Cricket Thread

[waspish]

Is Markram going go get his ton tonight?

 

[waspish]

Win the match here that is one big big ton for his team

 

[discopop]

Let’s hope the Saffers don’t rediscover their DNA they share with Spurs.

And whilst I wouldn’t normally wish injury on a player of any sport I can make an exception for Sandpaper Smith.

 

[mscenterh750]

On a side note. If any wants to have a fun couple of hours playing cricket in town, then I recommend going to sixes by the footie museum. I went with my daughters and my eldests boyfriend today for Father’s Day and it’s absolutely brilliant. Especially if you win like moi :)

 

[KS55]

Markram is the first palindromic player to score a century at Lords.

 

[KS55]

The analysts who measure these things say that swing and seam movement has been much less today.

 

[waspish]

The analysts who measure these things say that swing and seam movement has been much less today.

Lords been like that last few years

 

[eastmanc]

Lords been like that last few years

Third day is the best day to bat at Lords apparently.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

Australia 22/1 to win on Paddy Power.

 

[johnny crossan]

BBC Cricket website asking if South Africa's Markram is the first player with a palindromic name. Reminds me of a NZ cricketer a long time ago named Cunis, somebody on Test Match Special offered the thought that he was "neither one thing nor the other."

@George Hannah of blessed memory

 

[jimharri]

Australia 22/1 to win on Paddy Power.

They need two or three wickets in the first half hour of the next session, just to put a bit of pressure on the proteas. Expect the Aussies to come out all guns blazing. But ifSouth Africa can get through the first hour losing not more than two wickets, it should be theirs.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

They need two or three wickets in the first half hour of the next session, just to put a bit of pressure on the proteas. Expect the Aussies to come out all guns blazing. But ifSouth Africa can get through the first hour losing not more than two wickets, it should be theirs.

History suggests South Africa will completely capitulate. I wouldn’t have Australia anywhere near those odds.

 

[balotellishaircut]

One of the best partnerships iv seen watching cricket especially on that wicket, both batsmen looked absolutely drained walking off the field last night, I hope they have enough in the tank to finish the job.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

They surely can't throw it away from here?!
I sooo want the Aussies to be spanked.

 

[Pubteam Lomas]

They surely can't throw it away from here?!
I sooo want the Aussies to be spanked.

So would I!
However, if it's overcast it will do all sorts today.
I don't think it's done yet and two early wickets will have South Africa proper jumping.
Pitch looked very flat yesterday afternoon and lacked pace but there was some encouragement for Lyon.

 

[Pubteam Lomas]

History suggests South Africa will completely capitulate. I wouldn’t have Australia anywhere near those odds.

Totally agree, SA have history of choking too.

 

[Danny Hoekman]

One of the best partnerships iv seen watching cricket especially on that wicket, both batsmen looked absolutely drained walking off the field last night, I hope they have enough in the tank to finish the job.

The best cricket has to offer. Nothing can beat test match cricket. I have loved watching this match. Enthralling.

 

[heslops barnet]

The best cricket has to offer. Nothing can beat test match cricket. I have loved watching this match. Enthralling.

Definitely…..stick your Hundreds

 

[balotellishaircut]

Didn’t need to play at that, Bavuma gone

 

[jaiguruKun]

Things just got interesting. I have a feeling it will go to the wire.