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« Reply #1245 on: Sunday, July 30, 2023, 14:01:23 » |
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One of the few downsides of Bazball, it’s not often that you have pretty much two full days to chase a score to win.
Australia can just keep grinding out a score knowing that they have plenty of time, and if the rain intervenes they still win the series.
Assuming there’s not much more play today, England need quick wickets tomorrow morning & hope the Aussies start to panic.
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« Reply #1246 on: Sunday, July 30, 2023, 14:08:39 » |
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Good summary
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« Reply #1247 on: Sunday, July 30, 2023, 17:40:21 » |
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Broad getting his warm up gig/interview for Sky Cricket with an easy segment talking about and giving tip to improving young bowlers. I think the job is his if he wants it.
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« Reply #1248 on: Sunday, July 30, 2023, 18:35:13 » |
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A couple of Aussie greats of which there many
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« Reply #1249 on: Monday, July 31, 2023, 10:35:42 » |
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Woakes removes the two openers, need another couple before lunch and it’s game on again
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« Reply #1250 on: Monday, July 31, 2023, 10:59:51 » |
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Wood gets in the act too
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« Reply #1251 on: Monday, July 31, 2023, 12:12:42 » |
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Looking ominous now.
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« Reply #1252 on: Monday, July 31, 2023, 12:30:15 » |
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Wow what a massive moment. Correct decision though.
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« Reply #1253 on: Monday, July 31, 2023, 12:31:12 » |
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With 5 Batters England had 25O runs at a similar stage, Aussies have 225...
Would be a key time to get Smith out as that'll unsettle Head.
After then, getting Marsh and Cummins out would see the rest tumble really. This session I think is the one where they need to get the key wickets. Maybe bring Root in for a few cameo overs? Pitch seemed to work well for Murphy...although it is a bit ''greener'' than it was before the recent rain.
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« Reply #1254 on: Monday, July 31, 2023, 13:02:57 » |
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Wow what a massive moment. Correct decision though.
Yep. Harsh and an instinctive thing to do....that was the wicket I was hoping for. All about the afternoon session still. At least England know they have a way of getting Smith out...they just need to remember that catches win matches. Edit: or they'll be shafted by beautiful English Summer Rain again...
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« Reply #1255 on: Monday, July 31, 2023, 16:00:01 » |
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Time for a Broad hat trick to end his career (please)
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« Reply #1256 on: Monday, July 31, 2023, 16:00:16 » |
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Sounds finally balanced
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« Reply #1257 on: Monday, July 31, 2023, 16:02:50 » |
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Key man was Travis Head, sparked a collapse
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« Reply #1258 on: Monday, July 31, 2023, 16:03:40 » |
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Cummins is the final key wicket to take. Never underestimate a captain.
Bairstow looking like player of the Test so far. Upped his batting game and that reaction time to catch Marsh. Not bad for a fatty.
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« Reply #1259 on: Monday, July 31, 2023, 16:06:16 » |
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In England's favour now
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