[Cricket] England v New Zealand - 1st Test - Lords 11.00am

[mikeyjh]

Is it this afternoon the time when McCullum realises the size of the task in front of him? Already feels like NZ have enough in the bank!

 

[jakarta]

At last a Test Match appears to be breaking out!

Clearly you can get runs off this wicket if you get your head down.

 

[jakarta]

Looks like two Centurions are going to win the game for the Kiwis...

 

[A1X]

By my reckoning, England have had 3 clear opportunities to stamp their authority and win this test match;

1 - NZ 45/7 just after lunch on Day 1
2 - England 92/2 with Root at the crease replying to 132 all out
3 - NZ 56/4 with a lead of just 47 today

England have screwed up every single one. How many opportunities does a team need to win a test?

 

[Bold Seagull]

By my reckoning, England have had 3 clear opportunities to stamp their authority and win this test match;

1 - NZ 45/7 just after lunch on Day 1
2 - England 92/2 with Root at the crease replying to 132 all out
3 - NZ 56/4 with a lead of just 47 today

England have screwed up every single one. How many opportunities does a team need to win a test?

Point 2. is the big one because points 1 & 3 are because the pitch is doing much once there is some age on the ball. You can forgive the bowlers a bit for that because it’s flat once the shine goes, so absolutely England’s batting to blame for not taking advantage of a decent start and an aging ball.

 

[warmleyseagull]

Chance of rain at 1600 on Sunday; too late for England. Can't even sort the weather

 

[Mortdecai]

 

[VAL1850]

Is the fight back on?? 3 wickets one over...

 

[dazzer6666]

Is the fight back on?? 3 wickets one over...

They’ve already got enough runs anyway

 

[jakarta]

They’ve already got enough runs anyway

Is probably the right answer, the New ball clearly causing havoc. We will probably be chasing 300 when we are 50-5...

 

[jakarta]

So 277 to win. No chance with this mob.

 

[Pevenseagull]

It's the hope....

 

[pasty]

WINVIZ currently NZ 50%, Eng 49%, Draw 1%

 

[pasty]

Great leave by Lees

Lees b Jamieson 20

Eng 31/1

 

[Arkwright]

Great leave by Lees

Lees b Jamieson 20

Eng 31/1

agree with the commentary by shuffling around the crease he doesn't know where his off stump his.
Good young prospect but clearly work to be done.

 

[jakarta]

32-2 were loose...

 

[Pevenseagull]

Anyone else see we got to 30 without losing a wicket and think it was promising.


Both openers gone 32/2

 

[Jeremiah]

It's the hope....

We have Bob Hope and No Hope of winning this. Absolute none - would be surprised if we get within 100 of the target.

 

[pasty]

We have Bob Hope and No Hope of winning this. Absolute none - would be surprised if we get within 100 of the target.

Whilst Root is still there we have a chance. If he goes cheaply, then I'll agree with you.

 

[bhafc99]

Reasonable T20 cameo from Bairstow there.

Shame it’s a test match with 2.5 days play left.