The Ashes

Started by Michael Rolls, December 20, 2021, 10:20:39 AM

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Michael Rolls

The old story continues 128-5, the last pair of batsmen at the crease, only the tail to come
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Michael Rolls

Correction - 128-6 - Butler gone for 3
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Here we go again - all out for 185 in two and a half sessions
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Having gained the impression that England almost always fold in the first innings of an away Test, I was surprised when I checked. Starting today and going back, the most recent ten away tests show first innings scores of
185, 236 (but chasing 473), 147, 205, 112, 134, 578,344, 421, 400.
So four scores of under 200 (and one only just over) - I expected more
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Michael Rolls

Just watched, in sad disbelief, Root's dismissal as he wafted his bat at a ball a good two feet outside his off stump.   5-0 is looking more and likely with each session, never mind each match
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All too familiar. Having done pretty well to bowl Australia out for 267 (still a lead of 82, though) England 31-4 at close of play, and this was only day two. Can't see the match going into the fourth day, never mind the fifth
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klondike

31-4 sounds more like a rugby score than a cricket score  :cry:

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klondike

I'm pretty sure you can't get 4 in Rubgy though now I think about it.

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Quote from: klondike on December 27, 2021, 04:22:53 PM
I'm pretty sure you can't get 4 in Rubgy though now I think about it.
You are right - many years ago a dropped goal scored four points (and at the time a try was only three). 1, 2 and 4 cannot be scored, but just about any other number can be
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klondike

Thinking about whether 31 is possible might take your mind off the cricket  :smiley:

Michael Rolls

It is. Four converted tries and a drop goal or penalty. There are other combinations, but that is the neatest.
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If ye have tears..........
shot out for 68 to lose by an innings and 14 before lunch on the third day
Debutant Boland took 6 for 7 in just four overs - a wicket every fourth delivery
Can't see even a glimmer of hope - only Root and Stokes reached double figures - 28 and 11 respectfully
Ashes already gone
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Michael Rolls

Oh yes - didn't you notice the world stop turning?
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