*Official* First Test at Lord's

[flibbertyjibber]

Well battled India. Going to be a fascinating day tomorrow.

 

[Cevno]

No demons on this pitch. As long as SRT and GG are alright, don't see why India can't save this.

Would have been really interesting if we had someone(probably ZAK) in there to land the knock out blow after they were 5 down for 62.

Hopefully it is sunny tomorrow too or if the clouds come out then they bring heavy rain.

 

[GIMH]

Will Gambhir bat at all? And Zaheer?

And Tendulkar ill?

I reckon if we can get rid of the current two in the first hour, we'll win it before tea. But if they get set again, draw.

Can't see an India win from here but I've been wrong before.

 

[hazsa19]

9 wickets in 98 overs, or 380 runs? England have to be favourites.

 

[miscer]

9 wickets in 98 overs, or 380 runs? England have to be favourites.

imo neither will happen, lets see.

 

[Cevno]

9 wickets in 98 overs, or 380 runs? England have to be favourites.

No chance India will go for a win now.

Each Wicket has to survive for about 11 overs on average tomorrow.

 

[Jacknife]

England would like some cloud cover tomorrow or some rain over night because the pitch in the last few hours, looked like it would be difficult to take 10 wickets on it.
England are going to have to be at their very best with the ball, to get this win.

 

[cricman]

I thought India were very positive vs Swann, it would be a bit of Irony if they did get it to a reasonable equation and did go for it. Considering what happened in the WI.

It's gonna be up to the Pacers, the more Swann bowls the more it will play into the hands of India

 

[ankitj]

Would have been really interesting if we had someone(probably ZAK) in there to land the knock out blow after they were 5 down for 62.

Yeah, getting a target of ~300 and finishing the day for 150/1. Just a fantasy.

 

[Turbinator]

Oh this match has been such a treat to watch. Excited for tomorrow. But, at the same time, absolutely gutted since I have work. Damn you summer internships!

 

[John Blaze]

If (and it's a big if) this pair put on another 130-ish in 38 overs, leaving India with 250 to get in 60 overs with 8 wickets left, would they go for it?

 

[Cevno]

If (and it's a big if) this pair put on another 130-ish in 38 overs, leaving India with 250 to get in 60 overs with 8 wickets left, would they go for it?

Doubt it.

Would be very very surprised if India go for it tomorrow and shocked(and of course super delighted) if they pull it off.

The pitch is still not as flat as people are making out,specially if the sun is not shining like it did today.

 

[BoyBrumby]

This isn't an ODI with fielding restrictions and the limited overs wide rule.

If India do get anywhere near close expect an awful lot of wide deliveries.

India are paying 25/1 for the win, which is about right.

Draw for my quid. Think we needed Dravid or Laxman tonight.

 

[Jacknife]

This isn't an ODI with fielding restrictions and the limited overs wide rule.

If India do get anywhere near close expect an awful lot of wide deliveries.

India are paying 25/1 for the win, which is about right.

Draw for my quid. Think we needed Dravid or Laxman tonight.

Tomorrow morning, would be equally as good, as long as it's in the first hour or so.

 

[hazsa19]

Tomorrow morning, would be equally as good, as long as it's in the first hour or so.

Which isn't out of the question. They've looked good but there have been several deliveries pass the edge.

9 wickets in a day really isn't as unimaginable as people seem to make out.

 

[Himannv]

9 wickets in 98 overs, or 380 runs? England have to be favourites.

3 of the 9 may not be ready to bat as well as they usually can so England dislodge the two at the crease soon they might well have a chance.

 

[Jono]

Wow I thoroughly enjoyed myself at the cricket. When I attended day 1 it was more about the Lord's experience, but today there was just quality cricket.

Will definitely be going for day 5

 

[Jono]

Also Marcuss is a champion bloke.

 

[Lillian Thomson]

Judging by the supreme quality of this thread I would say that at least 80% of the posters would get in free tomorrow.

 

[GIMH]

Also Marcuss is a champion bloke.

Jono sinking to new depths