Ashes series 2015

(18-07-2015 02:29 )straw man Wrote:  

(17-07-2015 11:49 )lancealot790 Wrote:  It is a five day pitch designed to generate maximum revenue for the ECB,

Really? Some balls kept quite low on Friday. Since variable bounce has been apparent as early as the second day, I suspect that the pitch isn't necessarily as good as you make out.

566 for 8 dec would say otherwise, there is always going to be some assistance for the bowlers on the first morning of test match no matter how good the pitch is, the one at lords is a prime example of getting through the opening spell and then making hay while the sun shines.

In 2006 England made 551/6 declared at Adelaide and went on to lose the match.

England all out 312 trail by 254

Australia not enforcing the follow-on.

thought they wouldnt will try to get about 400+ 500+ lead till lunch 2moro and try nd bowl us out in a day and a half

And if England lose their customary 3 or 4 wickets for bugger all early then defeat would seem inevitable .

Close of play Australia 108-0 lead by 362

Australia have declared on 254-2 with a lead of 508

The number of previous occasions that Australia have set the opposition a 500+ target to win is 27. They won 26 and drew once.

Dont know why but feel this is will be a draw.

On 2nd thoughts seeing the weather at lords and the fact that England have to bat 5 sessions and theres no chance of rain hmmmm im not sure

Worrying for the Australians that Chris Rogers had to retire hurt after experiencing a dizzy spell. He was hit on the helmet by Jimmy Anderson on day 2.