btb Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Aus bowled out for 127 by Pakistan on the first day of their second Test. Batted first on a green pitch - brave decision with one makehift opener in Watson and the other, Hughes, on a comeback. Interesting article in cricinfo which shows that Ponting has batted first the last 23 times he has won the toss - since Edgbaston in 2005! ************************************* Was it just me or were SA a bit more cagey against Swann at the start of his spell? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 SA 127/5, Swann has just taken two in two jsut when SA looked like they might be building a partnership. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btb Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Was it just me or were SA a bit more cagey against Swann at the start of his spell? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 279/6 at close, Kallis unbeaten on 108. Clearly SA's day given the conditions. Though if the pitch flattens out and England bat well they've every chance yet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynard Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 SA skittled out in a few overs this morning. England lose Strauss in the first couple of their innings too. The pitch looks to have picked up a bit of pace and the bounce is still there. Could get interesting if the SA bowlers can get into their stride here. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 England 64/3 at lunch, 7 wickets in the session. Looking like a result one way or t'other. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 73/4 and Bell strides to the crease. Let's see what he's made of now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 73/4 and Bell strides to the crease. Let's see what he's made of now. Could we be seeing the making of Ian Bell in this series? He's looking in brilliant form, reminiscent of that hundred against Australia. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 He's never scored a hundred against Australia. This could be a big moment for him though, yeah. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Good job I wasn't holding my breath, mind. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 He's never scored a hundred against Australia.This could be a big moment for him though, yeah. I stand corrected. Don't know what I was thinking of. Either way, he's fucked up again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btb Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) Pressure on Prior, Broad & Swann to keep England in the game. 16 wickets already, only the weather will prevent one side winning here. ************************** England 229/7 - New ball available with 6 overs left (weather permitting) today. ************************** Stumps Day 2 - England 241/7 (82.0 ov) Can SA run through Enland's tail in a reverse of what happened this morning or will England close in on and maybe pass SA's total - who knows? Certainly not me! Edited January 4, 2010 by btb 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Pressure on Prior, Broad & Swann to keep England in the game. 16 wickets already, only the weather will prevent one side winning here.************************** England 229/7 - New ball available with 6 overs left (weather permitting) today. ************************** Stumps Day 2 - England 241/7 (82.0 ov) Can SA run through Enland's tail in a reverse of what happened this morning or will England close in on and maybe pass SA's total - who knows? Certainly not me! This could be a terrific test. Or then again, South Africa could steamroller England and win by 150 runs. Or it could rain. Possibly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Very much SA's advantage, we've had slightly the better batting conditions in the first innings and not made use of it, and will have to bat last on a low-scoring pitch. Even if we can scrape up to the same total we'd still be second favourites. I'd really want a first innings lead and that's not looking likely. Still all to play for but I've not got a good feeling about this one at all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Very much SA's advantage, we've had slightly the better batting conditions in the first innings and not made use of it, and will have to bat last on a low-scoring pitch. Even if we can scrape up to the same total we'd still be second favourites. I'd really want a first innings lead and that's not looking likely.Still all to play for but I've not got a good feeling about this one at all. I'm also feeling rather pessimistic, though I have a sneeking suspicion that Graeme Swann may yet have a significant role to play in this match. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qpsnapper Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 England 273 all out, 18 behind. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Going to be a long hot day in the field this. Unless we bowl somewhat better than we did on the first day we're going to find ourselves up against it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Great wee cameo from Prior this morning. However, England aren't making the most of the new ball and the signs aren't good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 165/1 at tea, 183 ahead. We're in trouble. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 The South Africans are way too conservative and will bat for longer than needed thus meaning Jimmy Anderson will not be required to bat again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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