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  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,436
    North Lower Neil said:

    Leroy Ambrose said:

    This is more brutal than Edgbaston in 2005

    No way, that was another level
    We still looked like we were going to take wickets though. Jimmy is the only bowler here who looks dangerous.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,778
    Lunch.

    England 215 & 375.
    Australia 280 & 291-9. Haddin 69*, Pattinson 22*

    Australia need 20 runs, England need 1 wicket.
  • Big William
    Big William Posts: 3,842
    Good controlled mini-spell from Broad, not always the case with him. Finn bowled a couple of very ordinary balls, got punished and fell to pieces. Car wreck cricket!
  • kentaddick
    kentaddick Posts: 18,729
    Leroy Ambrose said:

    North Lower Neil said:

    Leroy Ambrose said:

    This is more brutal than Edgbaston in 2005

    No way, that was another level
    We still looked like we were going to take wickets though. Jimmy is the only bowler here who looks dangerous.
    I disagree, we had a stronger bowling line up but kasprowicz and lee really blunted our attack. Plus it was the first time we were equal to the Aussies for many many years. Plus if they would have won it the series would've been over.

    This is still very close but a lot of cricket still to be played this summer.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,778
    Edgbaston would've taken the Aussies to 2-0 in that series and on the brink of retaining. If we lose this first match, it'll be a huge disappointment but there's still 4 tests left to put it right.
  • kentaddick
    kentaddick Posts: 18,729
    Callumcafc said:

    Edgbaston would've taken the Aussies to 2-0 in that series and on the brink of retaining. If we lose this first match, it'll be a huge disappointment but there's still 4 tests left to put it right.

    Exactly. Still a great finish to a great match!
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,235
    England 4/6
    Australia 8/5
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,956
    Callumcafc said:

    Edgbaston would've taken the Aussies to 2-0 in that series and on the brink of retaining. If we lose this first match, it'll be a huge disappointment but there's still 4 tests left to put it right.

    I agree - this is tense, but if we lose it I think we'll still win the series.
  • Sillybilly
    Sillybilly Posts: 9,236
    Broad twatting about with his shoe trying to waste time. Not coming across as the best of sports in this game. Just saying.
  • Carter
    Carter Posts: 14,251
    I'm not putting anything valuable on either side, depending on how much caffeine Broad has just been given this could be over very quickly and positively for us but I can't help thinking Australia will be the more relaxed side out there and will knock the runs off in an hour or so
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  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,956
    Place your bets now! I'm going for an England win by 5 runs.
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,938
    Aussie win by 1 wicket....not exactly a wild guess!!
  • GreenWithEnvy
    GreenWithEnvy Posts: 1,843
    This is too much! I have the Aussies as shading this now : (
  • Super_horns
    Super_horns Posts: 1,299
    Maybe the Aussies will get a hat-trick of tied tests:


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tied_Test
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,778
    edited July 2013
    THIS IS TOO MUCH. Appeal for caught behind, given not out. England not confident but go for the review. There's a small hotspot!! Will he give it? Yes or no?

    ENGLAND WIN BY 14 RUNS.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,863
    Yesssssssss! It had to be the 3rd umpire after this match
  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,070
    Big balls
  • Beckboy
    Beckboy Posts: 1,682
    Well well well
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,956
    GET IN!!
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,436
    Ladies and Gentlemen... The Ashes.

    There cannot be any doubt that this is the greatest sporting contest in the world.
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  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,101
    In there!
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,235
    Get in. Just frightened the missus, who has jumped out of her skin.
  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,101
    Leroy Ambrose said:

    There cannot be any doubt that this is the greatest sporting contest in the world.

    Agreed.

  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,355
    I heard a noise and I am sure that Haddin's bat touched the ball .. even so, an unsatisfactory end to a terrific game .. Surely if I heard the noise, the umpire should have heard it
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,984
    Absurdistan said:

    May I be the first to congratulate the Aussies

    Orrrrrrrrr.......
  • Absurdistan
    Absurdistan Posts: 8,024
    ValleyGary said:

    Absurdistan said:

    May I be the first to congratulate the Aussies

    Orrrrrrrrr.......
    Robbed

  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,956
    shirty5 said:

    Get in. Just frightened the missus, who has jumped out of her skin.

    I shouted out then realised I was trying to not wake the baby. Luckily she didn't wake up!
  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,741
    Can't believe that. Surprised Aleem didn't give him out. Clearly heard a nick - bat was nowhere near his pads.
  • AdTheAddicK
    AdTheAddicK Posts: 3,379
    Lincsaddick said:

    I heard a noise and I am sure that Haddin's bat touched the ball .. even so, an unsatisfactory end to a terrific game .. Surely if I heard the noise, the umpire should have heard it

    That noice you heard is what I believe bat clipped pad.
  • GreenWithEnvy
    GreenWithEnvy Posts: 1,843
    Amazing! I love this game!!! So many moments in this first Test, this series is going to be a corker. Australia will push England all the way though.
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