Official Ashes Thread

[Hilts]

Definitely dont want to be chasing over 250. Game is the balance.

[the other bob wilson]

They’ve finally got on the pitch at Headingley and Australia are effectively200-8 in bowler friendly conditions - Travis Head is still in though.

[Rjk]

another good test match, hopefully it's very boring for the next 8 overs though

[TWGL1]

Bit of luck , but deserved in the final five overs

[Majorblue]

Nicely set up for tomorrow , weather permitting.
Gut feeling 8s that Australia have enough about them to squeeze England out of the game.
However, only needs one substantial knock to tip the balance.

[rich munn]

Definitely dont want to be chasing over 250. Game is the balance.

How about 251?

[Hilts]

How about 251?

🤣 Please just knock these runs off tomorrow.

[+ the native hipster]

why o why do they only allow white aristocrats to play the game , they have ruined it !!

[the other bob wilson]

England rode their luck to not lose a wicket in their five overs, but, famous last words, I fancy them to win this one.

[the other bob wilson]

Could definitely still go either way at lunch - England 153-4 with Brook and Stokes at the wicket.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

Could definitely still go either way at lunch - England 153-4 with Brook and Stokes at the wicket.

I'd be tempted to move Wood and Broad up the order and tell them to tee off. Hopefully neither are required!

[Swiss Peter]

Could definitely still go either way at lunch - England 153-4 with Brook and Stokes at the wicket.

It's fascinating stuff and beautifully poised.

[the other bob wilson]

I'd be tempted to move Wood and Broad up the order and tell them to tee off. Hopefully neither are required!

Worth a try - an innings like Wood’s in the first innings could be a momentum changer.

[TWGL1]

Worth a try - an innings like Wood’s in the first innings could be a momentum changer.

Stokes gone now

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

Wickets chucked away again. Bye bye Ashes.

[fugsyphil]

England rode their luck to not lose a wicket in their five overs, but, famous last words, I fancy them to win this one.

Bloody hell tobw!!!

[Hot Shot Hamish.]

This series had had everything whichever way this match ends. There are so many people who don't like cricket particularly the long format. I feel sorry for each and everyone of them! To me no other sport comes close to it. I'm worn out today just watching it. I feel like I've played every ball personally since the second innings started.

[TWGL1]

This series had had everything whichever way this match ends. There are so many people who don't like cricket particularly the long format. I feel sorry for each and everyone of them! To me no other sport comes close to it. I'm worn out today just watching it. I feel like I've played every ball personally since the second innings started.

Same here , drained excitement

[Elwood Blues]

And now Brooks has gone with 21 runs to get........

[TWGL1]

And now Brooks has gone with 21 runs to get........

19……

[the other bob wilson]

Bloody hell tobw!!!

You were saying

[Rjk]

great series, thankfully England won so it doesn't descend into meaningless tests.

hopefully they win the next one to set up a grand finale

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

Wickets chucked away again. Bye bye Ashes.

And that's why I no longer bet on sport!

[Hilts]

Brilliant stuff.

[Maurice Swan]

Chris Woakes terrific....sensible batting for a change Game on!!

I would add... a very good pitch...well done groundsmen...