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[TJsFurrow]

So far the scores have been 263, 237 and 224 on this pitch. This total will take some getting. We’re still in it up to our eyeballs, assuming we bowl to Stokes like he’s a batsman and not a god.

 

[waiting]

Think we'll win.


And BTW, how bad is the camera work when the ball is hit into the air into the outfield.

So true !

 

[tigertim]

So far the scores have been 263, 237 and 224 on this pitch. This total will take some getting. We’re still in it up to our eyeballs, assuming we bowl to Stokes like he’s a batsman and not a god.

But it often goes like that ie each innings score lower than the one before and you think that trend will continue into the 4th innings but it often doesn't.

England's game to lose from here.

 

[Carter]

England in a canter. 3-4 wickets tops.

This scenario is just what they plan for.

 

[tigertime2]

Our bowling to Stokes has been abysmal.
We should never bowl short or to the leg side.

 

[Streak]

England in a canter. 3-4 wickets tops.

This scenario is just what they plan for.

I think this too.

We have actually looked brittle all series, and I think this is where England get their stuff together.

The worst thing about it is, I have no doubt that England will drop Bairstow for Foakes.

Bairstow has cost England massively in the series. With a keeper that can hold catches, they might just chase us down with a 2-0 lead.

 

[The_General]

I think we'll win the series, but our bowling is very thin when we don't have Lyon. Unless the rain injects more moisture into the pitch, we have got a one day score, and not sure we've got answers for Root and Stokes.

 

[tigerdell]

Big chance England win this and take the momentum to win series 3-2.
Each test has been close 50-50 results.
Said it before this match That the end scoreline couod just as easily be 3-2 or 0-5

 

[tigerman]

Stokes changed the course of the game.

Labuschagne and Smith's terrible shots in the 2nd innings did too.

 

[Brodders17]

I reckon we win. 250 is a lot to chase in the 4th innings.

 

[tigertim]

I reckon we win. 250 is a lot to chase in the 4th innings.

Not these days.

 

[Fighting Fury]

I reckon we win. 250 is a lot to chase in the 4th innings.

they've done it 4 times with bazball. 3x NZ and 1x India.
Ground is too small and bats are now bazookas...mis-hits go for 6.

 

[bigwow]

England in a canter. 3-4 wickets tops.

This scenario is just what they plan for.

In 40 overs or less, if we bowl the same *smile* we've served up from 5 or 6 down in the last 2 innings.

 

[Jukes Extended 2.0]

Don't see us winning this, we cooked. Bloody Stokes.

 

[craig]

Are the Aussies going to regret that pathetic spell where they may well drop this Test by bowling half track garbage and letting therm back into it.

 

[tigerman]

Showers forecast for the afternoon and for day 5. I hope it pees down if England look like winning.

 

[waiting]

England in a canter. 3-4 wickets tops.

This scenario is just what they plan for.

I agree with you Carter that England will romp it in quite easily from here.

Something “would have to go terribly wrong for them to stuff this up.

Did I just put the Kiss Of Waiting “ on them?

 

[yo_eddy]

Would be absolutely p1ss funny if rain saved us here.

 

[Streak]

Would be absolutely p1ss funny if rain saved us here.

It would be the first time this series that the weather gods favoured us I reckon.

England have won 3 tosses, have easily had the best of the conditions, and are still struggling to beat us.

It is because we cheat you know......

 

[tigerman]

Overcast, be good if the ball swings.