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  • SELR_addicks
    SELR_addicks Posts: 15,449
    Bell seems to be doing well, so expect him out soon.
  • Czech_Addick
    Czech_Addick Posts: 997
    SELR_addicks said:

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

    Almost!

  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,638
    SELR_addicks said:

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

    Almost
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,022
    174/5

    Think we still need at least another 140 to make a game of it
  • ISawLeaburnScore
    ISawLeaburnScore Posts: 9,779
    Well I haven't see much from Bairstow in the Test arena to satisfy me he is a number 6 yet.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,955
    Need big innings from Bell and Prior here. If not, think that's it for this test.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,012
    edited July 2013
    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
    superchrissypowell Posts: 693
    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
    McBobbin Posts: 12,051
    Covered End said:

    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
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,770
    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.
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  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,022
    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
    superchrissypowell Posts: 693
    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
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,022
    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
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,099
    Looking decent, just need to keep the score ticking over and not lose any wickets.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,855
    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
    McBobbin Posts: 12,051
    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
    bolloxbolder Posts: 7,963
    Covered End said:

    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
    killerandflash Posts: 69,855
    He who lives by the sword...
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,012
    edited July 2013
    223-6 Lead is 158

    Prior c Cowan b Siddle 31

    Bell 50 no
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,012
    230-6 at tea. Lead is 165.
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  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,127
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  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,012
    265-6 England lead by 200
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,235
    Blowers getting carried away on TMS, just mentioning Blow Jobs. Poor old Tuffers was rolling around.
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,661
    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
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    reckon we will be just shy of a 300 lead by cop
  • kentaddick
    kentaddick Posts: 18,729
    have to say Bell's getting us out of the brown stuff here
  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,070
    Bell rarely gets the credit he deserves. Quality player.
  • ValleyFred
    ValleyFred Posts: 539
    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.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,012
    edited July 2013
    WSS said:

    Bell rarely deserves the credit he gets.

    :-)
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,012
    edited July 2013
    Bell 77 no Broad 37 no Partnership 79

    297-6 232 ahead
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