*Official* Fifth Test at The Oval

[grecian]

Hmm, wonder if Colly will get to bowl some off-cutters in this match, better chance of him taking wickets then Harmi, IMHO.

 

[Pigeon]

Refreshing to see the usually ambler Clark today pounding his ass off to the bowling crease. He knows today could be the last time in the Baggy Green if they don't win.

 

[Burgey]

Speaking of Andrew's is there anyone else out there who thinks this was the sort of pitch tailor made for Andrew McDonald?

Given Clark's modus operandi here, I'd say yes.

 

[wpdavid]

Just switched on after missing the first hour and a bit. Pleasantly surprised with the scorecard. Even more surprised that Johnson hasn't had a bowl yet given that Aus need wickets ASAP.

 

[Craig]

Just switched on after missing the first hour and a bit. Pleasantly surprised with the scorecard. Even more surprised that Johnson hasn't had a bowl yet given that Aus need wickets ASAP.

And help England's RR along

 

[BoyBrumby]

Just switched on after missing the first hour and a bit. Pleasantly surprised with the scorecard. Even more surprised that Johnson hasn't had a bowl yet given that Aus need wickets ASAP.

Had a quick trundle this morning. Took 2nd over IIRC.

 

[GIMH]

Ponting looks bemused

 

[Burgey]

Just switched on after missing the first hour and a bit. Pleasantly surprised with the scorecard. Even more surprised that Johnson hasn't had a bowl yet given that Aus need wickets ASAP.

Had a burst first up today.

 

[fredfertang]

Haha, I'll gladly take her place, watching it on stream isn't great at all. Might have to troop up to the Tuns.

If she carries on telling me how long the grass is I may have to come and join you

"it doesn't look like there's much happening" - and I thought she was getting to grips with things at last

 

[aussie tragic]

This match gives me hope

3rd Test: South Africa v Australia at Durban, Jan 20-24, 1950 | Cricket Scorecard | Cricinfo.com

 

[GIMH]

Shot!

 

[Craig]

So is one of Trott's parent's English?

 

[BoyBrumby]

So is one of Trott's parent's English?

Old man was born here, but think it'd be a stretch to call him English. Been over there since childhood.

 

[Pigeon]

150 runs more to go....

 

[Top_Cat]

Speaking of Andrew's is there anyone else out there who thinks this was the sort of pitch tailor made for Andrew McDonald?

Tailor-made for a spinner, tbh.

 

[GIMH]

Should look to bat all day, declare overnight. If we can

 

[GIMH]

Strauss is a ***y bastard

 

[BoyBrumby]

Tripe from Clark, that. Been a decent spell, but maybe an over too long now.

 

[GIMH]

Well fielded. Starting to liven up here, it's been approached well this morning. Wonder what total Strauss has in mind. No need to take any risks by declaring any time today IMO, unless he fancies a crack at them tonight. Let them bowl us out, or as I said, declare overnight.

 

[wpdavid]

Had a burst first up today.

Ah, I hadn't realised. I'd still have used him more given his ability to conjure wickets from nothing: you'd have thought that a magic burst this afternoon would be too late for Aus.