[Cricket] Fourth Ashes Test - England v Australia - Trent Bridge

[Farehamseagull]

If England do win this test, the Oval will be a feather bed on the Surrey Chief Executive's orders, to ensure 5 days worth of money.

I don't think it really matters anymore what the pitch is like. The way these two teams play, if the weather is ok it will still be all over in 3/4 days. I do actually actually fear for the days of traditional 5 day test cricket.

 

[BensGrandad]

I'm not really sure how you play for a draw when you've bowled the opposition out for 60 before lunch?

That was totally unexpected. I was thinking of their approach and planning at 10am this morning. Who won the toss.

 

[Triggaaar]

Very very slowly, with as little excitement as is humanly possible.

Yep, I still don't think that would work

 

[Titanic]

Drinks in the evening session of Day 1

England 189-3 (47 overs), leading by 129 runs, with 22 overs or more likely 1hr 15mins remaining on the first day.

Root 82* Bairstow 39*

 

[jakarta]

Drinks at 189-3 and the good news for the Convicts is that next up is Stokes, followed by Buttler, then Ali. Broad might have a bit of a dip as well......

 

[hans kraay fan club]

I don't think it really matters anymore what the pitch is like. The way these two teams play, if the weather is ok it will still be all over in 3/4 days. I do actually actually fear for the days of traditional 5 day test cricket.

I take your point, though didn't both New Zealand Tests go to the last session, of the fifth day?

 

[The Wizard]

Root is just A majestic swordsman.

 

[Titanic]

Johnson short and wide outside the off stumps... Root sends it to the backward point boundary

Johnson short and wide outside the off stumps... Root sends it to the backward point boundary

100 partnership for Root and Bairstow

101 runs, 20.1 overs, RR: 5.00 (Bairstow 39, Root 58)

England 197-3 (47.5 overs), leading by 137

 

[Titanic]

England 201-3 (48.1 overs)

 

[BensGrandad]

What lead do people think we will have on the first innings? My guess is 250+ b.ased on our usual batting collapse

 

[Titanic]

Bairstow hits Starc for two fours... through the covers, and then midwicket... Australia seem to be a bowler light!

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Bairstow hits Starc for two fours... through the covers, and then midwicket... Australia seem to be a bowler light!

Very obviously. S.Marsh in for M.Marsh, rather than Voges was an utterly ridiculous selection. Mental.

 

[Titanic]

What lead do people think we will have on the first innings? My guess is 250+ b.ased on our usual batting collapse

That would be rather disappointing.

 

[pasty]

I think The Barmy Army need to amend the lyrics to one of their songs.

You bowl to the left
You bowl to the right
If your name's Mitchell
Your bowling is shite

 

[Simster]

Bairstow hits Starc for two fours... through the covers, and then midwicket... Australia seem to be a bowler light!

And around 24 batsmen light, I should think.

 

[Triggaaar]

Bairstow hits Starc for two fours... through the covers, and then midwicket... Australia seem to be a bowler light!

They were about 5 batsman light too.

 

[Titanic]

Jonny Bairstow 53* (73 balls, 9 fours)

England 213-3, lead by 153 with 7 wickets in hand.

 

[Titanic]

Jonny Bairstow 53* (73 balls, 9 fours)

England 213-3, lead by 153 with 7 wickets in hand.

He was nowhere near hitting that one! His bat clipped his pad and the ball missed everything and flew down the leg side. It must be his day!

 

[Bold Seagull]

They must be glad they dropped an all rounder for a batsmen now....

 

[Easy 10]

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Last edited by hans kraay fan club; Today at 16:53.

Good save gents. Good save.