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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2017 19:43:17 GMT -5
The Gabba is Australia's favourite ground, it doesn't bode well that they're being pushed so hard there. 4th inning chases are always a nightmare because of how much the pitch has deteriorated.
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Post by boombo on Nov 25, 2017 19:47:47 GMT -5
I still expect an England batting collapse but this crack could give us some fireworks tomorrow if Aus are chasing anything decent   |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2017 20:32:33 GMT -5
England have a chance so long as Root is there. We're privileged to be watching the two best batsmen in the world, Root and Smith, both leading their sides in this series.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2017 21:01:15 GMT -5
Okay, Root's gone. Game over.
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Post by jgtheone on Nov 25, 2017 21:01:53 GMT -5
Well, root has just gone right after making a 50. This should be a cracker of a match
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2017 21:07:59 GMT -5
Moenn can put a hell of an innings together under pressure, but I'm not sure he's the guy to save us on this occasion. Only chance for England is to reach 150 and hope for humid, overcast conditions tomorrow.
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Post by jgtheone on Nov 25, 2017 21:14:03 GMT -5
Moenn can put a hell of an innings together under pressure, but I'm not sure he's the guy to save us on this occasion. Only chance for England is to reach 150 and hope for humid, overcast conditions tomorrow. Bairstow is really good too, isn't he? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2017 21:19:56 GMT -5
Moenn can put a hell of an innings together under pressure, but I'm not sure he's the guy to save us on this occasion. Only chance for England is to reach 150 and hope for humid, overcast conditions tomorrow. Bairstow is really good too, isn't he? On his day he can pull them out of trouble, but usually in home conditions. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2017 21:36:52 GMT -5
Going into lunch, Australia have the ascendancy, if Root was still in I would give England the advantage. Very good test so far, hopefully the rest of the series plays out like this.
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Post by jgtheone on Nov 26, 2017 2:40:30 GMT -5
Very pleased with the way today ended up, far better than I was expecting.
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Post by boombo on Nov 26, 2017 4:10:02 GMT -5
I was expecting an England batting collapse  Didn't expect Aus to make such light work of the chase so far though, ah well. |
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Post by Moron on Nov 26, 2017 4:16:47 GMT -5
Yeah, we played great today and the english middle order wasnt too bad either.
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Post by jgtheone on Nov 26, 2017 7:27:02 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2017 7:31:26 GMT -5
I think my drunken commentary might have been too optimistic.
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Post by boombo on Nov 26, 2017 10:30:53 GMT -5
Can't believe it was anything major if they've managed to keep it secret for three weeks lol I don't know that much about Jonny Bairstow the person but I have heard he's not the easiest guy in the world to get along with  |
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Post by jgtheone on Nov 26, 2017 23:27:27 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2017 6:11:03 GMT -5
I predicted a draw at the Gabba, and that was looking likely until we decided to bat like Australia at Trent Bridge in our 2nd innings.
In Adelaide, it depends on who is batting in the evening session; our batsmen can play swing a lot better than the Australians can, and Anderson is better than any of the Aussie bowlers in those conditions.
Perth will be an easy win for Australia unless we have Stokes and Wood/Overton.
Melbourne is usually an English wicket and I think England will win there.
Sydney is like the Oval, so probably a draw or an England win.
Overall, 2-2.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2017 10:37:14 GMT -5
If England lose the next test I think the wheels could come of like they did last time they were down there. The Aussie crowd, players and media can break a team. Although once thing aren't going their way their silence is deafening, a very fickle bunch |
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Post by jgtheone on Nov 30, 2017 7:43:09 GMT -5
I think England will win the Adelaide test. Swing conditions at night, plus Adelaide's forecast for that week resembles something of the English midlands in mid-July, which will make them feel at home.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2017 4:11:16 GMT -5
If you could put together a WWF/c-d XI, who would you put in?
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Didn't expect Aus to make such light work of the chase so far though, ah well.
