7by7 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 The highest successful 4th innings run chase in first class cricket on this ground was 339 for 6 by Yorkshire earlier this year. There's been two others above 300 and two more above 290 over the years since Durham became a first class county. Of course, you can't really compare county cricket and test cricket; but as the only other tests played here have been against Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and a weakened West Indies, that's all we really have to go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Bresnan out for a well played 45; shame he didn't get his 50. Swann dropped by Smith on the boundary! Bounced out of his hands; but at least he didn't then kick it over the boundary for 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkokhatter Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Whatever the lead ends up it will take a special effort from the Aussies to chase. I think we have enough already but a few more in the bank are always nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 All out for 330; a lead of 299. A thrilling afternoon and tomorrow in prospect; if the weather holds off. BBC says rain all afternoon, but dry and sunny tomorrow, so we should get a finish even if it does rain today. Too tight to call, I reckon. But is Watson fit enough to bat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkokhatter Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Nice effort from the tailenders, especially after the 2 early wickets of Bell and Prior. 299 should be enough but i think there will still be some twists and turns along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkokhatter Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 All out for 330; a lead of 299. A thrilling afternoon and tomorrow in prospect; if the weather holds off. BBC says rain all afternoon, but dry and sunny tomorrow, so we should get a finish even if it does rain today. Too tight to call, I reckon. But is Watson fit enough to bat? Who would be the happier captain ? I guess Cook, a few early wickets with the new ball and we should be ok. Not many teams chase down 299 in their 4th innings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I think this is going to get interesting, The Aussies can not batten down the hatches and hope for a draw, they need to win just to draw the series. @ 2.2 runs per over they may do it, if there is no time lost to rain or bad light. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 any live streams for this please http://www.wiziwig.tv/competition.php?part=sports&discipline=cricket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Australia would have liked to be chasing 50 runs less, but at 299 they will feel they can get that amount. There will have to be a few ducks line up in a row for that to happen. Clarke need sa big one and at least one other has to stand up. Warner has a big mouth so he could put some runs where that is this innings hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerjo Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Good game so far. Two grumbles,stuart broad who thinks play revolves around himself. And clarkes field positions,seems as long as he has a second slip to talk to he's prepared to leak runs. On a good note tim bresnan and swan batted beautifully showing the runs are there,text book or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I think this is going to get interesting, The Aussies can not batten down the hatches and hope for a draw, they need to win just to draw the series. @ 2.2 runs per over they may do it, if there is no time lost to rain or bad light. I cant see them continuing at 2.2 an over though. Should move up to around 2.8- 3.4ish by innings end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Rain delay! crikey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 any live streams for this please http://www.wiziwig.tv/competition.php?part=sports&discipline=cricket BookMan's great with the links. He gave me this link if you have a slower connection ... http://cricfree.tv/star-cricket-live-stream-3.php Can't make the screen full size ... but it works good enough. Just remove that annoying commentary on the RHS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardholder Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I think this is going to get interesting, The Aussies can not batten down the hatches and hope for a draw, they need to win just to draw the series. @ 2.2 runs per over they may do it, if there is no time lost to rain or bad light. Don't forget they only have 10 wickets to play with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Rain has stopped; inspection at 14:10 BST. Meanwhile at Wormsley: England are 36 for 0 in reply to Australia's 331 for 6 declared. Make that 36 for 1! Edited August 12, 2013 by 7by7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Forget the 14:10 Pitch inspection its raining again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Australia would have liked to be chasing 50 runs less, but at 299 they will feel they can get that amount. There will have to be a few ducks line up in a row for that to happen. Clarke need sa big one and at least one other has to stand up. Warner has a big mouth so he could put some runs where that is this innings hopefully Any one of Australia's top 5 is capable of a big score, and it just needs a couple of the other 4 to make a reasonable contribution as well. Even if Watson is unable to bat (anyone heard any news on that front?), this game is far from over. Forget the aforementioned inspection; it's raining again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Rain has stopped; inspection at 14:10 BST. Meanwhile at Wormsley: England are 36 for 0 in reply to Australia's 331 for 6 declared. Make that 36 for 1! I would be surprised if many posters here could name 1 player from each team in the women's game. I cannot name any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I admit I had to look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Fascinating bowling clinic being held by Warney in this extended break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 1st review by Chris Rogers... looked like he was out..but a good review...wicket saved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Warner cracks a big 6! Mid off goes back and Warner hits a single to the gap where the fielder was. 67-0 You English blokes are very quiet Edit: Chris Rogers has been lucky not to nick one behind Edited August 12, 2013 by BookMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardholder Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Warner cracks a big 6! Mid off goes back and Warner hits a single to the gap where the fielder was. 67-0 You English blokes are very quiet Edit: Chris Rogers has been lucky not to nick one behind I wasn't expecting the Aussies to be 80-0 after 18 overs. They have the ability to collapse from here but one has to accept that it is a good start by the visitors. Edited August 12, 2013 by cardholder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 1st review by Chris Rogers... looked like he was out..but a good review...wicket saved! Can see why Hill gave him out; noise when it hit his thigh pad. Good use of the DRS by Australia, which did it's job properly. Which to be fair, has been the case throughout this game; if memory serves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Fascinating bowling clinic being held by Warney in this extended break Indeed, watched it on Saturday morning before the start of play. Excellent stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkokhatter Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Very good start by the opening pair, my earlier confidence is now waning , maybe if i compliment them a bit more they will do something stupid, sort of like a commentators curse...worth a try. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Nice opening partnership for Australia...best of the series for them.. Now Australia is sending in a tailender...oh...sorry...no it is Khawaja 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkokhatter Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Nice opening partnership for Australia...best of the series for them.. Now Australia is sending in a tailender...oh...sorry...no it is Khawaja Amazing stat, that;s your first opening partnership of over a 100 since the 2005 Ashes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 120 for 1 at tea. Advantage Australia. England need to come up with a plan; at the moment they just seem to be waiting for the batsman, especially Warner, to make a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerjo Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Aussies need to keep attacking Swan,the lull of runs brought rodger's wicket,but well played just shows your never too old if in form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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