South Afica v England 3rd test

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:34 am

Good review

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by tiger76 » Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:35 am

100 for Stokes is there anything this guy can't do on a cricket field.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Quickenthetempo » Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:59 am

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:27 pm
224-4 at the close.

England probably just edge it.

Go big tomorrow.
Proof that Ben Stokes reads the forum and takes things on board.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by MACCA » Fri Jan 17, 2020 11:21 am

335/4 at lunch

No reason we can't start thinking near the 500 mark.

Stokes had a let off, and he's punished them big time, these 2 look fantastic cant wait to settle down to watch after lunch,

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by MACCA » Fri Jan 17, 2020 11:54 am

351/5

Stokes gone for 120, he was getting a bit inventive, it was only a matter of time.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by MACCA » Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:06 pm

Butler now gone

354/6

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by LeadBelly » Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:08 pm

Excellent 200 stand between Pope & Stokes. Obviously Stokes was the top man but Pope has played very well too. I hope he gets his ton (if somebody else can stick around with him- I have to add now with Butler's departure).

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Burnley1989 » Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:09 pm

I remember having a debate with TY about Buttler, whilst I don't doubt he is capable of being world class, he is far to inconsistent for Test Cricket even if he does often end up batting with the tail.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Local cricketer » Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:10 pm

Burnley1989 wrote:
Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:09 pm
I remember having a debate with TY about Buttler, whilst I don't doubt he is capable of being world class, he is far to inconsistent for Test Cricket even if he does often end up batting with the tail.
Perfect scenario for Buttler today but yet again he fluffed his lines
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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by MACCA » Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:29 pm

Local cricketer wrote:
Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:10 pm
Perfect scenario for Buttler today but yet again he fluffed his lines
Loads of runs on the board, no pressure, you could semi understand him getting caught smashing the spinner all over, he just offered it him back, a nothing shot.

Should still get past 400, then its another psychological milestone

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by jrgbfc » Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:32 pm

Ben Foakes has been very hard done to I think. He's our best keeper by far, and I'd probably fancy him to get more runs than Bairstow or Buttler long term as well.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Longsidelenny » Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:56 pm

Toatally agree with jrgbfc Ben foakes needs to get back in the team ASAP utc

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by MrMeeseeks » Fri Jan 17, 2020 1:26 pm

Could maybe see them giving Foakes the gloves in Sri Lanka as he’s the best keeper by far.

It was a shame he struggled with the bat in the Championship last season as he may have nailed down the place already otherwise.

Feel like with Buttler and Bairstow being the ‘chosen ones’, Foakes has got to do something special to get in the side regularly.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by MACCA » Fri Jan 17, 2020 1:27 pm

426/8 @ tea

Pope makes maiden test century, and is still there unbeaten on 106

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Rileybobs » Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:25 pm

Put £100 on England to score 500. Should p!ss it.
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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by ClaretDiver » Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:26 pm

Rileybobs wrote:
Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:25 pm
Put £100 on England to score 500. Should p!ss it.
Oops!

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Burnley1989 » Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:26 pm

499/9 declared.

Pope - 135*

Really entertaining knock from Wood who will now open the bowling I would have thought.

1.5hrs to ball at SA under the lights, be niece to get them 2-3 down

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by MACCA » Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:27 pm

Eng 499/9 declared

Pope unbeaten on 135
Wood hit 44 of 23

Wow riley feel for you!

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by MACCA » Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:28 pm

ClaretDiver wrote:
Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:26 pm
Oops!

Is that for Rileybobs or Steve ;)

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by MACCA » Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:29 pm

MACCA wrote:
Fri Jan 17, 2020 11:21 am
335/4 at lunch

No reason we can't start thinking near the 500 mark.

Stokes had a let off, and he's punished them big time, these 2 look fantastic cant wait to settle down to watch after lunch,
Couldnt have got nearer....

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by LeadBelly » Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:31 pm

Very entertaining at the end there- unless you are a SA fan/player. Rabada has not had the best of days with the disciplinary judgement and some serious tap towards the end.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Down_Rover » Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:33 pm

MACCA wrote:
Fri Jan 17, 2020 11:21 am
335/4 at lunch

No reason we can't start thinking near the 500 mark.

Stokes had a let off, and he's punished them big time, these 2 look fantastic cant wait to settle down to watch after lunch,
Miles off. What do you know? Root only declared to prove you wrong

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Down_Rover » Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:34 pm

Rileybobs wrote:
Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:25 pm
Put £100 on England to score 500. Should p!ss it.
Oh dear. Root owes you a few bob

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by JohnMac » Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:44 pm

Many variables against the punter, declaration like that being one of them. Why on earth would you declare at 499? It is bizzare and unfair on the thousands of punters worldwide.

Perish the thought there is outside influence :?

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:03 pm

JohnMac wrote:
Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:44 pm
Many variables against the punter, declaration like that being one of them. Why on earth would you declare at 499? It is bizzare and unfair on the thousands of punters worldwide.

Perish the thought there is outside influence :?

What if Root and the boys have a few quid at under 500 :D

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by JohnMac » Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:20 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:
Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:03 pm
What if Root and the boys have a few quid at under 500 :D

Oh bugger, forgot about that option and they are in a Country where it was rife not too many years ago :shock:

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Burnley1989 » Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:23 pm

Get Wood one!!!

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by MACCA » Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:51 pm

SA close on 60/2

Great day for us.

