Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 2:12 pm
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Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 2:16 pm
Loads of time left in the game, and the pitch doing plenty already. Looks like another England defeat in the first game of a series.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 2:32 pm
6/1 masood gone, Game on!
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 2:51 pm
Stokes drops one that should've been Roots. Damnit.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:09 pm
Think Babar might be on for a decent score in this innings. He's the class act of the two sides with the bat
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Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:25 pm
It's been gripping stuff all day today. Batting looking really hard against Bess at the moment.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:44 pm
Right I am going to whisper this because it feels disrespectful but is Jimmy A a problem for Root and England? Wicketless in 9 of his last 20 innings, one wicket or less in 13 or 14 of them.
Woakes and Archer are probably better versions of themselves with the new ball and are being left to 1st and 2nd change. I also don't think England use Archer well but that is another matter.
So, is Jimmy the odd one out when Stokes is fit to bowl?
Woakes and Archer are probably better versions of themselves with the new ball and are being left to 1st and 2nd change. I also don't think England use Archer well but that is another matter.
So, is Jimmy the odd one out when Stokes is fit to bowl?
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:07 pm
This is top quality test cricket.
Pakistan could be gone for 120 or could get 200.
If its the first then a good knock from Root, Stokes or even Pope / Si ley / Burns of 80 odd will get them close.
If it's the second, then it'll need two of them to do that which isn't likely against this attack on this wicket.
Proper Test Match cricket. This is glorious.
Pakistan could be gone for 120 or could get 200.
If its the first then a good knock from Root, Stokes or even Pope / Si ley / Burns of 80 odd will get them close.
If it's the second, then it'll need two of them to do that which isn't likely against this attack on this wicket.
Proper Test Match cricket. This is glorious.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:19 pm
Great work by slimline Sibley for the runout. Still reckon Pakistan are favourites but England still in with a shout.
This is excellent cricket to watch, always best when the pitch slightly favours the bowlers.
This is excellent cricket to watch, always best when the pitch slightly favours the bowlers.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:34 pm
As it usually is; the first hour tomorrow is going to be critical.And 1 guest wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:19 pm Great work by slimline Sibley for the runout. Still reckon Pakistan are favourites but England still in with a shout.
This is excellent cricket to watch, always best when the pitch slightly favours the bowlers.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:56 pm
England have done well to get themselves vaguely in contention here. But they still need to overperform from here to winfishfoodie wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:34 pmAs it usually is; the first hour tomorrow is going to be critical.And 1 guest wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:19 pm Great work by slimline Sibley for the runout. Still reckon Pakistan are favourites but England still in with a shout.
This is excellent cricket to watch, always best when the pitch slightly favours the bowlers.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:18 pm
The cricket guru has spoken.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:39 pm
Mentally, I had a figure of 275 for the lead that Pakistan would want; & now I think we're in for a humdinger.Saint wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:56 pmEngland have done well to get themselves vaguely in contention here. But they still need to overperform from here to winfishfoodie wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:34 pmAs it usually is; the first hour tomorrow is going to be critical.And 1 guest wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:19 pm Great work by slimline Sibley for the runout. Still reckon Pakistan are favourites but England still in with a shout.
This is excellent cricket to watch, always best when the pitch slightly favours the bowlers.
England need to build some batting partnerships; & Pakistan need to sort out the fielding, & catching.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:48 pm
Realistically, the odds are that Pakistan are already home free. On this pitch, with 2 leggies, it's doubtful that anything over 250 is achievable. It's possible still, but we're already in unlikely territoryfishfoodie wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:39 pmMentally, I had a figure of 275 for the lead that Pakistan would want; & now I think we're in for a humdinger.Saint wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:56 pmEngland have done well to get themselves vaguely in contention here. But they still need to overperform from here to winfishfoodie wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:34 pm
As it usually is; the first hour tomorrow is going to be critical.
