England v Australia - Second Ashes Test - Lord's

[pauldyson1uk]

226 needed to aviod the follow on.

 

[Joga_Bonito]

The problem with Australia is that even though they are six down, they are still quite capable of going on to make 300-350, if not more. And England often aid that by relaxing once we feel that we have removed the top order. It's important for us to keep the pressure on, because at this rate, as long as rain doesn't prevent a whole days play, there should be a result in the match.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

thats another one down 148-7

 

[Addict]

:d

 

[Rooney1987]

5live getting big stars Russell Crowe was just on.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Aussie are complaning about the shadows now FFS.
They agreed to play under the lights and now they winge

 

[pauldyson1uk]

YESSSS another one 152-8

 

[pauldyson1uk]

I think the Aussies are looking to come off for bad light.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Cant see them saving the follow on now , looking good for us at the momment

 

[apple-shampoo]

5live getting big stars Russell Crowe was just on.

He's in Sky's commentary box now.


Well this has turned into a bloody good day for the England team.

 

[Addict]

5live getting big stars Russell Crowe was just on.

is on ss1 now

 

[redtilded121]

152-8 is the follow on target gonna be reached?

 

[pauldyson1uk]

152-8 is the follow on target gonna be reached?

I doubt it they still need 70

 

[pauldyson1uk]

this is a joke playing a test under the light and they moan about the shadows ,fecking joke they have now gone off.
They knew they were playing under the lights if needed.
Bad show by the Aussies

 

[redtilded121]

off for bad light
even with floodlights on!

 

[pauldyson1uk]

That will be it for the day now.
Fantastic position to start in the morning,finnish them off within the hour and put them back in again.
Hopefully we can have this game won on Sunday night.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

I think this is a joke , the teams agreed to use the lights .
The lights are now fully on , they are brand new floodlight ,what is the problem?

 

[zing]

Well, the umpires offered it. Not the Aussies' fault.

Fantastic position for England to be in. They have to win this, surely.

 

[zain]

10 bucks says that England blow this chance away to win the game! Even though I'd love to be proved wrong!

You just almost know they're going to feck this chance up.

 

[Tabata]

10 bucks says that England blow this chance away to win the game! Even though I'd love to be proved wrong!

You just almost know they're going to feck this chance up.

Not even the English are capable of blowing this game. Only chance Australia have is rain.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

10 bucks says that England blow this chance away to win the game! Even though I'd love to be proved wrong!

You just almost know they're going to feck this chance up.

I will take your 10 bucks ,they will come out this morning and be well fired up,skittle out the last few 1st innings wickets before the follow on.
The Aussie second innings will be a bit better , but hopefully we can get them all out on Sunday and hopefully will only need 150-200 to win the match.
Well I can dream cant I.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Not even the English are capable of blowing this game. Only chance Australia have is rain.

I agree Rain is there only hope ,today is not bad not rain due till late afternoon ,Met Office say 7pm onwards,so good chance for a full day today.
Sunday and Monday are not so good , heavy showers Sunday and light stuff for Monday.
But who knows they got it wrong yesterday.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Play is about to start , hopefully finnish them of soon.
They still need 70 to aviod the follow on

 

[redtilded121]

a couple of bouncers to wake em up

 

[pauldyson1uk]

good opening couple of overs.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

that was a close chance.

 

[redtilded121]

might take a while this, less swing today a bit of patience line and length will do it.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

might take a while this, less swing today a bit of patience line and length will do it.

Yeah it looks like there is not much out there for the bowlers.
Would of liked to of seen a fired up Flintoff on first

 

[samabachan]

Yeah it looks like there is not much out there for the bowlers.
Would of liked to of seen a fired up Flintoff on first

I reckon they are trying to save him for a big effort with the new ball if/when they follow on...

 

[pauldyson1uk]

I reckon they are trying to save him for a big effort with the new ball if/when they follow on...

Looks like he might be on next ,these 2 are getting to settled for my liking , they need to be gone.

 

[samabachan]

Just seen Onions warming up - I think they are saving Flintoff for now. No point saving him if they pass the follow on mark though...

 

[pauldyson1uk]

poor bowling at the momment and for me poor field placement lots of gaps

 

[redtilded121]

yes

 

[pauldyson1uk]

I will take that back ,good ball for the catch

 

[redtilded121]

good catch colly

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Cant see them getting the 30 needed now

 

[redtilded121]

I will take that back ,good ball for the catch

no need to take back they were looking comfortable out there

 

[pauldyson1uk]

should of caught that ,thats what I was meaning about gaps in the field

 

[samabachan]

I think they should have a fine leg in if they are going to insist on bowling short.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

the tailenders should not be getting 4 .