England v South Africa 2017

South Africa: 162/7.

England win by 19 runs and the series 2-1

First test from Lords

England chose to bat on a seaming wicket..

Cook has edged one to the keeper
But fellow opener Jennings was given out LBW to a ball which pitched leg side and was missing all the stumps..
And the stupid batsmen (Jennings and Ballance) didn't ask for a review.

I notice that the umpires are sponsored by 'Emerites', maybe it should be 'Specsavers'
Current score 24-2

After being 76-4 England recovered to end the day on 357-5 with Joe Root 184 not out.

South Africa threw away a good position mostly due to bad catching and the bowlers failing to ball behind the popping crease.
Rabana was 'no balling' ever over. Even their spinner was guilty.

I'm not sure if I like Englands new outfits
The new 'whites' are a blast from the 60's & 70's. Cream coloured shirt and pants with cable knit jumpers.

root out!!

(07-07-2017 10:21 )babelover48 Wrote:  root out!!

Morning after the night before..

Still, great knock Rooty!

I reckon a score around 425 - 435 is the best to be expected

(07-07-2017 11:08 )babelover48 Wrote:  I reckon a score around 425 - 435 is the best to be expected

Seems about right, Rabada looks like he's had his Weetabix this morning!

how many I wonder? could Weetabix now classed as a performance enhancing drug?