England need to build some batting partnerships; & Pakistan need to sort out the fielding, & catching.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:38 am
Missed all the late wickets,
good bowling & pitch or poor batting? Gives Eng a reasonable chance if they can put 2 decent partnerships together in the chase.
good bowling & pitch or poor batting? Gives Eng a reasonable chance if they can put 2 decent partnerships together in the chase.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:52 am
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:09 am
Too early to tell in these no-saliva covid days.Big D wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:44 pm Right I am going to whisper this because it feels disrespectful but is Jimmy A a problem for Root and England? Wicketless in 9 of his last 20 innings, one wicket or less in 13 or 14 of them.
Woakes and Archer are probably better versions of themselves with the new ball and are being left to 1st and 2nd change. I also don't think England use Archer well but that is another matter.
So, is Jimmy the odd one out when Stokes is fit to bowl?
Archer's not been brilliant but can get anyone out. Think he's not keen on revving up to 90+ which is a shame, even if it's just for one spell an innings it's got to be worth a try.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:21 am
Cracking cricket match. Some good cricket and some poor play.
The odds are heavily stacked against England of course, but mop up the tail quickly and build a decent start, then things could look interesting for a while. Problem is the chances of a decent start look a bit slim
The odds are heavily stacked against England of course, but mop up the tail quickly and build a decent start, then things could look interesting for a while. Problem is the chances of a decent start look a bit slim
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 10:16 am
That was entertaining, now watch England get skittled out for 120 
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:50 pm
This umpire Kettleborough is having a shocker. He’s made a lot of decisions that seem to have been overturned. That caught behind against Sibley. Sibley missed that by a mile. Even the keeper barely appealed beyond giving it an “oooooh, that was close” type shout.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:07 pm
Balsy review, flicks the glove.
Important wicket for Pakistan. Eng in all sorts of trouble now.
Important wicket for Pakistan. Eng in all sorts of trouble now.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:09 pm
Huge wicket that. Think Stokes genuinely believes he didn't hit it! Terrific piece of wicketkeeping too.
Thought England were moving to a position they could win from for a while but the last hour has swung it massively towards Pakistan
Thought England were moving to a position they could win from for a while but the last hour has swung it massively towards Pakistan
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:10 pm
It would be ironic if Buttler plays a match winning innings after all the criticism.
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Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:20 pm
Stunning catch by the keeper.
England selectors please note
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:34 pm
It would be typical of England, it would guarantee his place for the next 10 testsAnd 1 guest wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:10 pm It would be ironic if Buttler plays a match winning innings after all the criticism.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:40 pm
Gotta go some to make up for all the runs Shan Masood made after Buttler kept dropping him.And 1 guest wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:10 pm It would be ironic if Buttler plays a match winning innings after all the criticism.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 3:39 pm
This cricket is getting quite exciting
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 3:43 pm
It's been good all the way through and has set up a brilliant final session.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 3:45 pm
I agreeAnd 1 guest wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 3:43 pmIt's been good all the way through and has set up a brilliant final session.
Enthralling
Can't be a finish like this
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 3:50 pm
Butlerfingers
Hopefully he and Woakes can see England home with the bat.
Hopefully he and Woakes can see England home with the bat.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 3:58 pm
Where's Jack Leach and the glasses cloth when they're needed!
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:33 pm
England have got this.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:46 pm
Pakistan lose their last review.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:02 pm
2 noises, did he hit it? No
spun too much? dont think so
big delay. umpires call, out. how did ball tracking determine that the ball bounce that much?
spun too much? dont think so
big delay. umpires call, out. how did ball tracking determine that the ball bounce that much?
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:04 pm
It just looked out.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:10 pm
very close game
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:18 pm
you'd expect England to do it from here but this game has had so many twists and turns. Edge of seat stuff.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:23 pm
England have it now. Superb game
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:25 pm
Your wicket.
Re: The Official Cricket Thread
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:26 pm
20 quid on the tie