The Ashes

[deptfordmarmoset]

So, I woke up, sniffed the air and decided England would bat and finish the day's play on 273 for 4. They got to 271 for 4 and promptly had a 2nd mini-collapse, making my random prediction look way off the mark. Anyhow, 321 all out, I reckon.

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

It's a good job England have a good bowling attack otherwise they would probably be screwed.

 

[Durian]

So, I woke up, sniffed the air and decided England would bat and finish the day's play on 273 for 4. They got to 271 for 4 and promptly had a 2nd mini-collapse, making my random prediction look way off the mark. Anyhow, 321 all out, I reckon.

Looks like you may not be too far out with 321. Now 313 for 9.

 

[Cheddar George]

Ideally they should have got a big score which would have allowed the bowling duties to be shared out. I feel sorry for Jimmy if they are going to bowl him as they did in the last test in this heat.

 

[rich p]

Yep, Jimmy and Swann will need to be on top form. Maybe Broad will have another purple patch.

 

[Cheddar George]

It's looking good for Swann.

 

[rich p]

69-4! Bresnan, (and Swann) who'd have thought it

 

[Beebo]

The aussies have used up all their DRS reviews already and they are now 4 down for 69.

 

[Beebo]

91 for 6 - will they make the follow on target of 161?

 

[rich p]

They have their best batmen in now though

 

[Beebo]

They have their best batmen in now though

not anymore!!!

 

[Durian]

96 for 7 at tea and so many questions for Australia.

Can they avoid the follow on?
Will they bat out the rest of today?
Will they master the review system?
Are they Bangladesh in disguise?

 

[Beebo]

104 - 9, getting silly now!!!!

 

[thom]

Would you enforce the follow on though ? Must be knackering bowling in the heat but with a lead of 250 odd it's hard not to.
I'd be tempted to bat to get a lead of around 500, rest the bowlers, get Cook, Root & Pietersen some batting practice and entertain the crowds tomorrow.

 

[Beebo]

99% sure that England will bat again.