Pivotal wicket in the last over, and fair play to the lad for walking, the umpire looked like he wasnt moving.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Down_Rover » Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:54 pm

JohnMac wrote:
Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:44 pm
Many variables against the punter, declaration like that being one of them. Why on earth would you declare at 499? It is bizzare and unfair on the thousands of punters worldwide.

Perish the thought there is outside influence :?
In fairness they declared when Wood was out, and did not want to trouble Broad with facing a ball or two when he is due to open the bowling
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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by IanMcL » Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:58 pm

cruel declaration Esp if you have a bet

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Rileybobs » Fri Jan 17, 2020 4:18 pm

PS I didn’t really have a bet.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by LeadBelly » Fri Jan 17, 2020 4:46 pm

Ive never seen a declaration reversal before. No idea what the rules are but presumably allowed because of the umpire missing the no ball (before a replay showed it was a NB) and thus a dismal reversal. I'm guessing it can only happen if the batsmen haven't left the playing area????

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Quickenthetempo » Fri Jan 17, 2020 4:51 pm

LeadBelly wrote:
Fri Jan 17, 2020 4:46 pm
Ive never seen a declaration reversal before. No idea what the rules are but presumably allowed because of the umpire missing the no ball (before a replay showed it was a NB) and thus a dismal reversal. I'm guessing it can only happen if the batsmen haven't left the playing area????
Anything that happens after the no ball is irrelevant.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Bordeaux » Fri Jan 17, 2020 5:23 pm

Small crowd today, locals handed out SA flags to get more input after we smashed 499. Big crowd expected on Saturday. Only one clarets flag on show.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by MACCA » Fri Jan 17, 2020 6:42 pm

Bordeaux wrote:
Fri Jan 17, 2020 5:23 pm
Small crowd today, locals handed out SA flags to get more input after we smashed 499. Big crowd expected on Saturday. Only one clarets flag on show.
So the Lowerhouse/Burnley/England flag, Frank E, and a Walden CC flag all on TV today.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Quickenthetempo » Fri Jan 17, 2020 6:55 pm

MACCA wrote:
Fri Jan 17, 2020 6:42 pm
So the Lowerhouse/Burnley/England flag, Frank E, and a Walden CC flag all on TV today.
I think Frank has taken advice from the Padiham lads in where to hang the flag for maximum exposure.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by tiger76 » Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:20 pm

Great day for England,proper test match batting from Stokes and Pope,and Dom Bess will be the key on this slow pitch which is offering turn already.

It's amazing how scoreboard pressure can affect the side batting 2nd,England were smashing the ball to all parts against a tiring attack and the ball barely swung,as soon as England come to bowl they found movement straight away.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Burnley1989 » Sat Jan 18, 2020 6:43 am

Really hope Wood avoids injury for the summer, such a good player and the sort of lad you want in your dressing room

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Granny WeatherWax » Sat Jan 18, 2020 8:25 am

A couple of bits of outstanding cricket this morning sees us well on top now.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by MACCA » Sat Jan 18, 2020 8:28 am

Fantastic start, gutted I'm out from 9.30 until about 12 so will miss most of the action.

SA 71/4

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by tiger76 » Sat Jan 18, 2020 10:54 am

MACCA wrote:
Sat Jan 18, 2020 8:28 am
Fantastic start, gutted I'm out from 9.30 until about 12 so will miss most of the action.

SA 71/4
113/5 at lunch,resumption delayed due to rain,so you might not miss much action,all 5 wickets to Bess,just hope the weather doesn't hinder England's victory charge,it might make Root consider enforcing the follow-on,i know most captains opt not to enforce these days,but time will come into the equation if these delays continue.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by MACCA » Sat Jan 18, 2020 4:01 pm

SA close on 208/6 and trail by 291

Stokes drops the danger man De Kock in the penultimate over, that's 3 from him

England will have to enforce the follow on to win from here youd feel

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by MACCA » Sun Jan 19, 2020 8:12 am

Fantastic start to the morning session

Both De Kock and Philander clean bowled in the opening 2 overs, no better sight than the wickets csrtwheeling back.

SA need 92 more to avoid the follow on

208/8

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by MACCA » Sun Jan 19, 2020 8:16 am

Edit 208/9

3 gone in the first 3 overs.

Broad 2, Curran 1

Not sure What SA have done, theyve come out swinging, very, very loose

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by MACCA » Sun Jan 19, 2020 8:26 am

All done and dusted inside 5 overs, Broad again

SA 209 all out

I'd follow on here, balls doing bits, we are fresh, and SA in disarray

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by MACCA » Sun Jan 19, 2020 8:30 am

SA will follow on.

Correct decision IMO

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Buxtonclaret » Sun Jan 19, 2020 8:59 am

Had to be the right call.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by Burnley1989 » Sun Jan 19, 2020 9:00 am

4 wickets for 1 run. Enjoyed that!

Not sure the weathers great today and I’ve experienced the electric storms in PE and they’re like nothing else I’ve seen.

Should win it from here though if we can get the overs in

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by jdrobbo » Sun Jan 19, 2020 9:07 am

Weather is the only factor.

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Re: South Afica v England 3rd test

Post by tiger76 » Sun Jan 19, 2020 11:09 am

Weird batting from SA this morning,they were never going to win this game,but they had a fair chance of saving it,especially with the weather delays.

Had to enforce the follow on,and it's not like England have toiled for their wickets,plus the one advantage with the constant stoppages is the bowlers can refresh before their next spell.

Just hope this weather clears,that's England's biggest obstacle ATM.

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