25 May 04
although it was a resounding 7 wicket win in the end the game a lot closer than that.
lets not take anything away from the england team they played very well against a strong side and it was one of the better tests i have seen in a while.
lets hope the rain stays away and we can see more of the same.
first blood to the english and lets hope bond and vaughn are fit for the next game.
dan
25 May 04
Originally posted by dan182Yes, it was close due to the lack of time for England to build the runs.
although it was a resounding 7 wicket win in the end the game a lot closer than that.
lets not take anything away from the england team they played very well against a strong side and it was one of the better tests i have seen in a while.
lets hope the rain stays away and we can see more of the same.
first blood to the english and lets hope bond and vaughn are fit for the next game.
dan
25 May 04
Originally posted by Vargnot quite, 272 in a days play at about 2.5 to 3 an over is not that unreasonable.
Yes, it was close due to the lack of time for England to build the runs.
after all, in the previous 4 days 1173 runs had been scored at an average of 293.
the reason it was close is that is extremely difficult batting on a pitch that is five days old let alone scoring on that pitch. time for me was secondary. there was always enough time it was just could they get them without losing thier wickets.
take nothing away from england it was a world class run chase.
dan