zealand, as well as smashing a quick 50 at #11. There's praise for Tim Southee, Tom Blundell and Colin de Grandhomme as well as Gary Stead for his decision to promote Neil Wagner to #5 in the absence

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45:37

This Week in Cricket #85 - IPL auction recap, White...

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/02/18

In this episode, we take a look back at an IPL auction that saw 11 Kiwis picked up (to join Kane Williamson, who was retained). We talk through our initial reactions, the most croresome buys, the biggest waste of crore and which teams had the best auction.We then discuss the White Ferns' wins against India in the first two ODIs, which included hundreds to Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr, plus a batting order reshuffle involving Sophie Devine. Moving around the globe, we head to Australia to chat about

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31:15

Black Caps v South Africa Test series preview: Can...

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/02/15

With the Black Caps v South Africa Test series starting on Thursday, we decided to break from tradition and release this stand-alone episode before our regular This Week in Cricket show.We discuss potential lineups, key matchups, two batting orders missing important players, bold predictions and series winners as we deep-dive into this eagerly anticipated series, which sadly is only two Tests, both at the home of cricket, Hagley Oval.Ravindra or De Grandhomme for the first Test?Is Tom Blundell under

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23:38

Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad get the chop and...

The Top Order Cricket Podcast ·

2022/02/13

Hours after we recorded our This Week in Cricket episode earlier in the week, news came out that England Cricket legends Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad had been dropped from the Test squad to tour the West Indies. Binksy added a short instant reaction into that episode but the frustration was still brewing, so Baldy jumped on a call to help him talk through the latest in a series of changes going on in English Cricket. Why have they done this? Was it the right thing to do?Is there any way back for

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