The DECIDER - 5th Test Match, The Oval - England vs Australia

[BensGrandad]

We need to get rid of Ponting Clarke and North then we should be ok, but any of those are capable of a big score.

 

[Andrew]

They need 400 on the spot to win in just over 5 sessions.

 

[dougdeep]

146/2. Those Aussies are certainly digging in. 400 to win.

 

[Andrew]

396to win, if you think about it it's 396-8 needed.

 

[dougdeep]

Slightly worrying that they are keeping up with the run rate.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Slightly worrying that they are keeping up with the run rate.

2.9 runs per over is hardly challenging.

 

[Jim in the West]

Every over there's something pretty close to a wicket - one of them will go our way soon, and a new batsmen will find it tough.

 

[Andrew]

171-2 @ Lunch.

 

[One True BHA]

We need to get rid of Ponting Clarke and North then we should be ok, but any of those are capable of a big score.

You reckon we need to get rid of their best batsmen? Shit, hadn't thought of that. Get on the phone to Straussy now, you tosser.

 

[User removed 4]

After all the premature celebrations earlier on in this thread, it is f***ing nailed on that we will somehow contrive to draw or lose this test.

 

[Si Gull]

After all the premature celebrations earlier on in this thread, it is f***ing nailed on that we will somehow contrive to draw or lose this test.

Draw is unlikely. If Aussies bat for 2 days they will win - 2 quick wickets required or the balance will tip towards the convicts. My money still on England, though.

 

[Andrew]

212-2 now.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Why did England declare with 1 wicket left? Seems they may as well of batted till all out?

 

[dougdeep]

Ponting GONE!

 

[8ace]

Ponting run out by Freddie!

 

[Andrew]

what a stupid run.

 

[Cantona's Flying Dropkick]

217/3

 

[Da Man Clay]

Fantastic run out.

 

[patchamalbion]

great throw and a big wicket..and nearly got another

 

[Andrew]

this might be out!