The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12

[Alviro Patterson]

Better from England, forcing the Aussies to think more defensively.

How much will England want to set? At least 350-400?

Depends on how quickly the runs are scored, England could have a lead of 350+ by stumps.

[Aidan11]

Nearly 1000 posts on this thread already. Not quite half way through the test yet.

[Aidan11]

Lyth is enjoying himself.

[backfootpunch]

Could never have imagine a Peter moores England team counter attacking after two early wickets

Good stuff from Lyth and bell, lead 193 already

[Aidan11]

I see Jimmy has overtaken Curtly Ambrose in the all time wicket takers list.


Now 11th on the list.

[backfootpunch]

I see Jimmy has overtaken Curtly Ambrose in the all time wicket takers list.


Now 11th on the list.

If jimmy had bowled on the much more helpful pitches of the 80s or 90s he would have a much lower average and another 50 wickets to his name

Even the pitches in England are flat these days

His average of 29 these days is probably equivalent to 25 compared to other eras

[sussexpob]

His average of 29 these days is probably equivalent to 25 compared to other eras

The wicket to runs average since the 90's I think is about 3-4 runs higher, so indeed, he would probably average about 25 like you said.

[Aidan11]

The runs have dried up.

[Gingerfinch]

His average of 29 these days is probably equivalent to 25 compared to other eras

The wicket to runs average since the 90's I think is about 3-4 runs higher, so indeed, he would probably average about 25 like you said.

Makes Steyn's average and strike rate remarkable.

[Aidan11]

Bugger.

That was a good catch though.

[pompeymeowth]

What a take from Pup. Joe 90 time.

[hopeforthebest]

Can England stagger to a 250 total which must be enough on this wearing pitch.

[GarlicJam]

Good bowling by Gazza. Great catch by the cripple.

[sussexpob]

Lyon makes the break through, England need to concentrate here because another couple in the next 50 runs and Australia could get back into this

[GarlicJam]

The runs have dried up.

It was only those three overs where any runs were scored. Geez, it looked good while they were going though.