England v Australia 1st Ashes Test

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:55 am

Quickenthetempo wrote:This is the first test.

They all seem to have worn jumpers most of the game though.

Not neccessary in the 5 day game. The players are out there long enough to get to know who they are.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 12:14 pm

Burns out for 133.
296-6

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 12:17 pm

WTF was Ali thinking then

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 12:19 pm

Poor from Ali.

CleggHall · Post by **CleggHall** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 12:21 pm

....and Bairstow!

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 12:21 pm

And now Jonny’s gone

CleggHall · Post by **CleggHall** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 12:23 pm

How to fritter a 1st innings lead away.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 12:27 pm

This should be the last test Moeen Ali plays for England.

He's awful at this level.

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 12:32 pm

From BBC

How's stat?!
Moeen Ali has taken 48 wickets in 12 Tests since the start of 2018 at an average of 27.33.

By comparison, Nathan Lyon has taken 59 wickets in 14 Tests at 35.61 in the same time.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 12:38 pm

Six hours of hard graft thrown away in ten minutes. Good work boys.

dandeclaret · Post by **dandeclaret** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 12:41 pm

And there was me thinking we led by 26, and that 2 quick wickets are just part of the ebb and flow of test cricket........

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 12:47 pm

karatekid wrote:From BBC

How's stat?!
Moeen Ali has taken 48 wickets in 12 Tests since the start of 2018 at an average of 27.33.

By comparison, Nathan Lyon has taken 59 wickets in 14 Tests at 35.61 in the same time.

Bat him at 11 then.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 3:09 pm

Broad and Woakes have regained England's advantage somewhat with that stand of 65,Jimmy's come out at 11,let's hope his calf holds up,every run is a run the Aussies have to tick off.

That's the good,now the bad and the ugly,Bairstow and Moeen should hang their heads in shame,both look bereft of confidence,Jimmy's not looking too healthy i'm sad to report,hope he can stick in with Woakes and get the lead over 100.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 3:12 pm

tiger76 wrote:Broad and Woakes have regained England's advantage somewhat with that stand of 65,Jimmy's come out at 11,let's hope his calf holds up,every run is a run the Aussies have to tick off.

That's the good,now the bad and the ugly,Bairstow and Moeen should hang their heads in shame,both look bereft of confidence,Jimmy's not looking too healthy i'm sad to report,hope he can stick in with Woakes and get the lead over 100.

Does make you wonder why Bairstow is getting picked.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 3:23 pm

Spijed wrote:Does make you wonder why Bairstow is getting picked.

Yep,at least with Moeen he might have an impact with the ball in their 2nd innings,Johnny's bringing nothing to the party ATM,if Sam Curran's available for Lord's he has to play,if nothing else he'll give the strike bowlers a breather now and then,and he's capable of a quickfire 20-30,the selection might depend on who's fit Jimmy doesn't look right,and Jofra is a ? for the 2nd test.

374 all out,a useful lead of 90,but certainly not a match-winning one yet,especially being a bowler down,lot's of bowling for Moeen and maybe even the skipper to hold up an end.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 3:55 pm

13-1 Warner gone on review,another shocker from the umpire,Broad strikes again,just what the doctor ordered for England,the sooner we can get Smith into the middle the better.

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 3:56 pm

Cheating Warner out, caught behind off Broad of a review again. Umpires not having the best of times.

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 3:57 pm

Massive wicket i must say .

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 3:58 pm

Warner should have walked.............oh hang on he cheats so I guess not

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:03 pm

Cricket. A game played by gentlemen and Smith and Warner

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:07 pm

FCBurnley wrote:Warner should have walked.............oh hang on he cheats so I guess not

Nope you stay until given out , any English player would have done the same

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:14 pm

FCBurnley wrote:Warner should have walked.............oh hang on he cheats so I guess not

Tbf, I doubt any cricketer walks these days unless it's obvious, and you will never see players like Stokes give themselves out when they play with such intensity.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:19 pm

You can criticise Warner for many things but nobody walks these days,Moeen looking dangerous he's getting plenty of turn,just need to stay patient,wickets have fallen in batches during this match.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:20 pm

And another...

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:22 pm

Would love to get the cheating cry baby Smith out early.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:27 pm

Need to keep our foot on their throat,if we nip a few more out tonight that'd be great,broad and Moeen bowling well in tandem.

Need to hold our catches as well.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:11 pm

tiger76 wrote:Need to keep our foot on their throat,if we nip a few more out tonight that'd be great,broad and Moeen bowling well in tandem.

