Ashes 2025-26.

[Durhamfootman]

I guess the really ridiculous thing about England's batting is that they bat all the way down to 11, yet 334 in the first innings was about 50 runs more than they deserved to get. 227-7 seems much nearer to the mark

[Durhamfootman]

and there it is.... time to put the kettle on because Australia will be batting in 10 minutes and you'll need time to drink it before the match ends

[andy]

And there it is...game and series....credit to stokes and jack's they were exceptional if all of them applied themselves like that would be a different situation but Carey up to the stumps is simply ridiculous outstanding

[sussexpob]

Stokes snicks, great catch up to the stumps.... Neser just dotting it consistently on a perfect line and length, Stokes blinks first.

Great effort Ben.... well played son, salvaging a crumble of respect from a disaster

[andy]

*modded* Atkinson this is what pisses everyone off...two people dig in all day long to fight and everyone else is happy just to give their wickets away....ride the short balls out there are catcher's for it....ffs

[sussexpob]

Welcome back reckless, d*ckhead cricket....where you been

[sussexpob]

I mean, he tried exactly the same shot 3 balls before and nearly put it straight at Cameron Green....so why not do it again and this time find the fielder.

Bit of an insult to Jacks and Stokes that innings. They bat for the best part of two sessions only to be followed by that pathetic effort.

[Durhamfootman]

these last 2 won't die wondering

if you haven't already put the kettle on, it may be too late

[andy]

Good shot from archer to be fair he is better than a no11

[andy]

241 all out, 65 to win, well bowled Michael neser....stokes and jack's exceptional everyone else needs a bollocking from stokes *modded* shambles

[sussexpob]

Carse didn't look interested at all.

Well played Neser, even after two frustrating sessions he just kept on going and dotting the ball in the right areas, and he reaps his reward

[sussexpob]

The game is over, but I want to see England whip up a storm for 15 overs.... show Australia there is some fight left and take a few wickets.

[andy]

The game is over, but I want to see England whip up a storm for 15 overs.... show Australia there is some fight left and take a few wickets.

Never gonna have a better chance than now pink ball under lights at least that's something in their favour...confidence must surely.be at an all time low though surely

[sussexpob]

The game is over, but I want to see England whip up a storm for 15 overs.... show Australia there is some fight left and take a few wickets.

Never gonna have a better chance than now pink ball under lights at least that's something in their favour...confidence must surely.be at an all time low though surely

Even if they dont take a wicket and spray it around, just show some effort.

[sussexpob]

Great start from Archer....4 byes leg side.