England vs Australia | 1st Ashes Test | Nottingham | 12/7/13 | Day 3

[Ims1]

England are 15 ahead with 2 wickets down .Yesterday when the sun was out ,batting looked really easy & based on that one would presume at the very least ,a 4th inning target of 250 - 275 should not be very difficult to attain but Agnew in his column feels 250 is a winning score . Will England bat out whole of today & win the test ?

 

[Convict]

Ultimate battles between good and evil.

 

[Aman]

There's something about Agar.

 

[Aman]

Ultimate battles between good and evil.

Australia have been humbled, so it makes sense to an extent.

 

[Robert]

Australia have been humbled,

How?

 

[Random Aussie]

250 a winning score? Try 120 unless Agar Sobers goes nuts again

 

[Gunther]

I am huge believer in the concept of 'momentum' in sports. Despite Agar's heroics yesterday, if England do manage to win this test, it would rank among the finest of the Flower era. It would be a testament to how unflappable the team has become which wasn't always the case with older English teams

 

[Robert]

250 a winning score? Try 120 unless Agar Sobers goes nuts again

Watch him rise up the order second dig! #8 maybe?

Also I doubt that Clarke will fail twice.

 

[Convict]

Watch him rise up the order second dig! #8 maybe?

Also I doubt that Clarke will fail twice.

He will bat 8.
7 is his position long term.

Would allow us to select a wicket keeper.

 

[Random Aussie]

He will bat 8.
7 is his position long term.

Would allow us to select a wicket keeper.

Haddin should bat at 11 IMO. Teach him a lesson.

 

[Mamoon]

Agar is just a trash player who will be forever remembered for his 98 runs.

He had his best day on his very first day

 

[Ims1]

Another clear sunny day . can England score 250+ today ? i think yes though i have a feeling Agar might be the main wicket taker today .

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Agar is just a trash player who will be forever remembered for his 98 runs.

He had his best day on his very first day

In one match he is trash ?

 

[Aman]

How?

Have you been watching Australian cricket for the past 5 years? They're use to winning everything, now they'd be lucky to win a game.

 

[Convict]

Have you been watching Australian cricket for the past 5 years? They're use to winning everything, now they'd be lucky to win a game.

Natural cycle.
I see promising signs of us recovering.

 

[Convict]

Haddin should bat at 11 IMO. Teach him a lesson.

Should bat at 12

 

[Aman]

Natural cycle.
I see promising signs of us recovering.

Would you say you've been humbled?

 

[Random Aussie]

Would you say you've been humbled?

Er no. Last I checked we were in a series decider for the number 1 ranking six months ago, and we are number 2 in the world in ODI.

 

[Amjid Javed]

England need to look to bat all day and get over 200 lead which will be enough to win this test match.

 

[Convict]

Would you say you've been humbled?

Not really.
Being humbled would be like falling down to New Zealand tier rankings.

 

[Aman]

Er no. Last I checked we were in a series decider for the number 1 ranking six months ago, and we are number 2 in the world in ODI.

How on earth did that happen?

 

[Gunther]

England need to look to bat all day and get over 200 lead which will be enough to win this test match.

I'm sure if England bat all day, the lead would be over 300. They might be ultra cautious in the first session but if Cook and KP survive, I expect them to push on in the afternoon

 

[Aman]

Not really.
Being humbled would be like falling down to New Zealand tier rankings.

Haven't you been bowled out for less than 100 a ridiculous amount of times since 2007/8? I remember reading an article on it btw nice underhanded insult but dw we'll do what you couldn't do in 3 years time to restore some pride for the southern hemisphere.

 

[Justcrazy]

Agar is not the solution for Aussies unless he gets 3 - 4 wickets every game.

 

[Justcrazy]

A target of 250 would be enough against Aussies , Swan would be all over on day 4

 

[Justcrazy]

86 / 2

 

[Justcrazy]

Do not see Aussies consistently getting 280 here.

 

[Justcrazy]

 

[Justcrazy]

lead 25 runs

 

[SL_Fan]

Big day this. Can Agar turn it on with the ball. Wicket looks really slow and dry and cracks everywhere. Time to shine.