Need to hold our catches as well.

Not doing either right now

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:14 pm

Khawaja out 80-3,Stokes is fired up,but why is the field set so defensively,we need to get Smith ASAP.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:16 pm

Get Smith out today and its all over

nil_desperandum · Post by **nil_desperandum** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:17 pm

Spijed wrote:Tbf, I doubt any cricketer walks these days unless it's obvious, and you will never see players like Stokes give themselves out when they play with such intensity.

Actually, at this level of cricket a lot of players walk nowadays since when it's a pretty clear nick they know that they will be embarrassed by the DRS review. They were just saying as much on TMS and felt that Warner should have walked since he must have known he'd hit it and wouldn't get away with it.
(Obviously when there's no review system then most players stand their ground).

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:23 pm

FCBurnley wrote:Get Smith out today and its all over

Easier said than done,they've now gone into the lead,and he's still there,plus the rest,i wouldn't fancy chasing much over a 100 on this batting last,certainly anything over 150 and the Aussies are right in the mix.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:25 pm

Agree with that Tiger. Aussies will fight all the way.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:27 pm

Smith scores vast majority of runs on leg side so maybe try and pack the leg side field and try to frustrate him. Make him take some risks

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:31 pm

FCBurnley wrote:Smith scores vast majority of runs on leg side so maybe try and pack the leg side field and try to frustrate him. Make him take some risks

It's worth a go for a couple of overs,if nothing else he'll have to change his game,of course the bowlers would have to be accurate to build pressure,but England are letting this game drift too easily,need at least 2 more tonight,and if one of those is Smith even better,but just now it's to easy.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:02 pm

I hope we don't get too obsessed with trying to get Smith out!

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:17 pm

I’ve listened to a lot of the first three days on the radio and the way they talk about Smith is verging on the ridiculous. It’s almost as if he’s never been out before in his career. Yes, he’s an excellent player but he’s not superhuman.

Darnhill Claret · Post by **Darnhill Claret** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:56 pm

Warner walked in the first innings. Had he appealed by review he would have been ‘not out’.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Sun Aug 04, 2019 12:04 am

Darnhill Claret wrote:Warner walked in the first innings. Had he appealed by review he would have been ‘not out’.

No he didnt he was given out and just decided not to review it

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:37 am

Anderson won't be bowling today.

Also, surprised to read the following on the BBC website regarding Moeen Ali being the leading wicket taker:
"Moeen Ali bowled a couple of nice overs, got a wicket, but was expensive yesterday. England will really need him to deliver today.

And, yes, his batting is shocking at the moment. But remember Moeen is the top wicket-taker in Test cricket over the last 12 months."

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:54 am

It'd be an excellent day for Moeen Ali to bowl well and get a few wickets. Good for us in the situation of this game and to bolster his confidence for the rest of the series.
His confidence seems a but fragile often but he generally bounces back with some good performances. Fingers crossed he can pick up 3 or 4 today.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Sun Aug 04, 2019 11:07 am

Moeen Ali just bowled a beamer. Must be a first for a spin bowler!

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sun Aug 04, 2019 11:13 am

Strange choice to open with Moeen in these conditions,but maybe it'll pay off.

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Sun Aug 04, 2019 11:38 am

I can see the Aussies posting a tough target. Their Edgbaston hoodoo might come to an end

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Sun Aug 04, 2019 11:48 am

Every over they asking for the ball to be changed.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sun Aug 04, 2019 11:55 am

A couple of quick wickets and England are back in the game,but this partnership is becoming dangerous.

Lead's already nearly 80,and they've got plenty of power to add sadly.

It's not out of the question this could yet end in a draw,depends how long the Aussies go on batting.

You have to wonder why Jofra's deemed fit to field,and yet he wasn't deemed fit to bowl,very costly decision going with Jimmy.

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Sun Aug 04, 2019 12:03 pm

100 partnership. 86 ahead.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sun Aug 04, 2019 12:16 pm

30+ overs until the new ball,and they're looking comfortable,need a touch of magic from someone.

If this pair are still together at lunch.it could be a long afternoon for England.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sun Aug 04, 2019 12:31 pm

Gonna take something special to get Smith out.
204-3.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun Aug 04, 2019 12:31 pm

Steve Smith has a face you would never tire of punching.

SonofPog · Post by **SonofPog** » Sun Aug 04, 2019 12:36 pm

WICKET!!!!

Head not Smith.