2017 Ashes - Spoilers only

[User482]

I make us about 50 runs short, but as you say, it's all about how many Smith and Marsh make tomorrow. Still, it's a close match so far which bodes well for the series.

 

[philk56]

Still, it's a close match so far which bodes well for the series.

I hope so! I am currently in Perth and have tickets for the third test so am hoping the teams are still close by then

 

[nickyboy]

I hope so! I am currently in Perth and have tickets for the third test so am hoping the teams are still close by then

Lucky you. I have business in Adelaide but the planets haven't aligned and I will probably be out there early 2018

 

[J1888]

Think once Smith goes, the rest will follow quite quickly. Question is, how long will it take to get rid of Smith...I know his test average is 60, does anyone have an idea what his average is on Australian soil? Presumably higher than 60...

 

[psmiffy]

Presumably higher than 60...

70.48

 

[J1888]

70.48

Ah well, that'll be a boundary and a couple of singles before he's gone then

 

[nickyboy]

Ah well, that'll be a boundary and a couple of singles before he's gone then

Unfortunately stats don't work like that

What would be interesting is what is Smith's average in innings where he has managed to get to 60?

Actually it wouldn't be interesting, it would be a bit worrying

 

[J1888]

Unfortunately stats don't work like that

What would be interesting is what is Smith's average in innings where he has managed to get to 60?

Actually it wouldn't be interesting, it would be a bit worrying

I wasn't being entirely serious

 

[psmiffy]

What would be interesting is what is Smith's average in innings where he has managed to get to 60?

no idea but Cricinfo

Of the 41 times that Smith has previously reached a half-century, he has converted to three figures on a remarkable 20 occasions

 

[psmiffy]

What would be interesting is what is Smith's average in innings where he has managed to get to 60?

no idea

But it didn't take long to work it out - 117.4

 

[nickyboy]

But it didn't take long to work it out - 117.4

oh 'eck

 

[tallliman]

Need wickets early. Feels like the lead/deficit could be quite crucial in a slow surface.

Might lose some time due to rain, showers forecast today.

 

[User482]

I hope so! I am currently in Perth and have tickets for the third test so am hoping the teams are still close by then

I'm not at all jealous. One day, I'll make it to Australia or SA for the boxing day test.

 

[rich p]

Smith is a strange batter who was relatively average but has transformed himself. Steve Waugh was another one who got to world class without showing early indications.
Aussies all out for 278. You heard it here first...

 

[psmiffy]

Smith is a strange batter who was relatively average but has transformed himself.

- gotta be on the dope then

(sorry wrong thread)