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  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    The pitch looks a belter and well done to Cook, Trott and KP for filling their boots. From here I'd bat on aggressively and get a 250 run lead, declare sometime after tea and then try and get a couple of wickets before the close.Strauss is quite conservative though and you can expect the over-rate to slow up.

    The Aussie team is disintegrating - the body language of the players and the field placings/line of attack suggest that they are running out of ideas and waiting for something to happen rather than trying to force something. Most strange in an Australian team. That said on this track they should score more than their first innings total, but England should be looking to finish the match off on day five.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,013
    Agreed. I couldn't believe the facial expressions and body language of the bowlers in particular and I'm talikng about in the morning session.
    They have got defeat written all over them, because they know we are a much better team.
    The only reason I'm not 100% confident of retaining The Ashes is because The Aussies are to cricket what The Germans are to football. They never usually know when they're beaten.

    However, for once I think they actually do !
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    lady on the tv this morning said monday and tuesday rain


    cricket pundit said that means a draw
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,859
    Big Charlton flag in the crowd just now - well played.
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,610
    Well done KP!
  • LawrieAbrahams
    LawrieAbrahams Posts: 3,779
    Pietersen ton.
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    KP moves on to 99...

    He's made his usual loose start to an innings, but England are looking to score quickly this morning.
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    Cook goes for 148, ct Haddin b Harris
  • ISawLeaburnScore
    ISawLeaburnScore Posts: 9,779
    Fantastic effort - 225 average from his three knocks so far!
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,027
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/static/cricket/statistics/scorecards/2010/12/85861/html/scorecard.stm
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  • mascot88
    mascot88 Posts: 9,627
    just moved past 500 ... looking solid, I reckon we get a 350 lead then through them into bat and bowl them out..

    weather is the only problem... otherwise I reckon we be 1 up and looking on odds to keeps the urn...
  • Oakster
    Oakster Posts: 6,812
    Enjoying this immensley, the Canadian cricket channel is an absolute shambles but it carries the Australian commentary. Never heard Aussies so down in the dumps!
  • mascot88
    mascot88 Posts: 9,627
    yeah the Aussies sound like they have swallowed a wasp...
  • mascot88
    mascot88 Posts: 9,627
    Bell starting to turn it on a bit... Pieterson to do a massive score if we dont declare....
  • ozaddick
    ozaddick Posts: 2,846
    I'm just loving this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    For so so many years I have had to swallow the jibes and jokes from the aussies over here, and do you think i can find them now???

    Not a chance! No reply's from text messages I'm flicking out, no email replies, nufin! They only sing when there winning!

    Scored tickets for the first 2 days at the WACA.

    Happy days!
  • mascot88
    mascot88 Posts: 9,627
    little bit of rain, and Pieterson is also a bit injured...

    hes on 199
  • ozaddick
    ozaddick Posts: 2,846
    When Do you think we'll declare mascot? I reckon 350 ish.

    Kp 199, carrying a injury, his left side is looking sore.
  • mascot88
    mascot88 Posts: 9,627
    350 sounds right ot me...

    this rain might change strauss' thinking though... if it gets stopped that is..
  • ozaddick
    ozaddick Posts: 2,846
    Heavy drizzle now.....
  • ozaddick
    ozaddick Posts: 2,846
    KP the King! 200 n.o
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  • mascot88
    mascot88 Posts: 9,627
    and .. HEs got it... KP 200
  • ozaddick
    ozaddick Posts: 2,846
    KP not moving to well at all between the wickets.
  • mascot88
    mascot88 Posts: 9,627
    the Aussie commentators, sounding bitter.. "The Barmy Army have never had it so good"

    lol....
  • mascot88
    mascot88 Posts: 9,627
    The AUssies just dont have any bowlers... I know siddle with his hatrick but really, but overall I reckon these are a load of old rubbish..
  • mascot88
    mascot88 Posts: 9,627
    2 back to back lofted 4s... KP on fire..

    10 that over...

    over 300 in front..

    and thats tea... and a thick wild turkey and coke for me... 2 fingers me thinks..
  • Kap10
    Kap10 Posts: 15,576
    Just hot up and listening to 5 Live summary, what a great performance by England and KP, just wish that there was a camera fixed on Ricky Pontins mug throughout this. Hope the rain does not ruin things.

    Shame that Cooke has lost form and only got 140 odd.
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,436
    You lot should hear some of the backlash down here - not just amongst the commentators, but the Aussie public as a whole. They are disgusted with the effort of the current team - think the bowling is shite and cannot understand why the team is so poor. Gritted teeth compliments for the pom batsmen. Loving it!
  • Kap10
    Kap10 Posts: 15,576
    [cite]Posted By: Leroy Ambrose[/cite]You lot should hear some of the backlash down here - not just amongst the commentators, but the Aussie public as a whole. They are disgusted with the effort of the current team - think the bowling is shite and cannot understand why the team is so poor. Gritted teeth compliments for the pom batsmen. Loving it!

    Wonder if Ricky will do a Kim Hughes !
  • tricky
    tricky Posts: 1,291
    I've never heard as happy a commentator as Michael Vaughan on TMS over the last few days!
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    another draw then VG ?

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