Cricket Thread

[Gabriel]

Don’t think Ali will be bowling much tomorrow. Pretty sure his economy has been pretty poor too.

His economy was poor in the first innings, but that was also a result of England affording him little defensive protection and preferring to push for wickets. He obliged with two. The Australians will certainly want to go after him again, simply because they know knocking him out also tires the seamers, but he does have a habit of picking up the unexpected wicket.

 

[Stiff Little Wingers]

Australia’s tail has a habit of wagging…we could really do with getting Boland out within the first couple of overs tomorrow. Despite looking like Chris Martin (ex NZ quick, not the Coldplay frontman) prior to this innings, he’s already managed to score 13 valuable runs.

I expect Khawaja will try to play anchor, with Head, Green and Carey playing more aggressively.

Think the Smith wicket was really crucial. He has that personna and track record that he dan make the opposition think they can't get him out and he can score quickly when he needs to.
This Englanx team really has no fear and very few defensive thoughts and Stokes looks to be so inventive as a captain.
I feel at some point one of the Aussie batsmen at least has to look to go big for at least a few overs so as to negate the new ball.

 

[waspish]

Worry about Ali and his fingers and stokes ain’t dropping him he will start next Wednesday as well!

 

[Stiff Little Wingers]

Great attempt wasn't it? Showed intent and in effect was a decent % shot from someone as good as Root.
Thought Tufnells reaction in the commentary box was ludicrous - I find him such a boring twat
As are the idiots mindlessly chanting through the game

 

[waspish]

Looking at the weather forecast play wise it might be after lunch we get on the field meaning the Aussies run rate will be harder to win the game!

 

[Dr Jacoby]

Looking at the weather forecast play wise it might be after lunch we get on the field meaning the Aussies run rate will be harder to win the game!

Based on the forecast, I could see 30 overs being lost at the very most.

If that’s anywhere close to accurate, Australia would only need to score at around 2.5 runs per over.

Looking at the graphic below, it suggests run rate won’t be a factor in Australia winning this test match.



Even if it’s only for a few overs, we could really do with similar conditions that Australia had briefly on day 3.

 

[waspish]

Based on the forecast, I could see 30 overs being lost at the very most.

If that’s anywhere close to accurate, Australia would only need to score at around 2.5 runs per over.

Looking at the graphic below, it suggests run rate won’t be a factor in Australia winning this test match.

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Even if it’s only for a few overs, we could really do with similar conditions that Australia had briefly on day 3.

Yeah see that but if it’s swinging wicket go down runs will stop! Going to be a great watch

 

[crooky]

The crucial period today. Hopefully stays dry enough.

 

[Protein Junkie]

Despite looking like Chris Martin (ex NZ quick, not the Coldplay frontman) prior to this innings, he’s already managed to score 13 valuable runs.

Who does he look like in this innings ?

 

[Dr Jacoby]

Who does he look like in this innings ?