Mikey1874 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Brilliant seeing all the negative comments from England fans and some journalists. Johnny Bairstow has missed some very hard chances. Looks like they don't like the new approach. Slagging off the declaration when it looked like Australia were going to get a big lead. Though now its raining maybe they can do something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Can't see there being anymore today, sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 23 minutes ago, Taffin said: Can't see there being anymore today, sadly. Weather forecast positive for tomorrow but uncertain Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 (edited) Is Bairstow better than Foakes? Edited June 18, 2023 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Is Bairstow better than Foakes? Much better batter definitely Foakes marginally better keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 14 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Is Bairstow better than Foakes? Bringing in Foakes improves wicket keeping but Bairstow miles better batsman. Depends on what you think is more important. For me, play Foakes, drop Stokes and play Bairstow as batter or else, drop Moeen and let Root bowl spin. Ali's finger looked badly blistered so he won't spin it much anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 👍Cheers lads I think wicket-keeping will prove decisive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 22 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Bringing in Foakes improves wicket keeping but Bairstow miles better batsman. Depends on what you think is more important. For me, play Foakes, drop Stokes and play Bairstow as batter or else, drop Moeen and let Root bowl spin. Ali's finger looked badly blistered so he won't spin it much anyway. I think not including a front line spinner will cost England in this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Didn't realise Duckett didn't leave a ball during his second innings. Playing at everything is a method that got him picked but it seems very risky against bowlers like Boland and Hazelwood who are content to pepper the off stump and move the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Very evenly poised but England have had the better of the batting and bowling conditions so far, well except for a 20 minute spell this afternoon when Australia took those 2 wickets, just goes to show what an important toss it was to win for England. Really hope there is a bit of cloud cover tomorrow. Two new batsmen in both on nought, could be some day. Nice to be working from home the next couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Sunny day forecast tomorrow. Rain and sunny spells on Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Teams look v evenly matched. The idea that bazball smashes the Aussies seems a bit presumptuous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comradejambo Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 51 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Sunny day forecast tomorrow. Rain and sunny spells on Tuesday. If England get 250 ahead could be very interesting last day with the forecast! Those conditions that hurt England today could work in their favour on day 5. But they need a decent score to defend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 First hour or so crucial tomorrow. Root goes and England could crumble, whereas no wickets let's England build lead. We wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Draw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 First hour goes England's way in some style. Root attempts and misses a ramp shot v Pat Cummins very first ball but repeats against Boland and hits a 4 & 6. England notch 83 for 1 wicket (a peach of a delivery from Cummins) from the opening hour. Game on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Dave Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Big wicket that. Root gone ❤️❤️ Let's go the Aussies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) Stokes has got away with one there. Edit: actually it was missing anyway. Edited June 19, 2023 by Sooperstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 No idea why Root and the others are coming down wicket to Lyon. They were doing well enough sweeping and playing from crease and Root way to good a batsman to be out having a heave across line. Given forecast tomorrow, does Stokes go for 200/220 lead and declare or does he play safe and bat on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: No idea why Root and the others are coming down wicket to Lyon. They were doing well enough sweeping and playing from crease and Root way to good a batsman to be out having a heave across line. Given forecast tomorrow, does Stokes go for 200/220 lead and declare or does he play safe and bat on? England in a bit of trouble now 5 down don’t think 200 is near enough need nearer 300 which is looking unlikely now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 England in a state of near collapse now. Some incredible fielding from the Aussies that just fell short a couple of times would've seen them out even sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 < 250 advantage Aus 250-280 no clue, toss a coin 280 < advantage Eng Surely fine Labuschagne for claiming that catch! FFS he'd have felt it on the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, RobboM said: < 250 advantage Aus 250-280 no clue, toss a coin 280 < advantage Eng Surely fine Labuschagne for claiming that catch! FFS he'd have felt it on the ground I didn't think the claim for a catch was at all convincing - yeah, he knew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 hour ago, RobboM said: < 250 advantage Aus 250-280 no clue, toss a coin 280 < advantage Eng Surely fine Labuschagne for claiming that catch! FFS he'd have felt it on the ground Ha ha, right on your border then. Here we go, cracking test match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, JWL said: Ha ha, right on your border then. Here we go, cracking test match. Aye and England blow an early chance. 😂 Some game Test cricket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, RobboM said: Aye and England blow an early chance. 😂 Some game Test cricket Bairstow and Root like statues. Thought Bairstow has to go for that. Don't think Australia have won a session, maybe one but now they're probably favourites. Great stuff this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 hour ago, JWL said: Bairstow and Root like statues. Thought Bairstow has to go for that. Don't think Australia have won a session, maybe one but now they're probably favourites. Great stuff this. And swings back again. Wickets just seem to come out of nowhere every time one side seems settled and on top. Some game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiver Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 19 minutes ago, RobboM said: And swings back again. Wickets just seem to come out of nowhere every time one side seems settled and on top. Some game Really enjoyed it. Expect more ebbs and flows tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SE16 3LN Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Great first test and more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 Australia will do enough today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 That part of the country covered by a blanket of rain at the moment, but looks like it will clear off as we get towards late morning/early afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 4 hours ago, Sooperstar said: That part of the country covered by a blanket of rain at the moment, but looks like it will clear off as we get towards late morning/early afternoon. It may well do and there's already no play before lunch. The thing is though, the outfield that isn't under cover is going to be absolutely sodden and will take an age to dry out, even with their super sponges. Makes it more difficult for Australia to hit boundaries but really hope we get some cricket one way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 6/1 the draw? How on Earth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Naisys Tackle said: 6/1 the draw? How on Earth? If the Aussies get into bat , they'll stroll this. Having said that, it has been raining heavily all night and is still pouring down so hard to see how they'll get much play in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Just now, periodictabledancer said: If the Aussies get into bat , they'll stroll this. Having said that, it has been raining heavily all night and is still pouring down so hard to see how they'll get much play in. Thats what I thought and the forecast now shows rain every hour all day.....6/1s a great price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Hard to see this finishing now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiver Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 19 minutes ago, Naisys Tackle said: Thats what I thought and the forecast now shows rain every hour all day.....6/1s a great price. I'm in. I agree great price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 10 minutes ago, BlueRiver said: I'm in. I agree great price. Fingers crossed now mate. Just have to sit here and hope it pishes it down all day now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 19/06/2023 at 08:47, Sooperstar said: Draw On 18/06/2023 at 19:43, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: Teams look v evenly matched. The idea that bazball smashes the Aussies seems a bit presumptuous Weather and history (this is a massive 4th innings target) against an Australia win. A draw would be fair I think. Both sides warming up. English players won't always get out easily and Smith and Labuschagne will score. England will just carry on the same. Australia have got more questions notably strangely setting defensive fields when they might attack. But its a very good contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Another pitch inspection at 13.20. Surface water causing issues at the moment. Possibly start with the lights on. This will be either a draw or an England win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) 2.15pm start. 67 overs. Edited June 20, 2023 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 If it’s 67 overs, England will win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 5 down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 This is gripping stuff, work can GTF for the afternoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Craig_ said: This is gripping stuff, work can GTF for the afternoon! The current commentary duo are so dull. They were the same yesterday morning. Edited June 20, 2023 by Sooperstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Australia getting on top now, which means there will probably be a wicket soon to swing it the other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 This is when cricket is so good. One wicket changes everything. Equally, 90 runs isn’t much to knock off but tough when it’s huge pressure. come on england Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffros Furios Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Come on the convicts ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiver Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Come on the draw! 💰 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Come on Eileen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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