England v Australia - THE ASHES

[Toast]

Aussie pressure. Got to give them credit. No idea whos going to win this right now.
Brilliant!

 

[toffeejack]

star follows 3-3-0-1 up with 2-0-21-0 ha

where did this dash f runs come from? 8 boundaries and a couple of 3's in 3 overs.

 

[Walken]

already 185 ahead, we need to attack now if there is rain on sunday

 

[Toast]

already 185 ahead, we need to attack now if there is rain on sunday

Just chatting with a few mates about the lead needed. I said 350, got laughed at. 400+ they reckon minimum.

 

[toffeejack]

brilliant catch. there's so much in this pitch for england's bowlers here. think that partnership showed that you're going to get out from one that turns or keeps low etc so you may as well go out and play some shots and score quick runs whilst you're out there.

 

[Walken]

Just chatting with a few mates about the lead needed. I said 350, got laughed at. 400+ they reckon minimum.

history tells us setting 350 wins more often than not as a fourth innings target, is the forecast that bad for sunday? I'd still like to see us attack this and give ourselves time, we bat deep and already have a healthy lead

 

[toffeejack]

history tells us setting 350 wins more often than not as a fourth innings target, is the forecast that bad for sunday? I'd still like to see us attack this and give ourselves time, we bat deep and already have a healthy lead

agree. they said earlier the forecast is looking better for sunday. just look at the weather there now - how can it be dreadful on sunday? been like this last 3 weeks in wales, 2 glorious sunshine days followed by rain in a continuous circle.

i know he only had 2 overs but anderson looked a real handful today with the new ball.

 

[toffeejack]

Geoffrey Boycott

Ex-England batsman on BBC Test Match Special

"250 is a lot to get on here fourth innings."

Graeme Swann

Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

"England will want a lead of 450 to 500. With the time left, that allows you to take the option of losing out of the game. They will want that but I don't think they're going to get it on this pitch."




haha worlds apart

 

[orly]

Just chatting with a few mates about the lead needed. I said 350, got laughed at. 400+ they reckon minimum.

but the only got 308 on a far better condition of pitch.

England playing it right here - play aggressive until pitch disintegrates, get 300+ and try and win

Aussies essentially +1 up as a draw retain the Ashes

 

[PITA]

but the only got 308 on a far better condition of pitch.

England playing it right here - play aggressive until pitch disintegrates, get 300+ and try and win

Aussies essentially +1 up as a draw retain the Ashes

This is Australia and we are England. I'd be looking for 400 lead which is achievable today. 30 before tea then start throwing the bat.

 

[PITA]

141/3

There's the 30 before tea. Time for a few more yet.

 

[toffeejack]

god innings belly. now to kick on with some quick runs.

 

[toffeejack]

after we score 30 or 40 more i mean.

 

[Connor]

Aye, they needed that.

Hoping for a nice partnership here between these two.

 

[Goat]

after we score 30 or 40 more i mean.

We?

Aint you Welsh lad?