That is a match winning lead - got 50 more than they should have. 3 dropped catches and lots of poor bowling at tailenders.
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Not being able to dismiss tailenders has been England's problem for years. The 48 runs that the last three batsmen put on could be crucial in this game.
These two openers don't put any pressure back on the bowler. They don't rotate the strike, just block until they get out.
big nev lookalike
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At last,we win! Good bowling by Coles and Lenham,followed by a very well made century by Ali Orr and despite a collapse a good end to the chase by Travis Head.He is starting to show some form at last.
Who's we?
Rained off for the day in Nottingham. England will need to be batting at the end of tomorrow to have a chance of draw or win.
Going to need to score 270 + to have a chance 4th innings.
Going to need to score 270 + to have a chance 4th innings.
We need the rain to continue for a couple of days so that we don't lose.
BigMick
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Even worse, he's eyeing up Dom Sibley for the right-back slot.I hear Brands thinks Zac Crawley could do a job for us.
big nev lookalike
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Chris O'Connor
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Interesting as Crawley isn't an opener for England
Chris O'Connor
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Highlight of the morning for me was Richard Kettleborough giving Sibley out lbw to one that was so obviously sliding well down the legside. Obviously overturned as everyone in the ground and at home watching could see the blindingly poor decision for what it was.
Richard Illingworth is currently the worst English umpire on the circuit but recently Kettleborough and Alex Wharf have started to challenge Illingworth's hard won accolade.
Richard Illingworth is currently the worst English umpire on the circuit but recently Kettleborough and Alex Wharf have started to challenge Illingworth's hard won accolade.
gonetomorrow
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What an appalling shot by Bairstow.
My error - should have said 3 or 4...