English cricket 2015 - NZ, The Ashes, Pak and SA

[Raees]

in a good position at the moment. What do people make of Root in terms of how far he will end up going in the game in terms of status?

He's impressed me hugely every time I have seen him, but I must admit I have been out of the loop cricket wise for quite a few years.

 

[Xaviesta]

Don't know why, but I'm quietly confident Australia will chase these runs down.

 

[Cooksen]

If we get a good start then I do think that we will win.

A lot rests on Warner and Rogers however.

 

[Xaviesta]

Ok, i'm sticking my neck out here and i'm prepared to say that i think Australia will win this match.

 

[Moonred]

Wouldn't say England are clear favourites, good start and Aussies are right in it. I predict Australia will get a good start but England will eventually come back and win it.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

England are definitely clear favourites. Aussies have a huge total to chase, on a deteriorating pitch. The English advantage could hardly be more decisive.

 

[rimaldo]

ah look at the deluded aussies, it's cute. if the tables were turned we'd be given no chance. that's a massive total to chase.

 

[Cooksen]

4 down 408 to go

 

[Insanity]

Would be shocked if the Aussies get this. Their batting line-up isn't all that these days.

 

[Xaviesta]

Did Root drop the first test just a couple of minutes ago? Rogers with a big repreve.

 

[Cooksen]

 

[The Man Himself]

Dharmasena lol

 

[FlawlessThaw]

Did Root drop the first test just a couple of minutes ago? Rogers with a big repreve.

Cost him 6 runs as opposed to 134 so I guess not.

 

[Cooksen]

Cost him 6 runs as opposed to 134 so I guess not.

That drop cost us this game, would have been chasing 290 not 400+.

Bloody Haddin

 

[johnny boy]

Would be shocked if the Aussies get this. Their batting line-up isn't all that these days.

To be honest at the moment I think they may just get them.

The daft shot Buttler played yesterday could make the difference, Australis should be chasing 450+

 

[Xaviesta]

Chanel 9 making a thing of James Anderson running on the pitch. Not wavering in my belief Australia will win.

 

[Mister_Stubbs]

Massive wicket right on the stroke of lunch. This test still very much in the balance though.

 

[evra]

Chanel 9 making a thing of James Anderson running on the pitch. Not wavering in my belief Australia will win.

Still not wavering? Personally I'd be praying for rain if I was an Aussie.

 

[Cooksen]

Still not wavering? Personally I'd be praying for rain if I was an Aussie.

We are not english nor do we have that mentality, We are always in with a chance and believe that we can win.

 

[Xaviesta]

Still not wavering? Personally I'd be praying for rain if I was an Aussie.

Two big innings (centuries) along with some good contributions from others and it can happen imo. It won't be easy. Don't get me wrong, England are favourites but the towel won't be thrown in.

 

[Samid]

That's game over.

 

[Xaviesta]

Starting to waver on my belief that Australia will win, but i'm an optimist.

 

[Cooksen]

Starting to waver on my belief that Australia will win, but i'm an optimist.

Watson to save the day.

 

[Xaviesta]

Watson to save the day.

Warner didn't review his LBW, just to save some reviews for Watson. Clarke and Voges both need 100's.

 

[Cooksen]

Indeed these 2 stay in and get 200 partnership we then relax and come back tomorrow.

If we go 1-0 down then so be it, but if a one pitch as some life in it we win as MJ will bring some demons in them.

 

[DOTA]

Indeed these 2 stay in and get 200 partnership we then relax and come back tomorrow.

If we go 1-0 down then so be it, but if a one pitch as some life in it we win as MJ will bring some demons in them.

Has he still got the pace to do that?

 

[FlawlessThaw]

Clarke and Voges will need a lot of nous and luck to be still out there by the end of the day. While it's not a minefield out in Cardiff, it's not a flat track either.

 

[Cooksen]

Has he still got the pace to do that?

He is a bit slower but is still rapid, its more mentally bowling short with venom that is the issue.

I do think we will be dropped at lords due to the slope and siddle will come in for added control.

 

[Cooksen]

feck

 

[Señor]

YES! 106-4

Broad gets another!

 

[Cooksen]

Wattslotto: LWB on 26 and he will review

 

[Señor]

106-5!! Lost 4 wickets for 9 runs.

 

[zing]

5-0?

 

[Nickosaur]

Can't quite believe this.

 

[Cooksen]

5-0?

Nahh, the weather will ruin one test match that always happens.

 

[Yorkeontop]

Just like Broad to produce a match winning spell.

 

[Dobba]

Cracking catch, that.

 

[Señor]

What a catch by Cook.

 

[rimaldo]

maybe we should give them another ten wickets to make more of a game of it.

 

[Djemba-Djemba]

Yes! Another!

I honestly can't believe it. We're ripping the Aussies to pieces!