West Indies v England | 3rd Test | Antigua | 15-19 Feb 09

[Saj]

The Windies batting is so reliant on Sarwan, Gayle and Chanders isnt it. So many other players have been tried and they have shown themselves to be woefully inadequate at this level.

34 overs for Jerome Taylor and co. to survive which I cant see happening, although it would be hilarious if they managed a draw.

 

[Amjid Javed]

W.I 306/6

Would have been intresting if target had of been 370/400 here!

 

[Sheikh]

Long way to go for these two yet, but this is a great end to a test match!

 

[Oxy]

Seems as though WICB have cost the Windies this game - they went into the '2nd' test with their tails high, and Eng were deflated after the 51 all out.

Incompetency caused the game to be shifted - and its worked out perfectly for them

 

[Oxy]

309-6

27 overs remain

LOOOOOONG Session!

 

[Oxy]

The end is nigh

Anderson gets Taylor - fine catch by Broad

313-7

 

[junoon]

How is the umpiring so far?

I have noticed that too many WI batsmen have been given out LBW and no english batsmen were given lbw

 

[Oxy]

How is the umpiring so far?

I have noticed that too many WI batsmen have been given out LBW and no english batsmen were given lbw

Been poor all series - as has the TV umpiring (1st test)

Been poor against both sides. Harper has been shocking

 

[Saj]

142 deliveries remain.

Ramdin looks a decent bat, but not much batting out there with him.

 

[Sheikh]

From Cricinfo:

"Light starts to fade at around 5.30pm local," says Andrew McGlashan. "On the first day we played until about 5.45pm. So it's time, not overs for England (and West Indies)." (current time is 4.35pm)


So I'd say about another hour. Maybe 15 overs or so...

 

[Sparhawk]

22 overs left.. 3 wickets. CRUNCH TIME!!

 

[Sparhawk]

Ramdin gets himself out.

 

[Oxy]

Ramdin comprehensively bowled by Anderson for 21

322-8

Not long left

 

[Sheikh]

That's huge.

 

[Sparhawk]

Lots of close in fielders, they're going for the kill.

Its been a good fight from WI though.

 

[Saj]

more than 20 overs to go here.

Could bad light be a factor here if the Windies tailenders hang around?

 

[Boi]

Please Badal come in Please Badal aajo!! Light go DIM Light go DIM!

Come on Benn and Powell just Stick in there for a few overs!!

 

[Sparhawk]

more than 20 overs to go here.

Could bad light be a factor here if the Windies tailenders hang around?

Yes i don't think England can bowl all 20 overs. They will probably have to introduce the spinners soon.

 

[Boi]

Its Crunch Time!!

CRUNCH

 

[Boi]

Its pretty Dark out there!! Which is good signs!!

 

[Boi]

Clipped by Powell for four!!
Good Good!!!

 

[Boi]

Take it Easy Powell!! No need for Extravagant Shots!!

 

[Boi]

Solid Defence from Powell!!

 

[Boi]

Oay hoay!! Nearly Got him! A Awkward Pull shot from Powell which was too unnecesary!

 

[Boi]

End of Broads over it is 336-8!

 

[12thMan]

well done by Eng. 4th test will be good too

 

[Boi]

England have NEVER beaten WI at the ARG!

 

[Boi]

SIX!! What a hit from Benn!! Great timing!

 

[Boi]

Benn Looks like a Decent batsmen!

 

[Oxy]

17 overs remain...

 

[Boi]

Oooh!! Flicked just past Short leg!!
Too Quick for him to catch!

 

[Saj]

99 deliveries maximum remain. The local rasta population are applauding Powell and Big Benn.

347 for 8

 

[Sheikh]

About 35 mins to go, I would think. 7 or 8 overs.

 

[Informer]

Benn thinks that this is a 20/20 match

 

[12thMan]

cricinfo says - end time is 5:30 (currently 5:14) and 16 overs remaining. I think they will play as long as light permits and not the closing time which was changed from 5 to 5:30 because of delayed start and all days have gone past the closing time

 

[Boi]

Bring out the METER!! The METER!!

