USA Canary 7 Posted July 29, 2015 Good start for England after losing the toss... Need to get Rogers out now before he tallies up another big score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted July 29, 2015 Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz thank god football is starting again and people don''t come on here talking about bloody cricket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted July 29, 2015 94-7. England on fire. [<:o)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USA Canary 7 Posted July 29, 2015 Rogers is gone... get in there!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,162 Posted July 29, 2015 I had thought that this series would be decided at the toss given the flat surfaces so far and forecasts of decent weather for the Summer.This match so far defies that opinion, although Edgbaston is, by tradition more lively. Claaaaake chose to bat though.I was glad Fiin was picked, despite rating Wood. The latter needs a series or two against easier opposition to become the finished article, whilst Finn has got big wickets against the Aussies in the past and now has something to prove.Andy is unplayable in the right conditions, still.Accumulate a decent first innings lead and the match is ours for the taking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted July 29, 2015 Our bowlers did a great job, now it''s up to our batsmen. No more silly shots like Lyth just did. come on Bell & Cook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,755 Posted July 29, 2015 50 for Bell. Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,162 Posted July 29, 2015 Our incredibly long batting will see us to a decent lead.They will then be up against it in their second innings and the match could be over long before this thread is consigned to the desert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted July 29, 2015 We were doing so well Crabby, wish people would button it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,737 Posted July 29, 2015 If, weather permitting we keep our heads in the first session tomorrow the shackle draggers could be in big trouble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted July 29, 2015 A team does not score 136 in their first innings and win. We can get 300 and then let nature take its course. Brilliant day for England today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Webbo118 0 Posted July 29, 2015 [quote user="BroadstairsR"]I had thought that this series would be decided at the toss given the flat surfaces so far and forecasts of decent weather for the Summer.This match so far defies that opinion, although Edgbaston is, by tradition more lively. Claaaaake chose to bat though.I was glad Fiin was picked, despite rating Wood. The latter needs a series or two against easier opposition to become the finished article, whilst Finn has got big wickets against the Aussies in the past and now has something to prove.Andy is unplayable in the right conditions, still.Accumulate a decent first innings lead and the match is ours for the taking.[/quote]Who the hell is Andy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,162 Posted July 29, 2015 "Who the hell is Andy?"Anderson.Stuart Broad referred to him as such in an interview prior to the last Test.Andy, Broady, Cooky, Ding Dong? Who cares as long as we win it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted July 30, 2015 Big days for Bairstow Buttler Stokes and Moeen. One or more needs to score a fifty if we are to get a winning lead. Australia won''t bad as badly the second time and I think we will need a minimum 200 lead to be confident of victory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USA Canary 7 Posted July 30, 2015 [quote user="Bor Bor Bor"]Big days for Bairstow Buttler Stokes and Moeen. One or more needs to score a fifty if we are to get a winning lead. Australia won''t bad as badly the second time and I think we will need a minimum 200 lead to be confident of victory.[/quote]I agree Bor... will be interesting to see how Bairstow gets on and another good tally from Root would be good. Glad to see Bell do well with a half century yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted July 30, 2015 Australia''s morning :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USA Canary 7 Posted July 30, 2015 Yes, not going as good this morning. Would have hoped we batted a little better. We couldn''t cope with Mitchell Johnson and his high bouncers... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Spector 0 Posted July 30, 2015 Disappointed for Bairstow - hoped he could come in and hold down a middle order spot this time.If only we had a world class middle order batsman doing nothing at the moment that could come in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted July 30, 2015 ...and who isn''t a team-spirit destroying twunt... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,755 Posted July 30, 2015 It''s looking like a 150 lead will be a great score at the moment. The bowlers have been very good this morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mutley 74 Posted July 30, 2015 I would certainly take a lead of 150 if we can get there. Lyons is turning the ball on the second day so we do not want to be chasing too many in the last innings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted July 30, 2015 It might have been Austarlias morning but it was our day yesterday, and it''s our match to lose.Anything close to 125-150 lead is a big margin in this match Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted July 30, 2015 145 lead nearly 150 ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USA Canary 7 Posted July 30, 2015 Can''t see this one lasting past tomorrow (Friday). So looks like no cricket to watch this weekend. So I guess I''ll have to go to the Brentford match on Saturday instead... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted July 30, 2015 Plenty to do yet, expect we will end up chasing 130 or so and that''s no gimme in an Ashes battle. Johnson will come out swinging for a few. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,755 Posted July 30, 2015 Now that was a good days cricket.Anybody who says it''s boring should check out the last two days highlights. Bit worried about Anderson though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites