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

[Jeremiah]

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

69 for 4 - dont think Joe can save us unless Stokes is inspired.

 

[pasty]

Tea day 3

Eng 99/4

Stokes 15
Root 23

Eng require 178 to win

 

[Cheshire Cat]

No chance, unless these two can bat it out.

One wicket and the rest will go for less than 30.

 

[zefarelly]

Just been for a leisurely stroll with the mutt, 75 minutes later we've not lost a wicket and scored less than 40 runs. . It's like Boycotts out there. . . Needs must I guess.

 

[Uh_huh_him]

Just been for a leisurely stroll with the mutt, 75 minutes later we've not lost a wicket and scored less than 40 runs. . It's like Boycotts out there. . . Needs must I guess.

Precisely.

Fancy going for another walk?

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Who are those slobs on the balcony, get your feet down from the iconic Lords railings tut tut

 

[Jeremiah]

Such a shame Stokes went. I was really looking forward to Patel bowling to him again.

 

[jakarta]

If Root takes England home he won't be short of 10,000 Test Runs...

 

[Bodian]

Haven't listened to TMS for two whole days for ages - it's still quite addictive and entertaining isn't it. They have just been discussing the 'white, dove-like bird' that got hit. "Probably a dove" was the conclusion!

 

[KZNSeagull]

216-5 at stumps Root 77no, Foakes 9no. 61 to win.

 

[zefarelly]

216-5 at stumps Root 77no, Foakes 9no. 61 to win.

Delicately poised.

If it was 266/5 it would still be delicately poised.



In other news, flipped over to T20 . . .wht the hell are Sussex wearing? Shockingly bad.

 

[Bold Seagull]

My day 3 tickets are looking iffy. May have to find something else to do Saturday afternoon!

You’ve ended up with a corking days play! Hope you enjoyed it.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Delicately poised.

If it was 266/5 it would still be delicately poised.



In other news, flipped over to T20 . . .wht the hell are Sussex wearing? Shockingly bad.

Indeed. England 2/7 to win on the Exchanges. Might be worth a little lay.....

 

[Pevenseagull]

Indeed. England 2/7 to win on the Exchanges. Might be worth a little lay.....

Crazy game

NZ went out as far as 16 at one point.

 

[um bongo molongo]

Indeed. England 2/7 to win on the Exchanges. Might be worth a little lay.....

Just taken 3/1 on NZ. Would be happy to lose it, but seems too long when they’re one wicket away from being through us…

 

[jakarta]

Thread needs a bounce, 61 runs should be a walk in the park with Root in such good nick, but this is England of course...

 

[Bold Seagull]

Thread needs a bounce, 61 runs should be a walk in the park with Root in such good nick, but this is England of course...

Yep. Root goes and it will be a walk in the park

 

[jakarta]

Yep. Root goes and it will be a walk in the park

Ridiculous that we rely on him so much.

Kane Williamson is their equivalent but he has failed twice in this game so other Kiwis stepped up to the plate.

Has been a great Test whichever way it goes, puts T20 into proper perspective...

 

[vegster]

Thread needs a bounce, 61 runs should be a walk in the park with Root in such good nick, but this is England of course...

If Root can get another 30 odd runs we should be able to drag ourselves over the line....but its almost equally likely he gets a firstballer and we clatter.

 

[Uh_huh_him]

Weather conditions near perfect for a "shock" NZ win.
Either going to be fascinating session or all over inside 10 overs