The ashes 2023

[Super_horns]

1 minute ago, trabuch said:

Re-start at 16.20

 

Probably start raining at 16:21!

 

And guess bad light will play a part.

[leicsmac]

So about 30 overs then, perhaps? (Because the over rates have been terrible and bad light will probably force them off by 6.30ish.)

 

Figure Aus will look to have a go until they lose a wicket or two and then likely go defensive. Need to hit them early to have any chance at all.

Edited 31 July 2023 by leicsmac

[Sparrowhawk]

1 hour ago, Matt said:

Gotta love an English “summer”.

Maybe they should try playing some matches in August.

Just a thought.

[Sparrowhawk]

Just now, leicsmac said:

So about 30 overs then, perhaps?

 

Figure Aus will look to have a go until they lose a wicket or two and then likely go defensive. Need to hit them early to have any chance at all.

Will they risk losing? Or just aim to bat it out now?

Could easily lose either way, of course.

[Sparrowhawk]

29 minutes ago, Lionator said:

I reckon the Aussies still might go for it then shut up shop if they lose a couple. They'll want that asterix removed which will always be there if it's 1-2.

It won't. People always go on about asterisks these days, but memories are  short, and it's all about results, and this time next year (maybe even next month) the only thing left will be the results.

[trabuch]

Supposed to be 52 more overs, but the rate England bowl at - will be more like 30. All results still possible.

[Super_horns]

Never know if we get a couple early but then first sign of rain or bad light and the Australians will be off like Usain Bolt !

[trabuch]

Australia are heavy favourites now imo.

[trabuch]

Although when Woakes gets the new ball it could change very quickly.

[coolhandfox]

Get one now just before the new ball and England have a chance! 

[leicsmac]

Exactly how many times are Aus going to get away with playing and missing before they nick one off here?

[Finnegan]

Big moment. 

[Corky]

That man went to Moe, went to Moeen Ali

[coolhandfox]

Open the door, just need to get Smith now. 

[trabuch]

The question now is whether we take the new ball, if Mo is taking wickets. I think our best hope of quick wickets is Woakes with the new ball, but as they are persisting with Woakes now it doesn't look like he is going to get the new ball after 6 overs. 

[leicsmac]

This is the critical partnership, get one of these before 300 and should get the rest. Getting Smith would of course be ideal, but if we can leave him stranded at the other end, that works too.

[Finnegan]

Bigger moment. 

[Corky]

Roll these bastards over now

[Md9]

Smith gone as well now 

[trabuch]

HUGE

[Super_horns]

It’s on !

[trabuch]

I'm very glad I cashed out.

[coolhandfox]

Think people underestimate how hard it is to chase a score 350+ 

[RowlattsFox]

Yes. Was beginning to think it was over and then bang, 2 big wickets. 

[Voll Blau]

Come on Woaies you Beautiful Brummie Bastard.