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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY
Interesting stat that I've just read: There have been 10 occasions in Ashes history where either the fielding side have won by 25 runs or fewer, or the batting side has won by 3 or fewer wickets. England have won all 10.
It's up for grabs now!
Aussies just lost their Fifth wicket 🏏
It was LBWQuote:
Originally Posted by MacAdder
He was right in line
What a sport that last 5 days . Ashes has to be one if the greatest contests on earth .
this is getting away from England now
Lovely to see an old fashioned batting display from Khawaja .....justice for the obscenities from England when he got out 1st innings.
It's Australia's to lose now....
Looks that way but a wicket can change the whole complexion of the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
I still remember the 1981 ashes (Botham and Willis) like it was yesterday.
England were 500/1 at one stage.
This is proper test match batting...not like the pseudo one day stuff England try to play.
England need a wicket soon. Not sure where it is going to come from. There's no movement or swing. The spinners aren't doing much. The two batsmen are mainly making sure they don't get out and England can't encourage them to play shots to force a mistake. For all the positivity of Bazball, Australia's slow and steady, Geoff Boycott like approach is winning the day comfortably. It's also keeping the crowd quiet.
The new ball is roughly 2 hours away. England need probably 3 wickets by then to have a chance. I think there's more chance of Wales winning the 2026 World Cup.
Agreed...and why is it necessary to chase the money with sponsor name on shirts...theh Aussies don't.....they look classy...bloody Cinch.....would put me off for life with that Rylan Clarke (?)..
....and as for FAST bowlers.....less than 90mph???"!!
It's up for grabs again! Sixth wicket falls.
the Aussies have quite a long tail too, need another quickly thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by MacAdder
Robinson is becoming a very good bowler. Pity we haven't got Woods to call upon now as he has real pace.
Why have Ollie Pope nor Stokes bowled yet?
Really cannot rate Moeen Ali...far too loose.
Crucial wicket by Stokes...in England's favour now...
Obviously being hampered by his sore finger.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maurice Swan
Anyway, 7 down.
Aussies well rattled now.
England tails up.
Advantage England.
Didn't see those wickets coming. Both played on. Aussie collapse about to happen?
Root is a very good bowler as well as batsMAN....
What a test match this is turning out to be.
Still feel that there is a twist to come.
Can either team claim an extra half hour if they fell they can win it?
An over ago I thought Aussies had given up on trying to win it but wowza!
I do think they are just trying to not get pinned down but they are playing a dangerous game.
They're making up for lost time anyway, so there's plenty of time left. At least 19 overs (62 to win)Quote:
Originally Posted by Maurice Swan
All three results still possible and it does now look like the Aussies are going for it.
What a finish to a test!
New Ball is going to be critical....
If England don't win it from here, there are going to be questions about that declaration.
Time for Andersen to step up...
Roooooooooooooooot!
Can't see Australia getting the runs now....
What did I say after that Root over....Quote:
Originally Posted by Maurice Swan
Take the new ball Stokes.
Two an over...It's there for the Aussies....oh that first day declaration...
Good to see proper test match batting instead of slogball....
England will be kicking themselves. The declaration , no balls , Bairstow behind the stumps had a mare. Smith and Marnus failed in both innings. Really thrown this test.
Saying that great entertainment and great for cricket.
Entirely agree!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilts
not reallyQuote:
Originally Posted by Maurice Swan
You don't think so???Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk