Kitman 2188 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 It's a shame that we threw away wickets, especially Flintoff and Prior in the last 4 overs. At 337-5 it would clearly have been our day. As it is, if we can manage 400+, it's a good start. The strategy seems to be the wicket will deteriorate as the match wears on making it tough for the Aussies batting last against 2 spinners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6432 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Kick on this morning lads, I think our bowlers could get our noses in front if we can push up to 400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Yep, 400 should be the first target, then lets see what our bowlers can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Can't see us getting near 400, tbh. Hope I'm spectacularly wrong, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 They'll get 397. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldstott 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 370 wouldn't be disastrous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Broad out for 19. He was looking positive as well. 355-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6432 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 tail wagging a bit. c'mon lads go for 425! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 tail wagging a bit. c'mon lads go for 425! 400 will be a very good score and entirely doable as long as Swann and Anderson stay in. Panesar can't even hold a cricket bat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldstott 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Graeme Swann is fast becoming my favourite cricketer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I always think if the tail can hold on frustrate the Aussies then it'll give a big boost to everyone involved; the crowd, and the players. It seems when a tail ender hits a 4 it's worth more than just 4 runs because they're bonus runs really, but with Broard, Anderson and Swann down there it could be quite a big weapon in this series. Even if they can add say 40-50 runs between them it could make a massive difference with the teams being so equally matched overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Can't see us getting near 400, tbh. Hope I'm spectacularly wrong, though 400 up, Swann having a field day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 402-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) Already my favourite. Newcastle fan too http://www.skysports.com/video/clips/0,237...5344207,00.html Edited July 9, 2009 by Ketsbaia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I always think if the tail can hold on frustrate the Aussies then it'll give a big boost to everyone involved; the crowd, and the players. It seems when a tail ender hits a 4 it's worth more than just 4 runs because they're bonus runs really, but with Broard, Anderson and Swann down there it could be quite a big weapon in this series. Even if they can add say 40-50 runs between them it could make a massive difference with the teams being so equally matched overall. Just been discussing on TMS how often an opener gets himself out cheaply due to frustration after the other teams tail-enders have been knocking it around. Lets hope so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6432 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 This is great, wish I wasn't watching via the medium of text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Swann's got 34 off 25 balls! Gan on lad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 420-8! Brilliant stuff so far today.... hopefully they won't be too knackered to bowl in an hour or so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Anderson out on 26. Australia are 7/1 to win this match now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Its great to see an England team that can bat so far down the order with Broad and Swann capable of some serious scoring, and with Anderson chipping in nicely there as well the Aussies know they're in for a battle to bowl us out twice in a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Apparently if Monty can get 10 runs (I know, I know) it will be the first time ever that every member of England's batting order have reached double figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6432 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 well done Matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I knew he wouldn't like.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Can't see us getting near 400, tbh. Hope I'm spectacularly wrong, though Follow me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 These are the kind of scores our batsmen should have been making instead of spunking their wicket away once they got past 50. And I for one am absolutely astonished that Panesar has been as useful as condom machine in the vatican. Especially considering he's been averaging 80 in county cricket and been ineffective on turning decks in India and the West Indies this winter. Oh well, at least he brings something else to the side apart from his repetitive, easy to read useless bowling. Oh wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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