[Cricket] The Ashes - England v Australia - 5th Test, Oval, July 27-31, 2023

[Mellotron]

I think Australia would continue going for the win unless they lose one, maybe two, wickets quickly.

Well yes - I just mean they have that to fall back on.

 

[Mellotron]

Why would they, though? They have a record breaking win in their sights. Sure they can batten down the hatches IF there is a collapse, but they'll surely come back out chasing the win.

As above - I think chase the win initially but then lose 2-3 wickets and just confirm the 2-1 win. It would mad for them to throw the series win away now.

 

[Eeyore]

Has anyone here ever got really cold at a cricket match?

From memory the Sept 1993 NatWest final where Tony Piggott handed the trophy to Warwickshire, was ******* freezing. Late October temp's on 4th Sept.

At Hove T20's I always needed a fleece.

I don't recall it being cold that day in the Mound Stand, but I do recall Warwicks being about 95-3 at tea and the bookies giving 7/1 for them winning.

I also recall being condescendingly shown pity by Warwicks fans as I mournfully clapped Sussex on the pitch afterwards.

 

[HangletonGull]

A 4 hour session

 

[HangletonGull]

Has anyone here ever got really cold at a cricket match?

From memory the Sept 1993 NatWest final where Tony Piggott handed the trophy to Warwickshire, was ******* freezing. Late October temp's on 4th Sept.

At Hove T20's I always needed a fleece.

Albion played Huddersfield at the goldstone that day huddersfield scored an injury time goal and got to met Des lynham at half time was in the west stand had a free ticket off andy Kennedy

 

[Audax]

I think Australia would continue going for the win unless they lose one, maybe two, wickets quickly.

If I was them, I just wouldn't think about playing for either the win or the draw for now. Just take it one over at a time. Play each ball on its merits. Then see where they are at each drinks break (they'll have what, 3 of those in this session?)

 

[HangletonGull]

Bairstow really is a club standard keeper

 

[Si Gull]

Woakes is the key for England, I think. Especially as Smith's not keen on facing him.

 

[pasty]

Hope I’m wrong but can’t see anything but an Aussie win from here.

 

[Si Gull]

Hope I’m wrong but can’t see anything but an Aussie win from here.

A wicket or two would change everything. Australia are playing some risky shots, one could go anytime. Second new ball coming soonish, too.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Hope I’m wrong but can’t see anything but an Aussie win from here.

That or maybe some more weather!

 

[Weststander]

3-1 away win for Australia looks near certain.

 

[Titanic]

One man went to Mo

264-4

 

[pasty]

Head gone for 43

264/4

 

[Hotchilidog]

Aussies still the big favourite but great for Ali to get some reward there.

 

[SweatyMexican]

That’s one. Need a few more quickly.

 

[Si Gull]

England need to get Marsh out early......

 

[Mo Gosfield]

Bairstow really is a club standard keeper

Thats being unkind to a lot of top club keepers. I have seen plenty better.

 

[Titanic]

YES!!!!!!!!

Smith nicks off... WOAKES IS ON FIRE!!!

274-5

 

[The Wizard]

Woakes