Originally posted by Vargi agree, and the match is still anyone's for the taking...
Surely all the batsmen will be more caution this time round.
Okay, KP had to swing the bat a bit because he was with the tail enders, and the tail enders are bound to struggle.
But, unless this is a demon of a pitch, I expect much higher second innings totals.
Originally posted by VargI'm not so sure, I think the pitch will break up pretty quickly now and I reckon 250 will be a good score. That would leave England needing 285 to win and I reckon that's enough, but we shall see...
Surely all the batsmen will be more caution this time round.
Okay, KP had to swing the bat a bit because he was with the tail enders, and the tail enders are bound to struggle.
But, unless this is a demon of a pitch, I expect much higher second innings totals.
Originally posted by Starrmanif the pitch breaks up badly on day 2, there needs to be some questions asked of the groundsmen, i reckon...
I'm not so sure, I think the pitch will break up pretty quickly now and I reckon 250 will be a good score. That would leave England needing 285 to win and I reckon that's enough, but we shall see...
Originally posted by StarrmanRemember the Durban Test?
I'm not so sure, I think the pitch will break up pretty quickly now and I reckon 250 will be a good score. That would leave England needing 285 to win and I reckon that's enough, but we shall see...
England 137ao and asked to follow on 190+ behind. Ended up 500+ declared and almost won it (ended in a draw with overs lost to bad light).
That was exceptional, but even so...
Originally posted by dfm65True, maybe I'm being premature on that. The next hour will see a clearer picture, if Australia don't lose a wicket then we're in for a big score, if two or three go it could be a dfferent story.
if the pitch breaks up badly on day 2, there needs to be some questions asked of the groundsmen, i reckon...