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[Cricket] England vs Australia Third Ashes Test - Leeds 22nd-26th August 2019
- Thread starter Eeyore
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Ernest
Stupid IDIOT
Will have won or lost this by full time at the AMEX, my bet is we LOOSE
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DumLum
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2 within first 40 balls= partial credit.
The Wizard
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- Jul 2, 2009
- 18,383
We’re loose.
KZNSeagull
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England showing a bit of fight. 118-2. Root 57* Denly 38*. 100 partnership.
jakarta
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Perhaps someone with a bit more technical knowledge can explain why we couldn't bat in this way first up?
The Wizard
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- Jul 2, 2009
- 18,383
What a shocking decision from the umpire that was, thank god for reviews
Nobody say anything.
Nobody say anything.
Apparently this pitch is in the best condition on day 3 with little use on day 1 according to the experts.
Now that England have survived 20 overs, the ball has gone softer.
I still cant understand how England were dismissed for 67 1st innings. Value your wicket and leave any dangerous balls.
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The Wizard
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- Jul 2, 2009
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What a way to get out 
Ducks into the ball....
jakarta
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Now 3 down, shame Denly couldn't make it until Stumps, even more of a shame we were so shithouse in the First Innings not to make 150 or so which would have made this run chase a bit more realistic.
KZNSeagull
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Proper cricket from England for a change. 156-3 at stumps. 203 more to win.
larus
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156/3 at close. 203 more to win.
How many times do teams have a good afternoon/eve sessions, then it all falls apart the next morning? Still think Aus are clear favourites, but we have finally shown some determination.
How many times do teams have a good afternoon/eve sessions, then it all falls apart the next morning? Still think Aus are clear favourites, but we have finally shown some determination.
jakarta
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Which won't happen, but if we get to 300 or so then it shows some intent, unlike the first innings.
Assuming Anderson is fit for the 4th Test then Roy has to go as an opener, seeing as Denly opens for Kent then have him & Burns 1 & 2 , take Bairstow's gloves off him and make him 3, Root back to 4, Stokes 5, Roy drops down to 6, Foakes (wk) 7, Archer 8, Broad 9, Leach 10, Anderson 11.
If Anderson not fit then Curran comes in at 8 ahead of Archer.
Sorry BG, no place for Banger!
I’d rather have Buttler at 6 then Roy at present. That or bring in the young Surrey lad Pope I think who scored a championship double hundred this week.
Roy won’t score runs in English conditions against this bowling attack unless he comes in with at least 200 on the board. This doesn’t happen enough to warrant a place.