And we are off. Pressure was building
grrrr Cook never looked settled there especially against Lyon, who else can open?
Lyon is bowling really well. Very questionable that that was going on to hit, but then he should have been out to Hazelwood much earlier. You win some, You lose some.
Yeah he was out twice LBW.
Arse, come in Joe and concentrate
Normal service has resumed
can we take the positive that these 2 can get in before the lights come on properly?
And dinner is called....
I'd rather have been doing 50/wicket at this stage but I hope these 2 can settle in for a good stand.
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I agree, but at least we’ve shown some spirit. No wickets in the aus 2nd innings at the GABA, and a poor 1st innings bowling performance here had me very worried.
Warning of wheels landing on north terrace....
3 down is not what was needed there and that stroke was not a good idea
FFS.
They can't just leave it to Moeen to get them out of jail on this occasion.
that was a long long holding of breath for that review
Another one... Anyone know where the Aussies are for reviews?
Scrap that one remains pending this
And none left...
I’m starting to think of the permutations......... that usually means a collapse 😥
I know, I was analysing the worm graph... Let's agree not to think of anything unless these 2 walk off at the close, so much luck used up already
As posted earlier, it’s the hope that kills you!
The interesting thing in this match is it will definitely be a result either way. That puts pressure on whichever team starts to get behind - sadly in this series that’s always been us.
Bugger the cricket. This simply is a smashing spot to drink a few beers with friends.
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Just had that view on the TV. Not sure how it can be even slightly relaxing though unless you have had a few more than me!
And now for some composure from root, 51 isn't a good enough score
If you accept that we're going to lose, it becomes quite relaxing. Almost cathartic.
Test cricket. There is really nothing else like it.
Luckily I don’t report for my flight until 1220 tomorrow, so will get to see us throw it away tomorrow 😥
Nobody say another word
Well I really hope my afternoon is sorted tomorrow... Might just head down the pub instead
Root needs a century, fingers crossed these two can make it through this session.
Stop. It....
Well $1650 to get to Adelaide tomorrow...
11mins to hold on tonight will it be Jimmy?
I knew I shouldn't have opened this thread in hope of posting something optimistic. 4 down.
This makes for a very interesting 10 mins. Dig in boys.
noooooo
Well, time to calm down a little.
At the start of the innings I'd have taken a flood light failure but the Aussies just didn't look as dangerous with the ball in the dark, not being new perhaps or just not doing enough with it.
Malan going is a loss as he could probably have got going again tomorrow but Woakes could push the score on with a quick swing while Root gets back in, at this point getting through the 25's is key, 225 without a loss and it starts to get the aussies twitching.
Such a good 4 sessions of cricket from England there, just that stumble with the tail being the downer.
Please god let this happen.
The worry is the only partnership we had got going is now broken. Plus the new ball in what 20 overs?
Great to see how much Root is revelling in it. He loved the challenge.
Someone will be smiling awkwardly tonight in front of the cameras
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Remember no more reviews for the Aussies
It's not impossible, I think that's about as much as I'm prepared to admit.
My ideal scenario would be Broad knocking off the winning runs, just after he was clearly out caught behind but not given by the umpire, with Smith gesturing desperately for a review he no longer has 😆
Reviews no longer topped up after 80 overs now
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Tomorrow is now very interesting indeed. Sending Woakes in was a great move IMO, he's a good batsman and can knock a few runs tomorrow with any luck, means you've not got a walking wicket in first thing tomorrow to build momentum for the Aussies.
From the first innings
Moeen Ali c&b: Lyon 25 5743.8620 Video Replay
Jonny Bairstow c&b: Starc 21 5042.0020 Video Replay
Chris Woakes c&b: Starc 36 6258.0640 Video Replay
Craig Overton not out 41 7951.9050
Stuart Broad c: Paine b: Lyon 3 1717.6500 Video Replay
James Anderson lbw: Lyon
30.0000 Video Replay
Extras - true B 0, LB 15, W 1, NB 0 16
126 from those left to score?
Well $1650 to get to Adelaide tomorrow...
But free entry once you're here!
126 from those left to score?
Root still being there is key, if he bats on til lunch then we start to become favourites. TMS mentioned the idea of bringing Bairstow in next, since he's another right hander which makes the spin of Lyon less threatening and he is going to be the main tormentor during that first session tomorrow.
Can't wait, I'm definitely getting up at 3am to watch!
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Morning All!
1st ball in 30 mins from now, guys are getting ready on the pitch and some interviews to be done with first.
And now for the motto of the series
This Session is REALLY important
It's almost funny
Not gone well has it.
Lyon so much easier for the right handers. Jonny looks settled. New ball imminent
