As per above, fascinating two days so far on what is an incredibly unconventional Gabba pitch. Root's captaincy so far has been spot on. Key will be that first hour and getting Smith/Marsh.
Would still take a draw in a heartbeat
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As per above, fascinating two days so far on what is an incredibly unconventional Gabba pitch. Root's captaincy so far has been spot on. Key will be that first hour and getting Smith/Marsh.
Would still take a draw in a heartbeat
Need to remove these two ASAP. As it stands nicely poised but give the Aussie team a lead and it's probably all over.
Fully intend to stay awake tonight and have ordered in the high energy drinks. Is diabetes a fair swap for a handful of wickets?
Missed all of 2nd day's play, sounded a cracker to-ing and fro-ing.
Watched highlights earlier and England were looking good but losing 6 wickets for 50-odd (was it?) Got the Aussies right back in it.
Some top bowling by England had 'em on the ropes and had Smith been caught, as he ought to have been (Swanny commentating ridiculing the outfielders with shin pads on! ) whilst on 32 it could have been a totally different ball game.
As it stands, with the number 1 batsman in the world unbeaten on 80, advantage Aussies.
Top contest up to now, just hope I can last more than a session tonight!
Marsh gone.
175/5. Another quick wicket needed
GLAMMY man gone that’s it I’m off to bed...hang on a minute
That is an absolute beauty from Anderson
Starc hits Broad for 6 and then gets out c&b
209/7
Nodded off!
I'd say the game is in the balance now but Eng need Smith early to seize the initiative.
When I awake I fully expect Eng to be batting, if not they are in trouble!
i.e. failed again I'm off to bed
Aus 274-7 (smith 103) trail Eng by 28 runs
Aus 279-8 (Smith 108) trail by 22
Going to be close this one.
Proper test cricket.
That 42 from Cummings could be the difference between a lead and a deficit.
None of the England tail end got anywhere near 40
Aus 328 all out lead by 26 Smith 141 N.O.
all to play for this is going all the way