MrDuck Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 6 hours ago, villa89 said: Too little too late. They can't rely on a swinging ball in Australia especially when this is the only day/night test. Can't see England chasing down 300+ with Lyon and Co. bowling. England all out for 150-200 second innings is my bet. Oh for sure. These conditions were what Root expected from day 1, which would have led to a different game entirely. England haven't a hope in hell of chasing the total down, but a chance perhaps to at least restore some self respect today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 well we got them all out for 138 with a lead of 354 - couldn't have done much more that innings. so full credit! 5er for Jimmy, and 4 for Woakes - that's really great to see such fight. 38/0 off 10 overs is a positive start, a long way to go and I think when the lights come it will be a big old challenge, but so far, so good. Cook survives an LBW decision - if Aus had reviewed ihe would have been out in the first couple of overs If they can dig in, the ball will be 30 overs old before lights. Encouraging, but a long way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 It’s the hope that kills you... but come on England! Although I’ve just read that in the last decade, we’ve never got within 100 runs of a target of 350+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 8 minutes ago, JB said: It’s the hope that kills you... but come on England! Yeah, but we're Villa fans, we're used to that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Cook gone lbw. Ah. Just please don't collapse. We may lose, but let's please be batting tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Stoneman gone as well now. Great, and barely scored in the past half an hour. Sigh. Here we go again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Yeah, I went out to walk the dog and thought, well, if Stoneman can turn his good start into a big 100, we'll win. Came back and he'd gone for the same score he was on when I left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Not sure what we’re all worrying about to be honest - Root 100, Vince 30, Malan 20, Bairstow and Moeen 30 a piece, then Anderson to polish it off with 75 n.o. Easy. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 More likely (than a successful run chase) would be us getting skittled under the lights for a lower score than the Aussies managed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Lyon was mocked for his pre-series joke but I think he could be retiring a batsman or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Vince - you thunder clearing in the woods. ****. We were doing fine until then 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 hahaha aussies lose both their reviews in 3 balls. Phew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 If Joe Root wants to be considered in the same league as Smith and Kohli, he needs to convert this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 24 minutes ago, MrDuck said: If Joe Root wants to be considered in the same league as Smith and Kohli, he needs to convert this one... Root is the key wicket. If the Ozzies get him England will fold like a pack of cards, if he stays N.O. then they have a big chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I'm amazed we're still alive near the end of day 4 to be honest. Woakes and Root have to survive to keep it interesting though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted December 5, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted December 5, 2017 I'm actually tempted to wake up to watch this tomorrow after today's final session. Asking for disappointment that surely..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Fascinating final day tomorrow. Australia favourites but England have a sniff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Good effort from England. Well done to Woakes at the end. Hey, Steve: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 On the one hand I get to watch it at work during daylight hours. On the other hand I have to do so with a bunch of Aussies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 We'll win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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