 

[Boi]

Benn is batting very well!! Positively!!

 

[Boi]

Clipped away into the Legside by Powell For 3 runs!

 

[Sheikh]

cricinfo says - end time is 5:30 (currently 5:14) and 16 overs remaining. I think they will play as long as light permits and not the closing time which was changed from 5 to 5:30 because of delayed start and all days have gone past the closing time

Light starts to go around 5.30, so another 15-20 minutes after that and the light will be offered. Another 30 mins at the most I would think.

 

[Boi]

If O Shah hit!! Benn would of gone!!

 

[Sheikh]

Drinks!

Take your time boys!

 

[Sparhawk]

Its getting darker, and players take drinks. Strauss does not look happy )

 

[Saj]

Bob Willis looks like he is going to have a heart attack in the Sky studios.

A lead of 500 and you dont win - would be a shambles.

 

[Oxy]

15 overs left - they take drinks. Make it a long one

 

[Oxy]

Cracking cricket to watch.

Its been a good 5 days to watch.

Take note, Allen Stanford - oh wait, you cant because you are on the run!!!

 

[12thMan]

What is next, take a blow to body and call physio. Is this regular houlry drinks break or a special one

 

[Oxy]

Close LBW shout

Very close...

 

[Oxy]

Another one - thats 2 Swann might have got!

 

[Sparhawk]

Swann will get an lbw sooner or later. Benn has to use the bat!

That last one prob should have been given out!

 

[Sheikh]

What is next, take a blow to body and call physio. Is this regular houlry drinks break or a special one

I'd say a few mid-pitch conferences between overs. Also send out a pair of gloves!

 

[12thMan]

six players around the bat for Swann

 

[Pak_NM]

This has been a very good series so far.

Tense finish; would be terrific if they survive...

 

[Saj]

Swann will get an lbw sooner or later. Benn has to use the bat!

That last one prob should have been given out!

right on cue. Stupid batting. 9 down

 

[Informer]

Good move by England to bring on spin

 

[Sparhawk]

There it is, only a matter of time.

 

[Oxy]

3rd time unlucky!

Swann gets Benn LBW!

353-9

1 wkt left

 

[Big Harvey]

Gottim!!!

 

[Sheikh]

Swann will get an lbw sooner or later. Benn has to use the bat!

That last one prob should have been given out!

There you go, just hiding the bat behind the pad. 9 down!

 

[Boi]

Benn was under huge pressure!!??

Saw it coming!!

 

[Oxy]

F-i-d-e-l....

 

[Sheikh]

Last two need to survive about 20-25 mins. 6-7 overs! Long, long way to go.

 

[Boi]

Come on Fiddy!!

Just Stay there!!

 

[Oxy]

Even Harmison has woken up!

 

[Sheikh]

What sort of shot was that?

 

[Saj]

Plenty of umpire intimidation going on out there. England appealing for the bat hitting thin air.

 

[Sparhawk]

Huge appeal by England.. umpire doesn't budge.

 

[Boi]

What is Powell Trying to do??

 

[Saj]

Harmison has bowled 5 bouncers this over to a number 10 batsman in fading light why isnt the umpire giving him a warning ???

 

[Sparhawk]

Five short deliveries.. will he go for the yorker now?

 

[Boi]

Stay at the wicket man!!

 

[Oxy]

Surprised that Harmison hasnt been spoken to about the short-pitched stuff...

 

[Sparhawk]

The crowd is really into it now

 

[Sheikh]

The spinner looks the bigger threat.

 

[Boi]

Great atmosphere there at the ARG!!

 

[Oxy]

Might as well just slog - not going to survive with all those fielders close in

 

[Big Harvey]

Even Harmison has woken up!

He knows that if he can nip out number 11, he's guaranteed to be selected for the rest of the series and beyond.

 

[Sheikh]

Light should start going quick now...

 

[Oxy]

CAnt see this lasting 2 more overs

 

[Boi]

Go for it!!

Smack it!!

 

[Sheikh]

Fidel to face!