The Ashes

SELR_addicks

Bell seems to be doing well, so expect him out soon.

Czech_Addick

SELR_addicks said:

Bell seems to be doing well, so expect him out soon.

Almost!

guinnessaddick

SELR_addicks said:

Bell seems to be doing well, so expect him out soon.

Almost

Chris_from_Sidcup

174/5

Think we still need at least another 140 to make a game of it

ISawLeaburnScore

Well I haven't see much from Bairstow in the Test arena to satisfy me he is a number 6 yet.

North Lower Neil

Need big innings from Bell and Prior here. If not, think that's it for this test.

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North Lower Neil said:

Need big innings from Bell and Prior here. If not, think that's it for this test.

I'm thinking the same. If one of these can make a ton, I'll think we may just edge it.

I think Prior can be our match winner.

superchrissypowell

The pitch is not easy to score runs on and with swann and anderson we have a chance!

Just need to get a 200 lead to let the bowlers do their stuff!

McBobbin

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North Lower Neil said:

Need big innings from Bell and Prior here. If not, think that's it for this test.

I'm thinking the same. If one of these can make a ton, I'll think we may just edge it.

I think Prior can be our match winner.

We are running out of options. Broad is injured and while he and Swann are half decent, neither is reliable. With hindsight, considering how much Finn sprayed it about, Bresnan should have played.

Callumcafc

Anything under 200 lead and we're struggling. 200+ could be enough but 250 would make me feel as though it's still in the balance.

Chris_from_Sidcup

We have to bear in mind that the Aussies were 117-9 and would've been all out for 125 if Erasmus wasn't an idiot.

If Rogers and then Cowan go early, they could well panic.

superchrissypowell

The wickets of Clark and Watson will be key I think.

Matt Prior seems to have increased our run rate, just hope he doesn't get out taking too many risks at this stage. Although batting tentatively has its own problems

Chris_from_Sidcup

Yes Clark and Watson will be key, i meant to say Rogers and Cowan will no doubt go early, then they're 2 down and might wobble a bit.

Friend Or Defoe

Looking decent, just need to keep the score ticking over and not lose any wickets.

killerandflash

Another hour of Prior will take away the game from Australia, as he's the sort of player who always scores runs quickly if he's at the crease. Very Gilchrist like

McBobbin

Lead by 150 now. I've got doubts over Finn and Broad's bowling, and the longer we leave it, te better for Swann... But we are in defendable in principle territory.

bolloxbolder

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North Lower Neil said:

Need big innings from Bell and Prior here. If not, think that's it for this test.

I'm thinking the same. If one of these can make a ton, I'll think we may just edge it.

I think Prior can be our match winner.

Or maybe not!

killerandflash

He who lives by the sword...

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223-6 Lead is 158

Prior c Cowan b Siddle 31

Bell 50 no

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230-6 at tea. Lead is 165.

The Red Robin

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265-6 England lead by 200

shirty5

Blowers getting carried away on TMS, just mentioning Blow Jobs. Poor old Tuffers was rolling around.

LenGlover

We need more in my opinion.

As it stands Australia hold the initiative but a lead of 250 would be more or less even Stephen and 300 plus would favour England

nth_london_addick

reckon we will be just shy of a 300 lead by cop

kentaddick

have to say Bell's getting us out of the brown stuff here

WSS

Bell rarely gets the credit he deserves. Quality player.

ValleyFred

WSS said:

Bell rarely gets the credit he deserves. Quality player.

Couldn't agree more. He's just passed 6000 Test runs today, with an average of 48, which is a fantastic record, never seems to get the coverage that Cook, Pietersen or Trott get though. Great player.

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WSS said:

Bell rarely deserves the credit he gets.

:-)

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Bell 77 no Broad 37 no Partnership 79

297-6 232 ahead