FIRST ASHES TEST: Edgbaston

[Liverpool Beachball]

Desperate stuff this, Leach and Archer have to come in for Lords

 

[BOYCEY]

So England decided to order new Dukes balls that have a more pronounced seam for this series. Seems these new balls are not having the effect they were hoping for, there is no swing whatsoever, and they seem to be going out of shape quite soon.

 

[Sharpshooter]

So much negativity on here.

England should be able to see out the draw. Lyon's a good bowler but aint Warne or Murali. This is a slow pitch as well so plenty of time to see the ball.

Aus wont declare till they have a 400 lead at least, we're way off that.

 

[Keith S30S]

Huge few overs coming up with the new ball. Get 2 or 3 wickets and we should skittle them for less than 400. Any less than that we're heavily in the shit.

 

[BOYCEY]

Desperate stuff this, Leach and Archer have to come in for Lords

Archer yes, but why Leech? I dont rate his bowling at all, I would give Rashid a chance, at least he has a lot of variations.

 

[GordonMuchallNo1Fan]

england 6/1
australia 5/6
draw 13/8

 

[Mr Redknapp]

Root has out-bowled Mo.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Huge few overs coming up with the new ball. Get 2 or 3 wickets and we should skittle them for less than 400. Any less than that we're heavily in the shit.

We need 6 wickets for about 40 runs max with the new ball to stand any chance.

 

[Snappy]

england 6/1
australia 5/6
draw 13/8

Tide has swung. Convicts huge favourites now. Glad I stuck £20 on a draw and £20 on the Convicts the other day. May end up lessening the blow should we lose.

 

[GordonMuchallNo1Fan]

Root has out-bowled Mo.

mo given the new ball

 

[SAFC11]

Rather root aa the off spinner based on this match. Much better control and turn

 

[smoker]

Match is all but lost. A story of missed opportunities and dodgy selections...

 

[Keith S30S]

We need 6 wickets for about 40 runs max with the new ball to stand any chance.

Er no we don't. The pitch is getting easier for batting against pace. It's spinning but slowly.

If they get over 400 we'd need 300+ which is a big ask. Less than 300 is achievable.

 

[The Snowman]

Er no we don't. The pitch is getting easier for batting against pace. It's spinning but slowly.

If they get over 400 we'd need 300+ which is a big ask. Less than 300 is achievable.

lol its really not, thats why we are now 8/1

 

[North Yorks Mackem]

Hig

Huge few overs coming up with the new ball. Get 2 or 3 wickets and we should skittle them for less than 400. Any less than that we're heavily in the shit.

We're in the shit now mate. Not Impossible but an england victory is now very unlikely.

 

[Scotty 1978]

Take the new ball ffs

 

[The Snowman]

lol its really not, thats why we are now 8/1

basically what youre saying is 299 is achievable, but 300 a big ask

 

[Liverpool Beachball]

Archer yes, but why Leech? I dont rate his bowling at all, I would give Rashid a chance, at least he has a lot of variations.

Smith may be weaker against left arm spin and Rashid is injured

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Er no we don't. The pitch is getting easier for batting against pace. It's spinning but slowly.

If they get over 400 we'd need 300+ which is a big ask. Less than 300 is achievable.

I'd be stunned if we chased anything around 300.

 

[Captain Slackbladder]

basically what youre saying is 299 is achievable, but 300 a big ask

Aussies would still be favourites if we needed 250/270.