 

[iHammad]

What a shot by KP

 

[Justcrazy]

94 / 2

 

[Aman]

KP set for a biggie?

 

[Justcrazy]

Poms will take there time today and bat through.

 

[Justcrazy]

Partnership 83 runs.

 

[iHammad]

50 for KP!

 

[Justcrazy]

:4

 

[MarkCooper]

Does anyone know what the highest successful run chase at Trent Bridge is?

 

[Justcrazy]

England lead by 34 runs with 8 wickets remaining

 

[iHammad]

Does anyone know what the highest successful run chase at Trent Bridge is?

284, Eng vs NZ in 2004

 

[Justcrazy]

100 up

 

[MarkCooper]

thx

 

[Gunther]

284, Eng vs NZ in 2004

Lovely chase that, shepharded by Ian Bell of those times, Graham Thorpe

 

[Justcrazy]

Aussies need to break the partnership here.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pieterson looks dangerous , he is one batsman who can change the game in matter of few overs. Natural match winner.

 

[MarkCooper]

I thought the highest run chase would be higher than 284 but then it makes sense as its a swinging ground which also spins.

 

[Justcrazy]

:4

 

[Justcrazy]

:4 more

Things not looking good for Aussies.

 

[MarkCooper]

Now, can the guy who was out for 6, but ended up getting 98, take some wickets.

 

[Justcrazy]

England lead by 43 runs with 8 wickets remaining

 

[Justcrazy]

England lead by 49 runs with 8 wickets remaining

 

[Justcrazy]

Ashton effect wearing off now , Aussies in real world now

 

[Justcrazy]

Agar is more suited to shorter formats ......... his bowling not good enough to play as a bowler. He is poor mans Imran tahir

 

[MarkCooper]

Lol. Poor man's Imran Tahir that is funny

 

[SL_Fan]

Lead by 52 now another 200 and Aus might have let this one slip.

 

[Justcrazy]

:4

 

[Convict]

Patto get here i want to boof you

 

[SL_Fan]

Huuge wicket Patto strikes KP outta here

 

[Justcrazy]

Lol. Poor man's Imran Tahir that is funny

Thanks

 

[Justcrazy]

Pattison gets a wicket

 

[Gunther]

School boy Ian Bell needs a big score here

 

[BHM :D]

Big wicket, I think Bell will succumb to the pressure.

 

[Justcrazy]

England lead by 56 runs with 7 wickets remaining

 

[style_guru]

Big wicket for Patto.

 

[Justcrazy]

I think the wicket evens things out here

 

[Justcrazy]

Poms need to set a target of at least 250 here.

 

[Gunther]

Patto trying to emulate Jimmy in hiding the ball here.

 

[Romali_rotti]

There's something about Agar.

yehh, he lives 2 suburbs away from me and he is also half Sri Lankan I heard..

 

[SL_Fan]

Agar you beutayy!

 

[Convict]

I love Agar

 

[SL_Fan]

Whatta catch cookie munsta gone huuuuuuge wicket Aussies back in it with a bang

 

[Convict]

yehh, he lives 2 suburbs away from me and he is also half Sri Lankan I heard..

Perth bro?

 

[asifp]

Did McGrath predict a 5-0 Aussie on this one?

 

[Convict]

Whatta catch cookie munsta gone huuuuuuge wicket Aussies back in it with a bang

For a second I though you were channeling the commentary of AFL commentator Brian Taylor.

 

[Convict]

Did McGrath predict a 5-0 Aussie on this one?

Yes and Botham tipped 10-0 to England

 

[asifp]

Yes and Botham tipped 10-0 to England

Well most of the media was predicting an England cakewalk so an Aussie win in the first test is exactly what this series needs!....though as this Test has shown anything could happen!

 

[SL_Fan]

For a second I though you were channeling the commentary of AFL commentator Brian Taylor.

Good thing or a bad thing? :healy

 

[SL_Fan]

Essentillay 70/4

 

[SL_Fan]

Smith worth a crack me thinks

 

[Romali_rotti]

Perth bro?

Nah I heard lives in Clayton, VIC which is 2 suburbs away from me.. He plays for Perth in 20/20 I think...