Adi wrote:alfie wrote:budgetmeansbudget wrote:Still wouldn't put our chances much above 5%.
Been here so many times before to know we very rarely prosper.
Not much on putting percentages on these chases...I'm with Boycott on this with his "add two wickets" and look at it ; so it is very much on a knife edge.
But if (big if !) Root and Woakes could bat through the first session (which would entail seeing off the new ball) the game would swing massively towards England . And you'd not have thought that even a remote possibility 24 hours ago.
As of now , Australia are still in the pound seats : due to historical records and the late wicket of Malan. But whatever happens this has been a welcome fight back by England . Pity they have taken do long to click into gear as this has the makings of an excellent competitive series - as long as it isn't killed off too early.
Glad to see Anderson isn't ready for the scrap heap , by the way. He'll be needed for a year or two yet.
Scoreboard pressure and new day. I expect wickets to tumble in first session itself.
Arthur Crabtree wrote:Don't you need a spinner to bowl into the Doctor?
Arthur Crabtree wrote:Don't you need a spinner to bowl into the Doctor?
yuppie wrote:Well that went much better than i expected:)
Will Australian press talk turn to Australia having 4 quicks for Perth like it does every year.
Is this also the last test for the iconic WACA?
Some positives for England from this match, but not enough. Australia will be happy that they can win without big contributions from Smith and Warner.
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